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I would like to say that my wife Anna and I experienced a fantastic time in my recent trip to South Africa. The country and the places I visited in particular (Cape Town/Garden Route/Port Elizabeth/Idwala Lodge were brilliant and better than I expected. My accommodation was well thought out and the tourist guidance by Colin was first class.
Colin would bend backwards in making sure that everything was fine, and I would not hesitate in using him again, for a country that I will definately be returning to sometime.
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Client:
Paul Egerton - from United Kingdom
Trip:
currently unavailable
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Our holiday was excellent, it went very smoothly.
We had no issues with any of the bookings, the accomodation was as described and the people very friendly and accomodatiing. All details were as agreed and the operator was always helpful.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to South Africa and felt that the 11-day itinerary arranged for us was excellent and gave us a the opportunity to see so many different places of interest, beautiful landscapes and memorable experiences. The accommodation was simply first class, and all the "optional" suggestions we found very useful. We loved the South African people - so friendly and courteous, the weather, and the delicious food.
A couple of things which were disappointing - Bush Sands no longer has predators, so although the safari was enjoyable, my much anticipated chance to see big cats in the wild did not materialise. Bush Sands removed the predators back in May 2005. Also, in Storms River, they were not doing the black water rafting - something to do with their licence, but again, this had been the case for some while, and my husband was very disappointed to miss the opportunity to experience that.
At the vineyard in Franshoek, they had a large function on the only day we were there, so we were unable to eat in their highly recommended restaurant overlooking the valley or to tour the vineyard and sample the wine.
These are disappointments which could be avoided if the operator regularly check that everything on offer is currently available.
However, overall we had a wonderful holiday and would certainly recommend this operator to our friends back in the UK.
Itinerary
Our Company was established in 1998 to show guests, less visited and magical parts of Southern Africa, we specialize in tailor made tours often for as little as two people, this allows great personal service from our knowledgeable guides and enables guests to do as they please. We are not time bound and can spend extra time to get that special photograph.
We are members of SATSA (South African Touring Services Association) which requires, stringent insurance, financial and ethical controls.
Let us transport you into the magical Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. An Independent Country completely surrounded by South Africa. It's 1.8 million inhabitants have enjoyed independence from the United Kingdom since 1966.
Lesotho is known as the Kingdom in the sky for obvious reasons, it's lowest point is 1000 metres above sea level with Thabana - Ntlenyana the highest mountain at 3841 metres towering above the Sani Pass, which is the link between South Africa and Lesotho.
Blankets,which believe it or not has to be made in England or apparently they are not up to the job, complete with wellington boots and often the mokorotlo, the traditional Sotho hat are the normal dress in Lesotho.
Many of the outlying villages are accessible only on horseback, even our 4x4 cannot get to them, you will see a "car park" full of horses on market day.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1. Leave Port Elizabeth early morning, we will travel through Port Alfred and East London through the former Ciskei to arrive at our overnight accommodation in Elliot nestling at 1450m in the foothills of the Drakensburg Mountains.
Day 2 - 3. After breakfast, take Barkly pass and then our first un tarred road through the Drakensburg to enter Lesotho through Tellebrug. We arrive mid afternoon at Malealea Lodge established by a British adventurer in 1905. A choir with home-made instruments will provide the pre dinner entertainment. A trek is included, or you can wander through the hills and villages. Listen to a local band in the Thaba Putsoa mountain region. The lodge is renowned for its Pony trekking and a full day's trek is included.
[Day 4 - 5. Our Lesotho Tour travels one of the most spectacular routes in the country on our way to Semonkong, taking us to over 3000 metres. Semonkong was inhabited only by San until the 1800's. After the gun war it became a refuge for Sotho escaping from the lowlands, the town retains its wild west feel, with the locals dressed in blankets and wellington boots, hitching their horses to posts outside the Frasers general store.
The lodge close to the river is comfortable and friendly. It is also the start of the path to the Maletsunyane falls which with a sheer drop of 196 metres is the highest waterfall in Southern Africa, whilst completing the 5km walk, look out for the flags displayed in the villages, white for sorghum beer, yellow for maize beer, red for meat and green for vegetables. The path is also used by the mountain farmers to herd their horses and cattle wearing cow bells to the river for water. A noisy and interesting scene repeated twice per day.
Day 6. We head off for Katse Dam created by the Highland water project, it's immense 185 metre high wall is the highest in Africa, it drives a massive hydro water scheme that provides water and electricity for Lesotho and South Africa.
We spend the night at Katse Dam Lodge with spectacular views of the lake.
Day 7. We travel through even more spectacular mountain scenery passing through the 3,030 metre Menoaneng pass visiting Mokhotolong, once thought of as the loneliest place in the British Empire. We overnight at the Sani top chalet, the highest lodge in Africa.
Day 8 - 10. We descent over 1000 metres in a little over an hour down the 37 hair pins of the Sani Pass, only accessible by sure footed Basotho horsemen until the first vehicle managed the pass in 1948.
We then head through Kwazulu Natal and the Transkei for the Wild Coast, Port St John and the Umngazi River Bungalows, winner of every South African Travel award.!!! ,situated on the beautiful Umngazi estuary, there are boats to use, excellent fishing, river trips, skiing, mangrove swamps, a salt water swimming pool, warm sea for all year round swimming and an excellent restaurant. We spend the next day relaxing and visiting nearby Port St John, a stunning location at the mouth of the Mzimvubu River, a truly fascinating place, a mixture of chaotic Africa and decaying Colonialism, there are two stunning beaches, First Beach and Second Beach. In the river valley grow bananas, cannabis, paw paws, litchis and avocado.
Day 11. We leave early for our return to Port Elizabeth, we travel through the Transkei, Umtata and East London to arrive in Port Elizabeth late afternoon.
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Included in price:- Cool drinks and snacks in the vehicle.
Day 1 Picnic lunch, evening meal at lodge in Elliot
Day 2 Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner at Malealea Lodge
Day 3 Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner at Malealea Lodge, full day pony trek
Day 4 Breakfast. picnic lunch and evening meal at Semonkong Lodge
Day 5 Breakfast. picnic lunch and evening meal at Semonkong Lodge
Day 6 Breakfast and picnic lunch, evening meal at Katse Dam Lodge for own account budget 60-120 ZAR
Day 7 Breakfast and picnic lunch evening meal at Sani top Chalet.
Day 8 Breakfast and picnic lunch evening meal at Umngazi River Bungalows.
Day 9 Full board at Umngazi River Bungalows.
Day 10 Full board at Umngazi River Bungalows.
Day 11 Breakfast lunch for own account budget 40-70 ZAR
Excluded: Telephone calls, Bar account, Items of a personal nature, Gratuities, Items not mentioned above
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