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2 P a g e 2 Luxury Kruger & Mozambique Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve - Johannesburg - Quirimbas Archipelago 9 Days / 8 Nights Date of Issue: 10 May 2018 Click here to view your Digital Itinerary Introduction Accommodation Destination Duration Londolozi Private Granite Suites Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve FI 3 Nights The Residence Johannesburg Johannesburg B&B 1 Night andbeyond Vamizi Island Quirimbas Archipelago FI 4 Nights Key B&B: Bed and breakfast FI: Fully inclusive Price USD $ 19,000 per person

3 P a g e 3 Day 1: Londolozi Private Granite Suites, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is a private premier game viewing destination. It was the first ever private nature reserve established in South Africa. The landscape features hectares of savannah-covered land interspersed with watering holes, dry river beds, lowveld woodlands, and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope.visitors can enjoy excellent wildlife viewing, dining under the stars, guided bush walks and enjoying a stay in some of South Africa s most luxurious safari lodges. Day Itinerary Fly from Johannesburg Airport to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve where you ll be transferred to Londolozi. Spend 3 nights in the luxurious Private Granite Suites on a fully inclusive basis. You ll go on exciting Big 5 game drives and dine under the African skies. The lodge is flanked by an extrusion of granite rocks, an effect echoed by the décor s bold materials and silver, charcoal and elephant grey palette. The suites convey Africa s raw essence with a contemporary and elegant flavour. At Granite, the emphasis is on space, light and privacy. The Suites blend the boundaries between inside and outside, creating a seamless integration with nature with large doors and windows opening directly onto the Sand River. Each Suite has a private, heated swimming pool. This luxury safari lodge is for the discerning traveller who appreciates the finer details. Go on majestic Big 5 game drives, treat yourself to time in the Spa, enjoy delicious meals under the African sky and relax in your spectacular suite.

4 P a g e 4 No two days are the same at Londolozi and the experience is tailored to suit individual preferences and expectations. Still, there is a certain rhythm and pace to the experience that stirs a sense of homecoming on repeat visits and a pleasing sense of order for first time bushveld visitors. Getting into step with the rhythm of nature is the first order of business. Witnessing the start of the day in the African bush is like being invited to partake in a daily miracle. A dawn chorus of birdsong and the haunting calls of fish eagles, the air rich with the night flowers perfume and delightfully cool. By 7:30am the magic hours have passed, and soon the animals will sink into the torpor brought on by the midday heat. On returning from the drive and fortifying yourself with breakfast you can either retire to the cool sanctuary of your chalet or indulge a myriad of bushveld activities which include the following: Between Game Drive Optional Activities: Bush Walk/Photographic Studio/Village Experience/Massage/Good Work Foundation Community Experience/Inclusive Yoga Class/Boutique Shopping. On your last day you will be transferred back to the airstrip for a flight from the Sabi Sand to Johannesburg. Overnight: Londolozi Private Granite Suites View ibrochure The 5-star Londolozi Granite Suites are set on the banks of the Sand River in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve which shares unfenced borders with the world renowned Kruger National Park. For the exclusive use of six guests (individually or as a private camp) there are three private suites. Each suite has a bedroom and lounge, indoor and outdoor shower, outdoor river view bath, air-conditioning, mosquito net, outdoor sala and private outdoor heated swimming pool. The double volume thatched central lodge includes lounge areas with comfortable seating, an extensive deck and dining area, outdoor boma and central swimming pool all with stunning river views.

5 P a g e 5 Day 2: Londolozi Private Granite Suites, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve Day 3: Londolozi Private Granite Suites, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve Day 4: The Residence Johannesburg, Johannesburg Johannesburg Johannesburg is one of Africa s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg s most popular tourist attraction.

6 P a g e 6 Day Itinerary In Johannesburg you will spend 1 night at The Residence, a luxury boutique in the historic suburb of Houghton. During your short time here you can enjoy a game of tennis or take a dip in the swimming pool. Enjoy a champagne breakfast or take evening cocktails in The Sky Bar, complete with stellar views of the surrounding suburbs and Johannesburg s renowned urban forest. Overnight: The Residence Johannesburg View ibrochure Outside is the new in, amongst lush landscaping and cascading bougainvillea covered terraces. You are now in the heart of Johannesburg s suburban seat of power daily retreat to the most recogniseable South African names and faces. This is new world glamour and old world charm. This is the Residence, Houghton. Bed & Breakfast Drinks (Excluding Spirits) Included

7 P a g e 7 Day 5: andbeyond Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago Quirimbas Archipelago Located just off the northern coast of Mozambique, the Quirimbas Archipelago dots the glittering Indian Ocean. It is renowned for its rich history and natural beauty featuring white-sand beaches fringed with low-key resorts and offers some of the best diving in the country. The archipelago is home to some of the most unspoilt beaches and coral reefs found anywhere in the world, featuring an abundant array of Mozambique's spectacular marine life. The Quirimbas Archipelago is comprised of a chain of over 25 coral islands, which escaped the 20th century with almost no development. Many of these islands fall within the Quirimbas National Park, providing a marine sanctuary for whales, dolphins, and endangered dugong. The area is known for its high-quality dive sites, many with exceptional drop-offs. Day Itinerary You will fly to Pemba Airport from Johannesburg and then transfer by air to Vamizi for 4 spectacular nights on an exclusive island in the Quirimbas Archipelago. Spend your days diving among the colourful corals and tropical fish or try your hand at deep-sea fishing. Seemingly endless stretches of wild, deserted beaches lend themselves to quiet hour-long walks, as pristine Indian Ocean waters lap along the coastline, enticing snorkellers and scuba divers to explore its kaleidoscopic reefs. Tuck into a mouth-watering castaway picnic, toast the sunset from a traditional dhow, try your hand at deep-sea fishing and welcome the seasonal arrival of baby green turtles as they hatch from protected sites along the island. This is a destination to be explored at your own pace. A setting to not only reconnect with loved ones but with yourself, and the opportunity to enjoy island living at its finest.

8 P a g e 8 The waters surrounding &Beyond Vamizi Island boast some of the most significant and endangered habitats and wildlife in the western Indian Ocean, with over 180 species of pristine coral and over 400 species of reef fish. They have been deemed one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems in the world, drawing in diving enthusiasts from around the globe most notably to Neptune s Arm, which features as one of the ultimate dive sites to explore. The island is also a sanctuary for mangrove forests, one of the earth s most threatened habitats. Sit back and enjoy ice-cold cocktails on this idyllic tropical island holiday. On your last day you will transfer by air to Pemba Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. Overnight: andbeyond Vamizi Island View ibrochure Set among the Quirimbas Archipelago, in a marine conservation area off the coast of northern Mozambique, the idyllic coral island of andbeyond Vamizi is blessed with a tropical climate and offers immaculate powder-soft beaches that rival those of the Maldives. Perfect for families or groups, six luxurious villas beckon to guests, each individually decorated to offer you a private slice of paradise. This a destination to be explored at your own pace. Day 6: andbeyond Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago Day 7: andbeyond Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago

9 P a g e 9 Day 8: andbeyond Vamizi Island, Quirimbas Archipelago Day 9: End of Itinerary Bed & Breakfast

10 P a g e 10 Transport Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref Charter Scheduled Scheduled OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] Londolozi Private Granite Suites The Residence Johannesburg Londolozi Private Granite Suites The Residence Johannesburg andbeyond Vamizi Island