An adventure across 2 countries, we start with a safari in the world famous Kruger National Park, and combine this with a beach holiday off the pristine and unspoilt Coast of Mozambique. Miles of unpopulated turquoise beaches for you to explore.
Price:
GBP £1,825 /person
Airfare:
Included in price from All Local flights in South Africa & Mozambique
This itinerary is offered at a special rate of £1,585.00 (GBP) or $3,165 (USD) per person sharing for the months of August through to November.
Highlights
4 nights, 5star, luxury accommodation on a fully catered basis at Thornybush Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park 5 nights, 4 star, luxury accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at Casa Rex in Vilanculos Local flights from Johannesburg to Nelspruit, Nelspruit to Vilanculos and Vilanculos to Johannesburg All airport and ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicles Game viewing drives with personal game ranger Game walks with personal game ranger Several Optional Activities including: Scuba Diving, Ocean Safaris, Snorkelling, Horse Riding, Kayaking and Cultural Tours
Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport where you will be met by a one of our representatives. He or She will assist you in booking onto your next flight and answering any questions which you may have.
After a short flight of 45 min you will arrive at Nelspruit Airport in the heart of the Lowveld, the area is renowned for its fantastic Safari experiences. Here you will be met by you Safari host, who will then transfer you to your Luxurious Lodge in the heart of the world renowned Greater Kruger National Park and located in the Thornybush Game Reserve.
Check into your luxury accommodation, before embarking on your first Game Drive with your expert Ranger and his trusted tracker.
Return to the lodge after sunset for a scrumptious African dinner under the night sky.
Days 2, 3, & 4: Thornybush Game Reserve South Africa
The Reserve offers you a unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.
Game drives and walks are accompanied by highly trained and experienced rangers and trackers, ensuring that your African Safari experience is truly memorable. A typical day will include an early morning and late afternoon up-close game drives, while you may also request additional bush walks with your ranger & tracker, while the mid-day period can be spent at the Lodge Swimming pool or in your chalet enjoying a good book.
The viewing hides allow bird lovers an excellent opportunity to encounter the game reserves 507 different species of bird as well as regular visits by other animals.
Your Lodge found in the riverine forests on the banks of a tributary of the Monwana watercourse in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve will provide you with complete privacy and stunning vistas. The impeccable service standards of the in camp staff will enhance your experience and provide for your every need.
In the evening, enjoy the balmy weather and pristine stars of the Southern Sky and Milky Way, as you have never seen them before including the spectacular Southern Cross.
Day 5: Vilanculos - Mozambique
This morning, we continue our journey and head south to Nelspruit, where we will catch our onward flight to the sub-tropical Coast of Mozambique.
We arrive in Vilanculos and are escorted to Casa Rex, a truly remarkable destination. Your luxurious room overlooks the beauiful aquatic blue waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago. accommodation, built from local materials and combined with luxurious decor, is situated on stilts just above the water, where you will be able to take a plunge into the warm ocean whenever the need arrives.
Check into your luxury lodge, settle-in and relax on this Indian Ocean, with its vast unspoilt beaches fringed by palm trees and enjoy your beautifully prepared dinner.
Days 6, 7, 8 & 9: Vilanculos - Mozambique
Enjoy lazy days swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, sunbathing on deserted golden beaches and snorkeling off the beach amongst fish of all descriptions.
You have access to an unlimited vareity of water sports, including scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kite flying, ocean ski paddling and catamaran sailing, which can all be booked through your lodge.
Vilanculos has a wide vareity of fantastic restuarants, including Casa Rex's very own (known to be the best in the area!)
Sit back, sip on your cocktail and understand what it means to be in paradise!
Day 10: Vilanculos - Mozambique
You will have the morning to enjoy yourselves and take in the last few moments of this awesome destination. You will then be transferred to Inhambane before we begin our final journey to Johannesburg International. Here you will have time to do some final curio shopping before your onwards flight to your next destination.
(Tour Ends approximately 17:00) ________________________________________________________________________________________ What Is Included:
All ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicles Local Flights where applicable All Accommodation Breakfast Daily (except on Safari where all meals will be provided) Services of Expert Safari Guide Activities specified in itinerary, including transfers and entrance charges
What Is Not Included:
International Flights Lunches, Drinks & refreshments (unless specified) Tips for porters and restaurants Telephone calls, laundry & other incidental personal expenditure Visa fees, in countries where these apply Airport departure taxes, in countries where these apply ________________________________________________________________________________________
