“The best vacation of our lives.
Ashworth Africa took care of every detail; all we had to do was enjoy so many incredible experiences.”

The Stark Family
Stockton-on-Tees, UK

South Africa is often called “A World in One Country” and this safari itinerary explores three hugely contrasting wildlife viewing areas, from desert to subtropical to open bush savannah, while enjoying the comfort of some of Africa’s finest game lodges.

After arriving in Johannesburg, your first safari destination is the Kalahari Desert and South Africa’s largest private game reserve, Tswalu Kalahari Luxury Private Game Reserve. Explore the Kalahari from every possible angle, on wildlife drives, walks, horseback, hot air balloon and even on a sleep-out under “diamond skies”. From here you head east to northern KwaZulu-Natal province and Phinda Reserve, home to Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) and 415 bird species. Explore Phinda’s magical ecosystem on safari drives, guided bush walks and river cruises.

You end this unforgettable wildlife odyssey at Camp Jabulani in the Timbavati Game Reserve, adjacent to the famous Kruger Park. This is South Africa’s premier elephant-back safari operation, where you experience exclusive, one-on-one encounters with a herd of trained elephants during walks, and at their swim time around a waterhole. This itinerary is perfect for a unique safari honeymoon, thrilling wildlife holiday or an amazing family adventure.

Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1: Arrive Johannesburg, fly to Tswalu Kalahari
• Days 2 & 3 : Tswalu Kalahari
• Day 4: Fly to Johannesburg, Westcliff Hotel
• Day 5: Fly to Phinda Reserve
• Days 6 & 7: Phinda Reserve
• Day 8: Fly to Timbavati Reserve, Camp Jabulani
• Days 9 & 10: Timbavati Reserve, Camp Jabulani
• Day 11: Fly to Johannesburg