Name: Timbavati Safari Short and Sweet
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: thornybush-game-reserve-safari
Price: 2492 USD
Availability: InStock

Is the Bush & Beach Safari in Timbavati and Mozambique for Me?

There is no better way to explore Africa than by combining a bush and beach safari. Enjoy four nights of exhilarating game viewing in the Timbavati Reserve which includes early mornings and late evenings in order to try and maximise game viewing opportunities. Follow this with 5 days of beach time at the luxurious Santorini Resort in Vilanculos, Mozambique where you can enjoy some relaxation on the beach or enjoy the many activities on offer in the area.

Your 9-Day Itinerary

Your journey begins with a flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport. On arrival, you will be met by a lodge representative and enjoy a road transfer to RockFig Safari Lodge which will be your home for the next four nights. Dependent on your flight arrival time, you should be in time to enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by your afternoon game drive and have your first opportunity to spot some wildlife..

RockFig Safari Lodge

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast,lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

You will be spending three full days to enjoy the incredible game viewing on offer in this region of the Greater Kruger National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives included in your stay. Your drives are very personal as only 4 guests will be accommodated per vehicle per game drive. Back at the lodge, you have some downtime to enjoy the facilities, relax on your deck, swim, read a book and exchange stories with other guests. With no fences between the Timbavati and the Kruger National Park, wildlife is free to come and go, making this one of South Africa’s richest wildlife areas. Sightings of predators are a noted feature during the game drives, from wild dogs to leopards and the white lions, Timbavati’s best-known residents.

RockFig Safari Lodge

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast,lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Kitesurfing at Santorini Mozambique | Photo credit: Santorini Mozambique

Today you bid farewell to the Kruger National Park, and head off to Mozambique where you have some time to truly relax after a busy few days on safari. Depending on your date of travel you might need to fly to Johannesburg for 1 overnight (we will reconfirm at time of request). Early morning wake up call for the road transfer to MQP airport on time for the scheduled flight to Vilanculos. Arrival in Vilanculos airport, where you are met by a representative from Santorini for your transfer to the resort. Santorini Mozambique is like a small Greek village in the heart of a raw African landscape – a magical combination. Being on the mainland, you have the opportunity to experience everything this magical place has to offer. From spending a day out on the blue waters to exploring the colorful markets and local shops of Vilanculos town.

Santorini Mozambique

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast,lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

A few days to enjoy the facilities on offer at the resort such as kayaks, stand-up paddling, snorkeling, beach volleyball, beach cricket and fishing equipment is available. Special value add-on: a complimentary snorkeling trip to Magaruqye island and a 15 minute hand or foot treatment at the Spa is included in your stay. You can also enjoy a guided tour of Vilanculos which is included in your stay. Optional activities at an extra cost are also available, such as: spa treatments, scuba diving, boat trips, scenic helicopter flights, deep sea fishing, dhow sailing and horse safaris.

Santorini Mozambique

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast,lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Vilanculos Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg Airport where you can connect with your onward journey.

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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We had a great experience planning our holiday with Discover Africa, and especially with Diane. She set up an initial Zoom call to help understand our wishes for planning a memorable first time on safari. She was flexible and found ways to adjust the itinerary when I asked about changes (e.g., swapping out a portion of the holiday, adding a private tour, etc.). When we found ourselves ill during the trip, Diane was a lifesaver. We had to change a portion of our itinerary, and she did it all promptly, which was such a relief, allowing us to relax and get better before our safari portion of the trip started. It would have been such a pain if we had to manage ourselves. She even coordinated with the hotel to send a doctor to our room.

On a whole, all the hotel bookings were excellent – great locations, rooms, and breakfast options. Our transfers were always on time and made getting around so convenient. The safari was certainly the highlight, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We saw so many animals on game drives, and even from our room. The staff and service, including the food, was fantastic. I know we’ll want to have another safari experience in the future and will come back to booking with Discover Africa.

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