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Highlights

  • An outstanding bush & beach journey
  • In the game-rich Kruger National Park
  • Encounter the Big 5 & African raptors
  • Fine dining & an exceptional wine cellar
  • Superb spa treatments & sophisticated decor
  • Experience a quintessential tropical island
  • Step out of your villa onto a private beach
  • Snorkel, dive, sail & fish the Archipelago

Overview

This idyllic escape combines a world-famous safari destination with a quintessential tropical island paradise.

Begin your 12-day journey with four nights at either Singita Lebombo or Singita Sweni, both located in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Encounter the Big 5 year-round and a rich diversity of birdlife on game drives, guided bush walks and mountain bike expeditions. Singita lodges have a reputation for world-class facilities and very fine dining, ensuring your wilderness experience is both thrilling and opulent.

Then spend a night at the iconic Saxon Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg, which has sumptuous suites and a remarkable art collection. Stroll through the lush gardens, relax at the pool, or enjoy your suite’s state-of-the-art entertainment system.

You then travel by plane and helicopter to Azura @ Benguerra Island in Mozambique's dazzling Bazaruto Archipelago. Drenched in sunshine, this private coral island is fringed with white sandy beaches that wrap around a heart of tropical vegetation. For six nights indulge your senses in barefoot luxury, spending your days at play in the pristine ocean, strolling along untouched sands, and playing in the warm, azure water.

Summary

  • Tour Duration: 12 Days

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Emphasis is firmly on the best possible experiences - from dining under the star studded sky to incredible wildlife sightings. They talk of a trip of a lifetime – this is one of those!
Lauren Johansson

Lauren Johansson

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Days 1-4: Singita in the Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park, Kruger Private Concessions, South Africa
Detailed breakdown

Days 1-4: Singita in the Kruger National Park | 4 Nights

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Kruger National Park, Kruger Private Concessions, South Africa

After arriving at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a short chartered flight whisks you to the world-famous Kruger National Park. Together with the exclusive Sabi Sands Reserve, the Kruger boasts 2.7-million hectares of protected fauna and flora. Wildlife roams freely between the two reserves, creating one of Africa’s most bio-diverse wildlife populations. A short game drive from the airstrip delivers you to either Singita Lebombo or Singita Sweni lodge.

Each day features early morning and late afternoon game drives in the care of an experienced guide and expert tracker. See the Big 5 among a rich diversity of game and birdlife. After an early drive, the generous breakfast that greets you on your return is very welcome. This indulgent dining is best followed by a guided bush walk, which provides a refreshingly close-to-nature perspective. Following your African siesta, the late afternoon game drive culminates in sundowners at a pretty spot in the bush. A thrilling spot-lit drive back to the lodge adds zest to the conversation over pre-dinner drinks.

Lebombo is a sophisticated, Afro-chic retreat in a spectacular, elevated setting. Its sweeping wooden decks overlook the N’wanetsi River, a favourite watering hole for elephants.

The lodge provides the perfect retreat between game-viewing expeditions, whether you indulge in a treatment at the spa or a tasting at the wine boutique. There is satellite TV to watch and a library full of gorgeous coffee table books to browse. Should you feel the urge to workout, head to the fully equipped gym, hone your archery skills or make a splash in the cliff-side lap pool.

The kitchen serves African cuisine with global flavours, using fresh ingredients and pairing dishes with the finest South African wines from the cellar. Service is excellent and dining in the open-air candlelit boma adds a sprinkle of adventure to every meal. For a romantic treat, request dinner on your private terrace.

Lebombo’s 15 Luxury Suites are refreshingly original with elegant loft architecture constructed from glass and timber. This sophisticated design ethic flows through the trimmings and thoughtful personal touches. Your private deck features a day bed, the perfect spot to relax or even spend the night beneath a canopy of stars, lulled by the sounds of Africa. Each suite has a full en suite bathroom and an outdoor shower. Your suite offers the perfect conclusion to a day of exploration: a spacious bed dressed in inviting Egyptian cotton linen.

Day 5: The Iconic Saxon | 1 Night

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Johannesburg, South Africa

After your morning game drive, your flight departs for Johannesburg. On arrival you are transferred to The Saxon Boutique Hotel, which is set in 10 acres of lush garden and is a regular the World's Leading Boutique Hotels list since 2006.

The Saxon famously hosted Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela so look out for Dean Simon’s original sketches of this remarkable man in its outstanding art collection. After a light lunch on the Pool Terrace, pamper your senses in the spa (which includes a hair and nail salon). The Piano Lounge’s live music is a sophisticated backdrop for pre-dinner drinks. A member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and under the passionate direction of executive chef David Higgs, the Saxon is a gastronomic delight, whether you choose the impeccable Dining Room or the much-admired Five Hundred restaurant. The sommeliers take great pride in pairing the chef’s delectable dishes with renowned wines from local and international estates.

After dinner, retire to your opulent suite, finished in marble, light wood and plush furnishings. Upload your holiday snaps using the high-speed Wi-Fi, watch a film from the digital movie library or raid the complimentary mini bar. From the spacious en suite bathroom to the discreetly attendant personal butler, every detail has been considered and the ideals of comfort raised to a new standard.

Days 6-11: Azura @ Quilalea: Barefoot Luxury | 6 Nights

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Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique

Your air transfer carries you from Johannesburg to Vilanculos on the Mozambique coast. There, you'll travel by helicopter to the Bazaruto Archipelago where a tropical island, drenched in sunshine and kissed by gentle ocean breezes, awaits you.

Azura @ Benguerra is an exclusive beach resort that has become deservedly famous for its exceptional service, luxury accommodation and divine culinary experiences.

It is the ideal place to relax on pristine beaches and take in postcard-perfect views but there is also plenty of opportunity to get active by going snorkelling and scuba diving, or choosing from one of the many watersports offered at the watersports centre.

The island is fringed with white sandy beaches that welcome breeding turtles each season. Its aquamarine underwater wonderland teems with whales, dolphins, turtles, 400 fish species and cathedrals of coral. Dive one of the world's top 10 sites, Neptune's Arm, in the care of PADI instructors. Azura offers a full range of toys for its island playground: kayaks, sailboats, and gear for snorkelling, diving and deep sea fishing.

Your home for the duration of your stay features tranquil sea views, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, and every other creature comfort you'll need to take advantage of this island paradise.

Day 12: A Treasure of Memories

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An air transfer carries you back to Pemba Island to begin your journey home via Johannesburg’s International Airport.

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Inclusions

  • All flights & transfers as specified in the itinerary
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Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

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Dates Price
2022-07-01 — 2022-08-31 $18,320
2022-09-01 — 2022-09-30 $17,520
2022-10-01 — 2022-12-18 $17,520
2022-12-19 — 2023-01-06 $18,300
Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
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