7 Nights Luxury bush and beach safari in Kruger & Bazaruto

Travel Logistics

Travel Logistics

Starts: Johannesburg
Ends: Johannesburg
Timing

Timing

Duration: 7 nights
Price Guide

Price Guide

From USD $12395
per person

Beyond luxury Luxury bush and beach safari

Turn on your OOO and call the plant-sitter. One spectacular week of big game and seaside snoozing are waiting for you in Africa’s pristine southern stretches. Luxury bush and beach safari is a thrilling heart-thumping safari, part beach holiday, if you need a break away from it all, this is it.

You’ll safari in one of Africa’s very best game-viewing spots, Timbavati, known for it’s  mix of diverse scenery, Big Five sightings and faultless five-star service. Experience a romantic treehouse high above the hunting grounds of rare white lions, this is South African safari at its finest.

And when you’ve had your fill of early mornings, white-knuckle game drives and sleepless nights of stargazing, the coral-fringed islands of the Indian Ocean are only too happy to oblige. Among the butterflies, desert island beach picnics, and rare dugongs of the Bazaruto Archipelago, you’ll holiday hard. You’re on no one’s time but your own. The world can wait.

Highlights

  • Spotting leopards – and the rest of the Big Five – on the private fringes of the great Kruger
  • You’ll track big game on drives and on foot and connect with nature – and each other
  • The chance to spot the famous white lions of the Timbavati
  • Birdwatching and diving with dugongs in the Bazaruto Archipelago
  • Romantic picnics on a deserted sand bar in the middle of the Indian Ocean

Cool & Unusual

  • Sleeping under the stars in a treehouse high above the Timbavati.

Day by day Itinerary overview

You’ll catch a flight from Jo'burg directly to the romantic Ngala Tented Camp. Your safari awaits in the sandy riverbeds and open grasslands of the iconic Timbavati. Home to one of Africa’s finest Big Five game-viewing experiences. Spend three days tracking and photographing everything from the white lions of the Birmingham Pride to wobbly baby elephants.

One star-studded night in Ngala’s romantic treehouse, with miles of African bush all to yourself and endless constellations above you. If you’re too excited to sleep, that’s OK. Let your mind wander and your spirit soar.

Tired but unbelievably happy, you’ll catch a flight to Vilanculos and on to Benguerra Island. Here in the warm tropical waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago, you’ll enjoy five lazy days of post-safari R&R. When you’ve recovered from all those early morning game drives in your beachside casinha, the Indian Ocean awaits. Grab an oxygen tank and head off in search of rare dugongs, go swimming on horseback, or catch the sunset from the seat of a colourful dhow. There are few places in Africa more idyllic than this, making it a fitting end to a spectacular Southern African safari.


Your stay Camps & lodges

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Luxury bush and beach safari Dates & Rates

SeasonDatesPrice Guide
All year11 Jan to 20 Dec 2026$12,395

Pricing intended as a guideline. Subject to availability, airfare and rate of exchange fluctuations. E&OE

Bang for your buck What’s included

2 nights at Ngala Tented camp including all meals

1 night in Ngala Treehouse including all meals

4 nights at Benguerra Island Lodge including all meals

All internal flights from Johannesburg, airport and lodge transfers

All meals at safari lodges (typically brunch, high tea and dinner)

Local wines and beers, soft drinks and bottled water at meal times

All game drives and standard lodge activities

Experienced Safari Guides and Trackers on safari

Snacks and drinks during game drives

Conservation fees for game parks and reserves

Complimentary laundry service while on safari unless specified

Frequently asked Questions

This journey blends two spectacular worlds — the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve on the edge of South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park, and Benguerra Island in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago. You’ll spend the first half of your trip tracking the Big Five in the bush, then swap safari boots for bare feet on a pristine Indian Ocean island.

May to October offers prime game viewing in Kruger’s dry season and perfect beach weather in Mozambique.

In the Timbavati, you’ll stay in a five-star safari lodge with elegant suites, exceptional guiding, and the option of a night in the romantic Ngala Treehouse — sleeping under the stars high above the bush. On Benguerra Island, your lodge offers beach villas with private plunge pools, ocean views, and barefoot-luxury interiors that make it impossible to leave.

Yes — your safari-to-beach connection is seamless. The itinerary includes light aircraft flights from the Kruger region into Vilanculos, followed by a short helicopter or boat transfer to Benguerra Island. All transfers, park fees, and internal flights are arranged in advance.

In the Timbavati, you can expect Big Five sightings — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, plus cheetah, wild dog, and abundant plains game. This area is also famous for its rare white lions, seen only in a handful of places on Earth. Game drives and guided bush walks immerse you in every detail of the wilderness.

Plenty! Explore vibrant coral reefs while snorkelling or scuba diving, set sail on a traditional dhow at sunset, enjoy private beach picnics on remote sandbars, kayak through turquoise shallows, or try your hand at deep-sea fishing. You may even spot a rare dugong gliding through the water.

Absolutely! It’s a perfect mix of adventure and indulgence. Private game drives, romantic treehouse sleepouts, and secluded beach villas make it ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, or any trip where you want to celebrate in style.

Yes! We can tailor your trip to add a few days in Cape Town for wine tasting and coastal adventures. The combination of bush, beach, and an extra icon or two makes for the ultimate southern Africa escape.

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