Rock Lobster Safaris & Holidays
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South African Safari Holidays & Tours
Cape Town, West Coast, Cape Winelands & Garden Route
Cape Town, Winelands,
Cape Town, West Coast
8 days............£1995
12 days.........£2995
18 days.........£4320
My South African Tour offers more than just Holidays and Vacations or an Africa Safari experience or a Cape winelands tour! We offer all inclusive deals and our vacation packages will make your vacations absolutely unforgetaable! do contact us forone of our african travel deals! Our Southern Africa travel holiday options deals also include tours in the Western Cape including Cape Town and the prices include your flight, airfare and your flights to South Africa. The West coast and the beautiful Gardenroute where you can have a Malaria free African Safari Tour. Touring in South Africa is a memorable experience as it takes you from the famous Kruger National Park where you can see the Big 5, to the Drakensberg, the Wild Coast, Knysna, The Garden Route, whale watching in Hermanus and wine tasting in the Stellenbosch Winelands! We will arrange a special trip for you where your accommodation is booked in the finest hotels in South Africa! For your Self Catering accommodation we will also arrange your car hire and your hotel or holiday homes. At a Africa safari lodge you can see the animal in the Kruger Park. Airfares are also very competitive and package holidays are great value for money. We can arrange holiday deals and holiday packages for your most romantic Honeymoon experience! Car rental is available from all airports or a collection can be arranged. You will never run out of things to do in South Africa! Table Mountain in Cape Town is one of the most unforgettable views that you’ll experience on an African tour or when you visit the V&A waterfront you will have a world class shopping experience. Safari in South Africa will show you the true greatness of the Big Five. Visit Sun City on your tour and visit the Valley of the Waves where you can bask in the African Sun! There is so much to do when you holiday in Africa! Whether you enjoy playing Golf or just lazing under an African Blue Sky. Enjoy the water sports that are available or go on a Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Kruger Park. This could also form part of your ideal romantic honeymoon safari to make your adventure truly unforgettable! South African Tour operators can also assist in arranging a special tour package at a Safari lodge in South Africa for your specific requirements. Various options for your Holiday in Africa are available. An African Safari tour is a definite must see! In the African Bush you can truly rediscover yourself as you gaze over the vast expanses of the Kruger Park. South Africa has a multitude of Private Game Reserves in addition to our National Parks. These Game Lodges offer game drives and five star accommodation and various adventure activities or you can just relax under an African Sky! Your vacation arrangements in South Africa will all be taken care of and your South African package tour can even include an unforgettable luxury train ride on Rovos Rail. Wine Tasting in the winelands also for part of this vacation tour. The Cape Town tours also include trips to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 28 years. On the Johannesburg tour you can visit Soweto or the Cradle of Human Kind – the origin of modern man! On an African Safari or a Cape Holiday you will have the travel South Africa experience of a lifetime. We offer a tour package that will make your tour in Africa really memorable! South Africa is your starting point for a tour in Africa that could take you throughout Southern Africa and we can also arrange for you to visit the famous Victoria Falls on your African tour. Safari South Africa is an experience that is unforgettable in every sense. The Big Five or otherwise the Big 5 is a must see on any African adventure safari. Your African tour will take you to South African Game Reserves and private game reserves that will make your tour or holiday in Africa as unforgettable as your African safari! Game drives in the various game parks are included in your travel package in South Africa. You will not have to spend more than your budget because we include meals and ground arrangements in you tour package. Most of our African Vacation packages also offer free airfare or it can be included in your south African tour price. Tours in Cape Town will show you the beautiful Cape Point and the cape west coast where you can feast on Cape Rock Lobster tours are fully guided and there are also self catering accommodation in Heroldsbay in the Garden Route (or Gardenroute) available. Self drive safaris can be arranged in the Kruger park. South African Self drive tours are a very affordable way of touring in South Africa. You will be able to see South Africa at your own pace even though we do all your travel arrangement for your African Tour. A Travel in South Africa is a very special tour experience and you will not forget your South African Safari..
