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Kenya Grand Safari
9 days from £3578pp was £3975
Enjoy unforgettable close-up encounters with wildlife, the scenic wonders of the forested highlands and the teeming plains of the Maasai Mara.
Discover for yourself what is arguably East Africa’s greatest natural wonderland as you visit a quartet of protected national parks and reserves. You’ll have opportunities to view some of the most extraordinary wildlife on earth on a succession of unforgettable game drives. Meet some of Africa's most fascinating peoples, and journey through a country filled with striking and dramatic scenery.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Six game drives in search of the Big Five
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A visit to a Maasai village
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Explore the most iconic national park in Kenya
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Spend a night in Nairobi – Kenya’s engaging capital
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Journey through the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park – a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
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Visit historic Nyahururu – formerly ‘Thompson Falls’
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Six nights' full-board accommodation in game lodges
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One night's bed and breakfast accommodation at a five-star hotel in Nairobi
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A farewell dinner at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
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Three game drives in the Samburu National Reserve
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Three game drives in the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve
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A boat ride on Lake Naivasha
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Return flights to Nairobi
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Travel by 4x4 safari vehicles throughout
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Fully escorted by friendly, experienced drivers and safari guides
On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains with Mauritius
15 days from £5225pp was £5805
Experience five-star comfort as you chase the ‘Big Five’ through the savannah ahead of a rejuvenating Mauritian beach escape.
Luxury is front and centre of this unforgettable adventure across the South African bush and Mauritian beachfront. Upscale resort stays on both legs of your tour offer true comfort and unparalleled intimacy with the glorious natural world around you. Kick off your African adventure with a safari like no other in malaria-free Waterberg, perfect for families of all ages, honeymooners, and groups of friends alike. With small groups and minimal distractions, you’ll track the ‘Big Five’ across four game drives before enjoying a traditional sundowner and an incredible stargazing experience in the bushveld. As the sun sets, relax in the heart of the savannah with a five-night stay in Safari Plains’ immaculate tented camp.
The second leg takes you to idyllic Mauritius for a beachfront stay in the five-star Long Beach resort. Whether you fancy unwinding on the white-sand beaches or discovering this island nation’s rich history with a series of island-hopping optional tours, you’ll be spoilt for a choice of ways to spend your time on the Indian Ocean. With all-inclusive packages in both resorts and minimal transfers between your two resorts, you'll be free to focus on making the most of your stay.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Enjoy a more intimate and smaller group experience of 16 to 24 travellers
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Gain expert insights in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
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Track the ‘Big Five’ with six game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – a malaria-free paradise home to diverse local wildlife
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Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
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Witness the unspoilt natural beauty of the African savannah and its vast surrounding mountain ranges
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Take part in a South African safari tradition with a relaxing sundowner on the gorgeous savannah plains
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Reconnect with nature with a stargazing experience under the African night sky, a morning bushwalk and a traditional bush lunch.
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Enjoy true relaxation on Mauritius’ east coast in a five-star resort
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Sample the very best of the Mauritian south with tours of the island’s famous lychees wineries and dramatic natural landscapes
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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12 nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the five-star Safari Plains camp (5 nights) and Long Beach resort (7 nights)
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12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners, five high teas and drinks service between 12:00 and 22:00
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An expert-led wildlife talk upon arrival
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Four game drives
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A sundowner with a drink and snacks
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A morning escorted bush walk, a traditional bush lunch and a stargazing experience
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A tour of Mauritius’ southern region
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Return flights to Johannesburg with transfers to and from Mauritius
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Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout and comfortable 4x4 on safari activities
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialists in South Africa
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Escorted by a representative during transfers and included excursions with access to a 24/7 contact number throughout your stay in Mauritius
Kenya - Beach & Safari
13 days from £3269pp was £3845
Combine the joys of a stay on the Indian Ocean’s shore with exciting wildlife-spotting in East Africa’s famous reserves.
Bookended by stays in a Mombasa beach resort hotel, this great-value African experience also includes a four-night safari, during which you’ll enjoy a night in a ‘stilt-hotel’ overlooking a waterhole, and game drives through two of Kenya’s most famous and exciting game reserves. In the company of ranger guides, you'll discover the wonders of a safari, spotting protected wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoying a bush breakfast in the wild and spending nights under star-washed African skies.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Punctuate a week’s rest and relaxation at an idyllic beach hotel with a four-night safari
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Blue waters and even bluer skies
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Stay in a Taita Hills private game reserve
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See the animals from the vantage of your elevated hotel
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Discover vast Tsavo West National Park, with its Savannah and scrubland, on included game drives
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Enjoy a bush breakfast
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Stay in a safari camp and enjoy three game drives in historic Tsavo East National Park, home to herds of African elephants
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Seven nights’ all-inclusive hotel accommodation at a beach resort in Mombasa
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Four nights’ full-board accommodation in game lodges on safari
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Return flights to Mombasa, via Nairobi or Addis Ababa
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Travel by 4x4 safari vehicles, with airport-to-hotel coach transfers
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Fully escorted by friendly, experienced drivers and safari guides during your time on safari
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A dedicated local agent will be available for assistance at specified times throughout the beach stay
On Safari in South Africa
10 days from £2317pp was £2725
Savour South Africa’s magnificent wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime, full-board safari holiday, based in the locally-rated five-star Sebatana Lodge, with its own sweeping private game reserve.
