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The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s oldest and largest wildlife reserve, and it evokes all the romanticism and awe of untamed Africa. It is one of the best places in the world for you to see Africa’s exciting Big 5 – leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino and elephant, as well as many other mammal species and more than 400 species of birds. You will stay at a luxury lodge situated in a private concession of the Kruger National Park, offering an authentic and exclusive safari experience.
Highlights
Early morning game drives in open vehicles when the wildlife is wonderfully active • Afternoon high teas in the bush and sunset game drives in open vehicles
The night sounds of the African wilderness as you dine under the stars
Itinerary:
DAY 1 HOEDSPRUIT – KRUGER PARK CONCESSION: Arrive in Hoedspruit and transfer to the lodge. Enjoy afternoon high tea followed by an open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at Imbali Safari Lodge in a Suite. [D]
DAY 2 KRUGER PARK CONCESSION: Early morning tea and coffee followed by an open vehicle game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and some leisure time. Lunch & afternoon high tea followed by an open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at Imbali Safari Lodge in a Suite. [FB]
DAY 3 KRUGER PARK CONCESSION – HOEDSPRUIT: Early morning tea and coffee followed by open vehicle game drive (time permitting). Return to lodge for breakfast. Road transfer to Hoedspruit airport. [B]
Experience South Africa’s prime wilderness on an inspired safari. Enjoy an authentic, luxury safari at a a unique Tsonga-styled private lodge in an exclusive concession of the world-famous Kruger National Park. Enriched with Shangaan heritage and traditional, Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge offers unforgetable, luxury hospitality in the hear of South Africa’s greatest wilderness area. You will never forget the sound and sight of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife in a pristine and evocative bush setting.
• Exhilarating Big 5 viewing and bird-watching on expertly guided early morning and sunset open vehicle game drives
• Accommodation and siestas in opulent, air-condition, traditionally-designed ‘Beehive suites with king-size beds en suite bathroom, private outdoor showers and game-viewing decks
• Warm Shangaan hospitality and Tsonga-inspired design; sumptuous breakfast, lunch, and high tea’s as well as dining under the African sky
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: This morning you will be collected from your hotel, heading east to the Northern Sabi Sands region. High tea will be served at your safari lodge followed by an afternoon open vehicle game drive in the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna. Spend the afternoon searching for the Big Five. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: Early morning tea & coffee will be served before entering the Park by open vehicle game drive. Your ranger will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the lodge until lunch time, followed by high tea in the afternoon, after which you’ll join an open vehicle game drive for a further opportunity of game viewing. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – JOHANNESBURG: Enjoy an early morning breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30 (unescorted) where the tour ends on arrival.
The ultimate safari escape. Sit back relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of South Africa’s greatest wilderness area. You will be treated to exciting close encounters with the famous Big 5 and many other animals and birds, al whilst enjoying the superb amenities of a luxury hotel.
• Expert guided game drives in search of the magnificent Big 5 and other incredible wildlife
• Open safari vehicles offering the opportunity to truly experience the incredible African wilderness
• Superb accommodation in a luxury hotel boardering the Kruger National Park
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: This morning you will be collected from your hotel (unescorted, driver only), heading east to the Mpumalanga region. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in your open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. [D]
DAY 2 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: Enjoy breakfast before you enter the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life. Stop at one of the rest camps for lunch (own account). Spend the remainder of the afternoon game viewing. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast, we will journey once again through the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and flora. Enjoy a full day of game viewing in an open safari vehicle pursuing the Big Five and other rare and endangered species. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at one of the rest camps (own account). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – JOHANNESBURG: Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30 (unescorted) where the tour ends on arrival.
A 5-Star Luxury Meander across South Africa in a Classic Train. Experience South africa as a ‘world in one Country’ on this leisurely 1600 kilometre journey in one of the most luxurious, re-conditioned classic trains operating in Africa. The contrasting scenery of the lush Cape Winelands, the evocative Klein and Groot Karoo and the vast grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld will pass by the windows of your elegant suite. Enjoy two off- train excursions in two fascinating historical towns. Delight in the sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, High Teas and elegant dinners served in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the sophisticated dining car.