South Africa is the most wonderful holiday destination and it doesn't matter if you choose a Cape Town Holiday package or one of our African Safaris in the Kruger National Park. Our Tour Operators offer you a South African tour that is truly unforgettable. A South African Safari or Tour will be one of the best experiences you'll have. Safari, travel and Tour South Africa and enjoy your Vacation. Vacation in South Africa or having an unforgettable South African vacation, from Joburg (Johannesburg) your holiday and safari trip will be remarkable. Holiday South Africa and experience a truly South African Holiday. Capetown or otherwise Cape Town, the Kruger Park where you can see the Big five or the Big 5. Take a cruise to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. The beautiful Garden Route is also known as the Gardenroute, Winelands and the Cape Winelands where some of the best wines in the world are grown. The cape West coast also boasts Muisbos or the Muisbosskerm where you can eat all the seafood that you like including the cape Rock Lobster Travel. Rovos or more specific, Rovos Rail is the most luxurious train in the world and will take you to Knysna, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Johannesburg. Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo roam freely in the African Bush where you can Travel and have a vacation at a discount or shop for a hot deal. Create your reservation and itinerary we'll include your flight, plan your package and airfare, arrange hotel bookings so that your visit at your destination will be fun. Whether you are on a business trip and being domestic or international, you can spend time at your leisure. Whether we are your travel agent or travel agency we can arrange a discount for your lodging, airline, plane, service and accommodation. Call us for a quote and we can arrange a resort or a Bush Lodge and give you very good free advice on an unforgettable honeymoon experience!
Cape Town, West Coast & Cape Winelands, 8days & 7nights
Spend 8 days travelling through Cape Town, the Cape West Coast & the Cape Winelands. Tour package includes return airfare (London to Cape Town), all transfers and ground arrangements, 5 Star accommodation, Game drives & all meals ..........................................................£1995-00
Cape Town, West Coast & Cape Winelands & Big Five Safari, 12days & 11nights
Spend 12 days travelling through Cape Town, the Cape West Coast, the Cape Winelands & go on a Big Five Safari! Tour package includes return airfare (London to Cape Town), all transfers and ground arrangements, 5 Star accommodation, Game drives & all meals ....................................................... £2995-00
Safari in the Kruger National Park & Private Game Reserves
Kruger Park Safari, Big 5,
8 days............£1695
12 days..........£2995
18 days..........£3995
Kruger Park Safari, 8days & 7nights
Spend 8 days in the Kruger National Park in a Private Game Lodge & see the Big Five! Tour package includes return airfare (London to Johannesburg), all transfers and ground arrangements, 5 Star accommodation, Game drives & all meals .................................................................£1695-00
Kruger Park Safari, 12days & 11nights
Spend 12 days in the Kruger National Park at a Private Game Lodge & see the Big Five! This package also includes sightseeing around Mpumalanga and a Hot Air Baloon Safari over the Kruger Park! Tour package includes return airfare (London to Johannesburg), all transfers and ground arrangements, 5 Star accommodation, Game drives & all meals
................................................................. £2995-00
Rock Lobster Safaris & Tours offer Safaris, tours, holidays and vacations in South Africa, ranging from a luxury safari or an all inclusive vacation package, to flights, hotels, self drive holidays and self catering accommodation.
Our holiday packages and travel deals include your flights to South Africa, hotel accommodation and all ground arrangements. We only make use of the finest South African lodges, hotels and resorts, ensuring that your safari, travel and vacation in South Africa will be and experience to remember!
Whether you are looking for a thrilling holiday in one of our Private Game Reserves or National Parks or a relaxing vacation in beautiful Cape Town or the Winelands, South Africa has such a diverse landscape and people that we are sure we will show you the holiday of a lifetime in our country!
Boasting eight world heritage sites and a multitude of game reserves, national parks, botanical gardens and exotic combinations of landscapes, South Africa is a vibrant mix of African culture and western sophistication.
