Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 4	Eastern Cape Game Parks	African Big Five, Private Safaris, Close Encounters with Wildlife	Amakhala Bush Lodge, Bayethe Tented Lodge
4 - 7	Southern Kruger	Game Drives, Game Walks, Rugged Landscape	Notten's Bush Camp, Inyati Game Lodge
7 - 10	Madikwe	Malaria-Free Reserve, Incredibly Diverse Wildlife, Rich Vegetation	Rhulani Safari Lodge, Jaci's Safari Lodge
10 - 10	Johannesburg	Urban Bistros, Historical Sites, Beautiful Architecture, Musical Rhythms

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 4

International Arrival

Transfer to Eastern Cape Game Parks (1-2 hrs)

Eastern Cape Game Parks

3 Nights

Find the Big Five! The Eastern Cape Game Parks around Port Elizabeth are malaria-free safari destinations and are therefore ideal for families.

Destination Eastern Cape Game Parks in South Africa

Included Activities

Amakhala Bush Lodge: Game Drives
Unearth the secrets of the Eastern Cape with an exciting game drive from the Amakhala Bush Lodge. Set out from the lodge in an open Land Rover with an experienced Ranger to discover Amakhala Game Reserve. Bounding over dirt tracks, venture deep into the heart of the dramatic landscape punctuated by a diverse range of flora, from bushveld to savannah. Beautifully scenic, this vast expanse is home not only to the big five but also elusive creatures such as hyenas and foxes. Not just animals, there are plenty of birds and insects for you to see as well, which your guide will happily point out to you. As you travel, learn about the habitat and the antics specific animals that have been lovingly named by local rangers and guides. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning/Evening; Please use sunblock, wear shades and sturdy footwear.)

Shamwari Bayethe Tented Lodge: Game Drives and Birding, Visit to Conservation Projects
Enjoy the vibrant surroundings on riveting game drives and revel in the beauty of the reserve with its diverse wild animals and colorful birds. Have your fill of the area’s delightful sights, sounds, and scents, while professional guides help you discover the minute details and fascinating accounts of the reserve. A walking safari, in the company of skilled and knowledgeable rangers, gives you a close view of the exquisite wildlife and birds that have made this region their home. This is one captivating, out-in-the-wild experience that you’ll cherish for a long time.

Hotel Options

Amakhala Bush Lodge – Opt 1

Room	Bush Lodge
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Bayethe Tented Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Tented Suite
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Day 4 - 7

Transfer to Port Elizabeth (1-2 hrs)

Flight via Johannesburg to Southern Kruger (3 hrs)

Transfer to your hotel (1-2 hrs)

Southern Kruger

3 Nights

Kruger National Park is the epitome of safari experience in Africa, rich with its lion prides, elephant herds and thousands of other animals, against shifting backdrops of savanna, forests, rivers and mountains.

Destination Southern Kruger in South Africa

Included Activities

Nottens Bush Camp: Game Drives, Bush Walks
Search for the Big Five and experience wonderful game drives in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also experience exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife.
Stretch your legs and enjoy exciting bush walks with an experienced guide to discover the small wonders of nature.

Inyati Game Lodge: Game Drives, Bush Walks
Search for the Big Five and experience wonderful game drives in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also experience exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife.
Stretch your legs and enjoy exciting bush walks with an experienced guide to discover the small wonders of nature.

Hotel Options

Notten's Bush Camp – Opt 1

Room	Suite
Meals	Full board and Activities
Style	Lodge

Inyati Game Lodge – Opt 2

Room
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Style	Lodge

Day 7 - 10

Transfer to Airport (1-2 hrs)

Flight to Johannesburg (1 hr)

Shared Charter flight to Madikwe (1 hr)

Transfer to your hotel

Madikwe

3 Nights

Visit one of South Africa’s prime safari destinations! Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the few malaria-free reserves in southern Africa.

Included Activities

Jaci’s Safari Lodge: Day and Night Game Drives
Jaci’s Safari Lodge offer a variety of exceptional safari activities, providing one of the best ways to experience the natural wonders of the Madikwe Game Reserve. You can opt for the game drives with expert guides where you can explore the diverse and game-rich reserve at leisure. Pursue your photography passion either on a safari or in the submerged Terrapin Hide, which is accessible via an underwater tunnel and offers a truly unique game-viewing and photographic experience. If you are travelling with children, Jaci’s offers a range of activities and child-friendly amenities for all ages to keep the little ones busy. You can also explore parts of Madikwe on foot in a walking safari or be part of conservation efforts through on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts taking place in the greater Madikwe Game Reserve. Something for everyone!

Rhulani Safari Lodge: Game Drives
There’s much to see and explore in Rhulani Safari Lodge so you can make the most of your time in the wild. Begin your day with the game drives in the sprawling Madikwe. From elephants and buffalos to lions and giraffe, get up close to them all. Indulge in a spot of birdwatching too, and see how many of the 350 species of birds in Madikwe you can spot. There are several child-friendly activities that can keep your little ones gainfully employed as well. Later, enjoy a cocktail around the swimming pool, after a refreshing dip. You could end your day with a meal under the South African skies, followed by some star gazing.

Hotel Options

Rhulani Safari Lodge – Opt 1

Room	Standard Chalet
Meals	Full Board plus Activities
Style	Lodge

Jaci's Safari Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Safari Lodge Tented Room
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Day 10 - 10

Transfer to the airstrip

Flight to Johannesburg (1 hr)

Johannesburg

0 Nights

Discover South Africa’s beating heart! Johannesburg, or Jo’burg’ is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with great places to eat and interesting sites to visit.

Destination Johannesburg in South Africa

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 12,490 /person
Option 2 From $ 15,390 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip

Not Included

Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare

South Africa Safari Magic

Itinerary Summary

Ideal For

Itinerary Details

Eastern Cape Game Parks

Southern Kruger

Madikwe

Johannesburg

Price & Inclusions

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