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A Game tracking in private reserves, hiking in the stunning scenery of the Drakensberg and Swaziland, and a safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park |
Ref: EX-TZS
17 days
from £1435 (minimum 6 passengers)
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Destination:
South Africa
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Game tracking in private reserves, hiking in the stunning scenery of the Drakensberg and Swaziland, and a safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park
South Africa has often been described as 'a world in one country' as it is one of the most scenically diverse countries on earth. This walking safari reveals the immense variety on offer with a good balance of game tracking in reserves, walking in the mountains and game drives in National Parks. There are several days to hike in the remarkable Drakensberg Mountains, the hilly country of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the less-visited area of Mpumalanga. Perhaps the highlight of the trip is taking guided gamewalks in private reserves: we learn how to track wildlife's spoor, observe at close hand the remarkable variety of bird and plant life and, of course, experience the thrill of a close encounter with wildlife on an equal footing. There are also several game drives, not least in the famous Kruger National Park with its abundance of game, and Mkuzi Reserve which acts as a sanctuary for the endangered black rhino.
Trip Profile:
7 days with walking; altitude maximum 2900m, average 1250m. Grade B.
Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 12, plus leader, and local rangers/trackers.
Accommodation:
5 nights camping, 9 nights cabins, 1 night hotel.
Food:
All meals included except dinner in Johannesburg.
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Day 1 | Fly to Johannesburg. | Day 2 | To gold-rush town of Pilgrims Rest on the Eastern escarpment. | Day 3 | North to Tzaneen via God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon. Optional afternoon walk.
| Day 4 | Hiking in the 'panorama' area of Mpumalanaga on the Dokolewa Trail, widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful walks in South Africa. | Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | End hike before midday; transfer to private reserve. Afternoon and night game drives.
| Day 7 | Full day's walk with guide in the reserve. | Day 8 | Morning game drive; transfer to Kruger N.P. Afternoon game drive.
| Day 9 | Morning game drive; transfer to Malolotja N.P. in Swaziland. | Day 10 | Full day walk in the valleys and mountainous terrain of the park.
| Day 11 | Visit Mbabane Craft Market; exit Swaziland to Mkuzi Game Reseve. Afternoon game drive.
| Day 12 | Morning gamewalk with ranger; afternoon game drive. | Day 13 | Morning game drive; transfer to Royal Natal N.P. | Day 14 | Two days hiking in the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains.
| Day 15 | As above | Day 16 | Morning walk in the Drakensberg; transfer to Johannesburg. Depart. | Day 17 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 29 Oct 04
05 Nov 04
26 Nov 04 | *£1435 | 17 Dec 04 | *£1529 | 18 Mar 05
08 Apr 05
29 Apr 05 | *£1395 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment £150
Optional single supplement £165
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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South African Walking Safari
A Game tracking in private reserves, hiking in the stunning scenery of the Drakensberg and Swaziland, and a safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park
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