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Beach and Bush : Bronze Class

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From R 8 155 per person sharing

Day 1

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will be met by an Island-Safari.com representative. Pick up your rental car from O.R. Tambo International Airport this morning for your five and half hours drive to the Kruger National Park / Nkambeni Tented Lodge.

Nkambeni Tented Lodge is located inside the Kruger National Park. The entrance to the lodge is through the Kruger National Park’s Numbi Gate close to White River and Hazyview. The permanent luxury tents offer you an en-suite bedroom with air-conditioning and a Jacuzzi on your private deck. The restaurant offers true South African hospitality and local food. A range of safari adventures are available at the camp.

Overnight at Nkambeni Tented Camp on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 2

Spend your full day at leisure, exploring Kruger National Park and Surrounding areas. Nkambeni offers the following activities (additional costs)

TRIBAL DANCING
Observe or participate. Feel the pulse of Africa reverberating through your being! The full- time Marimba band offers you Gumboot and traditional Shangaan dancing and drum beat evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. These can also be booked on request at an additional charge.

OPEN VEHICLE Safaris
They offer a half and full day safaris in the Kruger Park. The vehicles are designed to allow you close interaction with the animals encountered. You can request a picnic lunch from the restaurant and enjoy this when your guide stop at one of the picnic sites in the Kruger.

NATURE GUIDE EXPERIENCE
Join the training team for a short lecture on tracks and signs of the wild. The experienced trainers will teach you the skills needed to track and identify spoor and you can use this when on safari in the Kruger.

COMMUNITY TOUR
Nkambeni Tented Lodge is a partnership between the Mhaule Rural Community and Private Capital. Accompany the volunteers on a day tour of the Local Community and witness your contribution to Africa on a one to one basis. The Community Tour will take you to the George Mhaule School where you can witness our feeding schemes and the nutrient drink production plant.

After a brief tour of the Community you may wish to take the opportunity of getting down and dirty by assisting in the Community Organic Farming Project. This project is a world first in concept and design and enjoys the direct support and participation of the South African Government.

OFF - SITE ACTIVITIES
Nkambeni Tented Lodge is within easy driving distance of the following well known tourist sights and other attractions including:

Panorama route including God’s Window and Pilgrim’s Rest
Chimp Eden
Several major golf courses
White water rafting
Horse riding
Pub crawl tour

Overnight at Nkambeni Tented Camp on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 3

The following morning will include one more game drive and a continental breakfast before you depart to Maputo in Mozambique.

By the shade of the Mango tree you will find a colourful home, an oasis in the city centre, peaceful and intimate, a place were you can unwind and relax. The essence of the tropics is captured here, bright, lush garden, colourful walls. The swimming pool reflects luminous bougainvillea flowers. The service offered is more in keeping with a friend’s home.

Mozaika’s' laid back character attracts a mix of guests from the business man seeking tranquillity after a long days work to adventurers looking for a vacation off the beaten path!

Mozaika is a patchwork collection of 8 rooms and one apartment, each personalized by its own decor, in order to give you the exclusive comfort of your own home.
Decorated with contemporary furnishings, the ambiance reflects a fusion of African, Asian, South American and European influences.

All rooms are on suite and are equipped with:

  • Air conditioning
  • Direct Dial telephone
  • Internet facility from the room
  • Cable TV
  • Information and map on Mozambique and Maputo
  • Current magazines
  • Water glasses with bottled water
  • 100% cotton sheets
  • Fluffy towels
  • Mosquito spray
  • Candle
  • Laundry bags
  • Dove shower gel and Lux soaps
  • Twin, Queen and King size bed available

Overnight Mozaika Lodge on a Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 4

After breakfast depart to the private Ponta Mamoli Resort, a premier seaside and diving resort positioned in the most beautiful undeveloped bay along an untouched coastline judged to be one of the finest in Southern Africa. Ponta Mamoli Resort is easily accessible by 4x4 or the resort offers border transfers and is only 25 km from the Kosi Bay border post and 100 km south of Maputo.

Ponta Mamoli in southern Mozambique is a paradise for those who enjoy diving and snorkelling and offers honeymooners and holidaymakers an idyllic tropical getaway with fine cuisine, outstanding fishing, horse riding, dolphin and whale watching, turtle drives, kite boarding and birding.

A step away from an expansive beach, the Ponta Mamoli Resort merges a grand old refurbished Portuguese architecture with tasteful modern timber structures all linked by a myriad of walkways. Far from the maddening crowds, the place to be for relaxation, adventure and romance with fine cuisine and a special kind of hospitality. Drift into the magic of the Ponta Mamoli Resort - Escape Explore Experience.

