ZAR 73680 per single traveller
Includes: Return transfers from Johannesburg,  accommodation, open vehicle safari drives, meals as per itinerary, local beverages
Together with Shishangeni Private Lodge and Camp Shawu, Camp Shonga forms part of a trio managed by BON Hotels. It is situated in a private concession in the Kruger National Park, with the perennial Crocodile River to the south and Mozambique in the east forming its borders.
On the banks of the Sand River in a premier wildlife reserve, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, lies Umkumbe Safari Lodge. A visit to Umkumbe will give you one of the best big five game viewing opportunities in southern Africa. Umkumbe Safari Lodge is owner managed which ensures you a personal, rustic and real South African experience. Most of the ten chalets and rooms overlook the seasonal Sand River offering you unlimited sights of elephant, hippo, buffalo and antelope grazing in the riverbed. Other facilities include a swimming pool, lounge, bar and dining area and the traditional boma, where hearty South African meals are served.
Umlani Bush Camp accommodates guests in traditional African reed and thatch huts as well as an Eco Rondavel, all naturally blending with the environment and providing modern comforts. All the accommodation options have comfortable beds, crisp white linen, soft towels, mosquito netting, insect repellent and en-suite open-air bush showers as well as standard bathroom amenities. They also offer complimentary bottled water, although the tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
Elephant Plains Game Lodge is where you will find comfortable style and affordable luxury in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Bordering the national park, with no dividing fences, the Sabi Sand is world-renowned for excellent game viewing and you can be sure of game drives and bush walks that will live up to your imagination. Apart from close encounters with the Big 5, you might even be treated on some wild dog or cheetah sightings.
Each luxurious, freestanding and spacious suite offers seclusion and spectacular views of the Sand River while the main building houses a library containing rare African books and magnificent works of art, an elegant, African themed air-conditioned dining room, historic bar featuring photographs of the early days of the area, a large wooden safari deck where meals and teas are served and a traditional reed “boma” for evening meals around the fire. A large infinity pool also offers magnificent views across the river while guests also have a safari boutique with quality clothing, jewellery and artefacts and a small fitness facility with a steam room available.
You will be collected from your address in Johannesburg early in the morning and travel eastwards via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, to the Lowveld and eventually to the private MalaMala Game Reserve.
The drive may take about six hours, a scenic drive with a stop along the way for refreshments. You should reach the lodge around mid-day and have time for lunch and some relaxation before departing for your first afternoon game drive on an open safari vehicle.
After sunset you will return to the lodge where dinner will await.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Rattray’s Camp and your lodging includes lunch and dinner.Â
Wake up early, enjoy a hot beverage and rusks before being taken on a morning game drive to catch the sun rising and spot some elusive nocturnal animals still out hunting.
You will return for a late breakfast and can spend the rest of the day lazing around at the lodge. Your afternoon game drive will depart at about 16:00 and return after witnessing the sunset – just in time for dinner around the fire in the boma.
You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Rattray’s Camp and your deal includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.Â
On the last day of your stay you will get up early again and depart on the final game drive after a quick hot beverage and rusks.
After witnessing another African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point around 17:00.
Your deal today includes breakfast at the lodge.
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