The Enchanting North & Bush Mosaic
TISD - 09 - Gold Class Tour
Johannesburg to
Johannesburg
Rates (Valid 01/12/2008 - 31/10/2009)
R6,100.00 per person sharing
R6,175.00 per single
Day 01
Depart from Johannesburg and travel to Pretoria, the Administrative Capital of
South Africa. Following the N1 highway, continue north through a scenic gap in
the Waterberg Mountains. The fauna rich Limpopo Province welcomes you as you
pass the town of Bela Bela (formerly known as Warmbaths), where therapeutic
natural springs bubble from the earth. Heading northwest through the Springbok
Flats, the land gets drier as savannah bush dots the horizon with clumps of
signature Acacia trees. Cross the mighty Limpopo River to an exclusive beautiful
hideaway in the remote eastern corner of Botswana (Tuli Block). Explore the
wide-open spaces and abundant bird and wildlife on a late afternoon game drive
accompanied by a professional game ranger and tracker, before returning to the
lodge for an intimate campfire dinner.
Mashatu Private Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1
game viewing activity
Day 02
After an early morning game activity and breakfast succumb to the rustic comfort
of your bush camp or continue on safari in the 'Land of the Giants'. The spirit
of Africa entices your interest in the relics of age old 'Rock People', over ten
centuries in progression. This archaeological insight into Africa's past
provides an enlightening and memorable experience. Join the late afternoon game
drive and after sundowners marvel at the nocturnal birds and animals before
returning to the lodge for dinner under the African sky (weather permitting).
Mashatu Private Game Reserve or similar - full board basis + 2 game viewing
activities
Day 03
An early morning bush walk or game drive. Alternatively, set out at dawn for a
cycling safari to view the animals in their natural environment. After
breakfast, leave the camp and head east toward Musina. Today's routing showcases
some of the largest Baobab trees in the world. This is the domain of the famed
Modjadji (the Rain Queen), marvel at the myths, legends and overall beauty of
this mysterious region. View cycad forests, Duiwelskloof and the Debengeni
Cascades. Continue to a luxurious country hotel on a spur overlooking the vast
expanse of the Letsitele Valley. Fine dining awaits you in the elegant dining
room of one of the finest country hotels in South Africa.
The Coach House & Agatha Spa - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 04
After a sumptuous breakfast, depart this peaceful country retreat and visit the
majestic Magoebaskloof Gorge. Travelling through indigenous forests of
Eucalyptus and Yellowwood, enter the region of tea estates and fruit farms. Via
the Fever and Marula tree savannah bush, continue via the famous Panorama Route
to White River. This includes stops at the Blyde River Canyon, the Three
Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Lisbon Waterfalls and Pilgrim's Rest.
Continue to your elegant hideaway described as an 'African Paradise' set in the
cool of a living forest. Sip a sundowner on the wide verandah before indulging
in the lodge's legendary cuisine.
Cybele Forest Lodge & Health Spa - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
Day 05
Enjoy breakfast looking out over the magnificent gardens, mountains and meadows.
Our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfalls and
the small town of Sabie. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns
of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our tour ends with drop off at your hotel
or at Johannesburg International Airport.
AT A GLANCE
Accommodation
- Exclusive 5 star hotels and private game lodge
Flights
- No flights
Driver / Guide
- Services of SA Tourism registered driver/guides throughout the tour
- Wildlife viewing with an experienced local guide/ranger and tracker
Main Attractions
- Mashatu Private Game Reserve in the Tuli Block, game viewing in open
safari vehicles
- Explore archaeological sites
- Mystical and mythical region of the Letsitele Valley, the famed Modjadji Rain
Queen and Magoebaskloof
- Cycad forests, tea plantations and giant Baobab trees
- Panorama Route featuring: Blyde River Canyon, Bourke s Luck Potholes, God s
Window, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Waterfalls and historic Pilgrim s Rest
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