SOUTH AFRICA

Suggested itineraries

Two Centre Safari

Madikwe Game Reserve

Day 1 – 4

Arriving today into Madikwe Game Reserve, your safari starts straight away. Driving from the airstrip to the camp your driver/guide is on hand to spot and identify not only the Big 5 but possibly the Magnificent 7 which include Wild Dog and Cheetah. Plains game such as giraffe and zebra are in abundance as well as over 340 recorded bird species. Enjoy day and night game drives and guided nature walks as well as specialist photographic safaris and chances to join conservation projects.

Day 5 – 8

Fly in to the famous Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, set within the greater Kruger National Park. Another Big 5 safari area spreading over 65,000 hectares, where the wildlife can roam freely between the reserve and the national park.

There are a wide variety of lodges to choose from to suit your style and traveling party, enjoying game drives, walks, sleep outs, biking and horse riding.

Extensions

Mauritius Beach Holiday

Just a four-hour flight from Johannesburg brings you to the idyllic island of Mauritius. Sheltered from the open sea by the world’s third largest coral reef, Mauritius offers natural, clear lagoons and pristine beaches. The exquisite levels of luxury and attention to detail throughout the resorts on the island, make this the perfect beach holiday destination for families, honeymooners and those just seeking a place to recharge.

KwaZulu–Natal Coastline

Flanked by the warm Indian Ocean, the region also has areas of vast, unspoiled beaches and coastline teeming with nature. In Maputaland, a great number of turtles inhabit the waters and breeds include the Leatherback, Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, Green Turtle and Hawksbill. There are a number of lodges in the area located beside the endless coastline welcoming families, couples and honeymooners as well as those looking for a remote wedding location.

Train Journeys

In South Africa, two train operators, Blue Train and Rovos, operate luxury train journeys connecting some of the sub continent’s most famous attractions in absolute comfort. They offer journeys through the heart of Africa combining some of the most magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of rail travel. One of the most popular routes crosses from Pretoria in the North East to Cape Town in the South West, taking in the remarkable Kimberly ‘Big Hole’ enroute, a reminder of the area’s mining heritage.

Whale Watching

Every year, between June and November, the small coastal town of Hermanus becomes the mecca for whale watching enthusiasts. The Southern Right whales make their annual journey from the Antarctic to the south coast of South Africa, stopping in the food rich warm waters of Walker Bay to both mate and give birth. The World Wildlife Fund has named this area one of the best places in the world to view whales as not only can you view the whales via local guided cruises and kayak trips, but from land as well along a 12km long cliff top with numerous prime vantage points.