This thatched, four star guest villa is set on the hills above the Nelspruit Nature Reserve.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: JOHANNESBURG Welcome to South Africa. A country teaming with Africa's wildlife, a land with friendly and diverse cultures. A contrast between traditional homesteads and vibrant modern cities. On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you are transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Hotel, Johannesburg Day 2: JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (B / D) After breakfast you are transferred to the airport and fly to Kruger Mpumalanga (flight priced separately). On arrival at the airport you are met and transferred to your lodge. Our journey takes us through some of the spectacular scenery of the Mpumalanga province. We enter Kruger National Park in search of the famous ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino). Arriving at the lodge in the afternoon. The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size as Israel or Wales, and covers some 20,000 square kilometers. It extends approximately 350 kilometers from north to south and approximately 60 kilometers from east to west. The Park is justly rated as one of the world's finest game reserves. Kruger is home to more species of wildlife than any other game sanctuary on the African continent. Well over a thousand lions, and large populations of leopard roam freely here, along with substantial numbers of elephant, zebra, rhino, giraffe, hippopotamus, impala, and kudu. Kruger is also home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. There is more than enough wildlife to satisfy even the most shutter-happy photographer. Kruger is an outstanding destination for birdwatchers, offering more than 500 species of birds. Many of these are migratory birds like the African Hoopoe. This is also the home of the Giant Eagle Owl, the Largest of all the Owls. Birds to spot include Kingfishers, Storks, Shrikes, Weavers, Herons, Eagles, Vultures, Kites and many more. With such a variety of species of birds this truly is a bird watching haven. Accommodation: Your choice between Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge Kruger National Park Day 3/4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (B / L / D) Your days are spent on early morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles in search of all the amazing game that inhabits Kruger National Park. Spend some time between game drives relaxing on the spacious wooden decks of the lodge overlooking the African bush. Imagine taking in a magnificent sunset whilst you capture the moment of a pride of lions stalking their prey or possibly watching a buffalo or elephant strolling to a water hole. The rhino, with its extraordinary horns and bad temper or the leopard with its remarkable speed and skill to hunt. Late in the day, when the sun has left orange and purple streaks on the horizon, enjoy traditional cuisine around a splattering boma fire under the flickering stars. Choose between three wonderful lodges (Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge) located on a private concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This legendary wildlife reserve has the deserved reputation for showcasing some of the finest game-viewing on the continent. CAMP SHONGA
The Lodge offers big five game viewing, superior service, excellent cuisine, and luxurious accommodation. The emphasis of the lodge is on nature without losing the luxury and superior service our guests are accustomed to. The lodge strives to create the optimum balance between people and their environments, while having an absolute minimal impact on the neighbouring habitat. Guests can book a range of relaxation massages (extra). The lodge has a team of therapists that offer treatments including Aromatherapy Massages, Indian Head Massages and Foot Massages. The treatments can be done in the privacy of one's bedroom or on the room balconies. Camp Shonga is a cherished bush retreat inside Kruger National Park.The emphasis here is on nature without losing luxury and superior service, ensuring a minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Camp Shonga offers imposing views over the African bushveld from a lounge, indoor and outdoor dining area, splash pool and five individual thatched roof tents accommodating 10 guests, emitting a rustic ambiance and equipped with en-suite ball and claw baths, outside shower, ceiling fans, mini-bar, fireplace and private game-viewing deck with recliner chairs. Camp Shonga offers a special, primitive yet undeniably a glamorous experience, where one finds solitude in the arms of luxury. Room Configuration
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CAMP SHAWU
With authentic buffalo dung walls, Camp Shawu captures the spirit of the ‘real Africa’ described by famous explorers of colonial times. This camp is situated in a 15,000 hectare private concession in South Africa's world-renowned Kruger National Park. Private decks overlooking the Mpanamana Dam, allow guests a priviledged view of game gathering to drink. Explore Africa's wildlife in and around Camp Shawu. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile abound. You will return restored and rejuvenated - having absorbed the magical energy and spiritual presence inherent in the bush. AccommodationThe Camp can accommodate 10 guests in 5 very large rooms overlooking the Mpanamana dam. All are luxuriously equipped with romantic ball and claw bath, sitting area facing open fireplace, ceiling fans and outside shower. A large verandah with reclining chairs and umbrella is the perfect spot from which to watch the game come down to drink. Facilities
SHISHANGENI GAME LODGE
Situated on a 15,000 hectare private concession of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, this legendary wildlife reserve has the deserved reputation for showcasing some of the finest game viewing on the continent. Enjoy early morning or late afternoon game drives in search of the 'Big 5' with an expert guide. Afterwards, return to camp to share your stories while you dine on traditional cuisine around a roaring boma fire under the stars of the African sky. Enjoy vivid storytelling by the local community including rituals that are still enacted today. Accommodation22 individual chalets accommodating 44 guests, all luxuriously appointed with a private game-viewing deck, fireplace, outdoor shower and sitting area. Inter-leading rooms for families and mini bar are available upon request. Facilities
Accommodation: Your choice between Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge Kruger National Park Day 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - NELSPRUIT (B / D) After an early morning game drive and a relaxed breakfast, you are transferred to your guesthouse in Nelspruit. This afternoon you have time to relax and enjoy the surrounding of the guesthouse, or perhaps go shopping, or explore the Lowveld National Botanical Gardens (own account) This thatched, four star guest villa is set on the hills above the Nelspruit Nature Reserve.
