South Africa Wildlife and Bazaruto Beaches
18 night itinerary taking in wildlife highlights and pristine beaches
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ay 1
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport, where you will clear customs and collect your luggage. Our representative will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, holding a board with your names on it, and will assist you with the collection of your hired vehicle. Proceed to Rissington Inn, approximately 4 hours' drive away. Rissington Inn is an affordable, award-winning country lodge in the heart of the Lowveld, close to Hazyview. Stylish but relaxed and informal, the inn is the perfect stopover on the way to the game reserves and an ideal base from which to explore all that Mpumalanga has to offer. Outstanding breakfasts, light meals, lunch and dinner in the a la carte restaurant, open 7 days a week. The welcoming, friendly bar is fully licensed. The 14 individual rooms and suites are surrounded by 10 acres of extensive colourful gardens and offer comfortable, spacious and airy accommodation. All rooms have their own entrances and verandas. Each has a private bathroom and the magnificent garden suites also offer outside showers. The rooms and the charming, thatched farmhouse are shaded by magnificent trees and have breath-taking views down the valley. Rissington’s congenial, easy-going hosts ensure cheerful, attentive hospitality allowing guests total freedom to unwind and enjoy the peace of the bush, lie by the sunny pool or walk down the valley with its spectacular birds and game sightings. Rissington is the perfect balance of friendly, unobtrusive and personal service - everything you need and a little more than you expected. Situated one kilometre through indigenous bush on a gravel road off the R40, just South of Hazyview. 30 Minutes from the Kruger National Park and close to all the attractions of the Great Escarpment and Panorama Route. Golf, riding and a host of activities are offered nearby. You will be accommodated in a Garden Suite on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 2 A full day to explore the Panorama Route. Overnight at Rissington Inn in a Garden Suite, breakfast included. Day 3 After breakfast, you will drive yourselves to the Timbavati Game Reserve, approximately 2 hours' drive away. Shindzela Bush Camp is situated in a Big Five game viewing area in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. The camp is situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, on the border of Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces, not far from the Orpen gate of the Kruger National Park. The Timbavati Reserve is open to the Kruger National Park. The camp is totally eco-friendly - solar electricity and gas energy are provided. The Camp does offer unlimited Wi-Fi! Safari accommodation is in comfortable canvas safari tents, on wooden platforms with en-suite bathrooms. The main area of the camp features a kitchen, dining area, Boma and staff tents. The camp does not have electricity, and runs on solar power and gas. All bedding, towels and guests’ amenities are supplied. Vertical Divider
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Day 7
Today you will leave the Timbavati, heading inside the Kruger National Park, and onward to Hoyo Hoyo Camp - around 3 hours' drive away. Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is located in the heart of the Imbali Concession in the Kruger National Park. It offers an unrivalled African safari in five star luxury. Game viewing at Hoyo-Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is truly spectacular and the lodge is home to creatures’ great and small. Africa's Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo - roam the reserve as well as a diverse variety of antelope, birds and insects. Open game drives, guided bush walks, and bird watching are all offered at the lodge. Located on an ancient elephant route in a 10 000 hectare concession of the Kruger National Park, this unique camp is steeped in modern day opulence and luxury. Boasting six luxury air conditioned ‘bee-hive’ suites with earth coloured walls, king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private game viewing decks await. Fabrics, décor and objet d’art are sourced from the local Tsonga community whilst menus offer a traditional taste delicately balanced with a European flair. Guests are hosted in traditional Tsonga style with staff wearing authentic dress, within keeping of the concept of a bygone era. Hoyo-Hoyo Tsonga Lodge offers cosy indoor dining in the lodge dining area, as well as spectacular open-air dining, where magnificent cuisine is freshly prepared for your satisfaction by personal butlers, offering a menu as extensive as the African wilderness. Your evenings are spent under the stars being entertained with ethnic dances, storytelling and Sangoma introductions, as honoured guests of the lodge. During your stay, all meals and activities are included. Drinks to be settled for directly. Days 8 and 9 Activities include game drives, guided walks and Nomadic African Spa treatments. Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge offers a once-in-a-lifetime, interactive cultural African experience. During the day you can enjoy spectacular game viewing in the area and sightings of Elephant are guaranteed. Big cats such as Leopard and Lion are also commonly seen. Day 10 After breakfast, you will depart, heading for the Sabi Sands Reserve and Umkumbe Lodge. Umkumbe Safari Lodge is situated in the Sabi Sands Wildlife Reserve, considered to be one of the best wildlife reserves in South Africa. The Lodge has been built on the banks of the seasonal Sand River and offers a personalised, owner-run operation. Gate fees and vehicle fees are charged separately. The main lodge area consists of a lounge, swimming pool with decking, as well an open air dining area and bar. All facilities have wonderful views of the active riverbed. There is also a Boma, where dinner is served around a roaring fire, against the natural sounds of the bushveld. The lodge sleeps a maximum of 12 guests in six chalets/rooms. Five of the chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with showers) and one has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and bath. All rooms have twin or double beds and all have mosquito nets. Bedding is comfortable without being ostentatious. Most of the chalets have a small veranda with camping chairs, and with views of the Sand River. Your stay at Umkumbe will be inclusive of all meals, game drives & bush walks, teas & coffees. |
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Days 4, 5 and 6
