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Waterberg & beach
USD 7200
JAN-DEC
14 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 7200 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Johannesburg ORT
Johannesburg
Waterberg Mountains
02 : Mhondoro Lodge
03 : Mhondoro Lodge
04 : Mhondoro Lodge
05 : Ant’s Nest
06 : Ant’s Nest
07 : Ant’s Nest
Mauritius
08 : Residence Mauritius
09 : Residence Mauritius
10 : Residence Mauritius
11 : Residence Mauritius
12 : Residence Mauritius
13 : Residence Mauritius
14 : Residence Mauritius
End location : Mauritius International
Johannesburg
Set to the northeast of South Africa, Johannesburg is the great commercial heart of the country and the main transport hub, a sprawling mess of a place, scarred through its heart by the gold mines. It is not somewhere safari travellers tend to linger too long, although the Cradle of Mankind may be worth a visit.
Day 1
Arrival : Johannesburg ORT
lodge
City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo
City Lodge OR Tambo is located at the main airport Johannesburg.
The hotel is accessed via the car park lobby.
There is a simple buffet dinner and breakfast ...
... plus a menu of light lunches.
The hotel has 365 guest rooms.
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Waterberg Mountains
Set in the north of South Africa, the non-malarial Waterberg Mountains area contains several interesting wildlife reserves, with some superb scenery and relatively easy wildlife viewing, as well as options for horse-riding and golf. Guest accommodation is in around 25 decent quality lodges, many of which are relatively well priced.
Day 2 , 3 , 4
lodge
Mhondoro Lodge
Mhondoro Safari Lodge is located on the Welgevonden Conservancy in the Waterberg Mountains.
The lodge is centred on a modern main building, fronted by an underground hide.
Guest accommodation is in five substantial suites with air-conditioning and private swimming pools.
The adjacent Mhondoro Villa is a completely separate facility with two bedrooms.
Activities are centred on vehicle safari and the waterhole hide, with walking safari on request.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the main park.
Walking safari is also possible, but does not usually include approaches onto lions and elephants.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
Ant's Nest
Ant's Nest is located on small a private reserve in the Waterberg Mountains area.
The lodge is centred on a large main building, leading out to a nice swimming pool.
Guest accommodation is in six suite Rooms.
Activities include horse-back safari, vehicle safari, walking safari, mountain-biking, bush meals and night vehicle safari.
The primary activity is horse-back safari inside the private reserve.
Vehicle safari is also offered, but with no elephants or lions.
The lodge is very child-friendly and there are lots of special activities.
Mauritius
Set way out in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a very remote and beautiful tropical island, with a verdant mountain interior, fabulous white sand beaches and rich coral marine life. The island is mainly focused on large luxury beach hotels and golf resorts, which are occasionally combined with safari in South Africa.
Day 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14
Fly : Johannesburg ORT to Mauritius MRU
lodge
Residence Mauritius
The Residence Mauritius is located on the island of Mauritius.
The resort is centred on a huge main building around a very large swimming pool.
Guest accommodation is in 163 rooms and suites.
There is also a substantial Wellness Centre.
Activities include tennis, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and golf.
Day 15
Departure : Mauritius International
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