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KENYA: Bush Homes Classic - $6,995.00 11 Days of a Classic Africa Safari This is one of our most popular itineraries because of its incredible diversity and amazing wildlife at a great price! This Safari has consistently ranked as our number one trip for the past 14 years and has been extremely popular among families, couples or groups traveling together. Whether you are on horseback, camel or on a private game drive it does not get any better than this! You will enjoy Kenya in style, staying at some of our original Bush Homes properties. See the country and its wildlife through the eyes of the families who settled this land generations ago.
Nairobi Day 1 Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 2-4 Lewa Conservancy Day 5-7 On your last morning in the Mara, you will take a scheduled flight to Lewa Downs airstrip. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to one of Kenya’s early ranches - Lewa Downs. This ranch has been home to the Craig family since they moved from Scotland and began raising cattle in 1924. Lewa Downs is one of very few private ranches in the world where such a remarkable variety of wildlife interacts with each other in their natural habitat. To see and photograph the animals, you may go on walks, horseback or camel expeditions, or day and night game drives in custom, open-top vehicles. Lewa’s first class game experiences, superb accomodations and guides never fail to impress everyone! Northern Frontier District Day 8-10 This morning you will take a charter flight to the Northern Frontier District. Upon arrival, you will meet your hosts or one of their guides. Once you settle in, you will enjoy lunch before your activities begin. You will have three wonderful days exploring this incredible wilderness area with guides who will share their knowledge of the native flora and fauna and man's interaction with it! This is a peaceful wilderness with spectacular vistas and beautiful sunsets. Staying here, in the very heartland of the nomadic Samburu, Borana, Maasai and Pokot people, you will have the rare opportunity to experience cultures and traditions that continue to move to the beat of an ancient drum. Not only does this safari introduce visitors to a preserved native habitat, it also aquaints you with a way of life that has stood the test of time. Departure Day Day 11 After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board a scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Relax in your treetop room at Ngong House for the afternoon. After dinner, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for you overnight flight back home. *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* 11 Day exploration of the very best Kenyan Outpost This itinerary has you starting in the famous Masai Mara area with plains teeming with wildlife! Indisputably the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth and the ultimate in "Out of Africa" experiences at Cottar's 1920's Camp. The journey keeps getting better as you head north to Mount Kenya to end this incredible trip at Borana. Then to the stunning views of Ol Lentille where you will have your own safari chic luxury private house!
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya Day 1 Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the evening, where you will be met by the warm, smiling face of your private guide, Paul. Paul will transfer you to your homestead or Lodge, where you may have a light snack before settling in for the night. During your first night in Africa, you will probably awaken to the peculiar, electrifying call of a territorial male tree hyrax! In fact, these furry brown creatures that look like giant guinea pigs are the closest living relatives to the elephant! Enjoy your first night in Africa! Cottars Concession-Masai Mara Area Day 2-4 After breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. The Mara holds the greatest and most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today. It is home to the Masai people and to small clans of Ndorobo, the traditional hunter-gatherers of East Africa. Recalling an era of luxury and sophistication, Cottar's 1920's Camp returns to the original spirit and essence of 'safari,' reminiscent of a golden era - an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance, in a timelessly unspoiled setting with panoramic views and boundless game. Each day in the Mara will be dramatically different to the next, you may spend hours tracking rhino on foot with an Ndorobo tracker, or sitting quietly for hours observing a typical day in the life of a pride of Mara lions, or let the circus antics of infant cheetah cubs bring tears of laughter to your eyes. Laikipia Plateau Day 5-7 After your gourmet breakfast, you will board a private charter flight to Laikipia Plateau. Upon