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Family KwaZulu-Natal & Mauritius

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At A Glance

Destinations
Duration

12 days

Nearest Airport

Zulu Inyala Airport (Phinda)

Tour Highlights

Spot the Big 5 in Phinda Game Reserve
Special safari activities for children
Fly to beautiful island of Mauritius
Dedicated children's club
Rejuvenate with couples' spa treatments

Overview

This is a great 12-day family adventure that kicks off with spectacular game viewing before a few days on the sunny beaches of Mauritius. Experience the excitement of a Big 5 safari at the extraordinary Phinda Game Reserve in the semi-tropical kwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

You get superb game viewing and bird watching while your children will be offered specially designed, informative safari programmes by Phinda’s friendly and well-trained staff. Then you and your family jet off to sunny Mauritius for a beach holiday filled with fun watersports, while a professionally run kids’ clubs keeps the action going for the younger ones.

Itinerary

Day to day
  • Interior of the family cottage at Phinda Mountain Lodge.
  • Embark on a walking safari.
  • Go scuba diving.
  • See the big cats of Africa.
  • Phinda Mountain Lodge main guest area.
  • Suite - private plunge pool.
  • Suite - sitting area.
  • Boma area.
  • Bedroom suite.
  • En suite bathroom.
  • Walking safari through the Phinda Private Gamer Reserve.
  • Views from the dining deck at Phinda Mountain Lodge.
  • Night eye experience.
  • Thrilling game drives.
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Arrive in the vibrant city of Durban on South Africa’s balmy and lush East Coast, and pick up your rental car. Drive up the kwaZulu-Natal coast, passing scenic sugar cane plantations, to the Phinda Mountain Lodge in the Phinda Game Reserve. Located on the mountainous part of the reserve, the lodge’s friendly staff will welcome your family and help you settle into your room. Mountain Lodge is the largest of all the camps at Phinda and is ideally suited to families with young children. There are several restaurants and a special kids’ club packed with educational and fun toys.

Phinda Mountain Lodge information

Located in the superb Phinda Private Game Reserve
Stunning mountain-top location with great views over the reserve
Big 5 game including the elusive cheetah & black rhino
Enjoy starlit dinners & bush breakfasts
Beautifully designed & decorated suites - all with outdoor showers & plunge pools
Fantastic family lodge, children of all ages are welcome
See nesting leatherback & loggerhead turtles between November & January

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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  • Kids on a safari.
  • The Phinda Mountain Lodge swimming pool.
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Phinda offers a wide variety of exciting activities for children, including a programme designed to teach them more about the animals and plants in the area. This includes a bug hunt, a bark-rubbing excursion, and a lesson in making recycled paper – all under the watchful eyes of the rangers.

Game drives with parents will give children the opportunity to show off their new knowledge gained through this fun programme. Between game drives, cool off in the spacious swimming pool. Dinner is served in the communal dining area or in the boma where kids can share their own campfire, complete with marshmallows roasted on the fire after a delicious meal!

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  • Sit back, relax and order a cocktail.
  • A boutique shop for any trinkets you wish to buy.
  • Food experiences on a catamaran.
  • Adventure activities abound.
  • The beach right on the doorstep.
  • The perfect setting for an evening meal.
  • Be surrounded by tranquil spaces.
  • There are tons of activities for parents and kids.
  • A refreshing dip.
  • Sundowners on a traditional Pirogue.
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Today you drive back to King Shaka International Airport where you can drop off your hired car and board your flight to Mauritius via OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

On arrival on this idyllic tropical island, a private transfer will meet you and take you to LUX* Belle Mare on the eastern coast. Set on a tranquil lagoon, LX* Belle Mare is a ‘do-it-all’ resort that has an enormous azure swimming pool, a sizable spa with signature treatments and clubs for children and teenagers.

LUX* Belle Mare information

Rum, beer & 88 different tea tastings
Horse riding on Belle Mare beach
Outdoor cinema on the beach
Creole language lessons
On a gorgeous turquoise lagoon
Huge swimming pool
Luxurious spa with relaxing treatments
All-inclusive upgrade option available
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Spend your next five leisure-filled days relaxing on the long stretch on white sandy beach and cooling off in the crystal clear waters. Try your hand at windsurfing, sailing or scuba diving. Land activities include tennis, yoga and mountain biking through nature trails. A babysitting service is available and there are several restaurants – serving everything from Asian cuisine to traditional Mauritian dishes – on site for parents to sample in the evenings, perhaps starting with a cocktail and ending with nightcap in the Monsoon Lounge.

Itinerary information

A transfer will take you back to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – where you board your outbound flight for your journey home.

Expert Opinion

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Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Head of Positive Impact and Product Development

We chose these specific destinations & properties as they both afford a great family holiday consisting of caring staff, lots of adventures, dedicated children's programs & some pampering for the parents.

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What’s Included?

  • Meals:
  • Phinda Mountain Lodge : Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
  • LUX* Belle Mare : Enquire for confirmation
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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