Name: The Cape, Penguins, Vineyards, and Coastlines
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: cape-town-hermanus-winelands-self-drive
Price: 2611 USD
Availability: InStock

Is the Private Big Five Safari for Me?

This exclusive Big 5 Safari is based on 4 people (adults) travelling together. The 7 day journey includes accommodation in private villas, 3 nights at Thornybush Kamara House and 3 nights at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Amber Villa. You will get your own private vehicle at the lodges to customized your safari experience. This is a great way to travel with special friends and/or family, to celebrate an occasion, time to bond and let yourself be pampered while you get the opportunity to see some of the best game viewing in South Africa.

** The safari is based on 4 adults travelling **

Your 7-Day Itinerary

The trip starts at Johannesburg OR Tambo where you take the flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival you are met by the lodge for the short transfer into camp. Your safari is starting at the special Thornybush Game Reserve and you check in at Kamara House, your private villa for the next 3 nights.

Chat to your guide in order to schedule your game drives, as per your preferences. With a steady stream of the Big Five roaming freely under the vast skies of the Greater Kruger Park, you will enjoy thrilling sightings of these iconic animals. From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species, to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area is astounding.

You’ll get close to them all with your expert guide-and-tracker team, who has a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action. Your meals are all included on a private basis, all local drinks are also included. Sit back and relax, experience spectacular game viewing, eat delicious food and read a book by the pool.

You’ll wake with the birds and feel the sun warm the earth, and sleep to the sounds of nature as the night sky dances silently with the stars.

Thornybush Game Lodge

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

After breakfast, you are met for the road transfer to the Sabi Sands, this drive takes about 4-5 hours and you will arrive at the lodge on time for a late lunch. Alternatively you can fly hop from lodge to lodge (additional cost).

Arrive at Earth Lodge and the warm welcome of the magnificent Amber Villa, reflecting both privacy and space. The 2-bedroom villa boasts an expansive master bedroom with elegant en-suite bathroom, dressing room and a private fitness area. The second bedroom comfortably accommodates two people and also has a dressing and vanity area. Leading from the sizeable living area is a terrace lounge complete with oversized couches and leather hanging sling chairs. The private plunge pool adds the finishing sparkling touch. You will have your own private vehicle and guide for some of the most rewarding game viewing in the Sabi Sands and enjoy the most delicious meals prepared by the local chef. Dine under the stars, in the award-winning wine cellar or the privacy of your suite, the choice is yours.

You will have the best chance to view the Big 5, you will get very close to animals and fully appreciate the magnitude of their beauty. The height of a giraffe lumbering past the game vehicle, the whump of an elephant fanning its ears, or the earthy scent of a hyena den are experiences one never forgets.

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Today is the last day on safari, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before the transfer to the airstrip and the scheduled charter flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo. Time at leisure until your own onward flight or contact us to extend your trip. You can combine this safari with a stay in Cape Town and the Winelands, or fly to Mozambique for some beach time, for example.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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My wife and I have dreamed of a safari trip to Africa for years. I found Discover Africa on a Google search and was drawn to them to help us organize the trip of a lifetime. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. Matthys was excellent to work with to tailor a package of experiences that worked so well for us. He listened well to our feedback to enable him to design the entire trip to fit our interests. We were met at each location with warm and knowledgeable guides who made our travel so comfortable and relaxing. The lodges were amazing exceeded only by the game drives where we saw so many beautiful animals in their natural setting. Victoria Falls is so lovely. Meeting local people in their villages was very moving. We have memories and photos that are amazing and will last a lifetime. Thank you for working with us to design and deliver the trip of our dreams!!

Our daughter traveled with us to celebrate her graduation from university. She wishes she had something on her forehead saying ‘Ask me about my trip!’ We love sharing our experiences and photos with anyone who is willing to listen.

Thank you, Matthys, for making our dream come true!!

"We travelled last August on a trip planned with Dev at Discover Africa. It was a family trip that i wanted us to remember forever and we definetly will! We could not have had an easier or more wonderful time..."

Megan Gray, United Kingdom · 16 Feb 2026 ·

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"My wife and I have dreamed of a safari trip to Africa for years. I found Discover Africa on a Google search and was drawn to them to help us organize the trip of a lifetime. Our expectations were greatly..."

Rick, United States · 6 Jul 2025 ·

"Fantastic Africa vacation! Discover Africa organised the whole trip seamlessly so that I didn’t need to plan anything but just enjoy every day. They provided me with a very detailed daily itinerary, including airport pickups. Inyati Game Lodge in Sabi..."

Hoyoung Chang, United States · 21 Jun 2025 ·

"Diane arranged the entire vacation, and everything worked out perfectly. Every driver was early, the lodges were better than we could have hoped and the guides and trackers were on top of their game (literally and figurately). She was available..."

Nadia, United States · 21 Oct 2024 ·

"We had the pleasure to have Vihann from Discover Africa, as our travel agent. What a nice and easy experience. He always delivered more than expected. Very professional, fast, flexible and attentive. We were totally positively surprised that booking with..."

Andres Cabezas Wallscheid, Germany · 23 Jul 2023 ·

"Discover Africa delivered the most amazing honeymoon experience to South Africa. The Dulini safari lodge in Sabi Sands was so special, private, and the game drives are packed with adventure. Then the boutique Camps Bay hotel in Cape Town was..."

Stacey, United States · 20 Oct 2022 ·