Immerse yourself in the ambience and opulence of a bygone era on one of the world’s most memorable, classic train journeys
Off-train excursions in Matjiesfontein and in Kimberley, including a visit to the Diamond Mine Museum and the iconic ‘Big Hole’ an immense diamond-mining excavation
The finest local cuisine including game and speciality dishes prepared by a team of dedicated gourmet chefs, and served with the best of South African wines
DAY 1 CAPE TOWN – PRETORIA: Step on board Rovos Rail at Cape Town station and travel inland toward Worcester. On departure lunch is served. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before afternoon tea is served. Early evening arrive in Matjiesfontein for an off-the-train excursion. On departure from Matjiesfontein enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight on board the train. [LD]
DAY 2 ENROUTE: Enjoy breakfast on board as the train travels through the unique Karoo landscape. You have the morning at leisure. After lunch the train arrives in Kimberley for an off-the-train excursion – visit the Diamond Mine Museum and the world’s largest man-made excavation, the Big Hole. Dinner and overnight on board the train. [FB]
DAY 3 PRETORIA: A leisurely breakfast is served this morning. The train arrives at the colonial-style Capital Park station around midday where you will disembark. [B] Quick facts about this holiday.
Where the Sun Never Sets on Fun! Sit back and relax on an 4 day adventure from Johannesburg into the North West Province of South Africa to enjoy the glitz and glamour of Sun City, an international entertainment, golf and casino resort which includes malaria–free Big 5 game-viewing in the adjacent Pilanesberg National Park. There’s a dazzling array of restaurants, bars and lounges, sports, theatre and cinema entertainment, all-day and night gambling, as well as plenty of opportunity to sip cocktails around sparkling swimming pools set in sub-tropical gardens.
World-class restaurants and bars, Valley of the Waves, entertainment and casinos • Gary Player-designed golf courses and top sporting facilities
Big 5 game-viewing, hot air ballooning and elephant back safaris
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – SUN CITY: Road transfer to Sun City. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight at Sun City Cascades Hotel in a Luxury Room.
DAY 2 SUN CITY: Early morning open vehicle game drive. Return to hotel for breakfast. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy the many and varied facilities. Optional hot air balloon safaris and elephant back safaris (all for own account). Overnight at Sun City Cascades Hotel in a Luxury Room. [B]
DAY 3 SUN CITY: Day at leisure to further explore the resort’s glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants and extensive sports facilities. Overnight at Sun City Cascades Hotel in a Luxury Room. [B]
DAY 4 SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG: Day at leisure to enjoy the many and varied facilities. Road transfer to Johannesburg. [B]
Nominated as a World Heritage site and the headquarters of the Quirimbas National Park, Ibo Island is renowned as one of the most evocative and atmospheric islands in the world. Unwind in this subtropical paradise with its gleaming sands and turquoise sea, and experience a treasured simplicity and tranquillity. Enjoy diving and snorkelling amidst the vibrant coral reefs teeming with colourful life, as well as walks in the mangrove forests and bird- watching.
• The stories of traders and slaves, sailors and adventurers come to life on a fascinating guided historical walking tour of the island
• Enjoy a variety of island activities including sea kayaking, snorkelling, dhow sailing, birding and diving in the pristine marine environment
• The spectacular beauty and unique life of the island
DAY 1 PEMBA – IBO ISLAND: Meet at Pemba Airport and transfer by light aircraft to Ibo Island set in the Quirimbas Archipelago. You have the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Ibo Island Lodge in a Standard Room. [D]
DAY 2 IBO ISLAND: After breakfast, depart on a guided historical island tour. Ibo Island was once a major trading centre for slaves, ivory, amber, turtle shell and jet dating back over 500 years. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the island unfolding history as you wander through its 200 year-old ghost town and 16th century forts. Be sure to visit a silversmiths still working there producing intricate jewellery using ancient methods. Overnight at Ibo Island Lodge in a Standard Room. [FB]
DAY 3 IBO ISLAND – PEMBA: After a scrumptious breakfast, transfer back to Pemba by light aircraft. [B]
Evocative excursion into the world’s oldest desert. Experience the astonishing contrasts of the Namib, the worlds oldest desert: harsh and rugger in landscape and climate, yet so delicate and exquisite in its support of fragile life. You will visit the country’s top desert attractions and enjoy sight seeing of the unique desert-adapted animals that roam the dry valley and star-shaped dunes.
