Impact Safari in the Greater Kruger
Overview
- Holiday Package
- Dates Flexible
- Starts & Ends in Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger)
Welcome to your
Impact Safari
This 6-day, 5-night Impact Safari combines world-class safari experiences in two of Greater Kruger’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Sabi Sands and Thornybush. While you’ll enjoy the comfort of luxury lodges and thrilling game drives, this journey goes far beyond a traditional safari. This Impact Safari invites you to immerse yourself in conservation, connect with local culture, and contribute to meaningful change; blending authentic adventure with purpose.
Holiday includes:
- Airport transfers: Hoedspruit airport to lodge and return
- 3-night all-inclusive stay at Thornybush Game Lodge or Saseka Tented Camp in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger
- Inter-lodge transfer (Thornybush to Simbambili)
- 2-night all-inclusive stay at Simbambili Game Lodge in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger
- Morning & afternoon game drives with professional guides & trackers
- All meals and snacks
- Local beverages (soft drinks, house wines, selected beers & spirits)
- Transfers to scheduled activities
- Interactive helicopter anti-poaching experience
- Community programme volunteer activities
- Anti-poaching K9 Unit demonstration
- Community tours
- Professional photography at selected activities
- Conservation fees
Holiday excludes:
- Flights (please ask your consultant about charter flights directly into your lodge’s private airstrip)
- Champagne, premium wines & spirits
- Spa treatments & curio purchases
- Gratuities
Holiday itinerary:
Greater Kruger, Thornybush Game Reserve
On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, a driver will meet you and transfer you to your lodge, where you’ll settle into the African bush environment.
Your first stay will be at the luxurious Thornybush Game Lodge or the stylish Saseka Tented Camp, both set within the renowned Thornybush Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger area. Over the next few days, you’ll enjoy a balance of impact activities (detailed below) and morning and afternoon game drives led by expert guides.
This reserve is celebrated for its exceptional game viewing, giving you the chance to encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife, lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino, along with zebra, giraffe, hippo, and a wide array of other species. It’s a rare opportunity to witness these animals in their natural habitat while also engaging in experiences that make a positive difference.
Day 1-4 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Airport transfer from Hoedspruit Airport (+/- 30 minutes)
Morning & afternoon game drives daily
Impact activities:
Interactive helicopter anti-poaching experience
Sigagule Village Tour
K-9 unit demonstration and anti-poaching tracking experience
Immersive bush walk
Optional activities:
Spa treatments and massages
Overnight:
Greater Kruger: Thornybush Game Lodge or Saseka Tented Camp
(3 nights)
Greater Kruger, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Your journey continues from Thornybush to the world-renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve, where you’ll spend the final part of your safari at the luxurious Simbambili Game Lodge.
Here, your time in the bush goes beyond the traditional safari experience. This stay is rooted in conservation and community empowerment, enabling you to see how your safari actively contributes to wildlife protection, education, and sustainable livelihoods in this part of Africa.
Between morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll take part in impact-focused experiences that connect you with the ongoing efforts to safeguard both the wilderness and the people who depend on it.
Day 4-6 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Transfer from Thornybush to Simbambili
Morning & afternoon game drives daily
Airport transfer to Hoedspruit Airport (+/- 2 hours)
Impact activities:
Community gardening programme
Endangered Wildlife Trust talk
Local village immersion
Community programme visits & volunteering
Optional activities:
Spa treatments and massages
Overnight:
Greater Kruger: Simbambili Game Lodge (2 nights)
Holiday Map
Pricing
| 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2025 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026 | ||
| Price per person (sharing) | Simbambili Game Lodge & Thornybush Game Reserve |
R 111 445 | R 120 085 |
| Price per person (sharing) | Simbambili Game Lodge & Saseka Tented Camp |
R 133 945 | R 144 685 |
Rates are indicative; final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote – our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to meet your available dates.
This package can be booked in a different order.
Single rate: Add 50% to sharing rate.