Shindzela Bush camp offers game drives, night drives and walking safaris in a Big Five game viewing area in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. The Timbavati Reserve, South Africa, is home to over 40 mammal species, including Africa’s “Big Five” animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant). Shindzela 's waking safaris can be from 2 – 4 hours on a trail. All trails are led by an experienced armed safari guide, and tracker. A maximum of 8 guests make up a trail. Your guide will give you a thorough safety briefing before starting, so that you are comfortable with the rules and safety instructions pertaining to your walking trail. Safari activities are conducted in the early mornings and late afternoons. Your walking safari begins at dawn, and you return to camp mid-morning. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in camp by the pool or in the general areas. In the afternoon, depending on the animal movements in the area, your guide may suggest a game drive and short walk, followed by sundowners and a night safari game drive. Days 11 and 12 The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger Park, with no fences between the two, thus allowing game to wander freely from one region to the other. This region is home to an abundance of wildlife, including lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. In addition to the Big Five animals that are regularly sighted include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyaena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, bushbaby, mongoose, duiker and steenbok. Other sightings include wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Birding is spectacular, and includes species such as vultures, owls, bee-eaters, rollers, eagles, bustards, hornbills, starlings and shrikes. Game drives in open 4x4 landrovers will enable you to get within metres of these animals. Vertical Divider
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Day 13
After an early breakfast, depart Umkumbe travelling to Nelspruit Airport, approximately 2 hours away. Here you will return your hired vehicle, before boarding South African Airlink, flying to Vilanculos Airport in Mozambique. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage (and purchasing a visa for Mozambique - +/- US$95 each), a Guest Services representative will meet you at the Airport, and you and your luggage will be transferred from the Airport to the landing point in a mini-bus and trailer. There is no jetty, so you will need to walks through water, although not very far, and the water is not deep! Restaurants on offer: Golfinho - Delight in gourmet breakfast and dinner experiences in an inspiring restaurant with original walls dating back to the early Portuguese traders; Tartaruga - Feast on tantalising barbeques under the stars overlooking the beach; Clube Naval - Enjoy light lunches and delicious pizzas in a stylishly casual setting beside the beach. Located next to the poolside bar and chill out deck, Clube Naval is the perfect place to take your time savouring mouth-watering flavours as well as tropical sunset cocktails with a glorious ocean view. Days 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Each day offers a range of activities and tours to immerse you in the beauty of island life. Ride horses along the beach. Discover a paradise for ornithologists. Delve into local culture with a community village visit, or stay in the resort and learn how to cook Mozambique’s uniquely bold cuisine. Choose from a wide range of water sports and experience for yourself one of the world’s best fishing and diving destinations. Day 19 After breakfast, you will be boated and road transferred back to Vilanculos Airport, in time to check in for your flight back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg). |
Included:
Johannesburg International Airport meet and greet service
Car Hire for 13 days, Super insurance cover, unlimited mileage, and contract fee inclusive
2 Nights at Rissington Inn in an en-suite Garden Suite, breakfasts included
4 Nights at Shindzela Camp in an en-suite tent, including 3 meals per day, teas, coffees, 2 safari activities daily (walking trail or game drive, unlimited Wi-Fi
3 Nights at Hoyo Hoyo Tsongo Lodge in an en-suite chalet, including all meals and 2 daily activities
3 Nights at Umkumbe Bush Lodge in a standard en-suite chalet, including all meals, and 2 daily game activities
Regional flight from Nelspruit to Vilanculos Airport
Road and boat transfer from Vilanculos Airport to Anantara Bazaruto Lodge
6 Nights at Anantara Bazaruto Lodge in a luxury beach villa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
15-Minute Mystery Spa treatment
Scheduled daily snorkelling trip to Neptune’s Nursery (weather permitting)
Soft drinks, Bottled water, House wine, Local beer and Selected House spirits, Tea/coffee, Mini-bar
Non-motorised activities/equipment and Emergency medical evacuation
Boat transfer from Anantara Lodge back to Vilanculos Airport
Scheduled flight from Vilanculos back to Johannesburg International Airport
Not included:
Travel and medical insurance
Visa requirements
Fuel
Meals and drinks not specified
Activities not specified
Specialised and/or Premium Brand beverages in Mozambique
Food and beverage services to Beach Chalets in Mozambique
Laundry
Motorised water sports in Mozambique
Horse riding and all activities unless specified
Park fees - Timbavati, Kruger Park, Sabi Sands and Bazaruto
Gratuities and items of a personal natureSo
Johannesburg International Airport meet and greet service
Car Hire for 13 days, Super insurance cover, unlimited mileage, and contract fee inclusive
2 Nights at Rissington Inn in an en-suite Garden Suite, breakfasts included
4 Nights at Shindzela Camp in an en-suite tent, including 3 meals per day, teas, coffees, 2 safari activities daily (walking trail or game drive, unlimited Wi-Fi
3 Nights at Hoyo Hoyo Tsongo Lodge in an en-suite chalet, including all meals and 2 daily activities
3 Nights at Umkumbe Bush Lodge in a standard en-suite chalet, including all meals, and 2 daily game activities
Regional flight from Nelspruit to Vilanculos Airport
Road and boat transfer from Vilanculos Airport to Anantara Bazaruto Lodge
6 Nights at Anantara Bazaruto Lodge in a luxury beach villa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
15-Minute Mystery Spa treatment
Scheduled daily snorkelling trip to Neptune’s Nursery (weather permitting)
Soft drinks, Bottled water, House wine, Local beer and Selected House spirits, Tea/coffee, Mini-bar
Non-motorised activities/equipment and Emergency medical evacuation
Boat transfer from Anantara Lodge back to Vilanculos Airport
Scheduled flight from Vilanculos back to Johannesburg International Airport
Not included:
Travel and medical insurance
Visa requirements
Fuel
Meals and drinks not specified
Activities not specified
Specialised and/or Premium Brand beverages in Mozambique
Food and beverage services to Beach Chalets in Mozambique
Laundry
Motorised water sports in Mozambique
Horse riding and all activities unless specified
Park fees - Timbavati, Kruger Park, Sabi Sands and Bazaruto
Gratuities and items of a personal natureSo
