On Safari in South Africa at Mabula Lodge

{{specificDatePrice.departurePoint === 'Tour Only' ? specificDatePrice.departurePoint : 'Departing from ' + specificDatePrice.departurePoint}} - {{specificDatePrice.departureDate}} - {{duration + ' ' + (duration == 1 ? 'day ' : 'days ')}} from £{{decimalString(specificDatePrice.price)}}pp was ~~£{{decimalString(specificDatePrice.wasPrice)}}~~

{{specificMonthPrice.departurePoint === 'Tour Only' ? specificMonthPrice.departurePoint : 'Departing from ' + specificMonthPrice.departurePoint}} - {{specificMonthPrice.departureDate}} - {{duration + ' ' + (duration == 1 ? 'day ' : 'days ')}} from £{{decimalString(specificMonthPrice.price)}}pp was ~~£{{decimalString(specificMonthPrice.wasPrice)}}~~

To book this holiday please contact our Travel Experts directly on

0330 341 1927

Departing From

Departure Date

Passengers

{{item.name}}
Airport
Rail Station
No transport included

- {{date.departureDate}}
- {{date.departureDateDayOfWeek}}
{{'Only ' + date.avail + (date.avail === 1 ? ' place ' : ' places ') + 'left!'}}

Hurry, selling fast!

Sold out

Now £{{decimalString(getDatePrice(date))}}pp

~~was £{{decimalString(getDateWasPrice(date))}}pp~~

£{{decimalString(getDatePrice(date))}}pp

Select No. of Passengers:

{{'Only ' + date.avail + (date.avail === 1 ? ' place ' : ' places ') + 'left!'}}

Adults ({{tourCode === '18262' ? '16+' : '18+'}})

Children ({{tourCode === '18262' ? '2-15' : '2-17'}})

Please call us on {{telephone}} if you would like to make a booking including children.

A NATURAL PARADISE

On this immersive, family-friendly tour, you’ll get the chance to really settle into your breathtaking surroundings as you spend a blissful week at the Mabula Game Lodge. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Mountains, the Mabula Private Game Reserve boasts diverse landscapes and habitats, perfect for the free-roaming Big Five and other wonderful creatures, making this a perfect family friendly safari holiday that you’ll never forget!

1 /15

2 /15

3 /15

4 /15

5 /15

6 /15

7 /15

8 /15

9 /15

10 /15

11 /15

12 /15

13 /15

14 /15

15 /15

Customer Experiences

Take a look at some of the highlights and experiences shared by our customers

1/3

melanie

We had a fantastic holiday at mabula game reserve from the fabulous sunsets to the beautiful wild life on our safari adventure

1/3

cheryl

This was my first experience on going on safari and it was the best, I've booked to go again and to Victoria falls too. We saw so...

1/3

gill

We holidayed as a group of 12 to mabula game lodge and despite a little hiccup had a fabulous holiday managing to see the big five...

Seven nights’ full-board accommodation at the Mabula Game Lodge, plus two on the aircraft
Open bar between 12pm and 10pm (limited to local brands only of beer, wine and spirits, premium brand beverages and cocktails are excluded)
Five safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
A wildlife talk by a wildlife specialist
A bush walk through the reserve
A visit to the Hornbill Project
A traditional bush lunch at a scenic location
A stargazing session beneath the starry South African night sky
A sundowner in the bush
Return flights to Johannesburg
Comfortable, air-conditioned transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist

Your Itinerary

View a full breakdown of your holiday to help you plan your trip

Day One – Fly to South Africa

Fly overnight to Johannesburg.
Day Two – Arrival

Meet your guide at the airport for the transfer to Mabula Game Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge, unwind and settle in, perhaps making use of the wellness and spa facilities.

This evening, dinner is served at the lodge, as you enjoy a first night under the starry African sky, looking forward to a wonderful break ahead.
Day Three – Safari and wildlife talk

Rise and shine early this morning, grab a tea or coffee and perhaps some rusks then head out into the Mabula Private Game Reserve on the first of many wonderful safaris. All safari drives are in open-air 4x4 vehicles for maximum visibility. Keep your eyes open for the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. Upon your return to the lodge, enjoy a well-earned, leisurely breakfast.