arrival, you will be met by your hosts or one of their guides. Once you settle in, you will enjoy lunch before your activities begin. You will enjoy three wonderful days exploring this incredible wilderness area with guides who will share their knowledge of the native flora and fauna and man’s interaction with it! The Laikipia Plateau is a peaceful wilderness with spectacular vistas and beautiful sunsets. Only local building materials and dead wood from the ranch were used in the construction of the lodge. The result is a supremely comfortable and luxurious lodge which is totally in keeping with its surroundings; it seems to have grown organically from the rocks on which it was built. There is a central eating and sitting area: comfy leather sofas surround a huge fireplace with picture windows looking onto the valley below. Kijabe Group Ranch Day 8-10 This morning you will board a private charter flight to Laikipia Plateau. Perched on the flanks of a wooded rock kopje, in the heart of our private conservation area, is The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille - a collection of four private, full-service, fully staffed Houses for the discerning few. The Eyrie has one bedroom, a sitting and dining room with open fire and kitchen. It is seductively furnished. The circular bedroom has a gigantic round bed, and it is but a few steps to your own secluded outdoor double rock bath with views over our rugged hills to the deserts of the north. Spend your days enjoying game drives, horse and camel rides, mountain biking, nature walks and of course beautiful sunsets! The pool is a great place to chill - lounging "pods" filled with creamy cushions, and a dining and sundowner deck under sails. Or unwind with a massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and beauty treatments. Karen District, Nairobi Day 11 After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board a scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival, Paul will take you to Giraffe Manor. Enjoy a day of last minute shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing! After dinner, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time to check in for you overnight flight back home. *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* TANZANIA: Ultimate Tanzania - $13,450.00 18 Days of Incredible Wildlife & Adventure This incredible Safari combines the prolific and remote wildlife areas throughout Tanzania. From the emerald green forests of the Mahale mountains to Chada Camp in Katavi National Park which is Africa’s most remote and unspoiled National Park. The endless game of the Serenegti plains and the awe inspiring Ngorongoro Crater. This incredible Safari ends at the barefoot chic island resort of Mnemba which lies off the North Eastern corner of the Spice Island of Zanzibar!
Arusha Day 1 Your first day you will arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will be met by the warm, smiling face of your private driver. He will transport you to Rivertrees, where you may have a light snack before settling in for the night. Let the sounds of Africa lull you to sleep as you dream of your upcoming adventures! Katavi National Park Day 2-4 After your wonderful African breakfast, you will catch a flight to Katavi National Park. Unexplored and utterly remote, the floodplains of Katavi are home to heavy concentrations of game. Katavi has a wild, almost primeval feel, which hits you intensely from the moment you first see the game scattered over the Katisunga flood plain, as you approach by air. Herds of buffalo - two or three thousand strong - graze on the plains; pods of several hundred hippo cram the seasonal rivers; herds of elephant feed on the plains and drink from the springs. There is little to no infrastructure in the park, and, consequently, a palpable sense of freedom in the air. Here one can explore the untouched wilderness, by foot, at animal pace, or off-road by Land Rover, throughout the day, discovering the most hidden areas of the park, without ever seeing another soul. Most days begin with early morning game drives and delicious bush breakfasts out on the plains. The game is unbelievable with sightings of elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, crocodiles and hippo amongst many others. Returning to camp, you will settle in around the campfire, before a full dinner in the mess tent, and enjoy the sounds of the African night. Lake Tanganyika Day 5-8 A spectacular 50-minute flight will take you from Katavi to Mahale. Situated on the edge of the crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale is a sublime blend of beach and bush. The camp is small and beautifully built with large, pale, walk-in tents set in the shade of date palms on the shore of the lake. The Mahale Mountains provide the ideal backdrop for the chimpanzee living here. Chimp