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CUSTOM SAFARIS IN SOUTH AFRICA
CAMPS AND LODGES IN SOUTH AFRICA We highlight some of our favorite safari camps and lodges below. While we regularly work with classic and well-known camps with proven track records, we also love smaller owner-operated properties. Let us help you choose from the charming and distinctive properties we've hand selected.
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SABIE SANDS PRIVATE RESERVES MALAMALA GAME RESERVE MalaMala, owned by the Rattray Family, is the largest private reserve in Sabie Sands adjacent to Kruger National Park comprising about 1/3 of the entire reserve. They have two camps; MalaMala Main Camp and Rattray's Camp providing a choice of cost without compromising a quality experience. They have consistently maintained very high standards winning various awards year after year. Open landrovers are used for game viewing and their guides are among the best in Africa. As with all the private lodges, your stay is on an 'all-inclusive' basis. Game drives are offered in the morning, afternoon and in the evening with a spotlight. Walking safaris are also offered. The area has some of Africa’s best game viewing, and is known for its leopard. Lion, cheetah, elephant, spotted hyena, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, impala and even white rhino are characteristic of the area. It's perfect to combine MalaMala with visits to Mount Anderson Ranch and Mashatu Game Reserves in an itinerary of 10 days.
The accommodation at MalaMala Main Camp continues the African theme with spacious bungalows under thatch. In accordance with our conservation policies, we cater for no more than fifty guests at a time. The twenty five luxury rooms consist of twin or double rooms, suites, family rooms and a disabled suite. MalaMala Rattray's Camp Facilities within the main elegant building incorporate a viewing deck, an air-conditioned library providing a refuge for the literary devotee, an attractive bar showcasing the history of the area and an adjoining wine cellar stocked with a wide range of ’s best wines. Breakfast and lunch are served in the air-conditioned dining room or on the adjoining deck whilst the traditional reed boma under a magnificent jackalberry tree is the ultimate outdoor evening venue. MalaMala's Mashatu Game Reserve Nestled in the Tuli enclave, where South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana join, is a jewel of a game reserve owned by MalaMala. Mashatu Tented Camp accommodates just 14 guests and the Main Camp 34 guests. The reserve lies along the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers and offers an experience unchanged since the days of Kipling, Selous and Sir Thomas Baines. Access is by charter flight or road transfer.
Located in the Drakensburg Mountains west of Kruger on the slopes of 7500' Mount Anderson. Wildlife viewing is by horseback or open land rover. The ranch also has outstanding brown and rainbow trout fishing. The ranch only caters to six guests but in total luxury. Three days at the ranch is a magnificent interlude to Lowveld gameviewing and a perfect stop between MalaMala and Mashatu Game Reserves. SINGITA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Perhaps the most luxurious of the Sabi Sands private reserves. Singita is beautifully situated in the woodland overlooking the Sand River. The area has some of Africa’s best game viewing, and is especially known for its leopard. LONDOLOZI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Londolozi is located in Sabie Sands Private Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park. On the verdant banks of rivers, its four intimate camps and one lodge have been rated as the best game experience in Southern Africa.
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - TIMBAVATI PRIVATE RESERVE GOMO GOMO LODGE Gomo Gomo is situated in the very heart of the Lowveld and allows you the freedom to plan your own activities, and unwind from the pace of day-to-day living. Gomo Gomo overlooks the Nhlaralumi River on the northern boundary of the Timbavati Game Reserve and the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Shaded by gnarled Jackalberry and Weeping Boerbean trees, the camp comprises five, fully-furnished, thatched bungalows built in traditional style. After dark, paraffin lamps create a romantic atmosphere of the Africa of old, as the night air is filled with the sounds of the wild. Gomo Gomo Game Lodge caters for two to sixteen guests. Each thatched bungalow is tastefully furnished, with single beds in all rooms except the spacious honeymoon suite with its queen-size bed. All meals are included. Drinks at the bar are separate. There are also three semi luxury East African Safari type tents with en-suite facilities. CC AFRICA LODGES Bongani Mountain Lodge is high on a mountaintop, within a "big five" reserve near Nelspruit in the province of Mpumalanga. Bushmen (San) and mysterious nomads once roamed these grounds. Today, Bongani is a pioneering conservation project with traditional land-owning communities.
MADIKWE & TSWALU PRIVATE GAME RESERVES In the vast, magnificent landscape of the Kalahari Desert is found the Tswalu Private Game Reserve. The lodge’s classic African style offers elegant and spacious accommodations. The grasslands, acacia bush and sand dunes are home to rare and striking wildlife. The desert rhino, lion, black wildebeest, giraffe, and five species of antelope roam the landscape. This spectacular area offers some of the most memorable wildlife viewing in Africa. The area is best reached by charter flights from Johannesburg. A three night minimum is recommended because of the remoteness.
