This is the perfect Beach & Bush combination, 3 days safari, and 3 days relaxing on the beach.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Enjoy 3 nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge with Game Drives and Bush Walks in Phinda Game Reserve in open 4X4 Safari Vehicles
  • Then unwind for 3 nights at the exclusive & private Thonga Beach Lodge on South Africa's Indian ocean coast

Fly-in for this safari
Departure: Daily
Duration: 6 Nights/ 7 Days
Accommodation: Phinda Mountain Lodge, Thonga Beach Lodge
Transportation: To and from Johannesburg, directly into reserve.
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris. Flights not included.

3 x nights Phinda Mountain Lodge
Set within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline and the famous iSimangaliso / Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda Private Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife, diversity of habitats and wide range of activities. Thanks to its coastal rainfall pattern, Phinda enjoys a lush green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems – a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivercourses, marshes and pans.

At Phinda, the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to delight you with the indulgence and romance of Africa.

Morning Game Drive
As dawn breaks over the African bush, a gentle tap on your door will wake you to the delights of a new day. Your ranger will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Phinda is renowned for its exceptional sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino. There is also a number of resident lion prides and rangers will do their best to provides guests with a glimpse of all of these animals.

Breakfast
Return to your lodge for a delicious breakfast, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options.

Lunch
If you wish, you can walk off your breakfast on a short walk near your lodge, accompanied by your ranger, who will share his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in the area, before returning in time for lunch.

Afternoon Tea
Cool off with a refreshing dip in the pool, indulge in an afternoon siesta or simply watch the wildlife from your private veranda. Over a late afternoon tea, your ranger will discuss what you hope to see during the afternoon game drive.

Evening Game Drive
This game begins in the late afternoon and lasts until after dark, when spotlights are used for a glimpse into the nocturnal bush life. Listen to lions roar in the dark or admire the small nocturnal animals. Enjoy sundowners in a scenic location as the sun slowly sinks beneath the horizon. If you prefer, you may be able to go on a boat cruise or canoe down the Mzinene River, watching the wildlife come down to drink.

Dinner
A mouthwatering dinner is waiting for you at your lodge's boma or in a surprising bush location.

3 x nights Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa's best snorkelling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving. Set above a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled into beautiful coastal dune forest with sweeping views of the stunning beach below. The thatched bush suites provide guest privacy and were carefully constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge offers luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering meals and one of the best dive sites in the South Africa. Suggested activities; » Snorkelling. » Scuba Diving. » Lake Sibaya. » Bird Watching. » Guided Wilderness Walks. » Turtle Tracking. » Fishing. » Tsonga Cultural Experience.

COST
R 15,500.00/ US $ 2,215.00 PER PERSON