Big Five Safari & Mauritius Beach Extension
Big Five Days in the Sabi Sand, Then the Turquoise Lagoons of Mauritius
Overview
This is the ultimate bush-and-beach pairing: four nights of Big Five safari in South Africa's Sabi Sand — arguably the finest leopard country on Earth — followed by five barefoot nights on the turquoise lagoons of Mauritius. It links the drama of the African bush with the serenity of the Indian Ocean, and it is the ideal length for a first safari paired with a tropical-island escape.
The Sabi Sand shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger, and its private lodges offer twice-daily game drives with a ranger-and-tracker team, off-road traversing and some of the most reliable leopard sightings anywhere. Then Mauritius resets the pace entirely — warm lagoons, the UNESCO mountain of Le Morne Brabant, Ile aux Cerfs, the Seven Coloured Earths and white sand that stretches to the horizon. Because Mauritius is malaria-free, it is a wonderfully easy beach add-on after the bush.
Who It's For
Made for honeymooners and couples who want a genuine Big Five safari and a tropical-island escape in a single journey — ten days that deliver both the drama of the bush and the romance of the Indian Ocean.
Package Highlights
Sabi Sand Leopards
The world's best leopard viewing, twice daily with a ranger and tracker
Big Five Country
Lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino across unfenced Kruger wilderness
Le Morne Brabant
The UNESCO mountain rising above the most beautiful lagoon in Mauritius
Ile aux Cerfs
Catamaran sailing to the island paradise off the east coast
Lagoon Snorkelling
Crystal-clear coral gardens and reef fish straight off the sand
Malaria-Free Beach
An easy, worry-free island finish after your safari
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Connect on a light-aircraft flight into the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Your lodge's ranger meets you on the airstrip, and the transfer to camp is your first game drive.
🏨 Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
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Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
📍 Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
A warm, family-friendly five-star lodge deep in the Sabi Sand, with air-conditioned suites, private plunge pools and superb ranger-and-tracker guiding on some of the best leopard traversing in Africa.
From $780 per person per night
Lux Le Morne
📍 Le Morne Peninsula, South-West Mauritius
A beachfront resort beneath the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant, with ocean-facing suites, an infinity pool, a spa and direct access to the lagoon and the mountain trails.
From $520 per person per night
One&Only Le Saint Géran
📍 Belle Mare, East Coast, Mauritius
The legendary east-coast resort on its own private peninsula, with one of the longest white-sand beaches in Mauritius, a championship golf course and a world-class spa.
From $680 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Luxury
(~$828/night)
5-star Sabi Sand lodge fully inclusive and Mauritius resorts on bed & breakfast, shared game drives, inter-island transfers and Chamarel excursion
Get QuotePremier
(~$1,133/night)
Leading suites, half-board on Mauritius, private Chamarel tour and catamaran day
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$1,611/night)
Private guide and vehicle in the Sabi Sand, private beachfront villa in Mauritius and private transfers throughout
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 4 nights Sabi Sand luxury lodge, fully inclusive
- ✓ 3 nights Le Morne 5-star resort and 2 nights Belle Mare 5-star resort (bed & breakfast, dinners as noted)
- ✓ All Sabi Sand game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with a ranger and tracker
- ✓ Light-aircraft flights on and off the Sabi Sand
- ✓ Le Morne Brabant guided trail walk
- ✓ Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths and rum distillery excursion
- ✓ Catamaran cruise and barbecue lunch on Ile aux Cerfs
- ✓ All airport, cross-island and resort transfers
- ✓ Park and conservancy fees
- ✓ Laundry at the safari lodge
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to Johannesburg and from Mauritius
- ✗ South Africa visa and Mauritius visa (if required)
- ✗ Johannesburg–Mauritius connecting flights
- ✗ Premium wines, champagne and spa treatments
- ✗ Deep-sea fishing and diving courses
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Gratuities (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
The Sabi Sand delivers superb Big Five and leopard viewing all year, with the dry winter (May–October) at its peak. Mauritius is warm every month, so the beach half follows the rain: May to November is driest and clearest, with humpback whales from June to September. Together, they make a rewarding bush-and-beach honeymoon in almost any month.
Why Choose This Package
The Complete Bush-and-Beach Journey
A genuine Big Five safari and a tropical-island escape in a single, unforgettable ten-day trip.
World-Class Leopards
The Sabi Sand offers arguably the most reliable leopard viewing on Earth.
Malaria-Free Island Finish
Mauritius is completely malaria-free — a worry-free, easy beach add-on after the bush.
Two Mauritius Coasts
Le Morne's dramatic UNESCO mountain and Belle Mare's serene east-coast lagoon — both in one trip.
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From $7,450 per person | 10 Days / 9 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