15 comfortable timber chalets (incorporating 3 family units), carefully positioned on the primary dune, so close to the sea you will be lulled to sleep with the soothing sound. Chalets Include - Refreshing sea breezes under Casuarina fir trees, Covered verandas with comfy chairs, Luxurious two size beds or a huge king size bed, En suite hot water shower, washbasin and toilet, Overhead cooling fan, Mosquito nets for peace of mind, Digital safe for valuables, Daily room service.

Area Attractions and Activities at Ponta Mamoli Resort
Scuba diving
Fishing
Horse riding
Whale watching
Dolphin encounters
Lake canoeing trips
Barbeques on Lakes Piti, Mamoli, or Sotiba Beach volleyball and beach cricket
Bird walks
Beach walks
Shell spotting
Sunset drives and barbecues to
Ponta Madejanine (the highest dune in the area), Lake Piti and Hippo
Pools
Kite surfing
Game drives to Maputo Elephant Park
Turtle drives at night to watch these magnificent creatures laying their eggs (October to December)

Spend three nights at Ponta Mamoli on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 7

After an early breakfast, depart to Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. No other Big Five reserve can offer you this- a chance to combine your sojourn among the last truly wild elephants in South Africa.

Come and tuck yourself away in the untamed bush. Tembe Elephant Park is a place for wilderness purists, with an appreciation for the comforts of life. Relax and let the sights and sounds of Africa enfold you in your luxury tent with en suite bathroom. The tents offer a remarkable experience – an adventure getaway that invigorates body and mind. Embrace the great peace and quiet that descends over you at nightfall – and welcome the blazing sun at dawn, as it is announced by an enthusiastic chorus of birds.

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a morning safari game drive. The guides will ensure you return just in time for a light lunch and an afternoon nap in the welcoming green shadow of your tent. Or cool off in the friendly little thatch-sheltered pool next to the Boma. Later in the afternoon when the temperature dips, you can venture off on the exciting evening safari game drive.

On your return, enjoy wholesome bush cuisine served under the stars by lamplight of the communal dining Boma, surrounded by the thrilling sounds of the bush. Swap tales with your fellow guests as you bask in the warmth of the campfire, watching the spectacular evening display of acapella isiatamiya singing.

Spend two nights at Tembe Elephant Lodge on a fully inclusive basis

Day 9

Drive back to Johannesburg / Outlook Lodge (Approx 7 - 8 hour drive).

The Outlook Lodge is one of those establishments, perfectly situated to meet all clients’ specific needs and requests. From discerning travellers, professionals and avid safari enthusiasts, the lodge will meet your expectations.

They are situated within 10 minutes drive from Johannesburg International Airport, and offer complimentary airport transfers between 8am and 8pm. Rooms are tastefully and elegantly furnished to celebrate South Africa’s wonderful diversity of wildlife and spectacular landscapes.

Coffee and tea making facilities are available in every room as well as satellite television. All rooms have their own private bathroom facilities. Public areas such as the lounge and bar area are friendly and unassuming with fireplaces scattered throughout the lodge. The lounge is the ideal place to watch a wildlife documentary, read a book or simply relax with friends and family.

Overnight Outlook Lodge on a Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 10

The following morning will include breakfast before you depart back to OR Tambo International. Drop off the rental vehicle. From this point you will depart under your own arrangements.

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Price from: ZAR 8 155 per person sharing  

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Accommodation as specified, Meals as specified, Ground transportation and excursions as noted, Park and entrance fees for lodges/camps inside national parks.

NKAMBENI TENTED LODGE
Accommodation in a standard room, Dinner and Breakfast

MOZAIKA LODGE
Accommodation, Breakfast

PONTA MAMOLI
Accommodation
Dinner and Breakfast
All activities whether land or water based is booked and paid for at the resort.
ALL activities are weather dependant and will be arranged and managed at the discretion of the resort management team.

TEMBE ELEPHANT LODGE
Accommodation, Three Meals, Two Game Drives, Afternoon Teas and Coffees.
                                                                       
OUTLOOK LODGE
Accommodation
Breakfast

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Domestic flights (quoted separately) all flights as specified in the above itinerary: PLEASE NOTE: Fares are subject to class/seat availability at the time a reservation is made.
Lunches & dinners (unless specified)
Drinks & refreshments
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
Medical, cancellation and baggage insurance

Car Rental

  • Suggestion - Car Rental // 4X4 Toyota Double Cab  or similar // Unlimited mileage // Super Insurance cover

Notes:

  • All activities are subject to prevailing weather conditions
  • ** PLEASE NOTE: These rates are given as guidelines, and will differ depending on factors such as the time of the year that guests travel, the number of guests travelling, and the class of airline seats available. All rates are subject to change at the discretion of the properties/operators, and due to currency fluctuations, unforeseen increases in fuel prices, increased airline prices, or any future government imposed taxes