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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and Azura Lodge

For decades Bush Lodge has been Sabi Sabi's flagship lodge, famed for its warmth, vibrancy and legendary hospitality. Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an African plain.

Bush Lodge's charm is evident from the outset. Here you will savour uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention.

Azura Lodge, is situated on the western coast of Benguerra Island, and is the newest beach lodge to be built on the Bazaruto Archipelago.

In addition to being a very stylish boutique hotel, the owners have gone out of their way to make this beach escape as eco- and community-friendly as possible. When building the lodge, instead of bring in outside contractors, the owners employed local islanders, teaching them new skills to enable them to go on to find employment after completion of the lodge.

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Highlights

• Kruger National Park
• Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
• Vilanculos
• Benguerra Island

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Map of the Tour

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Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 - JOHANNESBURG TO SABI SABI LODGE

Depart Johannesburg by light aircraft to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip, followed your first game drive en route to the lodge. Discover this amazing wilderness and extraordinary scenery! (L, D)

DAY 2 - SABI SABI LODGE

An early morning call from the Ranger will wake you before first light, while the kitchen brews hot coffee or tea, and prepares cool fruit juices with a muffin, rusk or other freshly made delicacy. So begins the morning safari.
The bush is already alive, the air filled with birdsong as the rising sunlight dances off beads of dew on spiders’ webs. Nobody, not even the tracker who can read the bushveld like a book, knows what’s in store. He will watch the road for spoor, leaning forward intently to find any print left by a predator during its hunt in the dark. There may be hushed discussions in Shangaan between Ranger and Tracker, and brief radio interactions from one vehicle to another. Sharing information ensures that the occupants of each Land Rover have the best chance of a wide range of sightings during their drives - and also ensures control and responsible behaviour as the vehicles move in close to the animals. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 - SABI SABI LODGE

Renowned for luxury experiences, Sabi Sabi isn’t all about phenomenal game drives and exceptional dining. Opportunities for education and adventure are definitely on the cards for those interested and energetic. On the morning safari walk you can be part of a small group that sets out on foot after breakfast. The walk is an opportunity to feel the pulse of Africa through the soles of your feet and experience the bushveld at close quarters.
Sabi Sabi boasts approximately 350 different species of birds, a paradise for birdwatchers. Raptors are plentiful, including 11 species of owl, the seldom seen cuckoo hawk and rare bat hawk. There is an endless diversity of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, and whatever the time of year, no two walks are ever the same. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 - KRUGER MPUMALANGA AIRPORT TO VILANCULOS

Embark on your last bush adventure before preparing for your flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Vilanculos, Mozambique.

Arrive in Vilanculos and be whisked away by helicopter to the magnificent Bazaruto Archipelago. Discover a world of endless turquoise ocean and pristine beaches.

Spend your days underwater, snorkelling, diving or relax on the beach and enjoy the sun! (B, L, D)

DAY 5-7 - BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO

Breakfast at Azura Lodge is a real treat, either out on the beach or on the decks of the restaurant overlooking the ocean. The day is at your leisure to explore magnificent reefs for diving and snorkelling, home to the turtles that nest on the island’s outer shores. Migrating whales, dolphins, and the elusive and protected dugong ply these waters, along with marlin, sailfish and tuna to tempt the sports fishermen. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 - RETURN TO JOHANNESBURG

Pack up your belongings and don’t forget your memories as you prepare for your flight back to Johannesburg. (B)