Tours are kept small and personal (between 4 - 8 guests) and are personally guided by Elsabe & Francois.
Choose from any of our existing packages, or if you would like to make changes to an existing itinerary, we will try our best to accommodate your special needs.
Rates are per person sharing and includes all accomodation, transport and meals (unless stated otherwise). Terms and conditions apply.
Boasting eight world heritage sites a multitude of game reserves,
national parks, botanical gardens and exotic combinations of
landscapes, South Africa is a vibrant mix of African culture and
western sophistication.
Rock Lobster travel is commited to take you on a once in a
life time holiday in one of the most diverse and enchanting
countries in the world.
Rock Lobster Tours offers the traveller a unique and inspiring
experience. South Africa has a fabulous climate with year-
round sunshine and friendly people with an interesting history
and rich cultures.
Our packages are inclusive of your flights, meals, transport
and accommodation so that we keep further expenses to
a minimum.
The holiday where you will be the VIP.
Western Cape
The most famous view of this Cape landmark is from Bloubergstrand.
Hout Bay from Chapmanspeak Drive
Beautiful view from the top of Table Mountain (about 1085m)
View over the Atlantic from Chapmanspeak Drive
The Mother City and Table Mountain with the harbour & V&A Waterfront
Two cars take you to 1085m at the top of the mountain.
Penguins at the boulders in Simonstown.
The market in front of the Capetown City Hall
In the Capetown Harbour & named after these two historic figures.
Built in 1929
The southernmost tip of Africa
Kruger National Park
The King of the jungle! The females usually do all the hunting.
Majestic! Have you ever seen them run?
Cape Town, Rovos Rail, Knysna, Gardenroute, Big Five Safari, Brandy Route, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands -
18 Days & 17 Nights:......................................£4320-00
Price is per person sharing & includes return airfare from Gatwick to Cape Town, breakfast, lunch and dinner (as per itinerary), accommodation, transport and entry fees.
Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to the Sacred Mountain Spa in the picturesque Cape suburb of Noordhoek. Surrounded by the peaks of Table Mountain on three sides and the ocean to the front. The view and sunset across the ocean is nothing short of spectacular.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing after the long journey with spa treatments.
During the early evening, guests are invited to a traditional South African dinner with their hosts and treated to welcome gifts.
Accommodation: Sacred Mountain Health Spa
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Cape Town
Breakfast will be served beneath the whispering oaks of a sanctuary garden.
Guests are taken on a tour to Robben Island, one of South Africa’s world heritage sites, once home to some of South Africa’s most famous political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Robben Island is one of South Africa’s most visited tourist attractions.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the V&A Waterfront.
After lunch we visit the Two Oceans Aquarium which is home to over 3000 species
of ocean life.
The late afternoon is devoted to a scenic drive through some of the picturesque areas
around Cape town.
Dinner will be at one of Cape Town’s famous restaurants. After dinner, guests are
invited to some wine, cigars and chocolate back at the spa.
Overnight: Sacred Mountain Health Spa
Meals: Full Board
Day 3: Cape Town
After coffee and breakfast in the dining area before embarking on a morning tour of Cape Town and all that this city has to offer.
The best view of Cape Town is seen from the top of Table Mountain. The cableway was opened in 1929 and takes you to the highest point at 1085m. After all the mountaineering, lunch will be on the top of the mountain.
Then it is off to the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, to view the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora and experience the magnificence of its settings against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
Groot Constantia is our next stop. Enjoy a tour of history and wine in true Cape Dutch style. Mother nature smiled when she prepared the Constantia Valley. She bestowed on her the influence of the sun, wind, oceans and fertile soil, and then challenged her to plant vineyards and make excellent wines. Early supper in true French style at the La Colombe Restaurant. The eatery is filled with the colors and flavors of the French countryside.
Then it’s back to Sacred Mountain Spa. Guests are invited to join us at Drum Café where
the guests are beating the drum. A total new experience to night life.
Overnight: Sacred Mountain Health spa
Day 4: Cape Town
Breakfast is served early and our guests are taken on the next adventure.
