Sabi Sands & Seychelles
10 day Safari & Beach Holiday – from £4239
With flights from £5759
Sabi Sands, a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger, arguable offers the finest wildlife viewing in South Africa, and the tropical island of Mahé some of the best beaches in the Indian Ocean.
Highlights
- Spend three nights at the intimate Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Enjoy morning and evening game drives in search of the ‘Big 5’
- Slip between the pool and Indian Ocean at the luxurious Constance Ephelia
- Go snorkelling or kayaking or treat yourself to a massage at the health spa
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYou can customise your South Africa and Seychelles holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Watch the sunrise over Southern Africa as your overnight flight descends into Johannesburg, where you will board a short connecting flight to Kruger Mpumalanga. Here you adventure begins, as you’re met in arrivals for your transfer to Arathusa Safari Lodge in the acclaimed Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Sabi Sands is a private reserve that shares a 50 km unfenced border with Kruger National Park and arguably offers the best wildlife viewing in South Africa. With three nights in the reserve, you’ll have a fantastic opportunity to see the ‘Big 5’ on morning and evening game drives, with the chance to observe the behaviour of leopards in their natural environment a highlight of many safari-goers stay.
Wildlife and birdlife sightings can also be enjoyed from the lodge itself, with hippo, elephant, giraffe and other iconic species frequenting the large waterhole in front of the main building. Big cats have also been known to visit, in search of thirsty prey.
Your stay at Arathusa Safari Lodge is all-inclusive. It’s a truly wonderful property, built from natural materials, designed to blend into the surrounding bush. All twelve suites are air-conditioned and have a private balconies and outdoor shower. There is also a infinity pool by the main bar, perfect for sundowners.
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Day 4 – Johannesburg, South Africa
Continue to enjoy your Sabi Sands safari experience with a morning game drive and breakfast, before transferring back to Kruger Mpumalanga for your afternoon connecting flight to Johannesburg. On arrival check in to your airport hotel to relax and refresh before your flight to the Seychelles tomorrow morning.
Your chosen Johannesburg Airport hotel
Day 5 to 9 – Mahé, Seychelles
Board your flight from Johannesburg to the Indian Ocean paradise of the Seychelles, where you will be met at the airport for the scenic drive to your hotel, the fabulous Constance Ephelia, on the west coast of Mahé.
The resort spans a 120 hectare jungle clad peninsula with a beautiful beach on either side, where you relax on the soft sands or enjoy complimentary kayaking, pedal boating or windsurfing. There is also a choice of five swimming pools, set amongst tropical gardens, a wonderful selection of bars and restaurants, tennis courts, a children’s club and health spa.
If you can tear yourself away from the resort, the Seychelles has so much to explore. For the energetic, a hike to the summit of its tallest mountain, Morne Seychellois, offers spectacular views across the Mahé and the Indian Ocean. For beach lovers a day tour to neighbouring La Digue is a must, home to the famous Anse Source d’Argent beach.
Constance Ephelia
Day 10 – Farewell from the Seychelles
After five nights pure relaxation, it’s time to head back to Seychelles International Airport for your flight home, on which you can plan your next tropical escape…
Your Itinerary
You can customise your South Africa and Seychelles holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1 to 3
| Sabi Sands, South Africa
Watch the sunrise over Southern Africa as your overnight flight descends into Johannesburg, where you will board a short connecting flight to Kruger Mpumalanga. Here you adventure begins, as you’re met in arrivals for your transfer to Arathusa Safari Lodge in the acclaimed Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Sabi Sands is a private reserve that shares a 50 km unfenced border with Kruger National Park and arguably offers the best wildlife viewing in South Africa. With three nights in the reserve, you’ll have a fantastic opportunity to see the ‘Big 5’ on morning and evening game drives, with the chance to observe the behaviour of leopards in their natural environment a highlight of many safari-goers stay.
Wildlife and birdlife sightings can also be enjoyed from the lodge itself, with hippo, elephant, giraffe and other iconic species frequenting the large waterhole in front of the main building. Big cats have also been known to visit, in search of thirsty prey.
Your stay at Arathusa Safari Lodge is all-inclusive. It’s a truly wonderful property, built from natural materials, designed to blend into the surrounding bush. All twelve suites are air-conditioned and have a private balconies and outdoor shower. There is also a infinity pool by the main bar, perfect for sundowners.
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Day 4
| Johannesburg, South Africa
Continue to enjoy your Sabi Sands safari experience with a morning game drive and breakfast, before transferring back to Kruger Mpumalanga for your afternoon connecting flight to Johannesburg. On arrival check in to your airport hotel to relax and refresh before your flight to the Seychelles tomorrow morning.
Your chosen Johannesburg Airport hotel
Day 5 to 9
| Mahé, Seychelles
Board your flight from Johannesburg to the Indian Ocean paradise of the Seychelles, where you will be met at the airport for the scenic drive to your hotel, the fabulous Constance Ephelia, on the west coast of Mahé.
The resort spans a 120 hectare jungle clad peninsula with a beautiful beach on either side, where you relax on the soft sands or enjoy complimentary kayaking, pedal boating or windsurfing. There is also a choice of five swimming pools, set amongst tropical gardens, a wonderful selection of bars and restaurants, tennis courts, a children’s club and health spa.
If you can tear yourself away from the resort, the Seychelles has so much to explore. For the energetic, a hike to the summit of its tallest mountain, Morne Seychellois, offers spectacular views across the Mahé and the Indian Ocean. For beach lovers a day tour to neighbouring La Digue is a must, home to the famous Anse Source d’Argent beach.
Constance Ephelia
Day 10
| Farewell from the Seychelles
After five nights pure relaxation, it’s time to head back to Seychelles International Airport for your flight home, on which you can plan your next tropical escape…
This Holiday Includes
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- Extra nights in Sabi Sands, Johannesburg or the Seychelles
- An upgrade to a Family, Beach or Hillside Villa at the Constance Ephelia
- A full day, two island tour to Praslin and La Digue
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Sabi Sands & Seychelles
10 day Safari & Beach Holiday – from £4239
With flights from £5759
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability. Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard.
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