On this unique small-group tour, you’ll get the chance to really settle into your breathtaking surroundings as you spend a week at South Africa’s distinguished Sebatana Rhino Lodge.
Set amongst the malaria-free UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, the Sebatana Private Reserve covers almost 100,000 acres and is home to over 75 mammals, 300 species of bird and hundreds of different flowers and trees – the perfect place to connect with South Africa’s wildlife!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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The opportunity to spot the fabled Big Five
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Four game drives in the Sebatana Private Reserve
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One game drive in the Welgevonden Reserve
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Fascinating guided bush walk
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Traditional African champagne brunch
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Sundowner at Sunset Rock
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Wildlife talk
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Wine-tasting and welcome drink
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Johannesburg and Soweto tour, including a visit to the Apartheid Museum
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Optional game drives at Kaingo Game Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park
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Optional night safari and tribal evening cultural experience
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All-inclusive upgrade available
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Seven nights’ carefully chosen full-board accommodation at the five-star Sebatana Lodge, Lephalale, plus two nights on the aircraft
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Return flights to Johannesburg
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist
On Safari in South Africa - Elephant Lodge
10 days from £2147pp was £2525
Savour South Africa’s magnificent wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime, full-board safari holiday, based in the locally-rated four-star Elephant Lodge, with its own sweeping private game reserve.
On this unique small-group tour, you’ll get the chance to really settle into your breathtaking surroundings as you spend a week at South Africa’s distinguished Sebatana Elephant Lodge.
Set amongst the malaria-free UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, the Sebatana Private Reserve covers almost 100,000 acres and is home to over 75 mammals, 300 species of bird and hundreds of different flowers and trees – the perfect place to connect with South Africa’s wildlife!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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The opportunity to spot the fabled Big Five
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Four game drives in the Sebatana Private Reserve
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One game drive in the Welgevonden Reserve
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Fascinating guided bush walk in the reserve
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Traditional African champagne brunch
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Sundowner at Sunset Rock
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An interesting, expert-led wildlife talk
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Wine-tasting and welcome drink
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Johannesburg and Soweto tour, including a visit to the Apartheid Museum
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Optional game drives at Kaingo Game Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park
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Optional tribal evening cultural experience
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All-inclusive upgrade available
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Seven nights’ carefully chosen full-board accommodation at the four-star Sebatana Elephant Lodge, Lephalale, plus two nights on the aircraft
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Return flights to Johannesburg
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist
Cape Town, the Garden Route
& Big Five Safari
12 days from £2708pp was £3185
Experience one of Africa's most spectacular cities, some startling scenery, and the giants of the animal kingdom.
Join us for a perfect introduction to South Africa, one of the world’s most beautiful countries, on an extraordinary-value tour crammed with unforgettable highlights. Relax in the sun-kissed surroundings of some of South Africa’s finest vineyards, cross the arid plain of the Little Karoo, go in search of the Big Five in a private game reserve, then discover spectacular Cape Town in its glorious setting beneath Table Mountain and gaze out at rugged Indian Ocean-washed shores.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Four game drives in search of the Big Five
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Ride Table Mountain's rotating cable car
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Spend two nights in the privately owned Garden Route Game Lodge
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Tour the beautiful Cape Peninsula
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Visit the whale-watching town of Hermanus
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Discover South Africa’s Cape Winelands and beautiful Western Cape
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Wine-tasting on a Franschhoek wine estate
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See the extraordinary Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm
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Journey to Knysna, on the beautiful Garden Route
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Take a cruise on Knysna Lagoon
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Tour of Stellenbosch with included bubbly and nougat experience
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A spectacular whale-watching cruise (September to November departures only)
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Nine nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Hermanus (1), Albertinia (2), Mossel Bay (2), Stellenbosch (1) and Cape Town (3 nights), plus two nights on the aircraft
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Three lunches and four dinners
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Return flights to Cape Town (on selected dates the flight will be indirect)
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Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
On Safari in Kruger National Park
10 days from £2354pp was £2615
This very special safari holiday includes an all-inclusive six-night stay at a luxury tented safari camp by Kruger National Park. Camp Bethel is an intimate, family run – and family friendly – safari camp, with just six canvas-style luxury tents on elevated platforms amongst the pristine African bush – an essential part of the African safari experience!
All tents are spacious, en suite and feature private large wooden decks, offering wonderful views of the surrounding bush. Relish unforgettable encounters as zebra, kudu, nyala and warthog frequently wander through the camp and savour cosy evenings spent relaxing beneath the starry African sky.
