7 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa
Bush and Beach Fly In
Visit Simbavati River Lodge, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve take in the spectacular wildlife for the first half of your trip. Then get ready to fly to the beaches of South Africa, specifically in Santa Maria. Enjoy the best of both worlds on this weeklong adventure .
By Yolanda and Dandeline
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Hoedspruit
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Outdoors & Nature
Classic Sights
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Safari
Inhaca Island
Santa Maria Peninsula
Mpumalanga Province
Safari
Inhaca Island
Santa Maria Peninsula
Mpumalanga Province
Itinerary
Double
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Simbavati River Lodge, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Fly to Hoedspruit airport (own account) where you will be met by your field guide for the transfer on an open safari vehicle to your lodge. Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon/evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable field guide and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner at the lodge.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 2
Simbavati River Lodge, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Today, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a morning as well as an afternoon game drive (included).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 3
Simbavati River Lodge, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Today, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a morning as well as an afternoon game drive (included).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 4
Machangulo Beach Lodge, Santa Maria
If time permits, guests enjoy a final game drive before being transferred to Eastgate Airport for a shuttle flight to KMIA. Here guests will be collected for their road transfer to Maputo. Upon arrival guests will be met by a Machangulo representative and taken to Machangulo Beach Lodge by speed boat transfer.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Machangulo Beach Lodge
Day 5
Machangulo Beach Lodge, Santa Maria
Day at leisure for optional activities such as snorkelling, spa treatments, fishing, scuba diving, Santa Maria village trips, canoeing, Inhaca Island picnics, Dhow sailing safaris, Inhaca Island and Portuguese Island tours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Machangulo Beach Lodge
Day 6
Machangulo Beach Lodge, Santa Maria
Day at leisure for optional activities such as snorkelling, spa treatments, fishing, scuba diving, Santa Maria village trips, canoeing, Inhaca Island picnics, Dhow sailing safaris, Inhaca Island and Portuguese Island tours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Double: Machangulo Beach Lodge
Day 7
Departure
Boat transfer, followed by road transfer to Maputo International Airport for a flight home (flight not included).
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Simbavati River Lodge
- Machangulo Beach Lodge
Meals
- Dinner (6)
- Breakfast (6)
- Lunch (5)
Transport
- Airport Transfers Maputo
- Airport Pick up Hoedspruit
- Shuttle Flight to KMIA
- Return Scheduled Boat Transfers
Activities
- Two game drives per day
- Selected non-motorised beach activities (kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkel)
Not Included
- Tips for Guides and Drivers
- Alcoholic Beverages
About Yolanda
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$3,879.00 USD