We will depart from Cape Town station on one of South Africa’s most famous trains, the ultra luxurious Rovos Rail. Lunch is served in the dining car as we head towards Worcester.
We arrive in Ashton for a wine tasting excursion, and dinner is served in the dining car as we travel towards Voorbaai.
The evening is spend in true
nostalgia of a time long forgotten.
Overnight: Rovos Rail Luxury Train
Day 5: George & Knysna
Breakfast is served as we pass through the quaintly named towns of Kleinbrakrivier and Grootbrakrivier. Some dramatic scenery which brings to life the grandeur of the garden route is enjoyed by a means of travel which reminds one of a gentler and more romantic age and is sure to make this an unforgettable experience. The Pride of Africa arrives in George where we disembark.
Then we are off to Knysna, wrapped snugly in thick, indigenous forests. The town nestles on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon, at the foot of the Outeniqua mountains.
We will also join the southernmost elephants in the world. The park offers a rare and exciting opportunity to get close to these gentle giants with elephant back rides.
Lunch will be at one of the local restaurants. Oysters, the aphrodisiac of the sea, will be only
one of the fresh delicacies on the menu.
Turning Tides Bed and Breakfast will welcome us. Located on the Leisure Isle in the famous
Knysna Lagoon. This is the ideal location to relax.
Dinner, in the true South African tradition, is guaranteed to be another highlight of the day.
Overnight: Turning Tides Bed and Breakfast
Day 6: Knysna
The African dawn is filled with bird song and the sounds of a land awakening to the new day. Breakfast will be in true English style, and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Picnic for lunches can be arranged. Explore the beauty that this little town has to offer - the day is there to shop and enjoy at your own pace.
Dinner will be at a Restaurant in Knysna.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Garden Route Game Lodge
This is our last morning in Knysna and after we enjoyed a hearty breakfast with a view of the lagoon, we will make our way to the Garden Route Lodge where you will experience the Big Five.
This exclusive lodge is currently home to giraffe, white rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo and some 24 other species. The cheetah conservation centre provides visitors with an insight into the plight of this critically endangered species.
On our arrival at the lodge we will have a light lunch.
Dinner and an evening game drive follow. Game drives are led by experienced and knowledgeable game rangers, who share their knowledge of big game as well as the many other antelope species, birdlife and local African folklore.
Late night drinks after the game drive.
Overnight: Garden Route Game Lodge
Day 8: Garden Route Game Lodge
Wake up to a scene straight from Out of Africa. Breakfast will be served in the dining area and the morning game drive will bring the possibility to encounter a kill that was made the night before. The fresh air on the back of an open vehicle will bring you so close to the wonder of nature - an experience second-to-none.
Garden Route game lodge is also home to 7 lions that arrived at the lodge in 2000. The lions have adapted well to their new environment. Their story of survival will provide visitors with an educational experience and enlighten them on the plight of these magnificent beasts.
Light lunch at the bush bar where we will quench our dry throats.
No stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge is complete without a tour of the world class reptile
centre. The resident curator will share his knowledge of over 26 species of snakes, crocodiles
and other cold blooded creatures. An absolute must for those wanting to overcome their fear of
snakes.
Dinner in the dining area and an evening game drive where there is always a possibility
to encounter something unforgettable.
Day 9: Robertson
We enjoy our last breakfast at Garden Route Game Lodge and then we are on our way to Robertson.
Nestled in the shadow of the majestic Langeberg Mountains with the Breede River as its life blood, this 150-year-old town is steeped in history, and has grown into one of the most attractive Cape wineland towns.
Little France is a fifth generation family farm and offers luxury and
indulgence. You can relax in the magnificent garden or meditate
in the gazebo, both offering magnificent views.
Dinner will be at a restaurant in this lovely town.
Overnight: Little France
Day 10: Lambert’s Bay
It's off to an early start as guests indulge in a farm breakfast.
