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On Safari in South Africa – Mabula's Kingfisher Villa – Premier Collection

Name: On Safari in South Africa – Mabula's Kingfisher Villa - Premier Collection
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 97927

With the backdrop of the Mabula Game Reserve, this ‘Big Five’ escape adds luxury and an exclusive lodge stay to the classic South African safari experience.

Embrace the best of South Africa's wild spaces with a luxurious, all-inclusive stay at the Kingfisher Villa Suites, set in the heart of the acclaimed Mabula Game Reserve. This uniquely intimate lodge-resort hosts a maximum of 10 customers across its five suites and promises an even more exclusive safari experience. Overlooking the vast Waterberg Mountains is an expansive terrace, which offers unrivalled views of the local wildlife, and you can unwind in the lodge's infinity pool and premium spa facilities (payable locally). Your Premier experience begins upon arrival, with welcome drinks and high tea served on deck, and you’ll have the evening free to settle in at leisure.

Waste no time on your first full day at the lodge as you enjoy your first two game drives, before venturing back into the bush on foot for a closer look at the region’s colourful ecosystems the next day. Continue ticking animals off your safari wish-list with two more half-day game drives and join with a specialist guide for a safari with a difference, focusing on the botanical side of the bushveld. Enjoy a dinner under the open African skies ahead of a stargazing experience accompanied by a local expert, and bookend a lavish bush brunch with two more thrilling game drives the following day. You’ll have ample time to make the most of the lodge’s refined public spaces in your downtime. Animal spotting will be front of mind across the next two days, with a specialised tracking safari and a further three half-day game drives which offer a final few opportunities to spot the reserve’s striking local wildlife. At the end of your safari adventure, enjoy a final breakfast at the lodge and travel back to Johannesburg for your return flight.

Price

from £3431 /pp

was £4289
Flights included
Dates Available

November 2026 - November 2028
Duration

10 days
Depart From

1 airport
Excursions & Visits

16 included
Meals

21 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £308.66 per month.

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, outdoor lounge area

Embrace five-star luxury in the heart of the bushveld with a seven-night stay at the exclusive Kingfisher Villa Suites

Tourists observing an elephant on a game drive in Mabula Game Reserve, South Africa

Set out in search of the legendary ‘Big Five’ on nine safari game drives

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, outdoor dining

Enjoy daily gourmet meals which showcase the flavours of South Africa and all-inclusive service throughout

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, stargazing

Marvel at the open African skies, far removed from any light pollution, on a guided stargazing experience

Touch down in Johannesburg this morning, where you’ll be greeted by your friendly, local wildlife specialist and guide, and board a coach for a scenic transfer through Limpopo to the Mabula Game Reserve. Upon arrival this afternoon, you’ll be welcomed by the lodge’s staff with welcome drinks and a high tea served on arrival.

Afterwards, the rest of the day will be free to unwind and settle into your suite, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes, ahead of your first dinner.

It’s an early start this morning, and you’ll enjoy your first taste of the classic safari experience. Join your fellow guests for a hot drink and snack before riding out in open-air Jeeps for a drive further into the Mabula Game Reserve.

In the softer morning light, the region’s predators will be at their most active, and you’ll have the best opportunity to spot them mid-hunt. As this is a ‘Big Five’ reserve, be sure to keep your eyes peeled, and you might just catch a glimpse of prowling lions or tree-climbing leopards.

After a thrilling first game drive, return to the lodge for brunch and spend some time early this afternoon to relax and recharge, perhaps cooling off in the pool or watching the local wildlife as they gather around the nearby watering holes.

Later, head back into the reserve by Jeep for another memorable safari game drive. With more animal sightings guaranteed, see the savannah in a different light as its sprawling landscapes are bathed in the light of the setting sun.

This evening, return to the lodge for dinner with your fellow travellers.

Get ready for another safari experience and join an experienced ranger for a bush walk along Mabula’s wild trails. As you stroll through the woodland and savannah plains, your guide will point out the finer details of each delicate ecosystem, from the pawprints of smaller animals to the colourful plant life that thrives in the bush. While you’re walking, be sure to keep an eye out for one or two of the lesser-known ‘Little Five’ species – elephant shrews, buffalo weavers, rhino beetles, ant lions and leopard tortoises.

Back at the lodge, there will be more time under your own steam to make the most of the South African surroundings. After a lunch, why not recharge with a treatment at the spa or settle in for some more wildlife viewing on deck? If you’re feeling energetic, you can also enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or perhaps take to the courts for a game of padel.

This evening, reconvene at the lodge for another dinner and the rest of the evening entirely at leisure. As the temperatures cool, venture back into the reserve for more thrilling animal encounters in the wild.

Wake up to sunrise views over the Mabula reserve and head back out in the bush for another morning game drive. It’s not just the predators that are at their most active at this time of day, and your experienced guide will take you along the best trails for ‘Big Five’ sightings. If you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon a herd of elephants or spot a rhinoceros or two grazing on the plains.

