Africa - Looking for Safari options Sabi Sands December between Xmas and New Years

Last minute impulsive planning after booking a cruise from Dubai to Capetown and now looking for a 3 night safari that will not break the bank. Am aware that this is high season but am looking for some direction.
Thanks in advance.

Not sure what your idea of break the bank is?

Here are some of the less expensive options. I have been to all these places except Arathusa. I have not been to the new lodge at Nottens either.

$$ - Sabi Sands
http://www.elephantplains.co.za/
http://www.arathusa.co.za/
http://www.cheetahplains.com/
http://nottens.com/
http://www.honeyguidecamp.com/index.php?ID=9459


$$$ - Sabi Sands
http://www.tinga.co.za/index.cfm
http://www.lionsands.com/lodges/river.php
http://www.malamala.com/malacamp.htm
http://www.malamala.com/malacamp.htm

Craig Beal - Owner - Travel Beyond

Thanks Craig

I am currently looking At EP and trying to get availability between Christmas and New Years-
I will look at the alternatives you mention.

Cool. You will like EP.

Craig

Hi Craig

How would you compare EP to Arathusa to Cheetahplains?

The decision making is difficult and I could use some help.

Linda

Any particular reason why it has to be Sabi-Sands? By considering Thornybush, the Manyeleti, the Klaserie and the Timbavati, you would increase your options considerably, especially in the less expensive segment. There are also private lodges in the Kruger NP itself.

Johan