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8 days South Africa, Zimbabwe

South Africa Big 5 Safari and Victoria Falls Journey

Name: Cape Town and Sabi Sand Safari Honeymoon
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: cape-town-and-sabi-sand-safari-honeymoon
Price: 10185 USD
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Is the Big 5 and Victoria Falls Trip for Me?

This 8 day journey includes a stay at 2 private lodges within the Greater Kruger area, including 2 nights within the famous Sabi Sand Game reserve; and a 3 night special package in Victoria Falls. It is an affordable option that will deliver a lot, from outstanding game viewing opportunities, to the sight of the Falls, with delicious meals, impeccable service and all local flights included. You can book the trip on its own, or combine with a stay in Cape Town, or an extension to Botswana for some more game viewing.

Visiting:

Southern Africa › South Africa › Timbavati Game Reserve › Sabi Sands Game Reserve › Zimbabwe › Victoria Falls

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From $4950 USD

$7450 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Certain Meals (see itinerary) + drinks at certain lodges included (see itinerary)

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities

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South Africa Big 5 Safari and Victoria Falls Journey

Your 8-Day Itinerary

The trip starts at JNB airport where you check in for the flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival in Hoedspruit, you are met by our driver and transferred to the lodge. Check in and relax before the first game drive, welcome to the Timbavati! Your stay includes all your meals and selected beverages with the scheduled shared game drives per day. Enjoy the delicious hearty brunches and sweet high teas and dinners under the twinkling stars in the boma. You will experience tracking iconic wildlife including wild dogs and hyena and the elusive white lion.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast at the lodge and our driver will collect you for the road transfer into the Sabi Sands part of the Great Kruger Park area. You will arrive at Arathusa on time for lunch and have some time to relax at camp before the afternoon game drive. Experience wonderful game viewing with the scheduled game drives, when you will track the much acclaimed Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Leopards, typically, are abundant in this region. There are also a number of different lion prides in the area, as well as a few nomadic males. Back at camp and you can also spot the animals coming for a drink at the waterhole, locate just in front of the lodge. Enjoy wonderful food and dinners under the stars.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Early morning transfer to Nelspruit (MQP) airport on time for your flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival, you are met and transferred on a private basis to the hotel. The 3 night special package at Victoria Falls Safari Club includes some meals and excursions: 1 dinner at MaKuwa and 1 dinner at The Boma, 1 lunch at VFSC, 1 guided tour of the Falls including the Falls fees, 1 sunset cruise, a beverage station with comp mini bar with selected beverages, afternoon tea and sundowner. You can choose to add more activities, should you wish to keep busy, speak tot he concierge who will assist you or speak to us beforehand to book optional day trips.

Includes & excludes

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Transport: Included

Executive Club / Premier Benefits Included

Your last day, enjoy breakfast before the transfer to Victoria falls airport on time for your onward flight, or contact us to extend you trip.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

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Victoria Falls Safari Club

Situated within the magnificent grounds of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge resortis the brand new luxury Club. It is a place where African history and the enchanting power of nature blend with the exotic modern comforts and brings an atmosphere of exclusive African distinctiveness.

Luxurious accommodation with uninterupted views of unspoilt bushveld with spectacular African sunsets.

Safari Club reseidents have access to all existing services and facilities on the resort but no other resort residents have access to the Club, ensuring total exclusivity

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