Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sept. 4) We’ll all arrive into Johannesburg and our team will arrange your transfer to the hotel. This is a chance to meet the group and ease into the experience together. We’ll keep it relaxed - think a casual welcome dinner, good conversation, and that excited energy before a big trip. We can make it an easy night before we head out for adventures the next morning.

Day 2: (Sept. 5) We leave the city behind and begin our journey into the wilderness! As the landscapes shift, so does the energy. Driving into the beautiful nature of Blyde River Canyon makes this day epic: Berlin Falls, Lisbon Falls, and Mac Mac Falls. Then, you have the option to add some adrenaline to your life - bungee jumping, anyone? We’ll watch the sun set from God’s Window viewpoint before turning in for the night in a sleepy small town near this nature.

Day 3: (Sept. 6) Together, we can do a little morning breathwork and stretch before heading out in our van to meet up with our safari guide at our first hotel in Kruger National Park. That day, we’ll get a chance to do a game drive with him. This area is known for predators, and with a specialist guide leading us, we’re not just hoping to see lions or leopards - we’re actively looking for them, understanding their movements, and following the signs. Once we’re back at the hotel, he will cook us a delicious South African “braai” or barbecue dinner accompanied by beers and laughs. Sometimes, you’ll even hear lions roaring nearby as we hang out in their neighborhood.

Day 4: (Sept. 7) Today, we step off the vehicle and into the wild safari on foot. Moving through the bush with armed rangers, we’ll learn how to track animals, read the land, and tune into the details most people miss. It’s quiet, grounding, and thrilling. Later, we make our way south toward the Crocodile River, where wildlife is often right outside our doorstep. Even at the lodge, there’s a good chance we’ll see animals moving along the water.

Day 5: (Sept. 8) We head out early in our private open safari vehicle, giving us the freedom to track wildlife our own way. After a break, we head back out for another extended drive, covering different terrain and increasing our chances of incredible encounters. Then after dark, everything shifts. On our thermal night safari, we’ll use advanced technology to spot animals that are almost invisible to the naked eye: nocturnal species, hunting predators, and a side of the bush most people never get to witness!

Day 6: (Sept. 9) Today, we lean into the rhythm of the bush. We can head out on optional game drives or simply enjoy the lodge’s swimming pool and let the wildlife come to us. It’s an incredible area for close encounters - elephants along the river, big game moving through, and moments that feel completely unfiltered. This is where it all sinks in. Less rushing, more stillness, and the kind of experiences you can’t replicate. You’ll leave feeling fulfilled after witnessing the “Big 5” animals while on safari.

Day 6: (Sept. 10) After breakfast, we take you to the regional airport for a domestic flight back to Johannesburg, and this is where we say goodbye to Steven. Once you get back to the city, you can spend the night or take your respective flights to head home with a camera roll full of incredible memories and animal encounters that you’ll think about forever.