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South Africa & Seychelles Wildlife & Beach Highlights - Self - drive 3 star Accommodation
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2008:
16 Days fly-drive 3 star accommodated tour from Rand/N$22,740 pp sharing (1st November 2007 to 31st October 2008 excluding some peak periods, contact us for details) (Single Supplement: on request).
Departures from Johannesburg daily throughout the year - on request.
Routing: Johannesburg to Johannesburg.
Highlights: Johannesburg, 4 nights Kruger National Park, excellent wildlife viewing, 2 nights Blyde River Canyon, 2 nights Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles, 5 nights self-catering Praslin island, all transfers, meet & greet services, transfers and ground handling by an experienced local operator, excellent diving & snorkelling opportunities as well as wonderful beach scenery, optional hikes and boat excursions throughout this pristine environment.
Details: Fly-drive tour inclusive of 2x4 Toyota Avenza zero excess vehicle hire in South Africa (upgrade to a 4x4 for an additional cost), return flights from Johannesburg to the Seychelles, 3 star accommodation, meals & activities as indicated below, coach and boat transfers between Seychelles islands & 24 hour support.
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Day 1: Johannesburg |
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Land at Oliver Tambo International Airport and make your way across the complex to the hotel using the complimentary shuttle service which runs from outside the arrivals hall. Collect your hire car this afternoon or the following morning. Southern Sun Johannesburg International hotel guarantees a warm welcome, high speed internet access, local culinary delights, a room that is a haven from the hustle and bustle and all in all a hotel for the world traveler. Relax in this standard airport hotel, well located for your one night stopover. Breakfast included. |
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Days 2 & 3: Kruger National Park |
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Today you will make your way across country to the Kruger National Park, a full day's drive away. Skukuza Camp is an excellent base from which to explore this world famous National Park. Lion are frequently spotted in the vicinity, fruit bats hang under the eves of the shop, and thick tailed bush-babies can sometimes be seen clambering in the trees surrounding the camp. The riverside bungalows offer comfortable accommodation with air conditioning, fridge, limited satellite TV, river view, kitchen and bathroom. The camp offers a number of activities that can be booked once inside the camp. These include morning/full day game drives, sunset drives, night game drives and bush walks. Room only basis. |
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Days 4 & 5: Elephant Plains lodge, Kruger National Park |
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Make your way just outside the main park today to a private lodge in the Sabi area of the Greater Kruger Park. This comfortable and affordable private lodge offers guests an excellent opportunity to enjoy one of the world's few remaining wilderness areas. The lodge is located within the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, part of the 2.2 million hectare Greater Kruger National Park. Here you may be lucky enough to come face to face with Africa 's 'Big Five' as well as rarer species such as wild dog and cheetah.
A typical day starts with an early morning game drive, then after breakfast a bush walk allows you the opportunity to learn about the smaller wonders of the veld. During the afternoon game drive you will stop at a carefully selected venue to enjoy a sun-downer whilst watching the sun set over the awe-inspiring wilderness. All standard chalets have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets and a safe, and overlook the beautifully landscaped gardens.
The main lodge is situated on the banks of the Manyeleti River offering unforgettable views across the plain. The pool deck overlooks the watering hole opposite the lodge where animals come to drink daily. Other facilities include wine cellar, library, curio shop, swimming pool, laundry, internet, phone & fax. All meals & activities included. |
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Days 6 & 7: Blyde River Canyon Lodge |
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Located at the entrance to the Blyde River Canyon Natural Reserve , is one of the great lodges in South Africa. Nestling beneath the majestic mountain range, in an area famous for its panoramic scenery, Blyde River Canyon Lodge is situated in an 80ha botanical reserve with an assortment of game, prolific birdlife and a treasure of fauna. I t is a convenient 35 minutes drive to Orpen Gate and the famed Kruger National Park.
Recreation activities include lazing at the swimming pool or enjoying some of the many adventure excursions on offer - these should be booked in advance. T hese include white water rafting, mountain bike trails, walking trails, 4x4 trails, abseiling or boat trips on the Blyde Dam and only a short trip to the famous Kruger National Park, God's Window and the historic Pilgrim's Rest Village. Breakfast included. |
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Day 8: Johannesburg |
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Return to Johannesburg today, deliver your hire car to Europcar and relax for your last night in South Africa. |
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Day 9: Mahe Island |
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Depart from Johannesburg this afternoon for your flight to the Seychelles. Upon arrival you will be met by a local representative and escorted to Le Jardin des Palmes located on the southwest coast of Mahe. Le Jardin des Palmes overlooks the beautiful "Anse la Mouche" bay. The 10 suites of this peaceful and charming hotel are set in a tropical garden and a few minutes walk will take you to the closest beach. The rooms offer a telephone, radio, television, music system, hair-dryer and ironing facilities. Meals and drinks are available at the restaurant and at the charming open-air deck, both adjacent to the swimming pool. The hotel, centrally located on Mahé, is an ideal starting point for the exploration of the nearby islands. Breakfast included. |
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Days 10 - 14: Praslin Island |
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Credit: Les Villas d'Or, Praslin |
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You will transfer by ferry to the relaxed island of Praslin today. Upon arrival you will take a short transfer to the small self-catering establishment, Les Villas d'Or where you will stay in a fully equipped villa. The complex offers eight 1-bedroomed Villas in 4 semi-detached buildings, with the bedroom and en-suite shower-room/w.c. separate from the living cum-dining room. The spacious terrace for each villa is separated by a wall, thus affording privacy between neighbours in the same building. Each villa has a rear door leading into the equipped kitchen at the end of the open-plan sitting-cum-dining area. All Villas have air conditioning in the bedrooms, as well as a ceiling fan; while the open plan of the spacious lounges offers good ventilation for the cooling sea breezes.
A fresh-water swimming pool is situated in spacious flat grounds bordered by Cote d'Or beach, |
which is screened by a high hedge of shrubs. Dinner is available at the near-by Tante Mimi Restaurant of the Casino des Iles. Les Villas d'Or enjoys one of the best locations at the centre of the world-famous Cote d'Or beach. Its accommodations and amenities are of a very high standard, giving this small hotel a
Well deserved reputation for good quality and value. From here you will be able to organise day trips to nearby islands such as La Digue, and snorkelling, diving, walking and boating excursions. Room only basis. |
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Day15: Mahe Island |
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Return to Mahe and Le Jardin des Palmes for your last night in the Secyehlles. |
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Day 16: Fly out of Mahe & Johannesburg |
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Make your way back to Mahe airport early this morning for the connection with your flight back to Johannesburg . |
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Please note - the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. Please check visa requirements. |