This day is taking us to the tiny fishing village of Lambert's Bay on the west coast. The main attraction is “Die Muisbosskerm”. Situated right on the beach, this restaurant is a West Coast legend where you'll experience seafood second-to-none!
The sunset will mesmerize you, and the breeze from the ocean is cool and fresh. Like nothing you have ever experienced.
Overnight: Sir Lamberts Guest House
Day 11: Paternoster
If you did not eat yourself into oblivion the night before, enjoy a breakfast in the lovely dining area of Sir Lamberts Guest House.
Paternoster is our next stop. Latin for “Our Father”, Paternoster ostensibly took its name from the heartfelt prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors.The hotel has the best bar in the world, and we will have lunch there.
The nearby Cape Columbine Nature Reserve with the well-known Tietiesbaai
offers beautiful wildflowers during September. Whales and dolphins also visit
these waters ten months of the year.
We will visit the west Coast Fossil Park. For bird lovers this is a paradise as
this is home to 250 species of birds.
Dinner will be at the hotel and (weather permitting) will be served outside. The
bar is a hot spot where one will mingle with the interesting locals and a definite
for a nightcap. Just be warned - the night might end late if the locals have their
way!
Overnight: Paternoster Hotel
Day 12: Paternoster
After breakfast, the day is yours to spend in and around this very special fishing village.
Visit the Cape Columbine Lighthouse, built in South Africa in 1936 and the last manned lighthouse in the area.
Other places of interest are the Fisherman’s Cottage, the Art of Pottery Studio and the
fresh fish market when the fishing boats come in. Maybe you would want to catch your
own dinner with one of the angling trips.
Light lunch - you might be lucky to join the locals to watch a rugby match and catch
some of the local flavour.
The rest of the day you can spend at leisure. Some attractions include Beach Buggy
trips along the coastline, long walks on the beach and spear fishing excursions.
The last night on this coast with a mystery of its own. Bury your toes in the sand while
sipping your favourite drink as dinner will be served on the beach.
Meals: full Board
Day 13: Cape Town
Enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast and browse through the local newspapers before we make our way back to Cape Town.
Our first stop is Green Point flea market, the largest outdoor market in Cape Town. Here we will be entertained with music, crafts and loads of traditional African art pieces and curios are for sale. Find that special gift or memento to take home. Lunch will be at this colourful venue (only open on Sundays).
Next up, we will transport you through the night skies at the Planetarium, located at the South African Museum at top of the Cape Town gardens. Lean back and relax as you gaze up at the dome roof where the night sky is projected and enjoy the fascinating display. From the comfort of your chair, this is an incredible way to gain a greater understanding of what lies beyond planet earth. Should you feel like a tour of the South African Museum, we would gladly assist.
The Brenwin Guesthouse, our lodgings for tonight, has successfully combined the character of history with modern comforts. The ambience will make you feel right at home. The evening will be yours to spend at any of the restaurant nearby.
We invite our guests – that that should be like family by now – to join us for wine,
cigars and decadent chocolate.
Overnight: Brenwin Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 14: Cape Town
After breakfast, the adventures start.
We offer a more sedate way of viewing the historical landmarks of Cape Town in a horse drawn carriage that will take you to The Castle, where can explore this old landmark.
After lunch at The Victoria & Albert Waterfront, which should set the tone for a more sophisticated afternoon, we visit Signal Hill and the Rhodes Memorial.
Relax back at the guesthouse, but just a note, Ladies: Get that little black
number out for a night at the theatre. We head to the Star Dust restaurant for
a theatrical dining experience at its best. Performing waiters, amazing food…
in short, an unforgettable encounter.
Day 15: Cape Town
A hearty breakfast to replenish the body after the night before!
Today you will plan your trip and tell us where you would like to go. Whatever your fancy, we will give it our best endeavour to make it happen.
Day 16: Stellenbosch
Breakfast and an early start. We are off to Stellenbosch via the Wine Route, which was established in April 1971 by the late Neil Joubert of Spier, Frans Malan of Simonsig and Spatz Sperling of Delheim.