trekking begins in the mornings. Guests leave the camp either on foot or by boat, depending on the location of the animals. The camp has a forty-foot hardwood dhow, built on the lake, used for gentle sails in the evenings, snorkeling among the brightly colored endemic cichlids or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery. There is also the opportunity to observe leopard, bushbuck, bushpig, and a multitude of birds and butterflies. Serengeti National Park Day 9-11 This day you will pack up after breakfast, say your good-byes, and begin your drive into the Serengeti. The drive will take you through Olduvai Gorge where you can stop and visit the famous Leakey anthropological site and enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a huge acacia tree before continuing into the Serengeti. The Serengeti holds the greatest and most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today. This place is guaranteed to take your breath away! Serengeti Safari Camp is set on the edge of the plains, which at certain times of year, plays host to the wildebeest migration and birthing, indisputably one of the greatest wildlife spectacles anywhere on earth! There are great walking opportunities and game drives, which offer the best chance to sample close-up animal action. Ngorongoro Crater Day 12-13 Today, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping en route to have a picnic lunch. Once you arrive at the splendid Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, you may enjoy a nice swim or a refreshing sun downer and a short evening stroll with your guide. The Lodge is one of the most splendid examples of African architecture coupled with a European baroque style, making it quite unique! On your first full day, you will begin with a very early start - rising earlier than everyone else as you escape camp in semi-darkness and start winding your way down towards the crater floor with your guide. As the first few vehicles arrive on the Crater floor, your guide will find a lovely, secluded and shaded area to unpack a gourmet picnic brunch. After brunch, head back up to the lodge for a swim and a short siesta before dinner. Another day in Africa.....what could be better? Mnemba Island, Zanzibar Day 14-17 This day you will drive back to Arusha to board your flight to Zanzibar. Then transfer to the beautiful Mnemba Island with pristine white beaches and spectacular coral reefs. comprises just 10 rustic palm-frond bandas with en suite bathrooms and private verandas nestling in a tropical beach forest fringed by a soft white coral-sand beach. A protection zone surrounds the island, conserving magnificent coral reefs where giant turtles, ghost crabs and spectacular tropical fish drift through the lagoons. Departure Day Day 18 Today you will board a flight to Dar-es-Salaam and depart with wonderful memories of a true African Safari! *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* Tanzania Northern Highlights - $6,995.00 12 Days of Wildlife and African Adventures This incredible Safari combines three of the most prolific wildlife areas of Northern Tanzania. Your Safari will begin at Olivers Camp, a small and exclusive, true East African Bush Camp set in the wild and rugged land of Tarangire - the elephant park. From here, you will travel to the lush Ngorongoro Crater highlands, where you will stay at a family owned farm and enjoy the opportunity to explore the Crater and the highlands! Continue onto the vast plains of the game-covered Serengeti with local, experienced guides by your side to show you the best this region can offer, you will have the chance to explore two different areas in the Serenegti staying at two of our different tented camps!
Arusha Day 1 Your first day you will arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will be met by the warm, smiling face of your private driver. He will transport you to Rivertrees, where you may have a light snack before settling in for the night. Let the sounds of Africa lull you to sleep as you dream of your upcoming adventures! Tarangire National Park Day 2-4 Wake up in the morning to a hearty breakfast, after which your private guide will take you to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival at Camp, you will be welcomed by your host, Paul, and shown to your tents. Take your time to unpack and wander around, familiarizing yourself with the camp, and perhaps even stopping by the kitchen to see how a true Bush Kitchen actually functions! After lunch and a short siesta, set out on a game drive stopping to take countless photographs of the huge and magnifi cent elephants that engulf you in their shadows. Tarangire is Old Africa, its basement rocks, laid down hundreds of millions of years before the Rift Valley tore apart the land to the west. Broken and weathered, it is fascinating and diverse hiking