* Safari Experience in the Manyeleti region of the Greater Kruger National Park
* Walking Safari Experience in the Greater Kruger
* Dedicated Specialist Game and Bush Guides
* Fabulous South African Cuisine
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This authentic South African Safari experience touches down at Hoedspruit Gateway Airport, the mini hub of the African Bush. You will be met at the airport by your host, Jacky and driven by mini bus (1/2 hour drive) into the Manyeleti; one of the most rewarding parts of the great Kruger National Park. You will head towards the camp, game viewing en route. After familiarising yourself with the surrounds, you will be having a quick light lunch and then setting off on your first South African Safari with our specialist guide, Mpho. From here on in, the order of the day will be an authentic Old World African Safari Experience!
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The Manyeleti Wilderness will afford you close and personal opportunities to encounter the big 5 in their original, natural environment and engage closely with nature; Your hosts will treat you to genuine South African bush warmth, delicious meals and do everything to ensure that you have the best wildlife experience possible.
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The Safari Camp business is a collaborative operation, focusing firmly on the enrichment of regional community residents and local service providers. The accommodation is traditionally constructed thatched rondawel huts with your own en suite bathroom. The camp has a bush pool which is awesome for cooling off in the Summer months. The camp meals are all homestyle meals with an emphasis on traditional South African cuisine.
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This Safari experience includes an “on foot” walking Safari experience and 3 Open vehicle Safari experiences. The open vehicle safari involves seeking out the iconic African creatures from the comfort of an open safari vehicle with an exceptionally skilled guide within the Manyeleti Reserve. Early morning coffee and rusks or Sundowner drinks and snacks are enjoyed out in the bush while soaking up the vastness and peace that is the African bush while homestyle meals, refreshments and relaxation are enjoyed back at camp.
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All activities are conducted by extremely knowledgeable and skilled local guides who have advanced experience of the region and its special nuances. This Safari promises to be a life changing opportunity to commune in nature while getting to see the African Wildlife in their original habitat.
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Weather Dependent: Not unless there is excessive flooding rainfall
Difficulty Level: Easy
Special Clothing Required: Yes - Comfortable walking shoes, Comfortable easy fitting clothing. Days are hot, and evenings cool down. Ensure you are wearing muted clothes for walking safari (no white/bright colours). Rainproof jacket for Summer and Warmer jacket and beanie for the Winter months for evening and dawn game drives, Sunscreen, swimming costume and small swimming towel, sun hat, sunglasses. Bring a headlamp for moving around the camp at night.
Additional Information: Manyeleti is on the periphery of malaria areas. The hosts do not take malaria prophylaxis, but you may do so for your own peace of mind. It is not required. Bug lotion and spray are required.
Accommodation: Single Rooms - unless requested for a couple. The rate per person remains unchanged for couples. The accommodations are traditionally modelled, comfortable thatched rondawel huts with en suite bathrooms. Internet connectivity is limited. The huts have outlets - please bring relevant adaptors and chargers for your devices. At times electricity is erratic in South Africa. A solar lantern will be provided by the hosts to light the way in the event we have a power problem.
Special Dietary Restrictions: All dietary needs catered for
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping - R 800.00 per guest.
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Flight Booking Information:
Please do not book flights until you are informed that the minimum number (5) to travel has been achieved.
Flights are not included in this package.
It is essential to book flights early as the number of flights and seats are limited and get much more expensive the later they are booked.
Please investigate flight options BEFORE booking this package.
We will not refund if you are not able to find a flight booking.
Flights
Book a Return Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit as per the suggested flights once the trip is confirmed.
Book the departure flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS) arriving no later than 13h05.
Book the return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Cape Town (CPT) departing no earlier than 12h00.
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***Please Note - Please adhere to the guideline times. Do not book earlier or later flights between Hoedspruit and Cape Town. The camp is an hour and a half drive from the camp; no private transfers can be arranged . The activities are arranged to fit in with these times***
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DAY 1 - Cape Town to Hoedspruit and Greater Kruger Park Manyeleti Open Vehicle Safari
Travel from Cape Town to Hoedspruit ( HDS Airport - flying with either SAAirlink or CemAir as suggested by the host) arriving between 12h00 and 13h00 and be met just outside arrivals by your host Jacky and be driven to the Greater Kruger’s iconic Manyeleti Reserve.
Arrive at the camp, drop your bags in your rondawel ,and join your host at the hospitality camp for a light lunch before heading out on your first South African Safari experience with Mpho. Enjoy 3 hours of wonder seeking the creatures that make the African bush so epic. Arrive back at the camp after dark, grab a drink and settle down under the stars around the campfire. Gather around the table for a delicious homestyle South African meal coupled with some great local wine.
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DAY 2 - Walking Bush Safari and Open Vehicle Safari
05h30 AM wake up for coffee and rusks before heading out on the guided morning Walking Bush Safari.
Head out to the walking spot on the Safari vehicle then alight and enjoy 2 to hours on foot in the fresh morning light seeking out all the little things that make up the circle of life in the Africa. Return to Camp for a hearty brunch of fresh fruit, homemade muesli and yogurts followed by a hot plated breakfast. The warm mid hours of the day are spent chilling at the pool, or simply resting in your thatched hut accommodation or perhaps enjoying a relaxing head and shoulder massage. Internet connectivity is available but limited to the fly camp so it's best not to plan important work over these few days. Mid-afternoon will be Teatime (beverage and a light snack) before boarding the open Safari vehicles again for late afternoon into the evening wildlife encounters. This time of day promises excellent viewing with possible experiences with all the species that Africa is famous for. After sundowner drinks in the bush, return to camp to freshen up and enjoy a traditional South African Braai (barbeque) dinner in the hospitality camp.
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DAY 3 - Open Vehicle Safari and Return flight To Cape Town
5h30 AM rise for coffee and cookies then head out to get the most out of the last open Safari of the experience. Enjoy the soft light and freshness that is early morning in Africa. Keep your eyes peeled for beautiful birds while continuing the quest for the Big 5 game viewing that the Manyeleti is known to deliver. Return to the camp for another sumptuous brunch after which we pack up and head back to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight back to Cape Town.
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