• 3 nights Ngala Private Game Reserve
• 3 nights Sabi Sand private reserve
• 7 nights Benguerra Island
• Fully inclusive safari stays
• Island accommodation with meals and selected activities
• Flight from Kruger region to Vilanculos
• Helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island
• All ground transfers

13 Nights Private Kruger Reserves and Benguerra Island

This Luxury Kruger and Benguerra Island Safari Package is designed for travelers seeking an elevated safari and beach journey in 2026. Begin with six nights in two of Greater Kruger’s most respected private reserves, then transition by direct flight and helicopter to Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago.

The structure is intentional: immersive wildlife encounters in exclusive concessions followed by seven nights of Indian Ocean seclusion, marine exploration and barefoot island luxury.

What’s Included

• 3 nights Ngala Private Game Reserve
• 3 nights Sabi Sand private reserve
• 7 nights Benguerra Island
• Fully inclusive safari stays
• Island accommodation with meals and selected activities
• Flight from Kruger region to Vilanculos
• Helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island
• All ground transfers

Who This Package Is Designed For

• Luxury-focused couples
• Honeymooners wanting extended island time
• Repeat safari travelers seeking top-tier reserves
• Travelers prioritising privacy and helicopter access

Extended Luxury Value

13-night private safari and Benguerra Island escape

Private Reserves & Island Villas

Top-tier Kruger lodges and exclusive beachfront villas

Big Five & Marine Experiences

Game drives, snorkelling, dhow sailing, and island exploration

Flight & Helicopter Transfers

Seamless fly-in safari routing with island helicopter access

South Africa

3 Nights Ngala Private Game Reserve

Your safari begins in the Greater Kruger ecosystem at Ngala Private Game Reserve. Ngala offers exclusive traversing rights and limited vehicle density, allowing close wildlife encounters without congestion.

Morning and afternoon game drives focus on the Big 5, with particular strength in elephant and lion sightings. Off-road tracking is permitted in certain situations, enhancing photographic opportunities. Between drives, relax in classic safari suites, enjoy poolside downtime and dine under open African skies.

3 Nights Sabi Sand at Kirkman’s Kamp

Next, transfer to the world-renowned Sabi Sand Nature Reserve for three nights at Kirkman’s Kamp. Sabi Sand is internationally recognised for consistent leopard sightings and exceptional guiding standards.

The lodge overlooks unspoiled wilderness that shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely across a vast ecosystem. Twice-daily drives, bush breakfasts and expert trackers create a safari experience that is both intimate and highly rewarding.

Mozambique

7 Nights Benguerra Island, Mozambique

After six nights in the bush, fly to Vilanculos and continue by helicopter to Benguerra Island. The aerial approach over turquoise channels and sandbanks sets the tone for your island stay.

Benguerra Island offers white beaches, warm waters and exceptional marine biodiversity. Snorkel vibrant reefs, dive pristine sites, sail traditional dhows or explore remote sandbanks that appear and disappear with the tides. Dolphins are regularly sighted, and the surrounding waters are one of the last habitats of the rare dugong.

Days can be active or restorative. Enjoy spa treatments, private beach dinners and long stretches of uninterrupted coastline. Seven nights allows you to settle fully into island rhythm rather than rushing the experience.

Why This Safari and Island Combination Works

This itinerary is structured around depth rather than speed. Six nights across two private Kruger reserves provides varied terrain and different wildlife concentrations. Seven nights on Benguerra Island ensures genuine decompression after safari intensity.

Compared with shorter safari and beach routes, this combination prioritises exclusivity, helicopter access and private reserve game viewing. It is particularly well suited to milestone travel, honeymooners and experienced Africa travelers seeking a refined bush and beach structure.

Book This Luxury Kruger and Benguerra Island Safari Package

Mozambique Travel has specialised in Kruger and Mozambique safari and island combinations for over 20 years. We coordinate private reserve access, regional flights and helicopter logistics with precision, ensuring seamless transitions from bush to beach. Our expertise lies in pairing the right safari lodges with the right island property for timing, seasonality and guest profile. For 2026 luxury safari travel, this Kruger and Benguerra Island journey offers depth, privacy and flawless routing.

2026 Planning Advice

Private reserve suites in Ngala and Sabi Sand book well in advance for peak dry season travel between May and October. Benguerra Island also operates with limited villa inventory. Early booking secures preferred suites and helicopter scheduling alignment.