5-Star Kruger Safari and Zimbali Tour
Day 1 – Arrival in Johannesburg – Sabi Sabi
Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you are met at the airport and assisted to the Federal Air terminal to catch your flight direct to Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Since 1978 guests from all parts of the world have been enthralled by Africa's fabled wildlife in their natural habitat at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley, Sabi Sabi has spectacular Big Five game viewing. Your lodge is the avant-garde Earth Lodge. In the late afternoon, you are taken on your first game drive in an open land rover by a specially-trained Game Ranger and Trackers. You return after dark for a safari cuisine supper under the African stars.
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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge -
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley, Sabi Sabi combines spectacular Big 5 game viewing with uncompromisingly high levels of service and personalised attention, to ensure its guests have a memorable stay. Specially-trained game rangers and trackers will take you on morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open land rovers, as well as on guided walking trails, to learn about the 300 bird species and 200 animal species found in the area - a Nature Wonderland.
Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a water-hole and an African plain. At each of the lodges, you will luxuriate in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the bushveld environment. The lodge features artistically designed open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings by renowned South African sculptors, created from wood salvaged from the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
All Inclusive
Day 2 – Sabi Sabi
For the next two days your Game Ranger and Tracker will take you on safari - both by day and night - and on walking trails, learning about some 300 bird species and 200 animal species, including lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah, tracked and followed off-road, deep into the African bushveld. There will be two game drives each day, one leaving very early in the morning and one leaving in the late afternoon, returning after dark, as these are the best times for game viewing. Animals are at their most active then and some nocturnal animals are still about. Between game drives you can relax by your plunge pool or enjoy one of the health and beauty therapies on offer at the spa.
Accommodation:
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge -
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley, Sabi Sabi combines spectacular Big 5 game viewing with uncompromisingly high levels of service and personalised attention, to ensure its guests have a memorable stay. Specially-trained game rangers and trackers will take you on morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open land rovers, as well as on guided walking trails, to learn about the 300 bird species and 200 animal species found in the area - a Nature Wonderland.
Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a water-hole and an African plain. At each of the lodges, you will luxuriate in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the bushveld environment. The lodge features artistically designed open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings by renowned South African sculptors, created from wood salvaged from the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
All Inclusive
Day 3 – Sabi Sabi to Tanda Tula
This morning you are taken on your last game drive at Sabi Sabi before you bid farewell to this African wonderland. You are collected from Sabi Sabi and transferred northwards to the world-famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, also part of Greater Kruger. Tanda Tula is a Big Five game-viewing haven and the seclusion of the camp allows traversing on thousands of hectares of pristine African Wilderness. Tanda Tula's magnificent thatched, East African style tents, with their spacious wooden decks overlooking the dry river bed, are the epitome of luxury and seclusion.
Tanda Tula is graded 5-star. In the late afternoon you will be taken on a game drive in an open landrover with a highly qualified game ranger. You return to the lodge after dark for a safari cuisine dinner.
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Tanda Tula -
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Tanda Tula
Situated in the world-famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger, Tanda Tula is a Big Five game-viewing haven. The seclusion of the camp allows traversing on thousands of hectares of pristine African Wilderness. The Timbavati is home to the world-famous white lions.
Tanda Tula’s magnificent thatched, East African style tents, with their spacious wooden decks overlooking the dry river bed, are the epitome of luxury and seclusion with sumptuous Victorian style baths and outdoor showers. This intimate camp is renowned for its charming service and passionately well-informed staff. Delicious meals are served in a variety of venues, from private dinners on your deck to convivial evenings in the boma.
Tanda Tula is graded 5-star.
Basis:
All Inclusive
Day 4 – Tanda Tula
Today is spent experiencing unsurpassed game viewing by day and by night. Watch Africa's wild animals stalking, drinking, fighting and feeding, whilst prolific birdlife soars the open skies. Between the morning and evening game drives, relax around the sunny swimming pool, game watch from your deck or relax in the comfort of your tent. Tanda Tula has been nominated the most luxurious tented camp in South Africa.
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Tanda Tula -
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Tanda Tula
Situated in the world-famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger, Tanda Tula is a Big Five game-viewing haven. The seclusion of the camp allows traversing on thousands of hectares of pristine African Wilderness. The Timbavati is home to the world-famous white lions.
Tanda Tula’s magnificent thatched, East African style tents, with their spacious wooden decks overlooking the dry river bed, are the epitome of luxury and seclusion with sumptuous Victorian style baths and outdoor showers. This intimate camp is renowned for its charming service and passionately well-informed staff. Delicious meals are served in a variety of venues, from private dinners on your deck to convivial evenings in the boma.
Tanda Tula is graded 5-star.
