September 10

Guests will meet Nina at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in Nelspruit before departing together for the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.

We aim to depart at 12 PM straight to Care For Wild Sanctuary, so if you are unable to arrive before this time we recommend you fly in a day earlier and overnight at an airport hotel in either Johannesburg or Mbombela.  

Transfer time will take roughly just over an hour.

Care for Wild was founded in 2001 in response to the devastating rise of rhino poaching in South Africa. Today it is the largest rhino sanctuary in the world, providing specialized care and rehabilitation to orphaned white and black rhinos, many rescued as victims of poaching.

Our time here offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at rhino conservation. We’ll meet the dedicated rehabilitators and conservation staff whose work gives these animals a second chance in the wild.

Our home for the next 3 nights will be shared volunteer cabins, simple but comfy, each equipped with beds , en-suite bathrooms, and electrical outlets.

Dinner included

September 11–12

Over the next two days we’ll take part in the daily work of the sanctuary alongside the Care for Wild team.

Activities may include:

• Preparing milk formula for orphaned rhinos
• Assisting with bottle feeding
• Helping with boma and stable care
• Participating in behavioural observations
• Learning about rhino rehabilitation and release programs

Expect early mornings and hands-on work. Every task contributes directly to the care and survival of the rhinos.

This is a rare opportunity to experience conservation from the inside, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and dedication involved in protecting one of Africa’s most threatened species.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

September 13

After bidding farewell to the rhinos and team at Care For Wild, we will venture to Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s iconic Big 5: Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino, and Leopard.

The park covers an area of 2 million hectares of African wilderness and has a greater variety of wildlife than any other African national park, earning it the classification as one of the world’s super parks. 

We will travel by shuttle roughly 2 hours to the Kruger National Park and start our photographic safari as soon as we enter the park gates, enjoying a 2-hour game drive in an open game drive vehicle. 

On arrival into camp, we settle in and relax around the campfire under the African night sky. 

The camp is fully fenced and it is safe to walk around and explore the different viewpoints and attractions. We will camp in 2 person canvas safari tents equipped with a comfortable mattress and pillows. There are hot showers and clean toilets, camp chairs, a gazebo kitchen complete with fridge, cooker, and storage boxes, as well as charge points in camp. USB charger in canvas safari tent as well.

Tonight we will fall asleep under the African stars.

Breakfast and dinner included.

Lunch on route - own account.

September 14–15

These two days are dedicated to exploring Kruger’s vast wilderness.

Our mornings begin early with coffee and rusks before heading out for sunrise game drives, one of the most active times for wildlife.

With the guidance of expert trackers and rangers, we’ll search for the Big Five while learning how to read animal behaviour and interpret the ecosystem around us.

Spring in Kruger is an exciting time for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources before the seasonal rains begin.

The park hosts an incredible diversity of life including:

• 147 species of mammals
• Over 500 species of birds
• 114 species of reptiles

In addition to the Big Five, sightings may include cheetah, hyena, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and a wide range of antelope species.

Picnic breakfasts and lunches will be enjoyed at remote viewpoints within the park, followed by sunset game drives and evenings around the campfire.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

September 16

After our final sunrise in Kruger National Park, we travel to Hoedspruit, gateway to the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Our home for the next three nights will be a safari lodge surrounded by wilderness.

During our time here we’ll explore the region through a mix of experiences including:

• Guided bush walks
• Visits to conservation organizations
• Sunset game drives in private reserves

The afternoon will be free to relax at the lodge, enjoy the pool, or review photos from the journey so far.

Breakfast and dinner included

Lunch on route - own account

This morning we venture into Pridelands Game Reserve for a guided bush walk led by professional trails guides.

Walking in the African bush is one of the most immersive ways to experience the landscape. We’ll track wildlife on foot, observe birds and smaller species often missed on drives, and experience the environment through all of our senses.

Later in the day we visit The Black Mambas, an all-women anti-poaching unit operating in the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

At their operations base we’ll learn about their mission, training, and daily work protecting wildlife and supporting conservation in the region.

Their story is one of courage, leadership, and community empowerment.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

September 18

Today we visit the Timbavati Foundation, an organization working to support communities living alongside the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

The foundation focuses on environmental education, community development, and sustainable livelihood programs.

During our visit we’ll take part in a hands-on community activity such as:

• Tree planting
• Assembling period packs
• Make a beaded bracelet each to take home with the Gogo’s.

In the evening we return to the bush for a sunset game drive, followed by a farewell dinner under the African sky.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

September 19

After breakfast, we will start shuttles directly to Hoedspruit International Airport 

Please only book flights from 12h00 onwards.

Breakfast included