For Tour rates,please contact Virginia  or Stephen.

 $3,150.64 per person, land only, based  on double occupancy, cash rate, credit cards are a extra 4% ..includes  all the Internal flights, and land as below. This rate is subject to change until fully paid  up due to Airline Tax/ Fuel/Security changes.Based on travel for June, July or August, with a minimum of 6 people

We offer discounted  International  Airline  rates.

DAY 1

Arrive in South Africa, and fly on to Gomo Gomo Lodge.
Scheduled transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Gomo Gomo Lodge.

East-African style safari tents...

click on photograph to view tent inside

Cool down in the plunge pool...

Breakfast and lunch are served on the deck in an open thatch-roofed lapa overlooking the river, while dinner is served in traditional African style around a log fire in one of two bomas. The cuisine is a combination of African and Western influences with the focus on exceptional quality.

Here you will spend 3 Nights, to help get over jet lag, while enjoying  2x daily game viewing drives.

Introduction
Situated in the greater Kruger National Park, Gomo Gomo Game Lodge is a unique and private getaway.

It is an intimate, child-friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the prestigious Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, one of South Africa's most pristine and unspoiled reserves. Known for its excellent game viewing and diverse habitats, Timbavati is the home of the white lion, and now forms part of the greater Kruger National Park, with a common unfenced border - an area comprising more than 2.2 million hectares of untamed bushveld. 

The lodge
Gomo Gomo Game Lodge caters for two to eighteen guests. Shaded by age-old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, the camp comprises five fully furnished, thatched chalets and four East African-style luxury tents - all built in traditional style with en-suite facilities. The emphasis is on outstanding comfort and tasteful decoration. Electricity for bedside lamps, fans and power points is supplied throughout.

Breakfast and lunch are served on the deck in an open thatch-roofed lapa overlooking the river, while dinner is served in traditional African style around a log fire in one of two bomas. The cuisine is a combination of African and Western influences with the focus on exceptional quality.

Your private safari at Gomo Gomo Game Lodge allows access to over 12 000 hectares of the finest big game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo thriving alongside giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope. Bird watching is wonderful, with various eagles, owls, francolins, kingfishers, rollers and weavers among the over 300 recorded species. Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers in open 4X4 vehicles, with excellent photographic opportunities.

Guided bush walks provide an insight into nature's finer details and the chance to track game on-foot.

 
Here you will spend 3 Nights, to help get over jet lag, while enjoying  2x daily game viewing drives.
 
Accommodation : Gomo Gomo Game Lodge
Rooms : Standard Rooms
Included : All meals and daily game activities
 
 
DAY 4
Scheduled transfer from Gomo Gomo Lodge to Or Tambo Airport via Panorama
Route excluding lunch.
 
 
Accommodation : Airport Grand Hotel Rooms : Standard Rooms
Included : Breakfast (shuttle transfer to the airport)
 
 
DAY 5 FLY TO PITERMARITZBURG
Private road transfer from Oribi Apt to Briar Ghyll Lodge.

 
Accommodation : Briar Ghyll Lodge
Rooms : Twin Rooms
Included : Breakfast

Activities  to be decided  by Virginia
 
 
DAY 6
Private road transfer from Briar Ghyll Lodge to Sani Pass Hotel.
 
Accommodation : Sani Pass Hotel
Rooms : Standard Rooms
Included : Breakfast and Dinner

Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort is nestled in the beautiful Mkhomazana valley at the foot of Sani Pass and is famous for its warm hospitality, breathtaking views of the Drakensburg and personal service.

The Satour-approved, 3-star status Hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests. Sani Pass Hotel has an extensive range of facilities which ensures non-stop fun for all guests. Tours up the famous Sani PAss depart daily from the hotel. The Sani Pass Hotel caters for conferences and sporting or other interest groups.Enjoy the beauty of the Berg in comfort, at this premier Drakensberg resort.

 Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort is situated directly at the base of the magnificent Sani Pass- gateway to the Roof of Africa. Make the very exciting trip either in your own 4x4 or by joining the daily tours that will take you right into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.

From the rocky foothills of the Sani Valley the rugged Sani Pass climbs a further 1000m high into the Drakensberg. It crosses the border into Lesotho at 2873m above sea level. Close by lies the highest peak south of Kilamanjaro- Thabana Ntlenyana. Tours will explain the history of the Pass, reveal the unique montane flora and rare birds of this area such as the Orangebreasted Rockjumper, take you past refreshing waterfalls (frozen in winter) and visit a traditional Basotho village, sampling the life of villagers who survive on these windswept mountain slopes.

The adventure is unforgettable and the views over the top of the escarpment down into Kwa  Zulu, Natal are magnificent.

Hiking

The hotel enjoys direct access to the bordering The Ukhlahlamba Drakensberg Park. It  forms the border between KZN and Lesotho. This part of the range is generally known as “The Drakensberg”. The name was given by the early Boer settlers and meant mountains of the dragon. The Zulu call it uKhahlamba, “the barrier of spears&rdq ...Park, now a World Heritage Site. Explore this paradise of cascading waterfalls, walking trails, Trout-filled streams and some of the finest San Rock Art in the country. Several walking trails are marked, leading to waterfalls, Bushman Paintings (only with a guide) and enchanting bathing spots. These vary in length from 1 hour to full-day walks.

Rock Art

The San Bushmen were the original inhabitants of Southern Africa for many thousands of years. They were the creators of Africa's deep cultural past. Their only surviving monument to this achievement is their rock art, which is to be found in great variety in the Drakensberg.

They existed as nomadic hunter-gatherers. Their Shamanistic (medicine man) approach enabled them to survive in this harsh environment. They lived close to nature, were generous and hospitable people and killed only for their own survival.

With the arrival of both the Zulu  and the European settlers, these small, innocent people were driven deep into the Drakensberg. As a result of disputes and cultural differences, they were partially exterminated and absorbed by the surrounding tribes.
Bushman or San Rock Art can be found in the sandstone shelters of the Southern Drakensberg (of which there are over 200 sites) and represent some of the finest in the world.
The Ikanti paintings, which are situated on a scenic walk not far from the Hotel, have been identified by Natal Museum and Conservation Services as being of great cultural importance. They can be visited with an accredited guide.

The nearby Cobham Nature  Reserve has some of the best sites south of the Didima Valley and it is possible to hire a guide to visit a selection of them.

These Bushman Paintings are part of our national heritage – help us to preserve them.
Do not deface them nor chip pieces off the rock formations. In fact, do not even touch them. Should you wish to point something out on the paintings, use a twig or a grass stick as these will do less harm. Under no circumstance should fires be lit in or near these natural shelters as smoke and soot can do irreversible damage to the paintings.

Birding, Botany and Wildlife

Bordering on the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and at the base of the Sani Pass, our Hotel is ideally situated to discover the unique flora and birds of this region. The area is home to the Wattled Crane, a moist grassland special of which just over 200 breeding pairs remain. Spot the attractive Bush Blackcap and the Gurney's Sugarbird which feeds from the Protea flowers. Three bird species are endemic to this area: the Drakensberg Pipit, the Orangebreasted Rockjumper, and a relic population of the once widespread Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier.

From spring through to autumn, you will enjoy a passing array of wild flowers. TheDrakensburg boasts over 2 000 species of plants. The grasslands are richly sprinkled with a variety of Grass Orchids, Lilies, Irises and Compositae that bloom variously between spring and autumn. The Pass will take you through colonies of various Protea species, including the furry-leafed Protea Roupelliae and Protea Caffra which grow to up to three metres in height. Much loved are the splendid blooms of the Kniphofia or Red Hot Poker and Wild Irises which you will find scattered along stream banks. In the Sub-Alpine belt, Fynbos grows in protected river valleys. Ontop of the Berg the harsh climate is survived only by a unique collection of alpine plants making up a heath exclusively of Heather and Helichrysums.