country. The camp is small and stylish offering the absolute best of Tarangire; game drives in the key game spots, and exciting walking safaris within the remote wilderness areas of the park. The location also offers phenomenal birding and game viewing, with the park being well known for its large concentration of elephants. Ngorongoro Crater Day 5-6 On your fifth day, and after a hearty bush breakfast, you will prepare to leave camp. You will drive via Karatu to the crater, stopping at Gibb’s Farm for a delicious lunch on the way. Midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, five kilometres from the village of Karatu, is Gibb’s Farm. Gibb’s Farm is an oasis of green, calm and beauty, in a landscape that can often be parched, dry and dusty. The lodge offers 20 twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms set among the gardens. The main facilities, consisting of a sitting room, reading room, dining room (which serves fresh, home-cooked meals), bar and gift shop, are situated in the old farmhouse. Coffee is grown, processed and roasted on the farm, and a vast ten-acre fruit and organic vegetable garden provides nearly all the fruit and vegetables to the guests, who wake up to fresh coffee, a multitude of flowers and breathtaking views. Even if your stay is short, find time for a gentle walk or tour of our gardens. You may enjoy a nice swim or a refreshing sun downer and a short evening stroll with your guide. On your first full day, you will begin with a very early start - rising earlier than everyone else as you escape camp in semi-darkness and start winding your way down towards the crater floor with your guide. As the first few vehicles arrive on the Crater floor, your guide will find a lovely, secluded and shaded area to unpack a gourmet picnic brunch. Serengeti National Park Day 7-9 Your eighth day, you will pack up after breakfast, say your good-byes, and begin your drive into the Serengeti. The drive will take you through Olduvai Gorge where you can stop and visit the famous Leakey anthropological site and enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a huge acacia tree before continuing into the Serengeti. The Serengeti holds the greatest and most diverse concentration of wildlife remaining in Africa today. It is also home to the Masai people. This place is guaranteed to take your breath away! You will arrive at camp mid to late afternoon, where the camp staff waits to welcome you with their warm, smiling faces. Our Serengeti Safari Camp is set on the edge of the plains, which at certain times of year, plays host to the wildebeest migration and birthing, indisputably one of the greatest wildlife spectacles anywhere on earth! "Serengeti" means, in the Masai tongue, "endless plains," and our guides always operate as far off the beaten track as possible. Loliondo Safari Camp Day 10-11 There are great walking opportunities and game drives, which offer the best chance to sample close-up animal action. Each day will be very different from the next; you may spend an entire day following a pride of lion, or sit and enjoy the incredible bird, insect life and flora of this unique ecosystem. Another day may be spent visiting a traditional Masai Boma "village" and learning about the culture of this proud and majestic people. Your guide will have a tremendous depth of environmental knowledge and will understand the varied eco-systems of northern Tanzania. He will be a great wildlife enthusiast with a sense of humor that will delight you! The drama of the Serengeti is never ending - its cycle of life and death seemingly endless. Its sheer magnetism that has captivated all of us at Uncharted Outposts and is bound to captivate you, too! Departure Day Day 12 After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board a scheduled flight to Arusha. Your private driver will meet you and carry you back to Rivertrees. After a delicious dinner, you will be transported to Kilimanajro International Airport to board your flight home. *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* BOTSWANA: 12 Days - Best of Botswana, Vic Falls, Cape Town This incredible Safari explores the mighty Zambezi River and majestic Victoria Falls while staying in one of the superb River lodges on the Zambian side of the Falls. Continue your Safari on into Botswana and explore the wild and vast floodplains of the Linyanti and Savuti regions and then on into the world famous Okavango Delta. This trip is the ultimate in adventure by day and luxury at night staying in some of Botswana's most spectacular camps. Your journey ends in Cape Town where you will be staying at one of the world's finest hotels and enjoying everything this magnificent city has to offer - from the winelands to the wildlife of the Cape, from the culture and history to the magnificent scenery and breathtaking seascapes!
