Safari in South Africa - 8 days

8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
6 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Pretoria - Enjoy a half day tour of the capital including the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings

Zebra Country Lodge - Explore the beautiful bushveld setting of the lodge on a nature walk and visit the Reptile Centre

Waterberg Biosphere - Enjoy a three night stay at a luxury safari camp in the magnificent Entabeni Reserve, part of beautiful UNESCO-Listed Waterberg Biosphere

Entabeni Reserve - Encounter incredible wildlife and spectacular scenery on morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks

Greater Kruger - Spend three nights at a luxury tented safari camp in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem which borders Kruger National Park

Manyeleti Private Game Reserve - Go in search of the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives

Soweto - Learn about the rich history of South Africa's most famous township on a brief tour

Safari in South Africa - 8 days

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What's Included

Accommodation
1 night at Zebra Lodge in a standard room, half board3 nights at Honeyguide Ranger Camp in a permanent en suite tent, full board plus activities3 nights at Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp in a permanent en suite tent, full board plus activitiesZebra Lodge - Afternoon Nature Walk and visit to the Reptile Centre
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners (including a Boma Dinner at Ranger Camp)
Transport
OR Tambo International Airport group arrival transfer on day 1 and group departure transfer on day 8Transfers in a luxury vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide
Others
Half Day Pretoria City Tour, including a visit to Voortrekker Monument and Union BuildingsHoneyguide Ranger Camp - morning and afternoon game drives in the Waterberg BiophereHoneyguide Khoka Moya Camp - morning and afternoon game drives in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)Brief Soweto Tour, including Nelson Mandela Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Soweto TownshipApplicable taxes

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