This afternoon, you’ll enjoy a fascinating 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, arming you with some interesting knowledge for forthcoming week.

This evening, after your first full day in your wonderful new surroundings, enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Day Four – Hornbill Project and safari

This morning you’ll visit the Hornbill Project, located within the boundaries of the reserve. Founded in 1999, the award-winning Hornbill Project aims to change the fortunes of this iconic, endangered species through a number of different evidence-based conservation techniques. The southern hornbill is a focal point in South African culture, and you’ll learn all about them this morning.

This afternoon, you’ll head out into the reserve on a safari, equipped with the knowledge from this morning’s visit and yesterday’s wildlife talk, before dinner is served under the stars at the lodge this evening.
Day Five – Morning safari

Rise and shine early this morning for an included morning safari, giving you the chance to spot herds of antelopes and other pretty moving in the open as they tend to move around more early in the day, to find the best protection from predators.

Return to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps making use of the wellness and spa facilities or the leisure area, including tennis and cricket, before dinner is served at the lodge this evening.
Day Six – Bush walk, safari and sundowner

After breakfast, join your guide for a gentle guided bush walk into the reserve. Enjoying the fresh air as you stretch your legs, giving you a different more intimate perspective of the reserve. Being closer to the ground also allows you to track the paths of animals including kudu, zebra and maybe even lions that have followed the same path just a few hours before you.

This afternoon, embark on another open-air safari into the reserve, keeping your eyes open for the Big Five. After the safari, you’ll stop at a picturesque spot to enjoy a refreshing sundowner and some snacks as the sun slips behind the horizon and the sky turns a vibrant patchwork of red, purple, orange and yellow – a fitting end to a wonderful day.
Day Seven – Safari and stargazing

Rise and shine early this morning as you head out into the reserve on your penultimate safari, hopefully spotting something new to tick off your list. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge upon your return.

This evening, you’ll spend an unforgettable night stargazing. As the sun goes down, thousands of twinkling stars, including the Milky Way, reveal themselves to you, completely free of any light pollution. Your guide will point out the different constellations visible as you spend a wonderful evening beneath the starry South African night sky, topped off by dinner at the lodge.
Day Eight – Safari and bush lunch

Today, your last full day at the lodge, brings the chance to take one last safari out into the Mabula Private Game Reserve, giving you a final opportunity to tick animals off your list. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning before setting off into the reserve.

After the safari you’ll stop at a scenic spot in the bush to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch – a fitting finale to an exceptional week on safari.
Day Nine – Departure

After breakfast, it’s time to say your goodbyes to the lodge and its staff. You’ll be transferred to Johannesburg airport for your overnight return flight, bringing a wonderful week to an end.
Day 10 – Arrival

You'll land in the UK in the early morning.

Dates & Prices

To book this holiday please contact our Travel Experts directly on

0330 341 1927

Price Per Person

Availability

{{port.name}} No transport included

Adult: {{'£' + decimalString(port.fromPriceDate.fromPrice)}}
Children: {{'£' + decimalString(port.fromPriceDate.childFromPrice)}}

From {{'£' + decimalString(getDatePrice(port.fromPriceDate))}}

Late Escape

{{data.duration}} Days

Now £{{decimalString(getDatePrice(date))}}

was ~~£{{decimalString(getDateWasPrice(date))}}~~

£{{decimalString(getDatePrice(date))}}

{{'Only ' + date.avail + (date.avail === 1 ? ' place ' : ' places ') + 'left!'}}

Hurry, selling fast!

SOLD OUT

Hotels

Mabula Lodge

The UNESCO-listed Waterberg Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to this luxury lodge.

View Hotels

Further Information

Itinerary changes

The itinerary above is only a suggestion. At the tour manager’s discretion, activities can be moved about to different days.
Weather

Please note, some activities are weather dependent and may need to be moved around.
Transfer times

Please note the transfer time from the airport to your accommodation is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Itinerary changes

Please note, some activities are weather-dependent and the itinerary may have to be swapped around in some circumstances.
All Inclusive

The included all inclusive applies only to new bookings made after 7^th February 2023. Any bookings taken prior to this date have the option to upgrade at a supplement.