Later on, stop for a mid-morning wildlife talk. Delivered by the resident ecologist and reserve manager, the talk will introduce you to some of the 60 mammals and the 300-plus species of birds and reptiles that inhabit the reserve. You’ll also learn about the conservation initiatives being employed to safeguard this marvellous region’s wildlife for future generations. An afternoon siesta at the lodge follows, and you’ll be free to spend the rest of the day however you see fit, with a high tea and opportunities to take part in a selection of optional activities.

Armed with a better understanding of the behaviours and habits of each species, venture out, in the company of a specialist guide, for an insight into the medicinal uses of the unique regional plant species in Limpopo. On this excursion, you’ll enjoy a few more animal sightings while learning about the traditional remedies and risks of foraging in South Africa.

As dusk falls this evening, stop in the heart of the bush for a special dinner under the stars. You’ll enjoy classic local dishes, backed by the sounds of the South African wilderness, before heading out under the open skies for a memorable stargazing experience. Here, away from noise and sound pollution, you’ll be able to pick out a spectacular array of constellations under expert guidance.

On the drive back to the lodge, you’ll have the chance to see a different side of the bush as nocturnal creatures start to roam.

There’ll be plenty more opportunities to spot Limpopo’s most impressive and elusive wildlife today as you set out on the first of two more safari game drives.

You’ll visit several new spots today for a better chance to see Limpopo’s full range of native animal species, and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the region’s iconic southern ground hornbills. Though they’re rarely found in the wild, these iconic birds are a focal point in South African culture and are known to freely roam into the Mabula Reserve.

After a few hours, stop at a scenic spot in the bush to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Complete with bubbly and spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes, this promises to be one of the tour’s most memorable highlights.

You’ll have some more time to yourself this afternoon, ahead of another safari game drive later on. As the sun goes down, return to the lodge for another dinner under the open skies.

Enjoy another full day in the glorious South African bush with ample time at leisure to soak up the sun or make the most of the lodge’s panoramic viewpoints during your downtime.

A specialist animal-tracking experience will take you back into the Mabula Game Reserve for an even closer look at the behaviours and daily lives of the reserve’s animals. Led by expert rangers, you’ll be taught how to recognise animal prints, what the sounds of the bushveld signify and how to effectively track different species through the wilderness.

This afternoon brings more opportunities for animal sightings with another included game drive, and if you’re still waiting to spot any of your favourite species, this might be the time. Beyond the ‘Big Five’, you’ll be perfectly placed to watch herds of springbok and wildebeest graze in the dimmer light. You’ll also stop at the reserve’s wetland areas, where hippos can often be found wallowing.

This evening, enjoy another gourmet meal alongside your newfound friends and take it easy as the sun drops over the horizon.

Watch the sunrise from your private balcony or join your fellow travellers for a light breakfast ahead of your final full day on safari. You’ll have a few last chances to spot the elusive local species, and if you have any animals left on your safari wish-list, this is the perfect opportunity to tick them off.

Set out on morning and afternoon game drives and perhaps take part in some casual birdwatching at midday with a few more hours under your own steam.

It’s your final morning in South Africa, and you’ll have a few more hours to make the most of the lodge’s first-class amenities and its magnificent surroundings. If you haven’t already, get yourself ready for the journey home with a spa treatment, soak up a few final sights on one of the lodge’s viewing areas, or take it easy in the lounge.

After a final breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and set off travel back to Johannesburg airport for your overnight flight home later this evening.

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, aerial view of suits

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, Suite Pied

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, bar area

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, boma area

Man photographing an elephant herd, South Africa

Impala and red billed oxpeckers, Limpopo

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, sunrise stop

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, safari stop

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, pool

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, upstairs sitting area

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, firepit area

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, sunset stop

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, stopping for a break

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, morning deck view

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, quadbike safari

Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve, horseback safari

Get a closer look at South Africa’s breathtaking natural world with an expert-led bush walk

Learn more about the local species with an expert-led wildlife talk

Delve deeper into the bush for a specialist botanical safari and discover the traditional uses of South Africa’s diverse plant life

Settle in for an immersive bush dinner under the stars

Discover the art of animal tracking from a local expert and see the prints and trails up close

Tuck into a lavish bush brunch in the heart of the Mabula Game Reserve

Enhance your safari adventure with a range of optional activities and excursions

Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the Kingfisher Villa Suites, Mabula Game Reserve
Seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners and seven high teas
Nine safari game drives
Guided bush walk
Expert-led wildlife talk
Specialist botanical safari
A bush dinner
Evening stargazing experience
A bush brunch
Animal-tracking game drive
Return flights to Johannesburg with comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced wildlife specialist and guide
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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London Heathrow	November 2026 - November 2028		from £3431.00 pp	43 dates available
London Heathrow	27 Oct 2026 Tuesday 10 days 05 Nov 2026 Thursday			Sold out
London Heathrow	03 Nov 2026 Tuesday 10 days 12 Nov 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £3431.00 was £4289.00	Only 8 places left!
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