Overview

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Nkorho Lodge Fly In Safari from Johannesburg

South Africa

From: ZAR R 59,200.00

Created by The Kruger Safari Co

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Created by The Kruger Safari Co

Introduction

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day fly-in safari to Nkorho Bush Lodge, nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.

Arrive in style with return flights from Johannesburg, landing just a short road transfer away from the lodge. Nkorho welcomes up to sixteen guests in eight charming thatched chalets, each offering en-suite comfort and a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Enjoy tranquil mornings with hearty breakfasts served beneath a thatched deck overlooking the vast African bushveld. Spend sunny afternoons unwinding in the lodge’s rock pool, before joining afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five. Evenings are filled with fire-lit storytelling and traditional South African cuisine in the leadwood boma.

With five days to soak in the serenity, luxury, and wildlife encounters, this fly-in safari promises a truly immersive escape. Laundry service is available upon request for added convenience.

Highlights

Return Local Flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily

Morning and Afternoon Open vehilce safari drives

All entrance and conservation fees included

Day 1

Nkorho Game Reserve

We depart Johannesburg OR Tambo at midday on a 50-minute flight to Hoedspruit Airport, flying over the Highveld, down the escarpment, and through the scenic Lowveld region of Mpumalanga Province.

Upon arrival at Hoedspruit, your safari guide meets you for the transfer into the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
We check in at Nkorho Bush Lodge, a beautifully secluded retreat in the heart of this wildlife-rich reserve.

The lodge features gorgeous rooms with stunning designer decor, a restaurant, swimming pool, spa center, and comfortable lounge areas.

After a light lunch, you have time to freshen up and relax before departing on a late-afternoon game drive through the reserve on an open safari vehicle. The wildlife of Sabi Sand is never far away, and we might encounter lions, leopards, and other remarkable animals.

Back at the lodge, a delicious dinner under the stars awaits you, your overnight stay includes lunch and dinner.

Activities Day 1

Mid-Morning

Transfer by Air from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport

Mid Day

Lunch is always a highlight, so relax and enjoy our food.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Animals are out and about, the light is often perfect, and temperatures are cooler when you join us on our evening game drive in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

Accommodation Day 1

Nkorho Bush Lodge

Lodge Inside Nkorho Game Reserve

Nkorho Bush Lodge sits in a secluded part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, placing guests close to some of Africa's best wildlife viewing. The lodge features well-appointed rooms with thoughtful design and comfortable furnishings. Between game drives, guests can unwind at the swimming pool, enjoy meals at the restaurant, or relax in the spa. The property's location deep in the reserve means wildlife is never far away.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 to 4

Nkorho Game Reserve

We'll wake you early for coffee and rusks before your morning game drive in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a prime time for wildlife viewing. You might encounter a variety of animals in the soft morning light. The reserve is renowned for its exceptional sightings, and you might also come across several species moving freely across this unfenced wilderness.

After your drive, enjoy a late breakfast at Nkorho Bush Lodge before relaxing by the pool or visiting the spa center. The lodge's beautiful rooms and thoughtful design create the perfect retreat between safari activities.

Later, we'll head out for an evening game drive when temperatures cool and the golden light returns, another excellent time to see wildlife. We'll return just in time for dinner under the African sky.

Activities Day 2

Activities for Day 3 & 4 follow the same itinerary

Activity Timing

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season.

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Your early morning game drive in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, will quickly become the favorite part of your safari day, with animals out and active.