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Unforgettable Safari Adventure in South Africa with Sebatana Rhino Lodge
On Safari in South Africa with Newmarket Holidays
Delve into the splendour of South Africa’s wildlife on an exclusive 10-day full-board safari holiday. From £2237 per person, journey through April 2024 to December 2026 and discover the untamed beauty of the African bush, staying in the luxurious Sebatana Rhino Lodge.
Your Extraordinary Safari Experience: Wondrous Wildlife Encounters
Set within the malaria-free UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, Sebatana Private Reserve spans nearly 100,000 acres. This is your chance to intimately connect with the wilderness, home to over 75 mammal species, 300 bird varieties, and a rich tapestry of flora.
Highlights
- Spot the Big Five: Seek out lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes in their natural domain.
- Exclusive Game Drives: Embark on four drives within Sebatana and one in the famed Welgevonden Reserve.
- Guided Bush Walks: Explore the intricacies of the bush on foot with expert guides.
- Champagne Brunch: Relish a traditional African brunch in the heart of the reserve.
- Sunset Rock: Witness the African sunset with a sundowner in hand.
- Cultural Insights: Enjoy a wildlife talk, a tour of Johannesburg and Soweto, and a visit to the Apartheid Museum.
- Additional Options: Choose from extra game drives, night safaris, and cultural evenings.
What’s Included in the Price?
- Seven Nights at Sebatana Lodge: Indulge in the five-star amenities and personalized service of the lodge.
- All Flights Included: Your journey is bookended with flights to and from Johannesburg.
- Escorted by Experts: A friendly tour manager and a wildlife specialist guide you through your adventure.
Luxurious Sebatana Rhino Lodge Amenities: Serene Comfort in the Wild
Sebatana Rhino Lodge is not just an accommodation; it’s a haven of tranquility and luxury. With only 12 bungalows, expect an intimate and serene stay, each featuring:
- A private balcony with sweeping views
- Air conditioning for your comfort
- Tea and coffee facilities for your convenience
- On-site amenities including Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar with happy hour, outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, and a traditional boma
Your Safari with Newmarket Holidays With Newmarket Holidays, you’re not just booking a holiday; you’re embracing an immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with South Africa’s heart-stirring landscapes and majestic wildlife. Sebatana Rhino Lodge offers an intimate window into the soul of the savannah, all wrapped in five-star luxury.
Book Your South African Safari Today Are you ready for the wildlife adventure of a lifetime? Contact Glen Travel to reserve your spot on this exclusive safari with Newmarket Holidays. Connect with the pulse of Africa at Sebatana Rhino Lodge, where every moment is a treasure and sight a new memory. Contact us by phone at 01698829511, fill out an enquiry form or book an online or in-store appointment.
Itinerary
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure
Overnight direct flight to Johannesburg.
Meet your local tour manager at Johannesburg airport for the scenic transfer to the Sebatana Rhino Lodge. Upon arrival, lunch will be served.
Afterwards, rest, relax and settle into your new surroundings, perhaps by taking a refreshing dip in the one of the pools. This evening, enjoy an included welcome drink, followed by dinner and a short briefing about the week ahead.
Afterwards, rest, relax and settle into your new surroundings, perhaps by taking a refreshing dip in the one of the pools. This evening, enjoy an included welcome drink, followed by dinner and a short briefing about the week ahead.
After breakfast, venture out in 4x4s into the reserve with your guides, who will tell you about the different animals and plants that inhabit the area.
This afternoon, head out on a wildlife-spotting game drive to Christina’s Wallow, a hide with wonderful views of a waterhole. All game drives at Sebatana are done in open-air vehicles for maximum visibility. For a truly authentic wildlife-spotting experience, you’ll complete the journey on foot. Keep an eye out – and have your camera at the ready – for zebras, meerkats, giraffes, wildebeest and impalas.
Return to the lodge to enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner.
This afternoon, head out on a wildlife-spotting game drive to Christina’s Wallow, a hide with wonderful views of a waterhole. All game drives at Sebatana are done in open-air vehicles for maximum visibility. For a truly authentic wildlife-spotting experience, you’ll complete the journey on foot. Keep an eye out – and have your camera at the ready – for zebras, meerkats, giraffes, wildebeest and impalas.
Return to the lodge to enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner.
After breakfast, venture out into the reserve on a game drive in search of the fabled Big Five – the lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. Access to the reserve is subject to extensive restrictions, so it’ll feel like you have the whole place to yourself!
At dusk, you could join the optional night safari, giving you the unique opportunity to witness how the bush changes as the sun goes down, and a different animal kingdom emerges. Keep an eye out for caracals, bush babies, porcupines and ant bears!
At dusk, you could join the optional night safari, giving you the unique opportunity to witness how the bush changes as the sun goes down, and a different animal kingdom emerges. Keep an eye out for caracals, bush babies, porcupines and ant bears!
This morning, join your guide for a gentle included bush walk into the Sebatana Private Reserve. Listen intently as your guide points out animal breeding areas and local plant life. After the walk, return to the lodge for some well-earned lunch.
After lunch, set out on your second game drive into the Sebatana Private Reserve for the chance to spot some spectacular wildlife, armed with the knowledge gained this morning..
This evening, you have the chance to join the optional tribal evening to learn more about South Africa’s indigenous cultures.
After lunch, set out on your second game drive into the Sebatana Private Reserve for the chance to spot some spectacular wildlife, armed with the knowledge gained this morning..
This evening, you have the chance to join the optional tribal evening to learn more about South Africa’s indigenous cultures.
Today you have the choice of joining the optional excursion to Pilanesberg National Park, the third-largest of its kind in South Africa. The park covers over 135,000 acres and presents further opportunities to spot the Big Five as well as the endangered white rhino, giraffes and hippopotami.
Dinner will be served back at Sebatana, with a complimentary wine tasting beforehand.
Dinner will be served back at Sebatana, with a complimentary wine tasting beforehand.
Rise and shine early this morning for a very special game drive, and the chance to spot herds of antelopes moving in the open. Antelopes and other prey animals tend to move around in the morning, to find the best protection from predators.
Around mid-morning, you’ll stop at Kudu Rock for a magnificent, traditional African brunch with champagne. Enjoy a well-earned meal as you soak up the fantastic views of the African bush.
Return to the lodge to rest and relax. If you want to carry on exploring, the guides will point out some gentle trails through the reserve. This evening, enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner.
Around mid-morning, you’ll stop at Kudu Rock for a magnificent, traditional African brunch with champagne. Enjoy a well-earned meal as you soak up the fantastic views of the African bush.
Return to the lodge to rest and relax. If you want to carry on exploring, the guides will point out some gentle trails through the reserve. This evening, enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting before dinner.
This morning, you’ll have the chance to join one last optional Big Five game drive. Later, in the mid-afternoon, enjoy a fitting finale to your South African adventure, as you join the included safari to Sunset Rock. Sip champagne from this magnificent vantage point, looking out over the Waterberg Mountains as the sky turns a cascade of red and orange.
Return to the lodge for a farewell feast, no doubt reflecting on a wonderful break in the African wilderness.
Return to the lodge for a farewell feast, no doubt reflecting on a wonderful break in the African wilderness.
Say goodbye to your wonderful hosts as you depart for an included tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Visit Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum, which documents South Africa’s troubled past and racial segregation, before exploring fascinating Soweto, home to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Winne Mandela.
After the tour, continue to Johannesburg airport for your overnight flight.
After the tour, continue to Johannesburg airport for your overnight flight.
Early morning arrival.
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