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| Viewing: Elephant-back Safari, South Africa |
Package ID: 840 |
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| Elephant-back Safari, South Africa |
Enjoy this unique safari in South Africa's Mpumalanga province - ELEPHANT-BACK safaris will get you up-close to wild animals, including the Big 5, as you silently walk in single file through the bush.
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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 at 9h30 with your host & guide. Our destination, the scenic area of Sabi town, once home of legendry dog/book Jock of the Bushveld.
(This journey will take approximately 4 hours)
Arrive in time for a late lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing or exploring the area. Dinner
Day 2
After breakfast we depart for the Panorama Route, 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 peice 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
Your last game drive in open vehicles before breakfast.
Check-out & depart for the Hazeyveiw area. Arrive in time for lunch (own account). This afternoon you have a choice - take a safari into the Kruger National Park or simpy relax.
Dinner (own account)
Day 6
Breakfast & then off to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest. This interesting town will take you back in time to the days of the Gold Rush. Spend time wondering the streets, looking in the museums or have your photo taken in clothes from days gone by. Return to your accommodaiton. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 7
After breakfast you will stop at the amazing Sudwala Caves before being transfered to Johannesburg Airport.
THOSE WANTING TO CONTIUE THIS JOURNEY BY ROAD, THROUGH SWAZILAND & ZULULAND TO DURBAN CAN GET THE EXTENDED ITINERARY ON REQUEST. This tour can also start in Durban.
FLY-IN PACKAGES TO KAPAMA ARE AVIALABLE, AS WELL AS SELF-DRIVE PACKAGES.
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.
2 night on a breakfast basis at a 4 star lodge in Hazeyview
Visit to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest
Visit Sudwala Caves
Transport from Johannesburg, for the duration of the tour
Host & guide for the duration of the tour.
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/ sunblock is advised for all times of the year. Other important items to bring along are your sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellant (most establishements provide repellents) and all personal toiletries. Comfortable walking shoes are also handy.
Binoculars, cameras and video equippment is always good to have, however most establishements 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 peice 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.
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