Sample Itinerary Essential South Africa 2017 Website: www.essentialafrica.co.za e-mail: leew@essentialafrica.co.za, melissa@essentialafrica.co.za Skype: melissa.i.oberholzer Tel: +27 73 510 3180 (Lee), +27 76 216 6022 (Melissa)
Introduction South Africa is a world-class safari destination, with a number of superb game lodges in private reserves offering outstanding game viewing and incredible value for money. Londolozi and MalaMala are two of South Africa s pioneering private game reserves in prime wilderness areas along the Sand River, in the heart of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. Both share unfenced borders with the Kruger Park an immense protected area of more than two million hectares. We have chosen two exclusive lodges in this region which is renowned for some of South Africa s finest Big Five encounters, an impressive diversity of general game and excellent birdwatching. This land has been protected for the last hundred years or so, and as a result, the wildlife is relaxed in the presence of game viewing vehicles. These private reserves offer the freedom to explore off-road with highly experienced guides. There are very few other vehicles, offering exclusive game viewing and some of the best photographic opportunities in the country. Both lodges are within easy reach of major airports. A few days in Cape Town, an Indian Ocean island retreat, or time spent with rare mountain gorillas in Rwanda could complement this trip, and may be added either before or after your safari. Page 2
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Itinerary The safari starts in Johannesburg, South Africa Shared charter flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg to Londolozi Airstrip Londolozi Varty Camp, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve 4 nights Included: All meals, local drinks, daily activities, laundry. Private guide and private vehicle (privately guided option only). Londolozi Game Reserve has private traversing rights over a vast area of prime game viewing terrain. Famous for its incredible leopard sightings, this reserve also produces spectacular big game viewing, a huge diversity of smaller species, and fantastic birdwatching. Londolozi Varty Camp is a stunning small lodge on the historic site of the original family camp which was founded almost a century ago. Accommodation is luxurious, with elegant suites, private plunge pools and a classic safari style. The lodge s unique photo hub allows you to have your images professionally edited and printed so you can take your best shots home with you. For those interested in community involvement, it is possible to spend time with the local staff behind the scenes at various ongoing projects.. View Londolozi Varty Camp Website Page 4
Itinerary Road transfer to MalaMala Rattray s on MalaMala, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve 4 nights Included: All meals, local drinks, daily activities, laundry, private guide and private vehicle. MalaMala Game Reserve is one of South Africa s largest private reserves, and shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sands Private Reserve. Wildlife is free to move throughout this protected area, which ensures an almost constant flow of animals drawn to the Sand River, and makes MalaMala s consistent reputation for delivering world class game viewing hard to beat. The lodge itself has a colonial feel with vintage touches throughout. Vast sumptuous suites with double bathrooms and private plunge pools overlook the river, where wildlife is frequently seen. Expect world class hospitality in a fabulous setting. View Rattray s on MalaMala Website Page 5
Shared charter flight from MalaMala Airstrip to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. The safari ends in Johannesburg, South Africa End of arrangements Page 6
Safari Cost Price Indication Currency Per Guest Standard Safari ZAR 124 000 Group of 2 - Privately Guided Safari ZAR 202 000 Group of 4 - Privately Guided Safari ZAR 163 000 Group of 6 - Privately Guided Safari ZAR 144 000 Page 7
General Information GENERAL INCLUSIONS: All accommodation on a shared basis. Essential Africa s private guide throughout your safari (privately guided option only). Private game viewing vehicle throughout your safari (privately guided option only). Personalized e-book compiled by Essential Africa based on your safari (privately guided option only). Meals and drinks as specified. Excursions and transfers as specified. Services of the lodge guides and staff. Relevant park fees and entrance fees as specified. Laundry can be done at the camps and is included in the rate. Air transfers as specified. National parks and concession fees Arrival, departure and landing fees unless otherwise specified. Accommodation taxes, the applicable Tourism Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST). Page 8