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Bush and Beach for families
South Africa/Mauritius
This 12 night itinerary combines a family friendly safari adventure, incorporating 2 excellent Lodges, with relaxation on a tropical beach surrounded by 5 star luxury. Travelling through malaria free locations, it offers an exciting yet child-orientated wildlife experience with watersports and beach activities to follow, even a fantastic Kids Club if required!
Special family itinerary
Overnight, direct flight to Johannesburg
Day 1 - 2
Drive to Madikwe Game Reserve (approx 4 hours, or private transfer / flight can be arranged at a supplement). Enjoy the excitement of seeking out the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo) at Dawn and Dusk in an open 4 x 4 vehicle, you may even get the chance to see a rare Wild Dog for which Madikwe is famous.
Day 3 - 5
Today drive to Ant’s Nest exclusive Bush Home (approx 3 – 4 hours) where you can experience a more ‘active’ family safari experience with all ages able to take part in Bush Walks and Horse Riding Safaris (as there is no dangerous game on site, but the Reserve is still home to giraffe, zebra and white rhino to name but a few! Facilities also include a big heated swimming pool and trampoline to keep children entertained or they can help the Rangers with their daily work around the Reserve in between the main activities.
Day 6 - 12
This morning leave early to drive or transfer back to Johannesburg Airport in time to connect with your lunchtime flight to Mauritius, arriving late afternoon. You will be met and transferred to your luxurious resort, the renowned One&Only Le Saint Geran for the following 7 nights.
Enjoy the complimentary water sports, splash around in the heated pool or just relax on the delightful beach. Children can also take advantage of the excellent children’s club within this rate (min age applies) whilst parents take advantage of on-site facilities such as a 9-hole Golf Course and superb Spa.
Day 13
Return to the Airport and take your flight back to the UK.
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Journey times
10 hour flight to Johannesburg
4.5 hour flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius
Car seats available for hire cars and transfers
Best time to go
May - September offers good value accommodation and some of best game viewing. This is generally dry season (although South Africa has a number of climates dependent on the region) and that means less vegetation for the animals to hide nehind and more congregation around water holes. It also corresponds to whale watching season.
October - April corresponds with the South African Summer and is popular with families seeking to combine a South African adventure with time by the pool or beach.
Please ask us for more information.
What age should children be?
To make the most of the safari then we recommend that children are age 4 or 5 plus but there are excellent lodges that have no age limits on activities, so it is when you think they are ready.
Child related supplies are widely available in local shops around Cape Town and Plattenberg Bay and in the hotels in Mauritius.
Accommodation
2 nights at the Madikwe Game Reserve at Jaci’s Safari Lodge in a Suite on a fully inclusive basis (All meals and game drives for children age 5 plus or supplement payable for private vehicle if younger children are in the party and you wish them to accompany you).
3 nights at Ant’s Nest exclusive Bush Home (approx 3 – 4 hours) where you will be welcomed in 2 x adjacent rooms.
7 Nights at the One&Only St Geran (or other hotel depending on requirements) in a junior suite on bed and breakfast (includes dinner for parents).
Prices:
£6,000 based on a Family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 sharing travelling May – September 2011.
Price excludes international flights (allow from £4,000).
Private transfers / extended number of nights available at a supplement