7 Day Eastern Cape Bush & Beach Safari
A fantastic tour to enjoy if you would like to experience diversity in South Africa. This 7-day bush and beach safari takes guests into the Karoo and then to lush coastal areas of the Eastern Cape. An adventure on two alternate Game Reserves and a coastal beach lodge are included. Wildlife viewing is incredible, as is the birding.
DAY 1: DEPART PORT ELIZABETH – KAROO
Guests depart Port Elizabeth from their respective collection points and travel to Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve for the first two (2) nights. At Mount Camdeboo guests enjoy a light lunch before they depart on an evening wildlife drive to enjoy the fantastic views and scenery over a sundowner beverage. On return to the lodge guests freshen up and then enjoy a great dinner by the local chef.
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve.
Meals included: Dinner
Activities: (Included) Evening farm tour / Wildlife Safari (Reserve)
DAY 2: KAROO
Today guests enjoy an early wildlife safari with tea & coffee enjoyed in the veld. On return to the lodge later that morning a late breakfast is enjoyed, guests have the opportunity to relax and enoy their surroundings by swimming or even going for a short walk before a late lunch and evening safari.
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: (Included) Bushman rock art tour (Ganora)
Paleontology bush walk (Ganora)
Wildlife safaris, morning & evening (Reserves)
DAY 3: KAROO – PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (ADDO REGION)
After guests have enjoyed their early morning safari and breakfast they depart for a coastal reserve where the only access to the accommodation is by boat. Guests arrive in Kenton-on-Sea at Sibuya Private Game Reserve reception and board their boat for a fantastic ride up the bushmans river to their tented camp. once again guests will enjoy wildlife safaris in the evening and the next morning
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Sibuya Private Game Reserve
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Activities: (Included) Wildlife Safaris x 2
DAY 4: PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (ADDO REGION)
Today guests enjoy an early wildlife safari with tea & coffee enjoyed in the veld. On return to the lodge later that morning a late breakfast is enjoyed, guests have the opportunity to relax and enoy their surroundings by swimming or even going down the river to visit one of the Eastern Capes best beaches at Kenton.
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Sibuya Private Game Reserve
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: (Included) Wildlife Safaris x 2
DAY 5: PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (ADDO REGION) – COASTAL BEACH LODGE
Guests enjoy their morning safari as well as a breakfast before being collected by their transfer vehicle and guide. They then travel to the beginning of the Wild Coast where they will enjoy two nights at the incredible Prana Lodge in Cintsa. Here guests can enjoy ultimate relaxation by enjoying the tranquility of the property or even enjoy a Thai massage at their Thai spa. with only a short walk over the dunes to visit the fantastic Cintsa beach guests can enjoy a swim in the refreshing Indian Ocean. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge at an arranged time to suite you, the guest.
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Prana Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Activities: (Included) Morning Wildlife safari
DAY 6: COASTAL BEACH LODGE
At Prana Lodge guests can enjoy a number of activities which is all close by. Guests can have the lodge arrange a horse ride on the beach or even an elephant interaction at the Big 5 Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve or even just a romantic picnic on the beach. Guests can even learn to surf at the surf school nearby. If you looking for a casual lunch to enjoy a definite visit is the Barefoot Cafe in Cintsa East. Breakfasts and dinners are enjoyed at the lodge.
Accommodation overnight: (Option B) Prana Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: COASTAL BEACH LODGE – EAST LONDON AIRPORT TO DEPART
Guests enjoy their breakfast before being collected at an arranged time for their transfer to East London Airport in time for their departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
Participant Guidelines
Tour Accommodation
All the accommodation on this tour has been selected for its comfort and service. All the lodge accommodation is of the highest quality. All the accommodations on this tour are selected for its closeness to nature ensureing guests enjoy an ultimate safari experience.
Meals
All meals that are included in the itinerary are prepared by qualified chefs. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance to ensure that your meals are prepared correctly.
Transport.
The vehicle used to transport guests between the Lodges are Luxury vehicles either seating 4 passengers or 8 passengers including the driver.
What Do You Need?
An adventurous spirit and a love for nature & wildlife. It would be a good idea to bring along a rain jacket, camera, binoculars, any guide books, sunscreen, hat, warm jacket, personal toiletries, walking shoes and a holiday spirit.
Malaria
This tour takes place in a malaria free area of South Africa. We do advised to bring insect repellant during our summer months.
Other Disclosures
The following conditions apply to this tour:
- A minimum of 2 pax are required for this tour to be conducted
- 25% deposit required on booking and 100% payment 30 days prior to departure.
- Cancellation Policies apply.
- Accommodation subject to availability when booking.
Cancellation Policy
If the reservation is cancelled by the client, cancellation fees will be due and payable according to the following:
- 30 to 45 days prior to planned departure date, a refund of the amount paid in excess of the non-refundable deposit.
- 21 to 30 days prior to the planned tour departure date, a refund of the amount paid in excess of the non-refundable deposit plus 25%
- 20 days or less to the planned tour departure date, no refund.
If the reservation is cancelled by the operator, who reserves the right to do so in its discretion, then the full amount paid, shall be refunded to the client.
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