Victoria Falls Day 1-2 Upon your morning arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be met and transferred to a scheduled flight bound for Livingstone. Here, you will collect your belongings and be driven to The River Club, set among lush riverine vegetation with a rich Edwardian flavor. At The River Club, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from large crowds. Your open-front room will have fantastic views of the Zambezi River, which flows straight to the beautiful Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is one of the seven "Natural Wonders of the World" and is arguably the greatest waterfall anywhere! The River Club makes for a premier location from which to take day trips to the Falls, boat to the river’s islands, fish, visit the Mosioa-Tunya National Park, or experience a nearby African village. Evening river cruises are notorious for bringing to life the hippo and elephant on the water’s edge! Enjoy tennis, croquet, birding, fishing, canoeing, boating, walking, visits to the Zambian side of the Falls and Livingstone town (museums, markets and local Chief’s village), whitewater rafting, river boarding, bungee jumping, golf at Elephant Hills in Vic Falls, horseriding, shopping in the Tongabezi shop (local arts and crafts), or a visit to the local school. Okavango Delta Day 3-5 After a delicious breafast you will board a flight to Maun and connect on a charter flight to Kings Pool Camp. Kings Pool Camp is located in The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, a private reserve in the Linyanti / Savuti Channel area in the northern part of Botswana, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The source of the Savuti Channel is within this private reserve. The camp overlooks the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River to the north. Accommodation is probably the most luxurious in all of Botswana. There are nine luxurious twin-bedded tented rooms under cool thatch, overlooking the hippo filled lagoon in front of the camp. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives, boat safaris (only when water levels permit) and occasionally guided walks. Okavango Delta Day 6-8 This morning you will board your flight to Vumbura Camp, situated about 25 kms north of Mombo, within Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Vumbura can offer both water and land activities as this area has scenic waterways and is also close to the Okavango’s outermost open savannahs. Vumbura has nine large, luxury tented rooms, sleeping a maximum of sixteen guests. The rooms are tastefully decorated and give Vumbura guests a wonderful feeling of remote Africa ~ while still being comfortable. The variety of wildlife here is stunning. Guests can go out by boat in the morning and see Hippos, Crocodiles, Red Lechwe and all the aquatic wildlife - and then travel out by Land Rover in the afternoon to see Elephant, Sable and all the dry savannah game. Cape Town Day 9-11 Today you will board a flight to Maun and connect on a flight to Cape Town. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to the wonderful Cape Grace. With a classically inspired exterior and gracefully elegant within, Cape Grace is set on its own private quay on Cape Town’s vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Cape Grace’s charm lies in its intimate atmosphere, stylish decor and unique personalised hospitality, where you will find staff warm and flexible, with a spirit of unrivalled generosity. Treat yourself to a lazy day around the outdoor heated pool. Soak up Africa’s warm sun, surrounded by trellised gardens and a private terrace. Enjoy excellent dining, hikes up Table Mountain, a tour of the Peninsula and Peguin colony. Departure Day Day 12 After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will board your charter flight to Maun, connecting to the Johannesburg Airport for your international departure. *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* A Stunning Water & Wilderness Safari - $7,295.00 11 Days of Luxury & Wildlife This eleven day safari is packed with luxury, astounding wildlife, water adventure galore, island solitude, classic out of Africa digs, and such diversity that you will think that you have been away forever. You will experience waterways and floodplains brimming with wildlife; you will go to sleep in luxurious tents tucked under a canopy of indigenous trees; you will witness the force and stunning beauty of Victoria Falls; and you will sit by campfires under the magical African night sky reliving the stories you will take home to family and friends.
