Days 1-3: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Home to the ‘Marine Big Five’ - whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and Great White Sharks - and with unparalleled biodiversity, Grootbos is a paradise for nature lovers and offers warm hospitality, excellent cuisine and fine South African wines.
Take time to explore the nearby beaches, and spot the Southern Right Whale, a species which during the winter months (June to November), come so close to the Hermanus shoreline that you can see them from strategically-placed viewing points.
Boat trips, relaxing massages, champagne, oysters and even a flight to see the whales from a whole new perspective make your visit an experience to remember.
During your stay, take a responsible tourism tour to experience the work of the Grootbos Foundation, which has launched a number of local community projects. These include Growing the Future – a scheme to train women in the skills of subsistence farming and Spaces for Sport - Gansbaai’s new multipurpose sporting facility which has become a community development project.
Enjoy a fascinating dinner on your return with Michael Lutzeyer, founder of Grootbos, to find out more about its many other activities.
There is also a special opportunity to explore the Grootbos reserve with world-renowned botanist Sean Privett - to discover the unique fynbos vegetation that boasts more than 745 plant species.
Days 4-8: Savute Elephant Camp & Khwai River Lodge Safari Camps
Spend 4 nights at two Orient-Express safari camps: Khwai River Lodge (Moremi Wildlife Reserve) and Savute Elephant Camp (Chobe National Park).
Embark on early morning game drives - on the trail with expert environmentalists spotting lion, leopard, elephant, cheetahs, buffalo as well as giraffes and zebras.
In the evenings share your stories of adventure around the camp fire with your fellow travellers and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our skilled chefs.
During your stay at Khwai River Lodge take a private tour to Khwai Village to meet with the village elders and see their basket weaving project. You may also encounter the local children and have the opportunity to contribute to their football project and school.
At Savute Elephant Camp you will see the amazing large-trunked baobab trees. Complete your safari experience with a journey to view the historic Bushman paintings.
Package includes:
- 3 nights at the award winning Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, including welcome drinks and full board, excursions to pristine beaches, exceptional land-based whale watching, whale watching boat trip, a 20-minute scenic flight to view the whales from a different perspective, a 1 hour full body massage, oysters and champagne on a daily basis, return scheduled road transfers from/to Cape Town.
- Responsible tourism tour inclusive of visit to Spaces for Sport, Growing the Future and local township and beading projects.
- A complimentary dinner with the owner of the Grootbos Foundation - Michael Lutzeyer.
- Excursion on the reserve led by world-renowned botanist Sean Privett to discover South Africa’s unique fynbos vegetation, which boasts more than 745 plant species.
- Plant a tree in your name and donate to the maintenance of a penguin nest on Dyer Island.
- 4 nights at two Orient-Express safari lodges: Khwai River Lodge (Moremi Wildlife Reserve) and Savute Elephant Camp (Chobe National Park) inclusive of full board and drinks (excluding Champagne), game viewing activities with expert environmentalists, national park fees, laundry services and emergency evacuation insurance, light aircraft inter-camp flights from/to Maun Airport.
- Private Khwai Village community tour to meet with the village elders and see the basket weaving project.
- Opportunity to donate to the children’s football project and school at Khwai village.
- Visit to see Savute’s spectacular baobab trees and Bushman paintings.
- Farewell gift.
- Regional flights in economy class from Cape Town to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Maun return (subject to availability).
The package excludes:
All international flights and regional flights not mentioned
Passport and visa fees
Travel insurance
Excess baggage charges
Items of a personal nature
Champagne (all other drinks are included)
Gratuities and communication costs
Package rates:
01 June 2010 - 31 October 2010
US$ 6,995* per person sharing
*Usual price US$ 7945.00 - save US $ 950.00 per person travelling at the height of the Southern Right Whale and flower season. This is also Southern Africa’s best safari season, offering exciting and adventurous open vehicle game drives to spot species including lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe and zebra.
Please note: Prices are based on double occupancy. Any sightseeing is at an additional cost. Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations and airfare increases and conditions apply. Extension rates can be requested along with regional flights. Package may not be combined with any other package, promotion or special offer.
Single supplement available on request. Reservations:
For reservations, please contact:
E-mail: safaris@orient-express.com
Tel: + 27 21 483 1600 | Fax: + 27 21 422 5045
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