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Michelle provided us with exemplary service. I would highly recommend her company to everyone considering traveling to Africa. She planned our trip perfectly and as each day passed and we moved on to a new lodge, the experience just got better and better.
We booked our holiday last minute and she was able to get us in to all the best places, arrange our air travel and was awaiting us at the airport. She was always early to pick us up and ensured we were always safe and secure.
We have nothing but positive memories on what was the journey of a lifetime! Do not hesitate to book with them, you will not be disappointed.
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Client:
Sue-Ann Ind - from United Kingdom
Trip:
This trip: Elephant-back Safari, South Africa
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
We recently booked an Elephant Back Safari .
We would like to advise that we received outstanding service from the operator who paid meticulous attention to detail including our complicated dietary requirements. This ensured that our holiday ran without incident and was definitely a trip of a lifetime.
The itinerary was tailored to our specific interests which ensured that all the activities that we were interested in were covered.
Particular highlights included the hot air ballooning and elephant back safari.
Kind Regards Sue-Ann Ind
Itinerary
12 African elephants, opulent accommodation & fine cuisine make for a truly unforgettable South African wildlife experience. From the backs of these well-trained elephants you can view game, including the “BIG 5” close-up, as they move silently through the bush.
This round trip will also give you opportunity to visit the scenic areas of Mpumalanga, such as the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window & the 3 Rondavels. All accommodation on this tour is of a high international standard. We were awarded with the TOUR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD, SERVICE EXCELLENCE 2006, Runner-Up 2007 and Runner-Up for the best Tour Operator, Welcome Awards 2007.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 Depart from Johannesburg Airport on a flight to Nelspruit. On arrival meet your driver/guide, depending on your flight time you will visit the Sudwala Caves and then transfer to your accommodation in the Sabie area; a very scenic town and once home of legendry dog/book Jock of the Bushveld. Dinner - own account
Day 2 After breakfast we depart for the Panorama Route & Pilgrims Rest, stopping in Graskop for their famous pancakes. This route takes you through splendid countryside with fantastic veiws of the Lowveld. You will stop at places like Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, The Pinnacle and more. From this area you will continue onto Kapama Private Game Reserve - a "Big 5" reserve and home to 12 trained African Elephants. Arriving in time for your first afternoon's game drive, it's a quick check in and then into the bush in search for Lion, Elephants, Giraffe etc. Here you will have the opportunity to take a ride in a Hot Air Balloon at an additional cost.
Day 3/4 An early start to your morning, with a game drive in an open game viewing vehicle. This will give you the opportunity to find those animals that you never saw last night. Breakfast will be served at the lodge after your game drive and then it's time for you to relax and enjoy your time in this little piece of heaven!! You can take a swim, do some bird watching or simply watching the world go by. Lunch Afternoon tea is served before your ultimate safari begins – game viewing from the back of an African Elephant. This will be an experience you will not forget; as these gentle giants of Africa will take you up-close to the wild animals, as they silently walk through the bush. Sundowners will be enjoyed on safari before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Day 5 Enjoy your last game drive before breakfast. Pack and transfer to Eastgate Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg.
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Package Includes: 1 Night in the Sabie town area - B&B 3 nights on a full board basis at Kapama Private Game Reserve 2 game drives per day All teas & pastries 1 elephant-back safari Visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre Trip round the Panorama Route – Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window etc. Visit to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest Visit Sudwala Caves Transfers as per the itinerary with guide Flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit and Eastgate to Johannesburg.
Price may change without prior notice due to flight changes/fuel increases. Package based on a minimum of 2 people.
GREATLY REDUCED RATES AVAILABLE FOR 4 OR MORE PEOPLE.
Why you should book with us. We offer guided safaris and tours for small groups and families, often for as few as only two guests.This means guests get a special, private and intimate safari; 2. We focus on personal attention to detail (promising AND providing just that). We are able to stay in one place, veiwing for longer - we are flexible which sets us apart from other companies that must stick to time frames and itineraries. Most of our tours are owner run and operated, giving you the peace of mind that what you pay for is what you get and more. Service, Safety and value for money are our priority.
What to bring. It is advisable to bring light bush coloured clothing for during the day but always have something warm available for the evenings, especially in our winters (June to September). A light jacket and long pants for the evenings are however recommended, more so for protection against mosquito bites than insulation. During the summer months the area can experience thunderstorms so a raincoat is advised. Swimming costumes are a must, especially during our summer months. A good sun hat (wide brim recommended), is a definite must. A high factor sunscreen/ sun block is advised for all times of the year. Other important items to bring along are your sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellant (most establishments provide repellents) and all personal toiletries. Comfortable walking shoes are also handy.
Binoculars, cameras and video equipment is always good to have, however most establishments carry binoculars on their game vehicles and we carry a good pari in our vehicle, so don't stress if you don't have a pair of your own. Make sure you have all the necessary chargers/batteries and lots of film as some locations do not have well equipped shops, should you forget! A good flash light is also a good piece of equipment to have.
Malaria The Kruger area is a malaria area so it is advisable to take the necessary precautions, however, it is usually cheaper to buy them once in the country, if you have a day to spare in a town/city where there is a good chemist - they are much cheaper here in South Africa.
Fly in options also available, as well as self-drive. PLEASE state your preferrence when enquiring about this package.