Zambezi River, Vic Falls Day 1-2 You’ll arrive in Johannesburg and be met and assisted with your fight to Livingstone Airport. You’ll be met again and transferred by car to Toka Leya Tented Camp, tucked under a shady canopy of Jackalberry and Waterberry trees, overlooking the mighty Zambezi River. The camp is located within the eastern sector of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia, 12km from Victoria Falls. There are 12 wonderful safari-style tents with en-suite bathrooms and each offers an incredible view of the Zambezi River and adjacent islands. The dining and bar area are set beneath a lush canopy of trees overlooking the River and an inviting swimming pool. Activities abound, including amazing game drives within the National Park, a tour of the astounding Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, guided walks through the rainforest where you will see bushbuck, banded mongoose and velvet monkeys and baboons, and guests can also do canoeing, jet boating, white water rafting and fishing. There is also great birding in and around the camp. Linyanti Reserve Day 3-5 In the morning you will transfer from Toka Leya Camp to the Kasane Airport and take a charter flight to Savuti Camp, a superb little camp with lots of character, situated in an isolated part of the Linyanti Concession along the dry Savute Channel in northern Botswana. The Channel was once a vibrant waterway boasting hundreds of hippo and aquatic life, but in the 1980’s it dried up. Over the years a verdant ribbon of grassland developed that serves as a magnet for feeding game from the surrounding woodlands. This intimate camp offers seven large raised, walk-in tents with gorgeous views of the grasslands. The only waterhole for miles and miles is in front of the camp, so there is excellent wildlife viewing in the camp’s front yard – roan and sable antelope, southern giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal and wild dog. And Savuti Camp’s ‘wood-pile hide’ at the waterhole is famous for spectacular elephant viewing in the drier winter months. Jao Reserve Day 6-8 You’ll take a charter flight from Savuti Camp airstrip to Tubu Tree Camp, situated in the Jao Reserve in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. This intimate and peaceful camp – there are only five en-suite – offers such contrasting terrain – wetlands, water channels and arid inland areas – that it attracts a vibrant diversity of wildlife species. The camp is built in a traditional style with tents on wooden platforms, each with a private deck offering fantastic vistas onto the flood plains. There is a raised dining room and gorgeous bar tucked under a large Marula tree. Your days end with an inviting campfire where you will sit with your amazing guides and tell stories and enjoy the peaceful and magnificent African night sky. Okavango Delta Day 9-11 In the morning you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for a connecting charter flight and then a boat ride to Little Vumbura Camp - the more intimate sister camp of Vumbura - situated on a beautiful island in a private reserve in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta. Hidden by tall papyrus and tucked under a shady, baboon filled canopy of indigenous trees, the six raised and spacious tents look out over a network of waterways and floodplains onto the main rivers beyond. When the floods recede the area opens up and day and night drives are common place with exceptional game viewing. Attractive palms give the island a wonderful tropical feel and bring the elephants onto the When not on an adventurous walking safari, you can relax by the very private pool with a cool and refreshing drink in hand. SOUTH AFRICA: Wild & Wine Classic Safari - $4,995.00 10 Days of Incredible Wildlife & City Chic This wonderful Cape Summer Safari itinerary has it all- sophisticated safari digs, unrivaled wildlife pageantry up close and personal, astounding landscapes, incredible bush banquets, amazing guides and hosts, and a fabulous four day adventure in the exciting city of Cape Town.
Makalali Game Reserve Day 1-3 You will arrive in Johannesburg in the morning and connect with a scheduled flight bound for Hoedspruit. You'll be met upon arrival, collect your belongings and be off on a game drive to Garonga, located within the Makalali Game Reserve. Garonga is a bushveld haven, nestled below the Drakensberg Mountains, offering fantastic opportunities to view wild game - lion, leopard, elephant and rhino! Before lunch and a siesta, you can lounge by the pool or indulge in an aromatherapy session in the rustic spa sala. That evening you can choose either a game drive or bush walk to experience Garonga's signature holistic wildlife experience. Ngala Private Reserve Day 4-6 After a delicious gourmet breakfast, you will be transferred to the elegant and sophisticated Ngala Tented Safari Camp. Set on the banks of the great seasonal Timbavati River, the Camp was built with a light footprint to minimize impact on the environment. Rated in US Conde Nast Traveler’s "Hot List", it is a gracious camp with a contemporary feel and flamboyant styling. Guest accommodations feature retro pieces from the 50s, 60s and 70s and beautiful timber decks which overlook the seasonal riverbed. Private lunch platters of delicious Pan-African cuisine can be enjoyed on the viewing decks or at the poolside. Exciting