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Madikwe Safari + Mauritius
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8 NIGHTS
FROM $2,409
International flights quoted separately
This romantic beach safari combines game viewing in malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, situated on the border between South Africa and Botswana, with time relaxing on the golden beaches of Mauritius, with world class snorkelling, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and golf. You can tailor make your game lodge & beach hotel to meet your budget and requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Luxury Beach Safari Holiday South Africa Mauritius Luxury Beach Safari Holiday Madikwe Safari Holiday Vacation
• Madikwe • Big-5 Safari • Wild Dog • Rhino
• Mauritius • Beaches • Luxury Spa • Snorkelling
• Scuba Diving • Fishing
Day 1
Arrive Johannesburg Airport and transfer to your 1-hour light aircraft flight to the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve.
 
After checking in to your lodge, enjoy your first thrilling safari drive in an open-top game viewing vehicle accompanied by a lodge ranger. Game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately in this vast game sanctuary. Hopefully you will see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest and maybe even wild dogs - as well as several of the Big Five today. Then dine under the stars in the atmosphere that only the African bushveld can provide!
Days 2 To 3
Rise at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day, as you enjoy a thrilling open-top game viewing drive with your lodge ranger in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Explore the vast plains, which offer magnificent game viewing and the opportunity to search for all of the Big 5 - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino - before returning to your lodge for breakfast.
  
The rest of the morning is free to relax by the swimming pool or enjoy bird watching, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. With numerous different species of mammals and reptiles in the park you can hope to see cheetah, giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons, wild dogs and many other interesting animals. Outstanding bird watching is also guaranteed!
  
After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.
  
Children < 6 are not allowed on open top game drives
Day 4
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in Madikwe Game Reserve, before your 1-hour light aircraft flight to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Mauritius Airport and transferred 1-hour to your beach resort.
 
Check in to your hotel, settle in and relax on this wonderfully warm Indian Ocean island, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Days 5 To 8
Relax and unwind on the white sandy beaches of Mauritius, as you treat yourself to fine food and wonderful entertainment. Enjoy lazy days swimming and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or relax on the beach or beside the swimming pool whilst enjoying the many facilities of your luxury resort hotel.
  
Activities vary by resort, but are likely to include:
    •  Sailing & Canoeing
    •  Water Skiing
    •  Wind Surfing
    •  Beach Volley Ball
    •  Tennis Courts
    •  Table Tennis
    •  Water Polo
    •  Gym & Spa
  
Full day Catamaran cruises are very popular for dolphin watching, as well as glass-bottom boats to view the tropical fish and coral reefs that surround the island. Day Tours include visits to Grand Baie, with its pubs and nightlife and the capital city of Port Louis, where you must expect to bargain vigorously! Also day trips to the south and east of the island.
  
Golf and Horse Riding are nearby, as well as the opportunity to hire a bicycle to explore the island at your own pace. Mauritius also offers wonderful Scuba Diving, with fully equipped dive centres offering a variety of PADI courses. If you have never tried it before, these clear calm waters offer an ideal location in which to learn to scuba. Deep Sea Fishing for giant marlin or reef fishing for giant trevally also offer thrilling activities.
 
With its warm tropical weather all year-round, magnificent hotels and wonderful hospitality, Mauritius offers a welcoming and vibrant Indian Ocean Island experience.
Day 9
Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.