An award-winning journey through South Africa’s wild heart.
South Africa Inspired by Condé Nast Traveller
Phinda Private Game Reserve, Ngala Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Featured in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Best Resorts in South Africa
Discover award-winning &Beyond lodges
Encounter the big five in untamed wilderness
Dive into the Indian Ocean's coral kingdoms
Sleep under the stars in Ngala's treehouse
Follow leopard tracks along the sand river
Your journey at a glance
Discover South Africa through the eyes of the world’s most discerning travellers.
This 10-day journey spans three of the country’s most celebrated wildlife reserves — &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, and the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve — each home to an &Beyond lodge recognised among the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Resorts in South Africa.
From the lush coastal plains of KwaZulu-Natal to the open savannas bordering Kruger National Park, every landscape tells a story of contrast and wonder. Follow the rhythm of morning game drives, the stillness of sundown, and the comfort of knowing you are in the hands of Africa’s finest guides. This is the safari insiders trust — a journey defined by wild beauty, thoughtful design, and extraordinary care.
3 nights &BEYOND Phinda Private Game Reserve | 3 nights &BEYOND Ngala Private Game Reserve | 3 nights Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Days 1 to 3
Stay: &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
Highlights: Track rhino on foot, scuba safaris, seasonal turtle experiences
Escape to the coastal wilderness of Phinda. Here, seven distinct ecosystems meet — from ancient and rare sand forest to rolling grasslands. Track rhino on foot, stalk through the bush on game drives, or venture to the nearby Indian Ocean for scuba safaris and seasonal turtle tracking. Between adventures, unwind beside your private plunge pool or dine beneath the Milky Way.
Days 4 to 6
Stay: &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve
Highlights: Lion sightings, treehouse sleepouts, riverbed views
Continue to Ngala, a private reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park. Lion roam freely through 14 700 hectares (36 000 acres) of pristine wilderness. Mornings bring the thrill of Big Five sightings; afternoons, the calm of spa treatments or a swim with views of the wild. As dusk falls, raise a glass to the day’s discoveries or choose to sleep in Ngala’s treehouse.
Days 7 to 9
Stay: Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Highlights: Big-cat encounters, riverside relaxation, nostalgic accommodation
End your journey in the Sabi Sand, South Africa’s most iconic big-cat territory. Follow leopard tracks along the Sand River and watch elephants wander past your deck at sunset. Every moment is an invitation to slow down — to listen, to notice, to feel the pull of the wild. This experience is both refined and raw: a celebration of nature’s artistry and the art of true hospitality.
Day 10
Departure day
Highlights: Farewell breakfast in the bush, filled with unforgettable moments from the last few days
After a final breakfast overlooking the bush, transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. Depart enriched, inspired and transformed.
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Why each reserve is a must
From coast to Kruger, discover what makes each of these reserves truly exceptional
Phinda Private Game Reserve
This is where seven distinct ecosystems converge in one landscape. Track rhino on foot, combine bush adventures with ocean safaris, and uncover why Phinda rewards both first timers and seasoned safari-goers.
Ngala Private Game Reserve
Relish unrivalled access to Kruger National Park, with the exclusivity of private traversing rights. Follow lion prides through vast landscapes with no other vehicle in sight — an experience that’s not easily forgotten.
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Famed for its leopards and revered for its guiding, this is where luxury and wilderness meet without compromise. The reserve keeps seasoned safari-goers coming back again and again, and it’s not difficult to see why.
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2026 | 10 Days
From ZAR 173,290 per person sharing
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