South Africa Safari | 9 Day Three Area South African Safari

This South African Safari is private and can start on any date specified by clients. Guests are met at any location of their choice in the city specified as the starting point of the safari.
The itinerary can be customized to suit your specific requirements. Properties can be exchanged to influence the price of this South African Tour.
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Safari Starting Point : Johannesburg
Safari Ending Point: Johannesburg
Price : Below the detailed itinerary

Detailed Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Shamwari
Guests are met at any location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria from where they are transferred to Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo) for a flight to Port Elizabeth. Guests are met upon arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport. The safari makes its way north to the Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Shamwari Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), and is in a malaria free area. It is situated in lush bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown

Overnight: Shamwari Bayethe

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Shamwari The day is devoted to two open 4X4 safaris accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers in the Shamwari Reserve. The area is steeped in pioneer history, and dates back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems which support an abundance of animal, plant and bird life.
Overnight: Shamwari Bayethe	Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Phinda
A last morning game drive is followed by breakfast after which guests are transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for a flight to Durban. Guests are met upon arrival at Durban Airport. Sugar Cane plantations line the way as the safari travels along the Kwa Zulu Natal north coast en route to Phinda. Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region of northern KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve encompasses 23000 hectares and comprises of no less than seven distinct ecosystems. The reserve is home to the Big Five namely Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and Buffalo as well as a large diversity of other mammal species and 280 identified bird species. The reserve is reached during the late afternoon.

Overnight: Phinda Forest Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 4: Phinda
The two open 4X4 safaris which are conducted on this day will afford the opportunity of viewing the rare sand forests of Maputoland , with Fever Trees standing guard over the many small creatures which exist here. Sightings of the Big Five are a near certainty, and will surely provide some of the days highlights. Guests also have the opportunity of experiencing a walking safari between the morning and afternoon game drives. This is a unique way of viewing Africa's mammals for the absence of any noise from Game Drive vehicles, and the perspective from which animals are viewed is totally different.

Overnight: Phinda Forest Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Swaziland
A morning safari in the Phinda Reserve is followed by a drive through northern Maputoland before crossing the border into Swaziland. The tiny mountain Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the smallest self contained sovereign states in the world. The Swazi are a friendly and colorful people who are renowned for their artistry. A visit is made to a local Candle Market and Craft Market before reaching the overnight destination set in the Ezulwini "Heaven Valley".

Overnight: Royal Swazi Sun

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Sabi Sand

Breakfast in the Valley of Heaven is followed by a northerly journey traversing rolling grass country with rocky hills along the border of South Africa to Oshoek. The route leads in a northerly direction as the tour passes through Nelspruit, the capital of the Mpumalanga province en route to the town of Hazyview where a visit is made to the Shangaan Cultural Village. This experience will give guests some insight into the rituals, culture and lifestyle of one of Africa’s most interesting nations. A local guide will lead guests down through the bush and past fields, where guests are shown how the Shangaan people collect food from their environment. The route leads up to a village, where they are informed on all the different facets of the Shangaan way of life. Guests will have the opportunity to touch, feel and participate in what is happening in the village, and the guide will explain the necessary etiquette to ensure the privacy of the family is not disturbed. A short drive then leads to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

The reserve is named after the two principal rivers which flow through it namely the Sabi and the Sand and covers an area of approximately sixty five thousand hectares of pristine African wilderness. The reserve is part of the Greater Kruger National Park and is home to most of South Africa' finest Safari Lodges. The late afternoon is devoted to a first game drive in search of Africa's Legendary Big Five in an area where many other mammal and bird species grace the African Savannah and give meaning to the words " Spirit of Africa".

Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 7: Sabi Sand
The day is devoted to two open 4X4 safaris in search of Africa's legendary Big Five. The safaris are led by an experienced ranger who's intimate knowledge of the habits and behavior of the different animals is sure to add to the enjoyment of the experience. A bush walk is also conducted during the day giving guests the opportunity to come into close contact with some of the plains game species while on foot.

Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 8: Sabi Sand
The sounds of the African wilderness awakening to another day fill the air as guests enjoy an early morning game drive admiring the antelope, predators and birds which are endemic to this conservation area. The safari returns to camp for a late breakfast after which a bush walk is conducted by an armed ranger for those who wish to explore the area on foot. Some time is then set aside for relaxation before embarking on a late afternoon early evening game drive.

Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 9: Departure
A last morning safari is followed by breakfast after which guests are transferred to a local airstrip for a flight to Johannesburg where they are met and transferred to any location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria. Memories of an unforgettable South African Safari is sure to be painted in your memory forever.

Overnight: None

Meals: Breakfast

African Sky Safaris and Tours has been offering quality South Africa Safari Options for over 10 years. We are committed to making your African Safari in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia or Zambia a memorable experience. We offer Luxury African Safari Holidays, as well as Kruger Park Safaris which visit the Kruger National Park itself. If none of our African Safari itineraries meet with your approval we will gladly tailor make a safari itinerary which takes your unique requirements into account.

Price List: 9 Day Three Area South Africa Safari (Code S21)

10 October 2008 to 30 April 2009

2 Pax

3 Pax

4 -6 Pax

7 and More

Per Person Sharing

52488

Per Single Person

73078

01 May 2009 to 31 August 2009

2 Pax

3 Pax

4 -6 Pax

7 and More

Per Person Sharing

42070

Per Single Person

57518

01 September 2009 to 22 December 2009

2 Pax

3 Pax

4 -6 Pax

7 and More

Per Person Sharing

55451

Per Single Person

77588

These South Africa Safari prices are quoted in South African Rand and are quoted per person. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance are subject to a discount of 5%

South African Safari Price Includes

South African Safari Price Excludes

Accommodation as specified
Regional flights as specified
Services of a registered guide
Meals as specified
Tourism Levy
Applicable Taxes
Land Transportation
Activities and Entrance Fees as specified

International Airfare
Personal and Medical Insurance
Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
Drinks
Gratuities
Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary.