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South African Safari – Royal Morubisi

From £2,699
Duration 10 Days
Departures from: Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
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From £2,699
Duration 10 Days
Departures from: Mar 2026 - Oct 2027

Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate safari, spending your days tracking the Big Five. Staying in a boutique lodge in South Africa’s first-ever savannah biosphere reserve, you’ll discover a dazzling array of wildlife as well as have time to kick back and relax
SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI map Enlarge map

Your Tour Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • Overseas transfers & other transportation
  • 7 nights in a 4-star safari lodge plus 2 nights in flight
  • 20 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners and a welcome drink
  • Local flavours evening meals in the lantern lit boma or riverside viewing deck
  • Specialist local guide as your host
  • Conservation levy

Included Tour Highlights

  • Morning and afternoon game drives on most days in Kaingo Private Game reserve
  • Sundowner wildlife cruise on the Mokolo River
  • Nature walk with an expert guide
  • Conservation talk with local expert

Tour Itinerary

Cape Town, Town Hall

Day 1 UK to Johannesburg

Today you will fly to Johannesburg, arriving on day 2.
Next day
Kaingo Game Reserve

Day 2 Kaingo Private Game Reserve

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will meet your local Travelsphere representative who will transfer you to the Royal Morubisi River Lodge, located in the untouched Kaingo Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Waterberg region. You will be introduced on arrival to the friendly lodge staff who will then look after you throughout the stay. Enjoy a welcome drink with your travelling companions, and then set off on your first game drive of the trip this afternoon.
The Kaingo Private Game Reserve is a 16,400-hectare diverse wilderness of rugged beauty with grassy plains, savannah, and mountain bush-veld – an ideal setting for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Later we’ll return to the lodge for a welcome dinner with your travelling companions.
Meals included: D
Next day
Kaingo Game Reserve, cheetah

Day 3 Kaingo Private Game Reserve

This morning, we rise early and enjoy tea, coffee and South African rusks on the lodge’s riverside veranda before heading out on our first morning game drive. Knowledgeable and qualified guides will lead you through different areas of the park in search of the resident ‘Big 5’ and several endangered and rare species such as cheetah, tsessebe, brown hyena and pangolin. On each safari drive you will learn about the animal's natural habitat, their behaviours, and their role in the eco-system and as Royal Morubisi is one of the only lodges in the reserve, you are unlikely to see any other vehicles on your days tracking the animals. We’ll make sure to stop for morning coffee at one of the many spectacular viewpoints to take in this beautiful setting.
Breakfast will be waiting for us back at the lodge before spending the day at leisure. A light meal will be served daily at lunch time.
Your lodge is situated on the banks of the Mokolo River, meaning “deep and silent” in the Tswana language. The river threads its way along a thirteen-kilometre route through the reserve and this afternoon we will board a sundowner boat cruise with an expert guide to experience up-close encounters with animals and the diverse fauna and flora of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birdlife as you cruise the tranquil waters while enjoying a drink and snack. Meals included: B,L,D
Next day
Kaingo Game Reserve

Day 4 Kaingo Private Game Reserve

Today we will head out on a morning bush walk to focus on the often-missed smaller details such as animal tracks and signs, and for an opportunity to encounter the Big 5 on foot. We’ll end this exhilarating experience with a delicious al fresco brunch served next to the river.
Spend the day relaxing by the pool before an afternoon game drive for another opportunity to spot these magnificent animals and explore the unique geology and diverse biomes in the reserve. We will find the perfect spot for a sundowner whilst watching the sunset over this incredible landscape while listening to the call of the wild in the distance.
During your stay we’ll make the most of the setting by serving dinner either in the outdoor, lantern lit boma with tables set up around the fire, or on the riverside deck with views of the Mokolo and its wildlife. There is also a cosy bar and lounge with an open fire inside the lodge for those chillier evenings. During your stay you will also be treated to a performance of tribal dancing and an African drumming session. Meals included: B,L,D
Next day
Kaingo Game Reserve

Days 5 - 8 Kaingo Private Game Reserve

Settle into a routine of sunrise and sunset game drives in this spectacular, diverse reserve. One morning you may explore the grassy plains and savannah which are home to animals such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and impala. In the evening you could encounter elephants or lions while exploring the mountain bushveld with rivers running through it and sweeping views to far horizons.
During the day you can relax and enjoy the facilities at your lodge. Perhaps enjoy a treatment in the lodge’s spa while listening to the sound of hippos in the distance or join other activities you may be able to arrange with the friendly lodge staff such as birdwatching or fishing on the Mokolo River.
Research and conservation in the Kaingo reserve is at the heart of all the activities at Royal Morubisi. The team are deeply committed to conservation and research and the full tourism income goes towards positive conservation. On one evening during your stay, you’ll be able to talk with one of the team about the ongoing projects and the contribution your stay makes to the reserve. Meals included: B,L,D
Next day
johannesburg

Day 9 Kaingo Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred Johannesburg for your flight back to the UK, arriving on day 10. Meals included: B
Next day
UK

Day 10 UK

You’ll arrive back in the UK today.
Additional Information
Cape Town, Town Hall

Additional Information

Please note: The order of the included activities may change depending on the weather and seasonal schedule.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Royal Morubisi River Lodge

Royal Morubisi River Lodge is a boutique safari lodge located within the Kaingo Private Game reserve. The lodge is set next to the Mokolo River creating the ideal setting for an unforgettable African safari experience. The lodge has a riverside deck for dining, relaxing and wildlife viewing, a pool, a bar and inside dining area, and an outdoor boma and firepit for al fresco dining. There is an on-site spa with a menu of treatments (payable locally). There are 10 rooms at the lodge, all with river views, tea & coffee making facilities, wi-fi, air conditioning, and veranda.

Royal Morubisi River Lodge is a boutique safari lodge located within the Kaingo Private Game reserve. The lodge is set next to the Mokolo River creating the ideal setting for an unforgettable African safari experience. The lodge has a riverside deck for dining, relaxing and wildlife viewing, a pool, a bar and inside dining area, and an outdoor boma and firepit for al fresco dining. There is an on-site spa with a menu of treatments (payable locally). There are 10 rooms at the lodge, all with river views, tea & coffee making facilities, wi-fi, air conditioning, and veranda.

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean & River Cruises - £400 per person

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel Requirements & Visa Service

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

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