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Self Drive : Gold Class
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From R 9 120 per person sharing Day 1: Johannesburg – Dullstroom You will depart Johannesburg early and enjoy a short 2.5 hour drive to Critchley Hackle where you will spend your first night. Bordering a tranquil lake in the Eastern Highlands of South Africa, just outside of Dullstroom; Critchley Hackle offers guests a luxurious and restorative retreat.
The handsome stone lodge is adorned with grand antiques and paintings, and warm décor with a distinctly Scottish feel invites guests to feel right at home. The private cottages of Critchley Hackle are all en suite with a log fire (winter nights in Dullstroom can be chilly) and each has been decorated around a different theme. Most of the cottages have private patios with splendid views of the lake. Candlelit dinners are paired with fine South African wines in the Critchley Hackle dining room, and the lounge is a cosy spot for a nightcap, or to settle in with a book. Dullstroom is known for its many trout filled dams and lakes, so fishing is popular pastime at Critchley Hackle. There is also a swimming pool and the area offers wonderful nature walks, hikes and horse riding. Overnight at Critchley Hackle on a bed and breakfast basis Day 2: Dullstroom - Rhino Post This morning following breakfast, you will depart Dullstroom and head for the start of your Kruger Park Safari. Here you will be welcomed by friendly smiles before heading to your rooms to freshen up before the afternoon activity where you will experience your first opportunity to come face to face with Africa's big game! Rhino Post Safari Lodge is built on the dry Mutlumuvi riverbed using natural materials of stone, wood, thatch and canvas. This organic camp has 8 suites with each suite including an air-conditioned bedroom with overhead fans and lounge area with stunning views of the riverbed, decked patio and outdoor shower. The dining area set under Tamboti trees, allows for al fresco dinners, cosy winter dining and cool air-conditioned lunches in the heat of summer. Both the swimming pool and lounge overlook the waterhole in the riverbed. The lounge with its extensive wine cellar, fireplace and bar provide a perfect setting for you to enjoy your favourite sun downer. The raised walkways linking the spacious rooms and safari lodge allows wildlife to walk through underneath, undisturbed by mankind. You will become part of a very unique way of African living in uncluttered colonial, yet modern African style. In the late afternoon you will have the time for some tea and coffee before setting out on an evening game drive. After sundowners in the bush a spotlight will be used to find the elusive nocturnal animals. Overnight Rhino Post inclusive of 3 meals per day, all activities, park entrance and teas and coffees. Awaken all your senses whilst exploring an unforgettable morning in the wilderness. Today you can take part in a walking safari which offers you use of the unspoiled bushveld in the only authorized concession in Kruger National Park. You can also set out on a fascinating game drive. Have a coffee or tea in the bush before satisfying your appetite at a breakfast feast back at the safari lodge. After breakfast your guide will pick you up at Rhino Post in an open safari vehicle and drive you to Plains Camp where you will be welcomed with broad smiles and cold fruit juice. Built in true pioneer tradition Plain's Camp reflects the ambience of a 19th century naturalist's rest. Offering four African explorer-style tents which are set in an Acacia Knob thorn thicket, the camp overlooks the spectacular Timbitene plain, abundant in game best viewed from the revitalizing plunge pool. An Africana book collection and treasures from another era weave the spell of olden days. Guests staying at Plains Camp can explore the 12000ha luxury private wilderness area in the Kruger National Park. This is the only wilderness area in the Kruger Park to be given to a private operator. Sharing a common boundary with famous Mala Mala Game Reserve for 14km is a sure indication that you will see an abundance of game. The area is only 20 minutes from Skukuza, the heart of the Kruger National Park. The evening you will spend around the campfire, enjoying their fabulous food. There is a spotlight on the wooden deck which you can use to check which animals are drinking at the waterhole at night on the plains stretching out in front of you across the flickering fire. Overnight Plains Camp inclusive of 3 meals per day, local beverages, all activities, park entrance and teas and coffees. Day 4: Plains Camp Feel the African soil under your feet and let your senses come alive as you set out on an early morning game walk to discover the mysteries of the bush. Let your professional guide teach you how to identify animals from their spoor and which plants have medicinal qualities. You will be amazed at what the Shangaan people use elephant dung for… Satisfy the appetite you worked up during your game walk with a scrumptious brunch. The rest of the day is yours to relax, read a book, catch up on some sleep, take a dip in the pool or simply enjoy the natural sounds of Africa Later another game walk will have you putting your newfound knowledge to the test in tracking spoor before you return for an evening of more delicious bush cuisine around a candle lit dinner table. Keep your eye on the waterhole for the chance of amazing wildlife interaction. Overnight Plains Camp fully inclusive of 3 meals per day, local beverages, all activities, park entrance and teas and coffees. On the final day of your safari you can experience the thrill of an early morning game drive or walk for the last time. After brunch you will depart the Kruger Park and drive a short distance to Oliver’s Restaurants and Lodge for a final relaxing evening. It was October 1998 when Oliver and Tanja started their venture “Oliver’s Restaurant” – a vision that both had shared ever since they were very young. Oliver was born into a “Hotel Family” and has always had a great passion for this industry. He finished his 3-year chef apprenticeship in his hometown of Villach in Austria. Tanja, a first generation South African, attended a Hotel and Tourism College in Salzburg / Austria and after finishing this they both set off to gain experience in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Australia. The latter did not work out for them quite as they had hoped. While they were “job-hunting” in Australia, they received an offer to manage the White River Golf Lodge in Mpumalanga – one of the finest golf lodges in South Africa. Working at one of the leading golf lodges in South Africa was marvellous but tough. After 2½ years they came to a point where they wanted more. So on the 17th of April 2001, they started with the building of Oliver's. On 1st December 2001 they finally opened their doors and with full support from the locals in particular, and other wonderful guests, have grown from strength to strength. Oliver's is one of the better golf lodges in South Africa. Not only can you enjoy a round of golf but there are plenty of other entertainment options too. Oliver's is a wonderful place to spend those tranquil evenings after a round of golf at White River Golf Course - one of the leading golf lodges in South Africa. Oliver is very hands on in the kitchen and Tanja adds a feminine touch to the suites. Their philosophy is to extend a warm welcome to anybody entering their little haven and to let them unwind in a peaceful and tranquil setting, spoil them with mouth-watering dishes together with professional, personalised and friendly service. “A home away from home atmosphere with Austrian Gemütlichkeit!” Overnight Oliver’s on a bed and breakfast basis Day 6: White River – Johannesburg Following a final morning breakfast, you bid farewell and depart for your drive back to Johannesburg. Priced from: R 9 120 per person sharing · Accommodation as per the itinerary Rates exclude: · All items of a personal nature |
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