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Family friendly wheelchair accessible safaris for everybody. Visit the Kruger Nat. Park, local villages, a private game reserve & Cape Town highlights!
We have tried to combine the spirit of adventure which the “overland” traveller enjoys that is to expect the unexpected but at the same time travelling in a highly planned and carefully structured way. This "enables" the ]“Disabled traveller" to enjoy an “expedition of a lifetime”
Everybody is welcome on our tours; individuals, friends, families, groups and clubs – disabled or not. All the accommodation used is wheelchair accessible.
Day 1 From Johannesburg, this day’s journey takes us east through the rolling hills of the Highveld, and we lunch en route to the Kruger National Park. Our nights are spent in 2-3 different main and private camps in bungalows throughout the Park. (L/D)
Days 2 - 4 We spend the next 3 days in the Kruger National Park. This 2 million-hectare haven is home to the Big Five and many other species of animal, bird and plant. Kruger Park is a premier local and international Game Park, featuring, apart from its excellent camps, wonderful views and tranquil settings.
The Park features exiting drives through both dense bush and dry scrub. Whilst in the Park, most of the time will be filled with game viewing on early morning and evening drives, discovering the inner beauty of this memorable Park. This is where you can explore your photographic skills, or even just capture the sight of this incredible variety of wildlife as a memory back home. Our nights are spent at 2-3 different main and private camps throughout the Park. Optional cost night game drive available*. (B/L/D)
Days 5 - 7 After breakfast and a morning's game drive we depart the Kruger National park and head to a magnificent Private Game Reserve, world renowned for reintroducing animals to the wild and its Lion breeding project where we spend 3 nights. You can get to know and encounter up close Lions and maybe even touch a wild cheetahs at this stunning lodge. Dinner is served by us in a traditional "Boma" around a blazing fire.
Activities during these days include morning and afternoon game drives and walks, visit to Jessica the Hippo* (optional extra cost - if she is not out exploring the wild:) and a local Shangaan Village* (optional extra cost) where we learn interesting history and taste traditional food. (B/L/D)
Day 8 A day’s journey back to Johannesburg where you will be delivered to the airport for your late afternoon flight to Cape Town and on your arrival we will transfer you to our Guest House in Noordhoek where you will enjoy your first night in Cape Town. (B)
Day 9 - 11 The next 3 days we show you the highlights of Cape Town and surroundings including a city centre drive with the spectacular views from on top of Table Mountain and Signal Hill, a Cape Point tour with amazing coastal roads and with a visit to the penguin colony at boulders beach & an outing to the nearby Stellenbosch Winelands to taste the local wines at 2 different winefarms. (B)
Day 12 Today is at your leisure so you can relax or visit the Waterfront where you can shop until you drop! There are hundreds of shops, markets, restaurants, bars, the spectacular Ocean Aquarium, boat cruises in the Harbour, trips out to Robben Island, listen to some of the street musicians and much more before we transfer you to the airport for your late afternoon or evening flight home.
You are welcome to add a couple more days in Cape Town to experience this spectacular city and surroundings even more. (B)
Please note day 1 - 8 of the above itinerary could run in reverse or other changes may occur due to accommodation availability or other unforeseen circumstances.
Please note day 9 - 12 are an addition to the Kruger safari and are not 'escorted' (we are doing day tours form ~9am to ~5pm) and on a B&B basis only. However transfers and excursions included in Cape Town are fully accessible.
Explanation of (B/L/D): B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
Tour cost: (South African Rand) Jan 2013 - Jul 2013: R20'900 pp sharing Aug 2013 - Dec 2013: R22'000 pp sharing
Please note tours will be charged in South African Rand and Euro prices are only here as an estimate. At Dec 2012 the exchange rate was: South African Rand 11,2 : 1 Euro Exchange rate of the payment date will be used.
Departure dates 2013: KC0113 - 11 Jan 13 KC0213 - 08 Feb 13 KC0313 - 08 Mar 13 KC0413 - 12 Apr 13 KC0513 - 10 May 13 KC0613 - 07 June 13 KC0713 - 12 July 13 KC0813 - 09 August 13 KC0913 - 13 September 13 KC1013 - 11 October 13 KC1113 - 15 November 13 KC1213 - 13 December 13
Included: • 7 nights accommodation in tents & bungalows as per Kruger safari itinerary • 4 nights accommodation in our Guest House in Cape Town • all transport as per itinerary in special adapted vehicles for wheelchair access • Airport transfers from JNB – CPT flight (day 9) • wholesome meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner) day 1 - L/D day 2 to 7 - B/L/D day 8 to 12 - B • all entrance fees and excursions as per itinerary • very knowledgeable English speaking guide/driver
Excluded*: • International & domestic airfares & airport taxes • Domestic flight from JNB – CPT (ask us for cheap prices) • Airport transfer on arrival in JNB and departure in CPT (can be arranged at little extra cost) • Accommodation in Johannesburg before and after the safari • Optional night game drive in Kruger Nat. Park ~ R 150 • Optional Shangaan Village visit ~ R120 • Optional Jessica the Hippo visit ~ R 90 • meals in restaurants (if you choose) • drinks & personal expenses. • Tipping (Porterages & Gratuities) • Travel insurance (compulsory) • Visas (if applicable) • Private carer • Laundry
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To say that my African Trip was "life changing" would be less than accurate. This whole experience was Life Affirming.
To see the majesty of the Velt, the way the animals live and depend upon each other, to watch a bored lion go to sleep because humans are soooo dull provided an ego reality check that I shall treasure for the rest of my life.
Alfie, our safari guide and co-owner, was certainly knowledgeable. He also speaks "Baboon". When a baboon jumped into the bus, he spoke to it firmly and it obeyed! This is a remarkable feat for a mere man. He declined to give lessons, however.
The accommodations in and near the Kruger were great. The cottages were comfortable and clean, accessible and with thatched roofs. The meals that were prepared were fine and I do get to brag to my friends that 'wart hog tastes something like pork'. Finally, the fact that all the people put up with my West Texas drawl and my coffee addiction was quite nice.
Finally, Alfie did drive us through a Township in Capetown. I appreciate the opportunity to have seen this side of South Africa as well.
I appreciate the information that I found in the Africa Guide Website. Thank you