The Wine Route, synonymous with a variety of international award winning red and white wines, comprises of 44 cellars that, between them, produce a large range of red and white wines.
The route takes you along several winding country roads dotted with
white-washed homesteads and tradition rich cellars that peep out
from within vine covered hills and valleys.
Lunch will be at one of these cellars in the spectacular gardens that
surround these cellars. Get ready for wine, wine and more wine.
We will treat our guests to a lovely dinner out under the night sky.
Later you can relax and soak you body either in the heated pool or
the Jacuzzi with a glass of wine.
Overnight: DeKraal Country Lodge
Day 17: Stellenbosch
We enjoy breakfast at one of the most scenic spots on the estate before we start our day. This region is home to some of the finest architecture in the country and also creates the backdrop to some of the country’s most beautiful and historically significant towns.
We visit the town of Franschhoek and devote some time to sampling some of South Africa's top wines. The wine-producing region is one of the highlights of this South African Tour. Food, ranging from chocolates, cheese and homemade ice cream, can be viewed, and off course, tasted.
Indulge your creative side with the Franschhoek Meander. This art, crafts and antiques route meanders through the village and surrounding areas and visits skilled craftsmen, specialty shops and the Hugenote Memorial Museum.
Now it is time for a little heritage and history. Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in the local
Drakenstein prison just before being freed in 1990. Visit this famous jail and walk “the long
walk to freedom” of his release.
Rock Lobster invites you to a special dinner at Nederburg Cellars to conclude this tour. We
will enjoy divine dinner and make sure that, as our special guest, you will take home a
piece of Africa.
Overnight: DeKraal Country Lodge, Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 18: Stellenbosch
Our last breakfast under the African skies!
This African dream adventure has come to an end. Spend the day to buy those final mementoes. Lunch will be at one of the local restaurants in Stellenbosch.
You will be transported to Cape Town International airport
from where you will depart for home.
While the pleasure was ours to show you this wonderful
and diverse country we call home, we keenly await your
next visit!
Overnight: None
Kruger Park, Private Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, God's Window, Burkes Luck Potholes, Pilgrim's Rest, Gold Reef City, Sun City & The Valley of the Waves
12 Days & 11 Nights......................................£2995-00
Price is per person sharing & includes return airfare from Gatwick to Johannesburg, breakfast, lunch and dinner (as per itinerary), accommodation, transport and entry fees.
Day 1: Johannesburg
Guests are met upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and transferred to the African Tribes Guest Lodge African Tribes is situated only 10 min from the airport.
Get a true 5 star African Experience in this African inspired lodge. Each room represents a different African tribe.
Relax at the bar, next to the heated indoor swimming pool, or soak up the African sun outside.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing after the long journey.
During the early evening, guests are invited to a traditional
South African dinner with their hosts and treated to welcome gifts.
Overnight: African Tribes Guest Lodge
Day 2: Dullstroom
Wake up to the voice of another world rejuvenated go for a quick swim in the heated pool, before breakfast. Then we are off to the start of our African Safari.
Next stop will be the town of Dullstroom. This little village is most popular in winter, perhaps due to the appeal of that "sherry in front of a log-fire", but still an experience.
Critchley Hackle Hotel captures the unique character of Dullstroom the timeless stone architecture and lakeside setting evoking an atmosphere of rural tranquility.
Within its walls the hotel offers a contemporary rendering of traditional luxury. Personal service sets the tone for an experience distinguished by fine dining, vintage wine and intimate seclusion
.
Lunch will be in this very old country, well worn to boot..
The late afternoon is devoted to a scenic drive through some of the picturesque
areas that this landscape has to offer. Shopping for African art, glass and more.
We will have afternoon tea in old English tradition with a hint of Africa.
Dinner will be at Critchley Hackele Hotel. Vintage wine and fine dining is
on the menu.
After dinner, guests are invited to some wine, cigars and chocolate by
a crackling fire under the bright African stars.