bush banquets in spectacular wilderness settings and theatrical alfresco dinners in the dry riverbed are an unforgettable experience. Cape Town Day 7-10 This day you will head to the airstrip for your flight to Cape Town. You will be met upon arrival and driven to Welgelegen Guest House, situated in Gardens, an old and established suburb of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain. Welgelegen has two beautiful turn of the century houses lovingly renovated and decorated to reflect the uncompromising commitment to style of their owner and your hostess, Lanie van Reenen. You’re just a short stroll from Kloof Street with it’s trendy shops, busy pubs, and some of Cape Town’s best restaurants. Also within walking distance are the Company Gardens, National Museum & Art Gallery, Parliament Buildings and Green Market Square in the city centre. Just 5 to 10 minutes by car and you can enjoy all the scenic highlights Cape Town has to offer - Table Mountain Cable Way, Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches, Malay Quarter, V&A Waterfront, Artscape Theatre and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. 10 Days of Excellent Game Viewing and Cape Town
Makalali Game Reserve Day 1-2 Arrive Johannesburg in the morning, where you will connect with a scheduled flight bound for Hoedspruit. You will be met upon arrival and will collect your belongings to embark on a game drive to Garonga, located within the Makalali Game Reserve. Garonga is a bushveld haven, nestled below the Drankensberg Mountains. Here, you will be greeted in the mornings by tea and coffee before heading out for your game drive or bush walk. Garonga offers fantastic opportunities to view wild game, such as lion, leopard, elephant and rhino! In the afternoon, you may lounge out by the pool or indulge in an aromatherapy session in the rustic aromatherapy sala before lunch and a siesta. Your evening activities consist of game drives or walks to catch site of the predators roaming in the bush! After a romantic sundowner, you will return to camp for a delicious four-course gourmet dinner in the boma. Bernie, the camp owner, will host your dinner and will regale you with his stories of life in Africa! Sabi Sands Day 3-5 Your third morning you will take a charter flight to the elegant camp - Singita! Located in the prestigious Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Singita is one of South Africa’s finest game lodges. It is an exclusive property, aiming its services and bush experiences to nature travelers who are seeking something extra in their African sojourn! The Shangaan name, "Singita," aptly describes this sophisticated destination as it means, "the miracle." Intimacy is guaranteed in this small, intimate lodge and its ambience is distinctly African. Each suite, built into a cliffs edge, blends amidst boulders older than history on the banks of the Sand River where the elephants bathe. Singita is ideally located in the Sabi Sands as this reserve borders the well known Kruger Park and offers amazing game viewing and an abundance of birdlife! Expert local rangers and trackers will arrange early morning and late afternoon game viewing activities with you. Life at Singita is beautiful, with rose petals in your bath tub and a bottle of champagne awaiting your arrival! Hermanus Day 6-7 After five days of superb game viewing at Garonga and Singita, you will take a scheduled flight to Cape Town where you will be driven to the quaint town of Hermanus. You will be staying at Marine Hermanus, built into the cliffs of Table Mountain. You may stroll along these cliffs, which hug the path to the golf club, while taking in the spectacular view of miles of white sandy beach beyond! The sparkling courtyard pool might beckon, perfect for catching some African sun. If the season is right, you may have the amazing opportunity to go whale watching, with one of the best views in the world. The Orangery is the place to spend your day, relaxing with a glass of champagne, a cocktail or even afternoon tea with nothing between you and the South Pole - other than 3,000 miles of ocean. Alternatively, there is the adjoining Reading Room - perfect for quiet contemplation after a busy day of whale watching! Cape Town Day 8-10 On the morning of your eighth day, you will depart Hermanus and embark on a scenic drive to beautiful Cape Town! Your accommodations for the next three nights will be at Twelve Apostles, located near Table Mountain in Camps Bay. You will enjoy three incredible days and nights exploring the many wonders of the Cape in the reliable hands of our guides. All the attractions at the Cape are right on your doorstep - the Constantia Wine Route, Cape Point, the warm waters of False Bay, and Chapman’s peak Drive, just to name a few. And, of course, you have the Mother City, Cape Town and the Waterfront just a stone throw away! What an excellent way to complete your incredible South Africa adventure! Departure Day Day 11 After breakfast you will prepare to say good-bye to this amazing country and embark on your international fight home as we transfer you to Cape Town International Airport. *Please Note: These itineraries are just suggestions or a place to start your planning; they are useful to look at the options available and to help budgeting for your trip. Rates may vary.* |
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