Day 1
Scheduled flight
JNB (Johannesburg, South Africa) to MQP (Kruger Mpumalanga, South Africa)
Arrival timing cannot yet be checked against the property. Please confirm the flight, transfer time and check-in arrangements.
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Photo: Arathusa Safari Lodge · Source ↗
An Explore Africa journey
Kruger Safari & Mauritius Beach
Ref EA2026014·Indicative from A$7,500 per person·8 nights
When to go
Kruger is good all year and best for game from May to September. Mauritius is warm all year, with the driest, most comfortable weather from May to December.
Country information
South Africa is the great all-rounder: Big Five safari, Cape Town, the Winelands and dramatic coastlines in one journey. What to know from the start: • Entry requirements: confirm passports, visas, digital entry forms and transit rules at smartraveller.gov.au and each destination's official immigration website before travel. • Health: seek route-specific advice from a travel-health professional and smartraveller.gov.au; vaccination and malaria guidance varies by itinerary. • Currency: South African Rand (ZAR); cards accepted almost everywhere. • Getting around: good domestic flights between Cape Town and the Kruger airports. Mauritius adds a slow, sunny finish after safari, with calm lagoons, good food and an easy flight from Johannesburg. What to know from the start: • Entry requirements: confirm passports, visas and transit rules at smartraveller.gov.au and Mauritius's official immigration website before travel. • Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR); cards widely accepted at resorts.
The journey
Day by day
Bush and beach
Days 1–3
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Sabi Sand · South Africa · 3 nights
Booking guidance
Use the official property website to enquire about availability or booking. Explore Africa can add Arathusa Safari Lodge to an itinerary, but does not make the booking.
Selected experiences
- Game drivesBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Day 4
Scheduled flight
MQP (Kruger Mpumalanga, South Africa) to MRU, Mauritius
Arrival timing cannot yet be checked against the property. Please confirm the flight, transfer time and check-in arrangements.
Usually routed via Johannesburg
Days 4–8
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
Mauritius · Mauritius · 5 nights
Booking guidance
Book online through Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The entry-level breakfast plan includes daily breakfast; half-board and Gourmet Bliss are separate options.
Day 9
Road transfer
Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius to MRU, Mauritius
The route
How to book this trip
This is a plan you can book yourself. We’re a planning service, not a booking platform. Here’s the order of play:
- 1Camps first. Enquire with each camp below to confirm availability and rates, and book direct.
- 2Then transfers & regional flights. Arrange these once your camp dates are locked.
- 3International flights last. Booked separately from Australia, once the ground trip is confirmed.
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Enquire ↗South Africa · 3 nights
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
Enquire ↗Mauritius · 5 nights
Safari packing checklist
Pack a soft duffel, not a hard case, as light aircraft cap luggage at ~15–20 kg including hand luggage. Neutral colours, and layers for cold mornings.
Documents & money
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Visas / e-visas as required
- Travel insurance details
- Vaccination certificates
- Cards + some USD cash
- Copies of key documents
Clothing: neutral tones
- Lightweight long sleeves & trousers
- Warm fleece / layer (cold dawns)
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Smart-casual for dinners
Footwear
- Closed walking shoes
- Sandals / camp shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera + spare batteries & cards
- Sunglasses & wide-brim hat
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
Health & toiletries
- Antimalarials (if advised)
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic first-aid kit
Want this route tailored to you?
Love this route, but travelling with children, need malaria-free options, or want to fit in Victoria Falls? Generate your tailored blueprint or request a one-to-one itinerary review with Explore Africa.
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