Kruger National Park Safari Holidays Kruger Park Safari South Africa

Big-5 Safari in South Africa + Mauritius
KRK10M

Big-5 Safari in South Africa + Mauritius
10 NIGHTS
FROM $1,961
International flights quoted separately
Combine a safari in a private game reserve in South Africa, home to all the Big-5, with a romantic beach holiday on the glorious tropical island of Mauritius. With a wide variety of water sports, snorkelling, diving, spas & golf, there is plenty to satisfy even the most demanding holiday maker, plus outstanding cuisine. Ideal for honeymoons & romance. 3*, 4* and 5* options.
HIGHLIGHTS
Safari Beach Holidays Kruger National Park South Africa Mauritius Beach
• Private Game Reserve • Mpumalanga Province • Big-5 Safari • Bird Watching
• Photography • Mauritius • Snorkelling • Scuba Diving
• Water Sports • Golf
Day 1
You will be met at Hoedspruit Airport and transferred to your Private Game Reserve.
 
After checking in, enjoy a thrilling game drive in an open-top vehicle accompanied by a lodge ranger. Game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately in this vast wildlife wilderness. Hopefully you will see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest and maybe even giraffe today - as well as several of the Big Five - before dining 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. Enjoy magnificent game viewing, including some of the Big Five - 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 at the lodge, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. You can hope to see cheetah, giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons and many other interesting wild animals. With over 500 different bird species including eagles, kingfishers, vultures and storks, outstanding bird watching is also guarantee. After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy dining under the stars.
 
Note: game drives are optional extras, if not included in your lodge package (see lodge details on quote). Children < 6 are not allowed on open top game drives
Day 4
Enjoy an early morning game drive before your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Johannesburg Airport and transferred to your airport hotel for overnight.
Day 5
Take the free hotel shuttle 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 6 To 10
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 11
Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.