Basis:
All Inclusive
Day 5 – Tanda Tula to Durban
This morning you are taken on your last game drive at Tanda Tula so keep your eyes peeled for any animals you may not have seen yet. After the game drive, you check out of Tanda Tula and are transferred to Hoedspruit Airport to catch your flight to Johannesburg and then onwards to Durban. You are met at Durban airport and transferred to the 5-star Royal Hotel. Situated in the heart of Durban, The Royal Hotel provides unfailing hospitality by offering butler services to all customers, and an energetic customer focused team. It boasts a superb range of restaurants and sophistication is the keynote throughout the rooms and suites, which offer panoramic views of the city and yacht basin.
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Royal Hotel -
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Royal Livingstone Hotel
The Royal Livingstone Hotel is carefully designed to be in harmony with the majestic landscape and brings a new level of luxury and sophistication to the Victoria Falls. The Royal Livingstone is situated along the banks of the Zambezi River and within walking distance of the Falls.
The interiors are designed to capture the opulence of a bygone era and inspired by the grand estate houses. Each room has its own private balcony offering a spectacular view of the great Zambezi River and beyond.
The Royal Livingstone is graded 5-star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 6 – Durban to Zimbali
After breakfast you are collected from the hotel and taken on a three hour city tour of Durban. Sights that will be covered on the drive include Marine Parade, Durban Harbour, the Victoria Embankment, Vasco da Gama Clock, the Sugar Terminal, a vibrant Indian market and the city centre. You are then transferred north of Durban to Zimbali. Zimbali Lodge is one of Southern Africa's most exclusive hideaways, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve on the north coast of Kwa Zulu Natal - a natural sub-tropical paradise and home to mischievous dolphins and a myriad of sea and bird life. The hotel overlooks the incredible Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens. Zimbali Lodge is a 5-Star boutique hotel and is decorated to complement the natural surrounding forest.
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Zimbali -
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Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Lodge is one of Southern Africa's most exclusive hideaways, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve on the north coast of Kwa Zulu Natal - a natural sub-tropical paradise and home to mischievous dolphins and a myriad of sea and bird life.
The hotel overlooks the incredible Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens. The classical architecture is accentuated by warm wood and russet autumn tones. The bathrooms are luxurious and feature Victorian baths from the turn of the century. Each room has a stocked mini bar and Butlers are on hand to attend to the guest's every need including room service.
The superb 18-hole championship golf course has been designed specifically for use by golf cart and offers one of the most breathtaking, scenic golf experiences in the world. There are also two floodlit tennis courts and the beautiful pool area overlooks the Ocean, which appears to meander directly into the sea. This stretch of coastline is not designated for swimming, however, but other bathing beaches are located nearby. Take a gentle canter around the estate on horseback, meander through the indigenous forest and onto the beach, accompanied by experienced guides.
Zimbali is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Days 7 to 9 – Zimbali
You have the next three days to unwind at Zimbali. Zimbali is an ideal retreat when it comes to getting-away-from-it-all and relaxing. The superb 18-hole championship golf course has been designed specifically for use by golf cart and offers one of the most breathtaking, scenic golf experiences in the world. It is a par 72 championship course. There are also two floodlit tennis courts. The beautiful pool area overlooks the Ocean and the pool appears to meander directly into the sea. Sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are available around the pool. This stretch of coastline is not designated for swimming, however, but other bathing beaches are located nearby. Take a gentle canter around the estate on horseback, meander through the indigenous forest and onto the beach, accompanied by experienced guides. As a protected environment, the Estate is home to a wide variety of birdlife, magnificent butterflies and buck and any number of these can be seen on a walk through the forest.
You have the afternoon at leisure to visit the fashionable shopping precinct of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where you can book a ferry trip to Robben Island. An ex-prisoner takes you on an extensive tour of the prison, which includes a visit to Nelson Mandela's cell, the limestone quarry and the old leper colony.
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Zimbali -
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Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Lodge is one of Southern Africa's most exclusive hideaways, set within the serene confines of a coastal forest reserve on the north coast of Kwa Zulu Natal - a natural sub-tropical paradise and home to mischievous dolphins and a myriad of sea and bird life.
The hotel overlooks the incredible Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens. The classical architecture is accentuated by warm wood and russet autumn tones. The bathrooms are luxurious and feature Victorian baths from the turn of the century. Each room has a stocked mini bar and Butlers are on hand to attend to the guest's every need including room service.
The superb 18-hole championship golf course has been designed specifically for use by golf cart and offers one of the most breathtaking, scenic golf experiences in the world. There are also two floodlit tennis courts and the beautiful pool area overlooks the Ocean, which appears to meander directly into the sea. This stretch of coastline is not designated for swimming, however, but other bathing beaches are located nearby. Take a gentle canter around the estate on horseback, meander through the indigenous forest and onto the beach, accompanied by experienced guides.
Zimbali is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 10 – Zimbali and departure
After breakfast this morning, there is time for a last swim before you check out of Zimbali and are transferred to Durban to catch a flight back to Johannesburg. At Johannesburg you will connect with your international flight home.
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