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9 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Beach and Bush in South Africa

Experience the best of nature on this full 9-day adventure from the safari to the beach. Spend some amazing days at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, exploring one of Africa’s largest game reserves and its high density of wild animals such as the Big 5. Then, continue your trip to Benguerra ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Minimum 12
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Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Johannesburg

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Take part in different safari activities, hikes, and game drives

2

Take a dip in the pool while watching crocodiles, hippos and elephants just meters below

3

Discover the magnificent Kruger National Park

4

Relax in pristine beaches and marvel at unspoiled coral reefs in Benguerra Island

Itinerary

Luxury Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Flight to Skukuza and transfer to Kruger National Park

Scheduled Flight: ORTIA Johannesburg to Skukuza Airport Lodge Transfer: Skukuza Airport to Kruger Shalati Summer Guideline: 04:30 - Wake-up call 04:30 to 05:00 - Coffee & Tea 05:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 08:00/ 09:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 16:00 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner Winter Guideline: 05: 30 - Wake-up call 05:30 to 06:00 - Coffee & Tea 06:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 09:00 / 10:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 15:30 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Day 2

place Typical Day on Safari

Summer Guideline: 04:30 - Wake up call 04:30 to 05:00 - Coffee & Tea 05:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 08:00/ 09:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 16:00 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner Winter Guideline: 05: 30 - Wake up call 05:30 to 06:00 - Coffee & Tea 06:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 09:00 / 10:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 15:30 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Day 3

place Typical Day on Safari

Summer Guideline: 04:30 - Wake-up call 04:30 to 05:00 - Coffee & Tea 05:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 08:00/ 09:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 16:00 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner Winter Guideline: 05: 30 - Wake-up call 05:30 to 06:00 - Coffee & Tea 06:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 09:00 / 10:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 15:30 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Day 4

place Typical Day on Safari

Summer Guideline: 04:30 - Wake-up call 04:30 to 05:00 - Coffee & Tea 05:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 08:00/ 09:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 16:00 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner Winter Guideline: 05: 30 - Wake-up call 05:30 to 06:00 - Coffee & Tea 06:00 - Morning Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 09:00 / 10:00 - Back from Morning Safari Activity 09:00 - Breakfast 09:30 to 13:00 - Guests may use this time to freshen up and relax 13:00 - Lunch 13:00 to 15:30 - Guests may use this time to relax 15:30 - High tea 15:30 - Afternoon Safari Activity Walk / Game Drive 18:00 to 19:00 - Guests can use this time to freshen up 19:00 - Dinner Standard checkout time is 11:00 for both winter and summer. Guests checking out are still able to participate in the morning safari activity.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Day 5

place Flight to Johannesburg, Flight to Vilanculos, and Flight to Benguerra Island

Standard checkout time is 11:00 for both winter and summer. Guests checking out are still able to participate in the morning safari activity. Lodge Transfer: Kruger Shalati to Skukuza Airport Scheduled Flight: Skukuza Airport to ORTIA Johannesburg Scheduled Flight: ORTIA Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport Charter Flight: Vilanculos Airport to andBeyond Benguerra Island Check in at Benguerra Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: andBeyond Benguerra Island
Day 6

place Free Day in Benguerra Island

Optional Activities (Some activities may not be included and are at an additional rate): Bird Watching Boating Canoeing Catch-and-release Fishing Castaway Picnics Dhow Cruise Fine Dining Fishing Garden Tours Helicopter Scenic Flights High Tea Horse Riding Horse-back Safaris Island Drives Kayaking Massages Natural History Tours Spa Treatments Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling Walks (Guided) Walks (Self Guided) Whale Watching

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: andBeyond Benguerra Island
Day 7

place Free Day in Benguerra Island

Enjoy another free day with a lot of activities to choose from. Some optional activities nearby are: Adrenaline Activities Beach Bird Watching Boat Cruises Boating Catch-and-release Fishing Cultural Tours Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Fly Fishing Helicopter Scenic Flights Horse Riding Kayaking / Paddling Marine Adventures Massages Natural History Tours Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: andBeyond Benguerra Island
Day 8

place Free Day in Benguerra Island

Enjoy the last free day at your leisure to relax at the beach or take part in some other activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: andBeyond Benguerra Island
Day 9

place Transfer back to Vilanculos and Johannesburg

Charter Flight: andBeyond Benguerra Island to Vilanculos Airport Scheduled Flight: Vilanculos Airport to ORTIA Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
  • andBeyond Benguerra Island

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (7)
  • Dinner (8)

Transport expand_less

  • Flight from ORTIA Johannesburg to Skukuza Airport
  • Flight from Skukuza Airport to ORTIA Johannesburg
  • Flight from ORTIA Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport
  • Flight from Vilanculos Airport to andBeyond Benguerra Island
  • Flight from andBeyond Benguerra Island to Vilanculos Airport
  • Flight from Vilanculos Airport to ORTIA Johannesburg
  • All transfers as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles

Extras expand_less

  • Teas and coffees daily
  • Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) at 15%
  • Kruger National Park Entrance fees (Conservation Levy)
  • Community Levy (1% of accommodation)

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