Big Cat South African Safari – SABC5
Meet Africa’s most iconic cats on this Big Cat South African Safari Itinerary. From the king of the beasts, the mighty lion, to the stealthy leopard and the elegant cheetah, this exhilarating adventure travels through the splendidly diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve. Experience the strength and majesty of the lion, search for the golden gaze of the leopard as it lounges high amongst the tree branches and seek to witness the fluid grace and motion of the cheetah. Make the most of every moment with quick and convenient flights directly between your destinations, beginning and ending in Johannesburg.
Itinerary
Days 1, 2, 3 & 4 Phinda Private Game Reserve
Upon your arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will be met by a member from the team who will assist you onto your road shuttle transfer to Benoni Airfield for your light aircraft to Phinda Mountain Lodge. Enjoy 4 nights here in your suite with private plunge pool and daily safari activities.
This fascinating variety of landscape and vegetation shelters an abundance of wildlife, including not only the Big Five but many rarer and less easily spotted species, such as the elusive cheetah or the scarce black rhino. Adding to Phinda’s wildlife charms, the marine diversity of nearby Sodwana Bay on the coast is easily accessible, with scuba diving, swimming with whale sharks and even turtle watching only some of the adventures available from Phinda.
Meals included: Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Mountain Lodge Suite
Day 5 Depart
After breakfast you will depart for your flight back to Benoni Airfield in Johannesburg, and a shuttle transfer to OR Tambo International Airport for your outbound flight.