Two small Wilderness Safari properties located south of Kruger and near the Indian Ocean. Ndumo is on the Mozambique border in a small lush park with lots of black and white rhino. Rocktail Bay is famous for turtle watching from October to January and activities include beach walks, forest walks, bird watching, snorkeling and scuba diving. Ndumo accommodates only 8 guests and Rocktail Bay 10 guests in tree house chalets.
We recommend a minimum of three days in the Cape Town area and suggest that five nights would allow a fuller experience of this wonderful city. We use the Cellars, Mount Nelson, Cape Grace, The Commodore and several luxury bed and breakfast for most of our clients. For extended stays it's nice to spend a night in the wine country and at The Marine near Hermanus. It requires day tours to visit Cape Point and the wine country and most people want a day or two in Cape Town itself. We can arrange a rental vehicle or a minivan driver-guide for your stay in the area. Day tours may be arranged so you join a small group. We send our clients Roy Colvin's 'Western Cape - the essence' (50 pages) to help understand the area and the many activities available.
Located at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains only 270 km from Cape Town, amidst rivers and rock formations, Bushmans Kloof offers you a note of sophistication and comfort and a unique wilderness experience. The reserve is rich in wildlife, indigenous flora and ancient San rock art. Guests will enjoy stylish, contemporary country cuisine, enhanced by South African wines from our award-winning wine list. Activities include abseiling, fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, swimming, star gazing and botanical tours.
This area is particularly delightful to visit in the Spring (September - October) when spectacular wildflowers cover the arid landscape.
Many of our clients need an overnight in Johannesburg when transferring between the USA, Kruger, Cape Town, Victoria Falls or Botswana. For one night we usually use the airport Emperor Hotel. For longer stays, there are a number of fine hotels like Michelangelo Hotel or guesthouses.
18 DAYS SOUTHERN AFRICA MOSAIC {AO13}
This is really a classic safari combing big 5 game viewing, culture, history and magnificent mountains. 8 DAY KALAHARI DISCOVERY {AO 12} This safari offers a unique experience as you explore the area that was once home to South Africa’s first human inhabitants; the San people (Bushmen). Fall under the spell of arid plains, red sand dunes and distant horizons, isolated and scorched by the blazing sun, this is the mighty Kalahari desert. Ask us for details of this special cultural safari! 5 DAY THE GARDEN ROUTE (AO 11) The Garden Route tour must rate as one of the most sought after tours in the world. This 500 K trip is spectacular and offers a wonderful diversity of scenery from the mighty yellowwood trees of the Tsitsikamma; from the whale town of Hermanus to the magnificent lagoon at Knysna - and the beaches of Wilderness, to the ostrich capital of the world and South Africa’s millionaire playground at Plettenberg Bay. DEPARTURES: Any time of the year. Scheduled departures several times each week.
As an alternative to lodges and camps we run private safaris for couples, families and small groups using Kruger National Park chalets in Skukuza, Satara, Bergen Dal, etc. Kruger is a huge park and 3 - 5 days are needed to appreciate the vastness of the area and prolific wildlife. These are fine chalets and breakfast and dinners can be taken in cafeterias and a picnic lunch while game viewing. We use our own driver-guide and minivan for transport. On most of our trips we pick up clients at Johannesburg Airport and drive into the Drakensburg for the first night. Then enter Kruger Park and spend 3 - 5 nights using the park chalets. At the end we drop clients off at Skukuza Airport, in the Park, or at one of the private lodges like MalaMala for several days of game viewing up close and personal.
ROVOS RAIL Since its establishment more than 10 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-paneled coaches - classics remodeled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travelers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendors as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes of Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush cane fields of Kwa Zulu-Natal and the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape South Coast
13 DAY ROVOS RAIL FROM CAPE TOWN TO DAR-ES-SALAAM Rovos Rail invites you to travel on the most luxurious train in the world. In July every year, this epic 13-day journey travels through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania and is destined to become one of the most famous train journeys in the world. This is the ultimate African safari, designed for travelers who wish to re-live true adventure in complete luxury, comfort and security. Two departures in July in alternate directions. 3 DAYS CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA - By Rovos For many visitors to South Africa, there's no finer way to see the country than on the popular weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. One of the world's top destinations, Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, mountain splendor and scenic winelands. The twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg in Gauteng form South Africa's economic heartland and the ideal departure point for the Lowveld's world-famous game reserves. From the coast, the 1600 kilometer route follows an old pioneering trail carved out of the African Bushveld, passing through the winelands and climbing up to the interior through the Hex River Valley. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include visits to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a 100-year-old refreshment stop in the arid Karoo, and Kimberley (city of De Beers), the diamond boom-town that's home to the Big Hole, the world's largest man-made excavation. Multiple departures each month. Alternate trips run in reverse.
