Entabeni • Big 5 Safari
Limpopo, South Africa
8 days, 7 nights
€3,975
Intermediate – Advanced
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Accommodation
On this safari, you will stay in three different accommodations – a stationary camp, a mobile fly camp, and a 5-star lodge.
Wildside Tented Camp (lower escarpment)
Wildside Tented Camp is located on the lower escarpment and offers a classic safari experience close to nature. Here you stay in individual tented chalets with private bathrooms, placed beneath the trees and designed to blend in with the bush. The accommodation is simple yet comfortable, focusing on proximity to the surroundings rather than luxury. The communal areas consist of an open lounge and bar space as well as a boma where the fire is lit in the evenings. It is here that the days are summed up, stories are shared, and the sounds of the bush take over as darkness falls. The nights are spent with wildlife as a backdrop – sometimes at a distance, sometimes closer – giving a genuine feeling of being right in the reserve.
Fly Camp (upper escarpment)
Fly camping is the most stripped-back and nature-oriented accommodation of a safari, positioned discreetly on the upper escarpment. The camp is set up in the same location for several nights, providing a temporary yet well-organised base amidst the open grasslands, where rhinos and giraffes roam just outside the tent. The tents are simple but comfortable, featuring proper beds, mosquito nets, and beautiful lighting from lanterns. Evenings often begin with sundowners around the fire, followed by a three-course dinner prepared on-site. There are no distractions here – just the fire, the night sky, and the sounds of the bush. For many, fly camping is the most powerful memory of the safari and offers a deep sense of presence in the landscape.
Kingfisher Lodge (upper escarpment)
Kingfisher Lodge is Entabeni's most exclusive accommodation, beautifully situated on the upper escarpment, by the shores of Lake Entabeni. The lodge consists of ten spacious, thatched rooms with private bathrooms, private verandas, and generous communal areas, some of which also have a fireplace. From the lodge's deck and common areas, the view stretches over the lake and further towards Hanglip Mountain. Here, stripped-back elegance combines with the presence of the wilderness. Hippos often move in the lake below the lodge, and between riding and safari days, there are opportunities for relaxation at the infinity pool, tranquil moments on the veranda, or a more comfortable lunch in the shade. Kingfisher Lodge offers a clear contrast to the more basic camps of the safari and is a magical place for rest and relaxation after intensive days in the saddle.
Entabeni Big 5 Safari • Day by Day
8 days, 7 nights
The itinerary serves as a guideline. Changes may occur due to the movement of game, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. Any adjustments made will always be with the safety and best interests of the safari experience in mind.