Overnight: Critchley Hackele Hotel
Day 3: Pilgrims Rest
It is off to an early start as coffee and breakfast are enjoyed in the dining area before embarking onto the next stop of our African Safari. Pilgrims Rest a living museum - the entire town has been declared a national Monument - taking the visitors to the day of old Transvaal Gold Rush.
Pilgrim's Rest was declared a gold field in 1873, soon after digger Alec "Wheelbarrow" Patterson had found gold deposits in Pilgrim's Creek. The Valley proved to be rich in gold and by the end of the year, there were about 1500 diggers working in the area.
As a result, Pilgrim's Rest became a social center of the diggings. The story still travels that if you listen closely you can hear the sound of the gold rush days. The Royal Hotel in Pilgrim's Rest is perhaps one of South Africa's best known hotels. This national monument is famous for its atmosphere and world class service and facilities. This will be our next over night destination
We will embark on a walk in the Mount Sheba Nature reserve,
with the most spectacular scenery. Where earth meets heaven
and the spirit of Africa meets your soul.
Dinner will be at the Royal Hotel in true gold rush style.
Later a night cap with sherry and the best Black Forest Cake.
Overnight: Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
Day 4: Shingalana Bush Lodge
With its impressive scenery, The Blyde River Canyon Reserve offers visitors a remarkable experience that they will still remember long after leaving the lowveld. This 29 000 hectare reserve is set against the Greater Drakensberg escarpment, stretching from the high mist lands down to the hotter and drier lowveld at the Blyde River Dam.
The unique geological features at Bourkes Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and Gods Window are all place that you need to see and experience.
Lunch will be in Hoedspruit and then we are of to the Shingalana Bush Camp situated in the Klaserie Nature Reserve that forms part of the Kruger National Park.
Shingalana Camp is found along a bend of the seasonal Ntsiri River. The magic of the wilderness all within a "Big Five" reserve, Shingalana is the perfect bush destination.
An exquisite blend of timber, thatch and authentic screeded floors, the main lodge hosts a cozy sandstone fireplace warming a spacious and comfortable lounge.The open-plan kitchen lounge invites a warm and social atmosphere. Sliding doors open onto a large deck overlooking the scenic riverine landscape.
For those warm African days, guests may relax at the infinity pool while keeping watch over the nearby waterhole, frequented by thirsty elephants and giraffes, and the Big Five.
Sundowners will be enjoyed on the deck overlooking the waterhole. Dinner will be in this spectacular African setting.
Overnight: Shingalana Bush Lodge
Day 5: Shingalana Bush Lodge
Experience the break of a new day with fresh coffee on your private deck overlooking the waterhole and breakfast will be served here to you.
Then it is of with a professional guide on a bush walk before the African sun gets to hot. This is the most humbling experience to see the wonder of Africa.
Then it is back to the camp for a light lunch. Relax at the pool and enjoy the tranquil setting of this magnificent place.
Later the afternoon we will go on an Elephant Back Safari. This troop of orphaned elephants came together when Jabulani just a year old got trapped in a mud pool near Phalaborwa. His herd attempted to rescue Jabulani but to no avail. Human intervention was called for and Jabulani was rescued. With no place to go Lente Roode took this baby and after a few years found a family for him with 12 orphaned elephants from Zimbabwe. To sit on the back of these gentle giants is truly a memorable and humbling experience.
Then it is back to the camp and dinner will be under the star lit African sky.
Join your hosts for a night cap around the fire and experience the African night.
Day 6: Shingalana Bush Lodge
Seeing the rare King Cheetah we need to get started early. The rangers call into the bush and an elephant appears to accompany us on this lion bush walk. An orphaned lion cup will tag along just for the fun.
Breakfast will be served after the walk.
The rest of the morning will be at you leisure.
Lunch will be back at the camp.
The afternoon we will take you on an exciting Micro light Flight over this African plain that is beautiful beyond words.
Dinner will be in true African style. Entertainment at dinner will set a scene of the heart beat of Africa.
Overnight: Shingalana Bush
Lodge