The 620-kilometre rail journey between Cape Town and George, and then on to Knysna, a coastal jewel in the heart of the famous Garden Route, is rated one of the most beautiful in the world. From the Mother City, the Pride of Africa travels through the mountains before passing alongside vineyards, rolling wheat fields and racehorse stud farms in the Robertson Valley. There's a stop to sample the famous wines of the district. Then it's on to the coast and the picturesque town of George, where Rovos Rail guests have the option of boarding the museum's Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe for a spectacular 67-kilometre journey along the coast through South Africa's own lake district to Knysna. This nature-lovers' paradise is a Mecca for visitors drawn to the town for its natural beauty, abundant bird life and numerous sporting and recreational activities. Multiple departures some months. Three Different Journeys, Numerous Departures From the moment you awake Shongololo gives you unbeatable value for money, with the whole day to explore the sights and sounds of a new environment. No more packing and unpacking, for with Shongololo your hotel travels with you. By gently rolling across the vastness of Africa at night, those aboard one of our trains don’t have to worry about dealing with remote roads, and with professional guides always on hand, Shongololo guests always enjoy the cream of the available sights. All Safari Trains offer a variety of things to do, so you can pick and choose from the detailed Daily Tour Options. Guests can also offer a variety of exciting optional extras, which you can pay for locally. Hot air ballooning over the Namib Desert with a champagne breakfast to follow, micro-light flights over the Victoria Falls or Dhow cruises to a wonderful Indian Ocean island. Then there’s scuba diving with sharks, horse riding, all terrain bike riding, white water rafting, and even bungee jumping. Vehicles, which travel aboard the trains in specially designed cars, disembark at each stop, and are used for daily excursions, with friendly experienced guides to take you every step of the way.
A 16 day journey by train carrying your own minivans and driver-guides, ready each day to explore the surrounding regions! Overnight in your private twin bedded compartments with most breakfast and dinners in the dining car prepared by your safari chefs. The train travels mostly at night and each day is activity-packed with local sightseeing in your minivan. Many side trips are included in the basic cost and optional activities are offered every day. About one departure each month. Alternate departures run in reverse.
Visit 6 countries in Southern Africa on a 15 day journey by train carrying your own minivans and driver-guides; ready each day to explore the surrounding regions! Overnight in your private twin bedded compartments with most breakfast and dinners in the dining car prepared by your safari chefs. The train travels mostly at night and each day is activity-packed with local sightseeing in your minivan. Many side trips are included in the basic cost and optional activities are offered every day. About one departure each month. Three classes of cabins. Alternate departures run in reverse.
Comprehensive visit to South Africa and Namibia on a 16 day journey by train carrying your own minivans and driver-guides, ready each day to explore the surrounding regions! Overnight in your private twin bedded compartments with most breakfast and dinners in the dining car prepared by your safari chefs. The train travels mostly at night and each day is activity-packed with local sightseeing in your minivan. Many side trips are included in the basic cost and optional activities are offered every day. Usually a departures in March.and September only. Train safari starts in Cape Town and ends in Windhoek.
A luxury train journey between Pretoria and Cape Town with alternating departures about every three days, spread throughout the month. The train departs in the morning and arrives at destination the following midday. If you plan to include the Blue Train, it's important that the dates be worked out to link with the rest of your itinerary. The Blue Train travels on two return routes:
Each safari is led by an experienced and highly competent safari leader. Our vehicles and equipment are the best available on the market. Special attention is given to providing good wholesome food on our safaris. Karibu safari leaders are selected for their experience of the African bush and will ensure that your safari is enjoyable and successful. The international groups usually consist of 6-16 passengers per vehicle depending on the area visited. Custom built all-terrain Mercedes Benz and Toyota Safari Wagons with 9 and 13 seats depending on the area visited. For other safaris in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia contact Next Adventure.
Kruger National Park – Swaziland - Zululand - Drakensburg - Lesotho - Mountain Zebra National Park - Garden Route - Cango Caves - Ostrich Farm - Wine Route - Cape Town Day 1: Johannesburg Day 2 - 3: Kruger National Park: We travel to this famous wildlife sanctuary, the oldest in Africa, which has 130 species of mammals, 114 species of reptiles, 468 species of birds and 300 varieties of trees. During game drives we observe zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion, elephant etc. Rest camps/ guesthouse or similar. (Breakfast and dinner). Cost: From $3400 per person. Single supplement: about $900. |
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