SAMPLE South Africa Photographic Safari Only 3 Photographers per vehicle
Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Johannesburg from USA Day2 Overnight at Southern Sun Airport Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel Features The hotel boasts a total of 366 en-suite rooms, which include Standard, Superior and Executive. Each room is tastefully furnished and equipped with all the amenities you may require television, direct-dial telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, electronic safe, mini bar, air-conditioning, porter service and wakeup facility. Within the rest of the hotel, you can enjoy many other services and facilities designed at making your stay enjoyable. These include an outdoor pool, an on-site gym, fully equipped Business Centre, Caroline s Day Spa, complimentary airport shuttle and outstanding service. Dining can be enjoyed at the popular Bernoulli s Restaurant, or at one of the many nearby restaurants in the area. Whether you are in town for a short conference or planning to stay for a muchneeded break, make your booking at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Day 3, 4, 5, Flight to Tintswalo Safari Camp Private Vehicle The reserve is unique for its very low vehicle density, and as a result offers the true exclusive safari experience. Tintswalo Safari Lodge and Manor House are situated along a seasonal riverbed among an ancient sycamore tree grove in Mpumalanga. The exquisitely appointed main lodge overlooks a waterhole frequented by a large herd of elephant and other big game. The explorer suites are all linked to the main lodge by raised wooden walkways. With an exclusive collection of six lavish suites, plus a regal presidential suite, the fivestar Safari Lodge and Manor House offer discerning travellers an opportunity to let go of the hustle and bustle of busy business life, and take time out to relax and become one with nature. Our luxury, en-suite, air-conditioned suites overlook the waterhole that often welcomes thirsty visitors of all kinds. Manyeleti The Manyeleti Private Game Reserve is a 27,000-hectare (64 800 acre) sanctuary situated in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The reserve shares unfenced borders the Kruger National Park to the Eastern side, the Timbavati Reserve on the Northern side and the Sabi Sand Reserve on the Southern side, and falls into the Southern/central region of the Greater Kruger Park biosphere. As seen on the Manyeleti Reserve map above, there are only two commercially operated lodges based in Manyeleti. With a maximum of eight safari vehicles traversing the reserve, each vehicle has on average 2,937 hectares to themselves, making this one of the lowest vehicle density private reserves in the Greater Kruger Park region. The area has a wonderful subtropical climate, which lends to warm, rainy summers, and a dry, cooler winter. The rainy season occurs from October through to March, and the average rainfall for the region is about 500 millimeters a year.
The Manyeleti Game Reserve is made up of two distinct types of Ecozones. The underlying rock types determine the nature of the soil that breaks down from them. The northern part of the reserve is based on the Thorn Veld Ecozone, which in broad terms outline the younger surface of dark brown loams derived from the basalt. Typically one would find such tree species as Knob Thorn trees, Transvaal Saffron, Large-Leaved Rock Figs, Red Bushwillow, Round-Leaved Teak, Marula, Jacket Plum, Russet Bushwillow, Tree Wisteria, Umbrella Thorn, Weeping Wattle and Zebrawood. Due to the soil types (gabbro), this region abounds with sweet grasses, which are highly edible for all the grazers. Predators found in the Thornveld region include Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, Wild dog, Leopard, and Black Backed Jackal. Browsers found in here include Giraffe, Impala and Duiker, Bushbuck, Kudu, and Nyala. Wildebeest, Zebra, White Rhino, Waterbuck, and large herds of Buffalo are common on this soil type due to the abundance of quality grazing.
Virtuoso Amenities at Tinswalo Safari Lodge Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability Daily full breakfast, for up to two in room guests One Baker's Retreat Experience per person at Vital Source Spa One private dinner on the stargazing deck weather permitting, for maximum of 6 All premium brand drinks,except French champagne (premium brand for Virtuoso guests only non-virtuoso guests only receive local and/or non-premium) Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability Day 6, 7, 9, 10, 2016 Land transfer to Malamala Main Camp Private Vehicle Malamala Main Camp MalaMala Game Reserve is the Safari Industry's blueprint to the best photographic safari. In existence since 1927, this massive thriving tract of land produces the most exciting wildlife experience this side of the equator. MalaMala Game Reserve is the largest private Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Comprising 33 000 acres, MalaMala shares a 12 mile unfenced border with the worldrenowned Kruger National Park, and lies strategically sandwiched between the National Park and the Sabi Sand Reserve. For over four decades, Michael Rattray has remained focused on his objective to preserve and protect the land over which he is custodian. Allowing nature to move to its innate rhythm, guests experience today what the forefathers of the African Safari would have experienced at the turn of the century. This philosophy has paid off, as experienced by a veritable collection of photojournalists and film-makers who have made MalaMala their destination of choice to capture footage of wildlife viewing that would rival any Hollywood production for thrilling and breathtaking animal encounters.
Your accommodation is at Main Camp. Day 11, Fly to Johannesburg on to USA Options Options 3 or 4 nights pre or post at Victoria Falls and/or Cape Town. I missed Africa already and I hadn t even left yet. Ernest Hemingway YOU CAN LEAVE AFRICA BUT IT NEVER LEAVES YOU QUOTE FROM EVERYONE Included Accommodation Meals, drinks and laundry as specified in the itinerary Emergency medical evacuation insurance Flights as specified in the itinerary Domestic/international departure tax, fuel and safety levies from airports and airstrips unless otherwise stipulated Private and scheduled transfers as specified in the itinerary Shared/scheduled game viewing activities as specified in the itinerary National parks and concession fees Personalized Travel Journal
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