On arrival you’ll be met at the airport by your guide to welcome you to the lowveld. As we head out towards our first location, be sure to keep your eyes open as the game viewing starts as we exit the airport. We pass through a small town, then it's on to the banks of the Olifants River for the next two nights. After settling in we stretch our legs with an afternoon sundowner ride.

Ride Details: 10km, 1.5hrs (Wild Rivers)

Accommodation: Rukiya Safari Camp OS

We're up early to make the most of our first full day as we explore the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve. With no BIG 5, we have the freedom to go as far and fast as we like. But not too far, as we don't want to miss our afternoon game drive in the Kruger National Park (KNP) and one of the many great African sundowners we have on the trip.

Ride Details: 35km, 4hrs (Wild Rivers)

Afternoon Activity: Kruger Sundowner Game Drive

Accommodation: Rukiya Safari Camp OS

A last morning coffee along the Olifants River before we head out for a final ride in the area. The river and its diversity continues to produce great riding before we enjoy a hearty breakfast back at camp. We depart the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve to our next location within the Greater Kruger National Park.

Ride Details: 20km, 3hrs (Wild Rivers)

Afternoon Activity: Greater KNP Sundowner Game Drive

Accommodation: Toro Yaka Bush Lodge OS

With the bush lodge located in a well renowned BIG 5 park, a guided bush walk is not to be missed. Upon your arrival after the walk is a quintessential African buffet breakfast. Then we spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool overlooking the waterhole before heading out for a sundowner game drive.

Ride Details: Non-riding day

Activities: Morning bush walk & Greater KNP Sundowner Game Drive

Accommodation: Toro Yaka Bush Lodge OS

Before heading to our next location, a must do sunrise game drive is on the cards. A last breakfast in KNP, then we depart to our next adventure. We arrive mid-afternoon at the Selati main gate and are escorted to our private camp. After settling in, we'll have a safety briefing for this leg of our trip as we are now in a BIG 5 area. For the energetic, an afternoon ride or walk is available. For the travel-weary, a game drive. Either way, you won’t miss out on your first Selati Sundowner.

Ride Details: 10km, 1.5hrs (Optional)

Accommodation: Nkuwa Luxury trails camp OS

Our first full day in Selati and we head south towards Lillie “Koppies” (rock outcrops), home to the very rare Lillie Cycad. As we near the koppies we slow down as the elephants love these green valleys between the stunning granite outcrops. The change in topography makes for some incredible scenic riding. A quick snack and drinks refill, we make our way back to our camp. An afternoon game drive or short walk is a great way to get to view the southern area which we only had a small taste of before we enjoy our sundowner.

Ride Details: ~ 30km, 4 hrs (Selati South)

Accommodation: Nkuwa Luxury trails camp OS

Today we'll head out early after a light breakfast. We'll search for fresh tracks as we make our way down to the Selati river. Our sightings will determine our route. As the sun rises higher, we'll stop for a bush breakfast before heading onto our next location, Klipspringer Lodge. The adjustable distance and trail network will suit any group. An afternoon at leisure will have us relaxed before the evening game drive in search of the nocturnal animals.

Ride Details: ~45 km, 5hrs (Selati River)

Accommodation: Klipspringer Lodge OS

After an early morning coffee while overlooking the waterhole in front of the lodge, we head out to explore the northern reaches of the reserve. Home to healthy populations of rhino in the area, we slowly ride along the mopane thickets and amazing drainage lines. A bush breakfast snack at one of the lookouts keeps our energy levels up as we continue the adventure before slowly circling back to the lodge. And, of course, a sundowner game drive to end off another great day in the bush.

Ride Details: ~40 km, 4.5hrs (Selati North)

Accommodation: Klipspringer Lodge OS

We love getting in one more ride before we depart. A coffee and an early start will have us in the bush at first light for a loop of the Koppies. For the lucky ones, a glimpse of the resident leopard could be on the cards. Then it's back to camp for breakfast before our goodbyes and departure to Hoedspruit Airport.

Ride Details (optional): ~15 km, 1.5hrs