15 Day Southern Africa Safari
South Africa- Victoria Falls, Botswana
14 nights basic lodge accommodation
On this tour you will visit
Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Private Rhino breeding Sanctuary, the Kruger National Park, the Drakensberg Mountains, the Victoria Falls, and the Chobe National Park. Also experience an elephant back safari, a walk with lions and a visit to the Matsamo Tribe.
Tour Dates: 2nd May - 16th May, 2009
2nd October - 16th October 2009 (Alternative dates can be arranged for this tour)
Price: From AU$6,995.00 per person sharing* (airfares not included)
This 15-day safari visits private animal rehabilitation and animal breeding centres, the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the Kruger National Park, Drakensberg Mountains and tour through the Blyde River Canyon and view the spectacular Gods Window. Join us on a tour around a private reserve where you will experience the largest breeding herd of black and white rhino and other endangered species. We also visit a Matsamo cultural village, experience the rhythmic battle dances of warriors, traditional rain dances and tribal rituals that make up the lives of the Matsamo culture. We travel to historic towns such as Pilgrims Rest. Experience the thrill of an elephant back safari, and see wildlife at its best. Fly to Victoria Falls to see one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Join Clive and enjoy a thrilling experience of walking with lions, then sit back and relax on a boat cruise up the Chobe River in Botswana.
DAY 1.
Arrive Johannesburg, meet with Getaway tours and drive to Nelspruit, lunch en-route to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Leisure afternoon. Accommodation Umholdti Lodge. LDB
DAY 2-3.
View chimps in the morning after breakfast, then depart for Thanda Nani, After lunch we depart for the Matsamo cultural village near Swaziland. Dinner at the village. Next morning a game drive at Thanda Nani before breakfast. Leisure morning, lunch at Thanda Nani. Afternoon game drive at the Rhino sanctuary with sundowners. Accommodation Thanda Nani. DB
DAY 4-6.
After breakfast we depart Thanda Nani for the Kruger National Park: we travel North for a full day’s game drive and experience 3 nights in Kruger’s wonderful camps. We also visit the Elephant museum at Letaba. Accommodation Kruger National Park. DB
DAY 7-8
This morning after breakfast we leave the Kruger National park and head for Forest camp at Moholoholo rehabilitation centre. Here we do a night drive, an elephant ride, and visit the rehabilitation centre. If possible Clive will organise a private Vulture feeding session in the afternoon. Accommodation at Forest Lodge. LDB
DAY 9.
After an early morning walk before breakfast we depart for the Blyde river canyon. We visit the Potholes, Gods Window & Pilgrims Rest. Accommodation at Magodi lodge in Graskop. B
Inclusions:
Transfers from Johannesburg and Victoria Falls Airports
Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
National Parks and Reserve Entrance Fees
Meals as per itinerary
All Accommodation
Elephant Back Safari
Walk with Lions
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DAY 10.
Enjoy a late breakfast then we depart from Graskop and head for Johannesburg, a light lunch en route for your own account. Accommodation Johannesburg Hotel. B
DAY 11-12.
After breakfast depart to airport for flight to Vic Falls and the Vic Falls Hotel. Visit the Falls in the afternoon. Early the next morning Clive will take you for an experience of a lifetime ‘walking with lions’. Leisure after noon where we recommend an optional helicopter flight over the Falls or a visit to the craft market. Accommodation Victoria Falls Hotel. B
DAY 13.
Today after breakfast we depart for Chobe in Botswana, experience a game drive in the Chobe National Park and a boat cruise on the Chobe River before returning to Vic Falls. Accommodation Victoria Falls Hotel. B
DAY 14.
A Leisure morning before departing for the airport and flight to Johannesburg. Light lunch on plane. Dinner for your own account. Accommodation at a Johannesburg Hotel. B
Day 15
After breakfast you will transfer to the airport to catch your flight Home.
Non-Inclusions
International & Domestic Air fares
Visas, Arrival/Departure Taxes, Insurance, Meals during Hotel stays and as indicated on the itinerary, Drinks, Items of a personal nature, Optional Excursions. Entrance fees Victoria Falls.
Optional Excursions available
Helicopter ride – Victoria Falls
White Water Rafting –Victoria Falls
Bunji Jumping – Victoria Falls
Game Capture and Release Programmes – min 6 people
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