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Wildlife & Wellness

This itinerary is designed to encourage you to connect with nature in a way that prioritises total immersion in the bush. Including yoga sessions, bush walks, conservation workshops and game viewing, both in Kruger National Park and neighbouring reserves of the Greater Kruger area.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Welcome

  • Arrive at Johannesburg

  • ​Meet and greet with your local guide.

  • Transfer to Hoedspruit for an overnight stay In Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate at Ujima Lodge​

  • Evening briefing and welcome dinner 

Day 2: Relax and Unwind

  • Morning Yoga  before breakfast

  • Down to the Wire Workshop

  • Evening game drive

  • Dinner at the Lodge

Day 3: Time to Explore


  • Morning boat cruise on Blydepoort Dam in Blyde River Canyon 

  • Return to Lodge to relax with optional Somatic Yoga session

  • Healthy Lunch

  • Afternoon Game drive and Bush Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drives

  • Early departure for Full day in Kruger for maximum wildlife viewing.

  • Birdwatching and photography opportunities.

  • Overnight in The Orpen Kruger

Day 5: Half-Day Game Drive

  • Morning game drive before returning to lodge for lunch and relaxing by the pool or enjoying a massage in your room

  •  Afternoon Game drive

  •  Overnight in The Orpen Kruger

Day 6: Panorama tour

  • Explore the Panorama route, on a full-day tour including a visit to the Graskop Gorge and

  •    Stopping for lunch en route

  • Overnight in White River – Monkey Thorn Lodge and Spa  - Dinner at the lodge

 

Day 7: Botanical Gardens

  • Half day visit to the Botanical Gardens

  • Lunch and afternoon spent relaxing by the pool or indulging in treatments at the spa

  • Overnight in White River – Monkey Thorn Lodge – Dinner at the Lodge
     

Day 8: Travel back to Johannesburg

  • Breakfast at the Lodge

  •  Transfer to KMIA for flight to Jhb or by road to Johannesburg to OR Tambo Airport

             Who is this Safari for?

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For couples, friends and solo travellers who want to combine the magic of an African safari with time to slow down, reconnect and look after themselves.

Wildlife & Wellness is for people who enjoy nature, good food, beautiful surroundings and a little space to breathe — with a balance of game viewing, gentle movement, spa time and unique local experiences.

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Who is it NOT for?

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This isn’t a traditional safari where every day revolves around game drives.

It’s also not a structured wellness retreat. There’s no pressure to attend every activity or follow a rigid programme.

Instead, we combine the best of the bush with time to relax, explore and simply enjoy being in Africa.

Group size

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Maximum 8 guests.

A small group keeps the experience personal, relaxed and unhurried.

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Accommodation

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We choose comfortable, characterful lodges and boutique accommodation in and around Hoedspruit, the Greater Kruger and the Panorama region.

Your accommodation is part of the experience — places where you can enjoy the surroundings, good food and time to unwind after a day in the bush.

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Price

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From €4,650 per person sharing 

Single supplements are available on request.

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What's included

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  • Accommodation as described in the itinerary

  • Road and airport transfers as specified

  • Breakfasts

  • All dinners

  • Selected lunches

  • Yoga and movement sessions

  • Bush walks and nature experiences

  • Conservation experience

  • Game drives

  • Kruger National Park fees

  • Panorama Route experiences

  • Activities and workshops included in the itinerary

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What's excluded

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  • International flights

  • Lunches and snacks where not specified

  • Drinks

  • Spa treatments and massages

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities

  • Optional activities

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Fitness level

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Easy to moderate.

The itinerary is designed to be enjoyable rather than strenuous.

You should be comfortable walking on uneven natural ground and getting in and out of safari vehicles. Activities such as yoga, bush walks and boat trips can be adapted to suit different levels of fitness and experience.

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Departure dates

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We deliberately keep our departures limited.
 

Private or customised trips may also be possible outside our scheduled departures, subject to availability.

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How to get there

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Your safari takes place around Hoedspruit in Limpopo, at the heart of the Greater Kruger region.

Hoedspruit is approximately 1 hour by air from Johannesburg, or around 5 hours by road from OR Tambo International Airport.

We can help arrange the transfers included in your itinerary and advise on extending your African journey with Cape Town, the Garden Route or Victoria Falls.

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Why Sandfire?

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Because we know this place personally.

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Sandfire Safaris was created by mother and daughter, Caroline and Raquel, with a lifelong connection to the African bush.

Caroline has worked as a specialist guide in Kruger National Park and across South Africa and has lived in Hoedspruit for many years. Our itineraries are built around the places, people and experiences we genuinely value.

Wildlife & Wellness brings together the things we believe make time in Africa special — wildlife, nature, movement, good food, meaningful experiences and time to simply slow down.

 

Come for the wildlife. Leave feeling restored.

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