Guests are treated to a sumptuous dinner and healthy breakfast and enjoy privacy in elegant surroundings. This includes a central living room, a swimming pool and a shaded garden patio overlooking breathtaking 270 degree panoramic views of indigenous forest & mountains. The location is also home to an exceptional variety of indigenous and migrating birds as well as small mammals. Accommodation: Guest House, Nelspruit. Day 6: NELSPRUIT – VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) (B) After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls (Zambia). (Flight priced separately). On arrival at the Livingstone (Zambia) airport you are met and transferred to your lodge. This afternoon you partake in a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Sunset cruises arrive back after sunset. From the boats, sightings or elephant, giraffe and even rhino coming down to the river to drink are common. There are also abundant hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. The thunder of the falling
water and towering column of spray, Victoria Falls offers an inescapable
closeness to the natural elements and it is this true grandeur that lends a
backdrop to the regal David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa. Choose between two wonderful lodges (The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa or Thorn Tree River Lodge) THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE & SPA (B)
The David Livingstone Lodge and Spa is a hotel that David Livingstone would have called home. On the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, this colonial styled structure accommodates its’ guests in four star style. A tropical swimming pool, restaurant and bar ensure that guests needs’ will be comfortably taken care of. The Pool Deck: The deck area downstairs on the river and around the pool offers a true gastronomic experience. A relaxed and casual meeting place, where guests are encouraged to sit back and watch the magnificent African sunset while sipping cocktails and nibbling on local offerings. Kalai Restaurant: Situated in the main lodge, Kalai promises contemporary meals in a traditional setting. Offerings range from succulent and traditional delicacies and mouth watering afro-arabian fusion dishes. The style of cuisine offered here is fresh flavoured, aromatic and healthy where guests are presented with an exciting interactive buffet by friendly and attentive chefs. Kalai offers a culturally inspiring setting, which invites guests to immerse themselves David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa invites guests to step into pure natural luxury. THORNTREE RIVER LODGE (B / L / D)
Set inside the Oa Tunya National Park, Zambia, 12.5km from Livingstone, a few
kilometers upstream from the famous Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge known
as home of the elephant - offers a riveting bush experience with breathtaking
views over the Zambezi River. The main lodge area is perfectly positioned to offer guests spectacular views of the Zambezi River. Bush comfort is the order of the day as you sit back, relax and order ice cold drinks from our well stocked bar. Meals are served in the main lodge area and guests are encouraged to interact socially around the communal dining room table. * A 24 hour front desk * Daily housekeeping included in the room rate. * Private bathroom for each unit. Each secluded and spacious room overlooks the Zambezi River. Enjoy the African bush and Zambezi River from your own covered verandah. All rooms offer bathroom en-suite facilities and are designed with comfort and space in mind. Accommodation: Your choice between David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa or Thorntree River Lodge Day 7: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) (B) This morning you partake in a tour of the Zambian side of the famous Victoria Falls. A natural phenomenon and one of the seven natural Wonders of the World, the Victoria Falls is an immense curtain of water cascading over 100m. Around 550 million litres over the lip every minute, at peak flow this increases to 750 million litres. Around the Falls is rainforest sustained by the spray of the Falls with some plant species rarely found elsewhere in Zambia or Zimbabwe.
Partake in many of the optional activities while you are in Victoria Falls (optional extra):
Accommodation: Your choice between David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa or Thorntree River Lodge Day 8: VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBURG TOUR ENDS (B) The morning is at leisure, after which you are transferred to the Airport for your flight to Johannesburg from where you fly home (flights priced separately). Tour Ends. Additional nights’ accommodation and tours are available on request. (Book Now) |
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During
peak flow (January to June) the Zambian side of the Falls is the most
spectacular and there are walkways to look out points and across the swaying
Knife Edge bridge.