A chance to relax in luxurious safari-style tents with an outdoor shower, savannah bushveld teeming with game and birdlife, learning more about elephants and their individual personalities, and staying in a house that was built almost a century ago.
- Day 1: Durban - Zimbali
- Itinerary
On arrival at Durban Airport you pick up your rental car and make your way to Zimbali Lodge in Ballito. Zimbali is a luxurious resort which offers excellent access to all the sights of Durban, a fantastic golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools and a free shuttle service to the beach. The hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens.
- Accommodation
Zimbali Lodge Superior resort hotel with a championship golf course on the KwaZulu-Natal coast.
- Days 2 - 3: Zimbali Lodge - White Elephant Lodge
- Itinerary
You depart Zimbali Lodge and drive to White Elephant Lodge. Your accommodation includes safari activities in a savannah bushveld which teems with game and birdlife. Originally built in the 1920's, this lodge captures the history and romance of the "colonial era".
Elephanting is a half-day programme that focuses on the relocated herds. Your time will be spent not only searching for, but more importantly, learning about the specific elephants. Tracking on foot is at the guides' discretion.
- Accommodation
White Elephant Game Lodge Colonial-style safari lodge in the Pongola Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Day 4: White Elephant Lodge - Reilly's Rock
- Itinerary
Depart White Elephant Lodge and head north to Swaziland where you stay at Reiley's Rock Lodge. Formerly owned by one of the first European settlers in Swaziland, this lodge has been decorated in keeping with its colonial roots by Swaziland's leading conservation team, Ted and Liz Reilly.
Notwithstanding the necessary subtle additions and renovations, the house still stands as it was built almost a century ago. Reilly's Rock is steeped in intriguing history. In fact, the main building was built of stone in exchange for an ox-wagon in the early 1900's!
- Accommodation
Reilly's Rock Hilltop Lodge Country lodge overlooking the Ezulwini Valley in Swaziland.
- Days 5 - 6: Reilly's - Kapama Game Reserve
- Itinerary
Depart Swaziland and drive to the Kapama Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. Accommodation includes safari activities.
The camp has just six secluded rondavels. Each has an individual splash pool and private viewing deck, as well as a personal butler. The camp offers gym and spa facilities. You can take an elephant safari and will be able to view game from close proximity as the elephants move silently and in a single file through the bush.
- Accommodation
Camp Jabulani Safari lodge offering elephant back safaris and luxurious accommodation in a 'Big Five' game reserve.
Included in tour:
Hire of a Group B vehicle for 7 days
1 night Zimbali Lodge with breakfast
2 nights White Elephant Lodge with breakfast, lunch & dinner and an elephant safari
1 night Reiley's Rock with breakfast
2 nights Camp Jabulani with full board & safari activities as well as 1 elephant back safari
Excluded:
Additional meals & drinks
Not included activities
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Vehicle contract fee of R30
One way fee for the car hire
Visa costs
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