Extension program Hoedspruit Experience South Africa's Big Five If you are looking to expand on your wildlife encounters in South Africa after your hotel and bike tour, then the extension program in Hoedspruit is the perfect choice. It will not only provide you with the opportunity to sight the Big 5, but will also give you a good balance between organized activities and free time. The extension program takes place in close proximity to where the hotel and bike tour finishes. You are free to choose between a 3-star option (Buffelshoek or Ndzhaka Camp) and a 4-star option (Sausage Tree Camp). Extension Inquiry
Itinerary Experience South Africa’s Animal Kingdom The South African flora and fauna attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year, and rightfully so. Experiencing the wildlife in Africa up close and personal is an unforgettable experience. Who hasn’t wondered what it would be like to see the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) up close and personal in their natural habitat at home in Africa? This opportunity can be best lived out in the Greater Kruger National Park. This is where safari dreams become reality. 1. Day – Arrival at the camp A transfer will take you from the last accommodation of your Hotel & Bike South Africa Safari Cycling tour to the camp site of your extension tour package. At around 2 pm lunch will be served. At 3:30 pm you will start your first jeep safari (approx. 3 hours). Afterwards, enjoy your evening around an open fire. Dinner is served at 7:30 pm. 2. Day - Safari-Tour You start the day early today. With a coffee and a light South African breakfast at 5 am, the sunrise jeep safari kicks off at 5:30 am. The best time of day to observe the bush wild life as it stirs from its sleep. After the early morning, there is enough time to relax at the campsite. In the afternoon, a second safari tour will take you in search of the Big 5. 3. Day - Early Jeep-Safari and departure Enjoy the incredible South African Fauna one last time on a morning jeep safari. After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the Hoedspruit Airport. From here, the itinerary is back in your hands and we say farewell and thank you for sharing this tour experience with us. Program Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Accommodation Our 3-Star Partner Hotels Buffelshoek and Ndzhaka are situated in the heart of the Manyeleti Game Reserve which shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand and the Timbavati private nature reserves. Therefore both Ndzhaka and Buffelshoek provide a great retreat for the wild animals. Manyeleti is well known for sightings of the Big 5 and offers a truly unique African bush experience Image: Standard tent in the middle of the wilderness (© Buffelshoek Camp) Our 4-Star Partner Hotel If you prefer a touch of luxury, the small and luxurious Sausage Tree Camp in The Greater Kruger National Park comes highly recommended. Situated in the Balule Conservancy amid dramatic landscapes with rolling hills, valleys and vast plains, the view of uninterrupted bush all the way to the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains is unparalleled. Image: Pool area from the Sausage Tree Camp (© Sausage Tree Camp) Our 5-Star Partner Hotel Spanning 15 000 hectares of the pristine South African bush, Kapama offers the perfect sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. High in the treetops, accessible only by elevated wooden walkways, the old-world luxury tents of Buffalo Camp are the closest you’ll get to living alongside our wildlife. Kapama is a quiet and intimate lodge where you can absorb the surrounding peace. Each luxury tent features en-suite bathrooms and air-con, as well as additional blankets for cooler weather comfort. Image: camping at the absolute luxury-level (© Kapama Buffalo Camp) 3-star Option 4-star Option 5-star Option
Prices and Services (Minimum number of participants 2 people) Price per person (2025) 3-star accommodation in a double room (Buffelshoek or Ndzhaka Camp): 680 euro (no single surcharge) Additional evening: 250 euro 4-star accommodation (Sausage Tree Camp): 960 euro(Single surcharge: 200 euro) 5-star accommodation (Kampama Luxuy Camp): 1450 euro(Single surcharge: 700 euro) Included services Transfer from the last accommodation of the regular tour to the Camp Transfer from the Camp to Hoedspruit Airport at the end of your stay 2 nights’ accommodation at the Camp (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) Guided Game Drives according to itinerary Not included Drinks Tips
IMPORTANT NOTE If you would like to book this additional package, please select it when making your reservation or use our inquiry form "Extension Inquiry" and include the following information: Which travel date would you like to book the package for? How many people would you like to book the package for? Which hotel-category you would like to book? 3-star, 4-star or 5-star? Detailed flight information for a punctual transfer (if the flight was not booked with Islandhopping) After booking you will receive a simple confirmation/invoice from Islandhopping. You will then receive the hotel and activity voucher for the additional program directly per e-mail in good time before the start of your trip.