The grounds of the Hotel and surrounding parkland are home to the renowned Eland, Mountain Reedbuck, Lesser Reedbuck and Duiker. The valleys and cliffs support troops of Baboon and colonies of Rock Rabbit. Snakes are also common- look out for the Berg Adder which is specific to this area.

DAY 8
Private road transfer from Sani Pass Hotel Lodge to Kokstad.
 
Transfer to eastern Cape Guide for Cultural
Tour. Based on a Breakfast and dinner basis.Lunches at own accord.

 
 
 Meet guests in Kokstad and drive to Umgazi River
Bungalows via Lusikisiki and Port st Johns a
very scenic route through the spectacular
villages of the Transkei making some stop overs
to have a look on handycrafts sold next to the
road.Spend time on the beach, and or enjoy the scenery.

You’re just a step away from the Wild Coast’s best shared secret: Umngazi River Bungalows & Spa. Hopefully we’ll soon get to welcome you in person. We’ve been nestled in the heart of the Wild Coast for many years now, so we can tell you plenty about all the treasures you and your family will discover here. There are the expected things, of course – waterside bungalows that feel like home; our abundant array of freshly prepared food, and more activities than you’ll find time for.

But then there are the more personal things: Sharing coffee and rusks as you watch the morning mist brushing the water’s surface. Falling asleep with an old paperback on your chest and salt in your hair. Seeing a Fish Eagle swoop low over the estuary, or hearing the cattle call from a distant hillside. Taking a shower open to the atmosphere of the Wild Coast.  Most importantly, there are those timeless moments with family that allow you to reconnect, refresh and later, remember. Talking about these things might make you want to visit. To experience them yourself will make you want to stay. Perched on the panoramic hillside of the Umngazi River mouth, overlooking the scenic splendour of the Wild Coast. Bungalows are nestled amongst the kaleidoscopic fauna and flora that only the heart of Pondoland can offer. Our guests choose from 5 categories of bungalows, all of which are individually furnished & tastefully decorated

DAY 9

A misty, untouched bay, haunted by the ghosts of shipwrecked sailors, in the heart of the Wild Coast. Coffee Bay offers excellent fishing as well as spectacular walks through coastal bush that is full of bird life. One of the must see places in this area is the `hole in the wall', a geological marvel. Various hiking trails abound around the area, the famous Wild Coast Hiking Trail being one. The rest of the Wild Coast is also worth-while exploring, as is the Sunshine Coast and East London.

Coffee Bay has the advantage of being accessible by tarred road from the N2 and is just the place for those holiday makers who are looking for a nice, out of the way place, with activities like swimming, shell collecting, walking, fishing, surfing, spearfishing, scuba diving, horse riding and golf.

DAY 10
Have early b-fast and leave for Umtata,visit the
Nelson Mandela Museum popular with gifts that Mr
Mandela got from all over the world displayed
there and also information about the struggle for
freedom during the Apartheid era.

We leave Umtata  via Qunu,this is Mr Mandelas village,we will see
his home next to the road.

We then proceed through  the villages and cross the great Kei river mouth
on a ferry to Alice and check inn at Mak&Mak  guest house.

We will be welcomed here by  traditional dancers and have a taste on
traditional food for dinner with some historians keeping us company.

DAY 11

Have B-fast and laeve for Fort Hare University
the first University for blacks in South Africa
that educated many African leaders e.g
Nelson Mandela,Robert Mugabe,Bishop Tutu,Sir
Seretse Khama of Botswana and many more.We will
visit here the De Beers centenary Art Gallery
popular with a breath taking collection of Art
work done by Africans themselves some depicting
life during the days of struggle in the villages and townships.
 
