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South African Safari Duo: Johannesburg, Amazulu Private Game Reserve & Greater Kruger

Duration
11 Days
Prices From:
US$ 4,186

DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Embark on an epic safari adventure in not just one, but two of South Africa's magnificent private game reserves. Encounter majestic wildlife up close and revel in the luxury comforts of Amazulu Private Game Reserve and Kapama Private Game Reserve. With two nights in Johannesburg and another two nights on the beaches of Umhlanga in addition to your safari, this vacation promises to be an unforgettable journey.


This 11-day deluxe trip to South Africa invites you to explore two very different sides of the country’s safari experience. Pair Amakhosi Safari Lodge with Kapama Private Game Reserve, for a boutique safari experience that shows you the best of South Africa’s wildlife offerings.

Check into your luxury hotel in Johannesburg and shake off the jetlag before your half-day tour of Soweto. Short for South West Township, the area is home to 2 million people and has been a centre of South African culture and political change throughout its history. See the key sites and learn about its history both tragic and inspiring.

Situated in the heart of Zululand, Amakhosi Safari Lodge is ideally positioned for sightings of the Big Five, plus many other safari staples and bird life. Embark on morning and late afternoon game drives, and spend your days relaxing in comfort, enjoying the lodge’s perfectly appointed facilities. If the weather smiles on you (as it often does in South Africa), enjoy an evening bush braai, a genuine South African outdoor dining experience.

Feel like sneaking a little beach time in between safaris? Hit the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and Umhlanga. Either spend the day relaxing, or take an excursion to the Lagoon Nature Reserve for more wildlife viewing. Then, it’s on to Kapama Private Game Reserve for more game drives and privately guided game walks, giving you an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in nature before returning to the luxury of your lodge each night.


 

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Duration
11 Days
Prices From:
US$ 4,186

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Day 1

Johannesburg Gold Service

Welcome to Africa! We are delighted that you have chosen to visit our beautiful country and we will ensure that the start of your journey with us is a superb experience. You can relax because we are the airport experts and we will get you to where you need to be. Your private service includes a complimentary refreshment, whilst we enjoy a conversation about your travel arrangements. This is the ideal time for you to ask any questions you may have about your holiday. Bags too heavy? No problem, a complimentary porter is available at your request. There are many airport facilities available to you. Whatever you need, we'll take you there. Connecting flight, transfer vehicle or car hire? You won't need to stress, we will co-ordinate and assist you to your next service. Even when you have left the airport, our relationship does not end there. Because you have booked our Gold Welcome service, you are guaranteed access to our nationwide emergency backup and support infrastructure. We are with you all the way.

Duration0 Hours

OR Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg Hotel

Duration40 Minutes

Da Vinci Hotel

Opening early 2010, Legacy's latest hotel and all suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson Mandela Square. This is Legacy's fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. One could speak of the opulence of the rooms, the restaurant and lounge, pioneering fitness centre and health spa but we would suggest you come and see for yourself. Guests can enjoy the endless edge swimming pool, or perhaps, even the convenience of luxurious shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall, Michelangelo Towers Mall and Sandton City a lift trip away. We'd prefer to just call this the "Legacy Lifestyle".

Meal Plan Full Breakfast
Duration2 Nights
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Da Vinci Hotel

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    Da Vinci Hotel



    Opening early 2010, Legacy's latest hotel and all suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson Mandela Square. This is Legacy's fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. One could speak of the …

    Opening early 2010, Legacy's latest hotel and all suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson Mandela Square. This is Legacy's fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. One could speak of the opulence of the rooms, the restaurant and lounge, pioneering fitness centre and health spa but we would suggest you come and see for yourself. Guests can enjoy the endless edge swimming pool, or perhaps, even the convenience of luxurious shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall, Michelangelo Towers Mall and Sandton City a lift trip away. We'd prefer to just call this the "Legacy Lifestyle".

    Facilities

    • Bar(s)
    • Business Centre
    • Conference Facilities
    • Currency Exchange
    • Gym/Fitness Centre
    • Internet Access
    • Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
    • Pool (s)
    • Restaurant(s)
    • Room Service
    • Spa
    • Wheelchair Accessible Rooms

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Day 2

Private Half Day Soweto Tour

Today you will enjoy a Half Day Private Soweto Tour. You know the name. It's a legend. SOWETO, acronym for South Western Township, is home to over 2 million people, who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community, one which ironically, the ordered, walled, elitist northern suburbs lack. Inside Soweto, guests visit the Kliptown Open Air Museum where delegates met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter, now the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and the South African Constitution. This journey continues to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of the then banned political parties. The next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum, and discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death; guests will pass Mandela House, and give you time to visit this fascinating little museum (own account). Finally we take you past the largest stadium in Africa, Soccer City, host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. Soweto is unlike a suburb you've ever seen or been to, yet the history of struggle encapsulated here is a cornerstone of the South African Story.

Duration4 Hours
Day 3

Johannesburg Hotel to OR Tambo International Airport

Duration40 Minutes

Richards Bay to Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Upon arrival at Richards Bay Airport, you will be met and transferred to Amakhosi Safari Lodge. This afternoon, depart on an afternoon game drive in the reserve (time permitting). Your ranger is your host for the duration of your stay and they will take care of your every need whilst sharing their intimate knowledge of the wild. Sipping sundowners under an African sky somehow "finishes off" the whole day's experience.

