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Mauritius and South Africa: Big Five Safari Holiday (Malaria free, Entabeni)

South Africa: Entabeni Safari + Mauritius
HRE10J
10 NIGHTS
FROM $2,382
Per person sharing
Flights quoted separately
Mauritius and South Africa Big Five Safari Holiday Malaria Entabeni

This thrilling Mauritius and South Africa Big Five safari holiday is based in the malaria free Limpopo Province. Enjoy open top game drives in the magnificent Entabeni Game Reserve that is home to the Big Five and so much more. Afterwards fly to the warm tropical island of Mauritus - perfect for golf, snorkelling, diving & deep sea fishing (pay extra for activities). All game drives, park fees & transfers included.

Mauritius and South Africa Big Five Safari Holiday Malaria Entabeni
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Mauritius and South Africa
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Entabeni Game Reserve
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Big Five Safari Holiday
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Malaria Free
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Game Drives & Birding
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Indian Ocean Beaches
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Snorkelling
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Golf
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Diving
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Deep Sea Fishing
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Mauritius and South Africa
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Entabeni Game Reserve
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Big Five Safari Holiday
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Malaria Free
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Game Drives & Birding
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Indian Ocean Beaches
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Snorkelling
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Golf
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Diving
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Deep Sea Fishing
Day 1
You will be met at Johannesburg Airport and transferred 3.5-hours to the beautiful malaria-free Waterberg Mountains, a UNESCO biosphere renowned for its diversity of plant and bird life.
 
After checking into your lodge, enjoy a safari in your Private Game Reserve where game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately. Hope to see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and numerous other plains game before dining under the stars.
Days 2 To 3
Rise early to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day, and enjoy a thrilling shared open top safari with a lodge ranger in your malaria free private game reserve, with its many beautiful sandstone monoliths, ravines and waterfalls.
 
With numerous different species of mammals and reptiles in the park, you can hope to see several of the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard - as well as many other interesting species such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthog, baboon and much more. Bird watching is outstanding and you can see hippo and crocodiles in the dam.
  
Return to the lodge for breakfast and in the late afternoon enjoy another thrilling game drive with a lodge ranger. 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.
 
Note: Most lodges do not allow children < 6 on open top game drives.
Day 4
After some final early morning game viewing, transfer 3.5-hours from the Waterberg Mountains to Johannesburg.
 
Check into your hotel conveniently situated near Johannesburg Airport.
Day 5
Make your own way by free hotel shuttle or on foot (depending on location of your hotel) 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 warm tropical Indian Ocean island, surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Days 6 To 8
Enjoy lazy days relaxing on white sandy beaches, swimming and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters that surround the tropical island of Mauritius, which is protected by a pristine coral reef.
 
You can view the fish and corals from a glass-bottomed boat and participate in a variety of water sports, which vary by resort but usually include kayaks, pedalos, paddle boards and sometimes sailing, water skiing and kite surfing. Full day catamaran excursions are very popular as well as golf, horse riding and bicycle hire. You can also savour delicious Creole cuisine - including fresh seafood.
 
Mauritius offers wonderful diving in its calm clear waters, so this is an ideal opportunity to learn to scuba if you have never tried before. Deep sea fishing is also outstanding. in waters regarded as the best for marlin in the world.
 
In the north you can visit beautiful Pamplemousse Gardens,  the excellent museum of Mauritian history at Sugar World and vibrant Grand Baie with its many pubs and restaurants. In the southwest you can visit the stunning Black Rivers Gorges National Park and the seven coloured earth found at Chamarel. In the west you can shop in the capital of Port Louis, where you must expect to bargain vigorously. Rum tastings are also offered in several locations.
Day 9
Today we suggest a full day shared Catamaran Trip, sailing along the beautiful coast and snorkelling amongst the corals found in the turquoise lagoon.
 
Afterwards enjoy a barbeque lunch on board, with soft drinks included. Then relax on deck or enjoy more swimming and snorkeling in the ocean, before returning to shore in the mid afternoon.
 
Note: Bring your own towel. Tour can take up to 8 hours from early morning hotel pick up to drop off. Operates everyday except Christmas & New Year. Min 2 on the day.
Day 10
Today we recommend an optional full day shared Picturesque South Tour to explore more of this beautiful island.
 
We visit the dormant volcanic crater of Troux-aux-Cerfs and Chamarel, with its seven coloured earth and waterfalls. We also stop at a viewpoint over the Black River Gorges and the sacred lake of Grand Bassin.
 
In Curepipe you can shop for model ships & jewellery. Lunch is included today.
 
Note: Tour can take up to 8 hours from hotel pick up until drop off. It operates every day except Sundays & public holidays.
Day 11
Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.