We will then drive to East London via Bisho visit  here the popular market places near the taxi rank
where the village people buy and mix freely with  them as they buy.We then proceed to East London Airport,drop off guests.
 
Private road transfer from Cape Town International Apt to Protea Seapoint Hotel.
 Accommodation : Protea Seapoint Hotel
Rooms : Standard Rooms
Included : Breakfast 

 
 
DAY 12
You will be collected from Protea Seapoint Hotel and taken on a private full day City Tour,
including Table Mountain and Robben Island,
inclusive of entrance fees and lunch.
 
 
DAY 13
You will be collected from Protea Seapoint Hotel  and taken on a private full day Winelands tour
including entrance fees and lunch.
 
DAY 14

FREE TIME TO ENJOY THE CITY
 
 
DAY 15
Private road transfer from Protea Seapoint
Hotel to Cape Town International Apt.

SadlyFly  home

INCLUDES:
 Accommodation on a shared basis;
 Meals as specified;
 Excursions and transfers as shown above
(usually twice daily game activities at safari
lodges and camps unless otherwise indicated in quotation);
 Services of the lodge guides and staff,
 Meet & Assist service on arrival;
 Drinks as applicable on your itinerary
above (most hotels and some camps/lodges do not
include drinks at all; others include house wine
at dinner and drinks on activities only and yet
others include all drinks except premium wines,
champagnes, spirits and liqueurs),

Relevant park fees;

 Air transfers South Africa as specified;
 The current South African Tourism
Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax or Government Sales Tax.
 Full document pack per couple (3 for 6 guests and 5 for 10 guests)
 
EXCLUDES:
 Any scheduled flights and related ticket or airport taxes;
 Items of a personal nature
 Drinks, entrance fees, porterage,
tours/excursions and transfers not specified above;
 Cancellation, baggage or medical insurance; Staff gratuities;
 Any new Government taxes, levies, fuel
or industry increases which are beyond our control;
 Meals not specified above such as lunch
and dinner whilst in the larger towns and cities such as Cape Town
 
SCHEDULED FLIGHT TICKET QUOTES - STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS:
 Airfares are subject to seat
availability and rules pertaining to the
discounted fares e.g. advance purchases
cancellation fees and amendment penalties.
Fares and taxes on flights are quoted
at current rates and are subject to airline
increase at any time prior to date of issue.
 Prepaid ticket advice fares are
subject to the airline agreeing with the system
quoted fare and are subject to confirmation on the date of purchase.
 All airlines require full names (first
names and surname) as per the Passport on all air
transferred to other passengers and they do not
permit name changes after the booking has been
made. Nor can amendments be made to the passenger names after ticket issue.
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
  Being a quote only, all of the above
mentioned services are still subject to
availability at the time of making a booking.
 Laundry can be done at most
camps/lodges and hotels. Some include this in
their tariff whereas others charge a nominal fee for this service.
 You must please cover yourselves, prior
to confirming the booking with comprehensive
travel, medical, cancellation, curtailment and
default insurance for the duration of your trip.
Due to the remote and wild areas through which
you may travel, it is vital that all guests are
covered for emergencies and other unforeseen
circumstances. We will not be held responsible
for guests traveling without insurance.
 The relevant cancellation policy
applies should you fail to join or start your
safari for any reason, including airline delays
or missed connections. Please ensure you have
adequate travel insurance for this purpose. You
become liable for cancellation penalties
immediately on confirmation of your booking services.
 The quote is subject to any VAT, levy,
fuel or any other industry increases that are beyond our control.
 Most safari camps and lodges include
two game activities a day in their tariff (one in
the morning and the other in the afternoon). A
private vehicle and guide can be booked for
additional activities, but this will incur an
additional cost. Please advise if you would like
additional information on this service.

 The above itinerary includes
camps/lodges that are situated in Malaria areas.
Please consult your doctor or pharmacist, and
establish what precautions will be required for this fever.
 
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