Meal Plan Lunch and Dinner
Duration3 Nights
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Amakhosi Safari Lodge

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    Amakhosi Safari Lodge



    Amakhosi Lodge (meaning 'The place of Kings' in Zulu) is situated within KwaZulu-Natal's Amazulu Private Game Reserve, in South Africa. Amakhosi is positioned on the banks of Zululand's Mkuze River in the ten thousand hectare Amazulu Private Game Reserve. Five and a half hours drive …

    Amakhosi Lodge (meaning 'The place of Kings' in Zulu) is situated within KwaZulu-Natal's Amazulu Private Game Reserve, in South Africa. Amakhosi is positioned on the banks of Zululand's Mkuze River in the ten thousand hectare Amazulu Private Game Reserve. Five and a half hours drive from Johannesburg and four hours from Durban, it is home to the Big Five, fifteen types of antelope and over four hundred bird species

    When retiring after a day of travels and wonder, you will be welcomed by a rustic room in the bush. The six well-appointed thatch roofed chalets of Amakhosi Lodge overlook the Mkuze River which flows through KwaZulu-Natal. Each chalet is equipped with air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and a lavish en suite bathroom.

    Facilities

    • Bar
    • Bird Watching
    • Daily Housekeeping
    • Game Viewing
    • Laundry
    • Restaurant
    • Spa

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Day 4

Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Up at dawn for your early morning game drive! Of course, the less energetic are welcome to sleep late! Search out a multitude of animals including lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and cheetah, together with a wealth of antelope and birds interacting in their natural environment.

Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, relax or talk with your ranger and mingle with the guests. Your afternoon game drive takes you well into the evening. Return to your lodge for another sumptuous dinner. Weather permitting you may enjoy a bush 'braai' at a surprise venue!

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5

Amakhosi Safari Lodge

A second full day in the reserve to explore the area with your included activities.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6

Amakhosi to Umhlanga

After breakfast and one last game activity, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Umhlanga where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Duration2 Nights
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Oyster Box Hotel

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    Oyster Box Hotel



    A national treasure, South Africa's most cherished hotel. Standing majestically on Umhlanga's beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, discover the timeless elegance of the Oyster Box. With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from, The Oyster Box meets the individual …

    A national treasure, South Africa's most cherished hotel. Standing majestically on Umhlanga's beachfront, overlooking the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse, discover the timeless elegance of the Oyster Box.

    With 86 luxurious rooms, suites and villas to choose from, The Oyster Box meets the individual needs of every visitor. Whether you're travelling as a family group or solo, each room is superbly designed to provide the utmost comfort and style at your home away from home.

    Enjoy a multitude of dining options, including their famous curry feast and High Tea, and indulge in the award-winning spa amid tropical gardens.

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    • Gym/Fitness Centre
    • Pool (s)
    • Restaurant(s)
    • Spa

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Day 7

Umhlanga

Today is at your leisure to relax and explore Umhlanga and its surrounds.

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Day 8

Umhlanga to Kapama Private Game Reserve

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight to Hoedspruit (flight not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your private game reserve. Time permitting, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Meal Plan Breakfast and Dinner
Duration3 Nights
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Kapama River Lodge

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    Kapama River Lodge



    Kapama River Lodge is a luxury safari lodge situated within the Kapama Game Reserve, and presents the perfect blend between luxurious safari accommodation and a very generous bed capacity of 64 bedrooms. The northern Drakensberg mountain range provides a majestic backdrop to this, the largest …

    Kapama River Lodge is a luxury safari lodge situated within the Kapama Game Reserve, and presents the perfect blend between luxurious safari accommodation and a very generous bed capacity of 64 bedrooms. The northern Drakensberg mountain range provides a majestic backdrop to this, the largest lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park region. Although large, it is stylishly furnished and beautifully positioned along a dry riverbed.

    Facilities

    • Bar(s)
    • Business Centre
    • Conference Facilities
    • Internet Access
    • Library
    • Lounge(s)
    • Pool (s)
    • Restaurant(s)

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    Preferred Hotel
Day 9

Kapama Private Game Reserve

Today is spent in the reserve as you search out the Big Five and the many other inhabitants that call this area home on your morning and afternoon game drives.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10

Kapama Private Game Reserve

A second full day to explore this wonderful private game reserve on safari.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11

Depart

This morning (time permitting) you depart on your final game drive with the hope of spotting that extra special sighting. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Depart for the airport in time for your onward flight.

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DEPARTURES:

2023: Daily 1 April to 4 December

PRICE INCLUDES: 

  • Meet and Greet on arrival in Johannesburg
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers in Johannesburg
  • Private road transfer from Amazulu to Umhlanga
  • Shared departure transfer to Durban King Shaka Airport
  • Shared arrival and departure transfers at Hoedspruit Airport
  • 2 nights deluxe accommodations in Johannesburg
  • 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Amazulu Private Game Reserve
  • 2 nights in deluxe accommodations in Umhlanga
  • 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Private-guided half-day Soweto Tour
  • 2 shared safari activities per day at Amakhosi Safari Lodge including:
    • Early morning and afternoon game drives (max 6 guests per vehicle)*
    • Guided bush walks
    • Frogging safaris (seasonal)
  • 2 shared activities per day at Kapama River Lodge including:
    • Early morning and afternoon game drives (max 6 guests per vehicle)*
    • Guided bush walks
  • Value Add: One complimentary 30 min back, neck & shoulder massage per stay at Kapama River Lodge
  • Conservation Levy
  • Tea, coffee, and game drive drinks at Amakhosi Safari Lodge
  • Tea, coffee, and all local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits) at Kapama River Lodge
  • 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

PRICE EXCLUDES: 

  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire.

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18 Sep 2023
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