Highlights • Stay at a remote desert lodge on the edge of the Namib-Nauklauft National Park with its Desolate and beautiful scenery
• The white clay and salt pan of Sossusvlei surrounded by spectacular high red sand dunes; and the stunning Sesriem Canyon carved by the ephemeral Tsauchab River
• The extaordinary and unforgettable spectacle of the old desert sands changing colour as the sun sets
Day 1 WINDHOEK / SWAKOPMUND – NAMIB DESERT: Pick-up by your driver from your hotel in Windhoek (or Swakopmund) from about 14h00 (Namibian summer time: 1. Sunday September to 1. Sunday in April). Travel via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass (or Kuiseb Canyon) and Solitaire to a comfortable lodge bordering the Namib Desert. Enjoy the desert feeling, miles of desolate and beautiful Namib Desert – unique in Southern Africa. Dinner included.
Day 2 NAMIB DESERT: Early morning departure for your Sossusvlei excursion. You have the opportunity to climb some of the highest sand dunes in the world; admire the picturesque scenery and the fauna and flora of the desert. Visit the rugged Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon join a guided nature drive to the ‘marble mountain’ (drinks for own account) or relax with a sundowner (for own account) on the verandah and enjoy a spectacular sunset at the lodge. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 3 NAMIB DESERT – WINDHOEK / SWAKOPMUND: After breakfast you return via Remhoogte Pass (or Kuiseb Pass) to Windhoek (or Swakopmund). Arrival time around 12h30. Transfer to your central Windhoek (Swakopmund) Hotel/Guesthouse included. Breakfast included.
Explore one of Africa’s best kept secrets. Surround yourself by timeless natural beauty and enjoy unimaginable seclusion on this 6 day tour into the untamed northern parts of Botswana. The lush flood lands, vast grasslands and striking salt pans are a sight never to be forgotten.
• Exciting mokoro (dugout canoe) safari, based on traditional Bayei method of travelling through the flood plains of the Okavango Delta
• Safari by riverboat and in open vehicles in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, home to Africa’s largest concerntration of elephants
• Option to extend to breath-taking Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe’s top attractions
DAY 1 MAUN (UNESCORTED): On arrival at Maun airport you’ll be met and transferred to the Island Safari Lodge. The lodge has been part of the landscape in Maun, Botswana since 1973, when it was established by the legendary Tony Cox. With a restaurant that serves “Elephant’s Leg” ( a delicious lamb shank ) as well as a bar with a climbing pole that invites the brave to scale it, it is no wonder that the Island Safari Lodge is popular among locals and tourist on their way to or from the Okavango Delta.
The Island Safari Lodge overlooks the Thamalakane River and is well-known for its mokoro safaris. Huge shade trees are in abundance on the grounds of the Island Safari Lodge and beyond, so birdwatchers can be sure of spotting a rich variety of bird species. The Lodge has a number of expert guides that regular guide birding walks. You can hire bicycles from the reception at Island Safari Lodge, or scenic flights over the Okavango Delta can be arranged (optional & for own account). Game viewing and fishing trips into the Okavango Delta are also available as optional excursions (for own account).
DAY 2 MAUN: Today you’ll have the opportunity to join an exciting mokoro (dugout canoe) trip. Mokoro trips have become the popular way for travelers to experience the tranquility of the Okavango Delta. Mokoro trips are based on the traditional Bayei method of travelling through the flood plains of the Okavango Delta.