From your authentic safari base, you’ll head out into Kruger National Park on three fantastic open-air safaris, visit a nearby animal rehabilitation centre, enjoy a wonderful panoramic tour, which takes in some of South Africa’s most dramatic scenery, and much more!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park (one full, day two morning safaris)
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Family friendly tour – see ‘more info’ at the bottom of the page for further details
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Visit at a local wildlife rehabilitation centre
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Picturesque panoramic tour, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
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Gentle guided nature walk at Camp Bethel
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Fascinating Nyani cultural village tour, including dance performance
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Traditional South African braai (barbeque) on your last night
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Several exciting optional tours to choose from, including a night safari and a boat cruise on the Blyde River
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation, including one at Sanctuary Mandela, and six at Camp Bethel, plus two on the aircraft
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21 meals, including seven breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners.
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Included water, coffee, tea and juice, together with local beers and wines during your stay at Camp Bethel
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Return flights to Johannesburg
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Fully escorted by a friendly, knowledgeable tour manager and wildlife specialist
Kenyan Wildlife & Coastal Explorer – Exclusively Solos
10 days from £3555pp was £3949
Journey with fellow adventurers through the African wilderness, both inland across famed national parks and along the pristine stretches of untouched coastline.
The ultimate safari holiday and beachside escape adapted with a solo traveller in mind, ensuring a rich and incredibly varied experience, enhanced by high levels of comfort, guidance and support throughout. Game drives into the heart of two national parks provide plenty of opportunities to spot rare wildlife roaming amongst the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, and time spent on the shores of the Indian Ocean promises a tranquil and tropical break.
Beginning in Nairobi, the tour travels to Amboseli before venturing to Tsvavo West, covering the most desirable safari destinations in the country while based at authentic and luxury lodges. The second half sees you substituting the savannah for the sea, as the north coast of Mombasa, with its unspoilt beaches, serves as your final base. With a local tour manager at the helm and plenty of chances to link up with other nature lovers in a group setting, this will be an effortless and unforgettable trip of discovery and connection.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
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Set off on morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds, cheetahs and lions
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Visit the underwater hides of Mzima Springs, which are known for crystal-clear water and home to hippos
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Embark on morning and afternoon game drives into Tsavo West National Park, traversing the park's diverse terrain of volcanic cones, rocky outcrops, and lava flows
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Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
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Enhance your itinerary with a selection of unique, optional activities, like a bubbly sundowner, a visit to a Masai village, and a dhow dinner cruise
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Bask in the beauty of the northern coast scenery with a stay at an all-inclusive beachside resort
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Take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean, sunbathe on the stretches of white sand, and dabble in a variety of aquatic activities
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Eight nights' full-board accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, and Voyager Beach Resort plus one night on an aircraft
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Six breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
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A welcome cocktail upon arrival
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Three game drives in Amboseli National Park
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Three game drives in Tsavo West National Park
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A visit to Mzima Springs and a viewing of hippos from an underwater hide
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Return flights to Nairobi and from Mombasa
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Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Kruger Safari and South Mozambique Beach
13 days from £3537pp was £3929
A blend of thrilling bush adventuring and blissful beach lazing is up for the embracing on this family-friendly escape.
Donne your khaki gear, but don’t forget your beach kit either, as this tour takes you into the heart of the Kruger National Park, as well the idyllically remote Machangulo peninsula of Mozambique.
Ample time for safaris, sundowners and all the seaside-centred fun make for the best-balanced holiday. Taking you beyond the trodden tourist path, this special journey showcases South Africa’s culture and highlights the importance of wildlife conservation. Nature-focused experiences by foot, open-air vehicle and boat capture the true beauty of both countries.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
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Choose to set off at dusk on an incredible night safari under the ever-changing African sky
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Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
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Take to the waters on an optional Blyde River Canyon boat cruise
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Journey on a spectacular panoramic mountain tour, seeing the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
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Visit Nyani cultural village and watch a traditional dance performance
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Feast on a classic South African braai (barbeque)
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Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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10 nights’ carefully chosen accommodation, including one at the Sanctuary Mandela, six at luxury tented Camp Bethel, and three at the boutique Machangulo Beach Resort, plus two on the aircraft
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29 meals, including 10 breakfasts, nine lunches and 10 dinners • Included water, coffee, tea, and juice, together with local beers and wines during your stay at Camp Bethel
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Three guided safaris in the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
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Educative wildlife rehabilitation tour and a guided nature walk
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A panoramic mountain tour of the Drakensburg Mountains
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Nyani cultural tour with live music and dancing
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A special South African braai in the bush
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50% off spa treatments at Machangulo Beach Resort
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Private speedboat transfer and transfers throughout
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Flights to Johannesburg and from Maputo
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Fully escorted by a friendly, knowledgeable tour manager and wildlife specialist, and a representative at Machangulo Beach Lodge
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