On one of the larger islands you will enjoy lunch and a guided walk. There is the possibility of seeing large herds of red lechwe bounding through the water and passing elephants feeding amongst the lush wetland vegetation.
After a hearty lunch and walk, you will make your way back to the Mokoro station where the vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge. (BL)
DAY 3 NATA: After breakfast, you will continue to your next destination, Nata Lodge, an oasis set amongst the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the pans. It is ideally situated to the entrance to the Nata Sanctuary and is just off the main road 10km from the village.
This afternoon you will join a salt pan excursion. The area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands that form the Great Makgadikagidi which compromises the largest area of salt pans in the world covering some 3 7000sq km in overall extent. It is the last vestiges of Africa’s largest inland sea and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery.
The Nata River delta feeds the Sau Pan in the Nata Sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shoe line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. (B)
DAY 4 CHOBE: After breakfast you will be transferred to Mowana Safari Lodge near the Chobe Game Reserve. Mowana Safari Lodge lies on the banks of the Chobe River, where four African countries – Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe – meet. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to join an afternoon game cruise. The Chobe Game Reserve is famous for its enormous elephant population – it is said that 45 000of these interesting creatures roam the plains of Chobe. They share almost 10 000sq km with lion, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, buffalo, approximately 450 bird species, as well as puku and Chobe bushbuck, which are indigenous to Chobe National Park. (BD)
DAY 5 CHOBE: This morning you can enjoy an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park. You’ll have the opportunity to search for elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, hyena, red lechwe, crocodile, sable antelope and impala. Also keep a lookout for leopard, cheetah, wild dog, roan antelope, serval, bat-eared fox, puku and bushbuck. In the afternoon you can enjoy an optional (for own account), game cruise on the Chobe river. This unique and relaxing way of game viewing will allow you to view the great African wildlife from a different point of view. (BD)
DAY 6 CHOBE: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your onward flight. (B)
Explore the historic Victoria Falls villiage and its wild wild, unspoiled surrounds in Zambabwe, and experience the most classic, awesome views of this world-renowned natural phenomenon, the thundering Victoria Falls.
• Guided walking safari through the tropical, spray-drenched rainforest on the very edge of Victoria Falls and the best views of this World Heritage Site from the spectacular Zimbabwean vantage point
• Sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River with its hippos and crocodiles, and river bank game viewing
• Leisure time to enjoy the Victoria Falls activities and adventures of your choice.
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS: Mid-morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. Afternoon at leisure to explore rhe village. Overnight in Victoria Falls.
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS: Guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. With a width of 1.7kms, the Falls have the capacity to push 550 000m3 of water per minute over the basalt cliff into the Zambezi River Gorge. Late afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Remainder of day at leisure.
DAY 3 VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG: After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for return flight to Johannesburg.
Discover the romance and extraordinary spectacle of Africa’s Natural Wonders. Experience Southern Africa’s top highlights, which have stood the test of time over centuries – Zimbabwe’s awesome Victoria Falls & Botswana’s abundance of unspoiled wilderness. Evoke all the nostalgia and allure of untamed Africa on this once in a lifetime adventure.
• Guided walking Safari through the tropical rainforest on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and all the best views of the World Heritage Sites from the spectacular Zimbabwean vantage point
• Safari by river boat in open vehicles in the Chobe National Park, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants an abundance of mammals and birds
• An authentic, in the wild of Africa experience at the world class safari lodge on the banks of the Chobe River
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): Mid-morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. Overnight in Victoria Falls.
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): After breakfast, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Falls have the capacity to push 550 000m3 of water per minute over the basalt cliff into the Zambezi River Gorge. Late afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Remainder of day at leisure.
DAY 3 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE) – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA): Road transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to 450 bird species and Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Overnight Chobe National Park Area.
DAY 4 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: Game viewing activities include game drives in open vehicles and cruises on the Chobe River. Overnight Chobe National Park area.
DAY 5 CHOBE – VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG: After breakfast transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for return flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
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