6 Days $995 PP Twin Share, Single add $289*

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Weekly Departures: January – November 2020 info@escortedtoursafrica.com.au Mobile +61411150462

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Tour Summary: This itinerary is designed to provide a wildlife experience on the South African Highveld. On this tour we transfer to Dinokeng Game reserve where you will experience a true African wildlife adventure in the only Big 5 reserve in Gauteng province. Dinokeng Bush Lodge is a traditional South African farm that was converted into a wildlife guest lodge when Dinokeng was created in 2009 to become South Africa’s newest Big 5 game reserve, the largest in Gauteng. These privately operated lodges have a real homey feel about them and a true connection with the land. This wildlife reserve is located only an hour from Johannesburg yet is true African bush. The tour includes 4 game drives and a traditional South African Braai night. In addition we can arrange day trips to Mystic Monkey & Feathers Wildlife Park or world heritage site, the Cradle of Humankind or a flight over the reserve in a hot air balloon. During your 5 night stay at Dinokeng Bush Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve you will take 4 game drives in a reserve that features animal diversity such as Hyena, Giraffe, Kudu, Impala, Warthog, Crocodile and many more. Dinokeng reserve also boasts the 2nd highest number of bird species of any game reserve in southern African with more than 400. With a mixture of veld and wetlands, this habitat suits a wide variety of flora and fauna. This is also the location where 2 bull elephants were captured, tranquilized and transported in a rehabilitation program to rebuild elephant herds in Mozambique as featured on National Geographic.

Despite its proximity to urban development, this is wild Africa at its wildest. So join us for this South African adventure & safari.

Where We Go: DAY 1 – Transfer to Dinokeng Game Reserve Today, after meeting in arrivals at OR Tambo airport we will drive north through the Highveld to Dinokeng Bush Lodge in the Dinokeng Game reserve. A converted farm this property features a pool, a pond, a lounge & bar as well as a restaurant. The converted homestead has rooms that are spacious with comfortable beds.

Overnight Dinokeng Bush Lodge

DAY 2 – 5 Dinokeng Bush Lodge With abundant wildlife at your doorstep, this area is home to a herd of elephants and two prides of lions as well as rhino, zebra, impala, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and many more species. During your stay in Dinokeng, you will be able to join local excursions to a variety of different adventures such as Hot Air Balloon flights over the reserve or a day at Mystic Monkeys and Feathers animal rehabilitation centre or a guided hike through Meteor Crater Lake or tour of the Cullinan Diamond mine or visit the Kevin Richardson ‘Lion Whisperer’ Wildlife Sanctuary. There are many activities and adventures to choose from. Each day you will join an early morning game drive. Not only is every drive different but morning drives are different to evening drives so you should have a unique experience every time. Morning drives are especially great for viewing

water fowl in the ponds and lakes of Dinokeng. After the morning drive we return to the lodge for breakfast. Following this you can remain in the reserve and go for bush walks which allow visitors to see the smaller wildlife missed when viewing from a moving vehicle or enjoy one of the other activities in the area such as horse-back riding or riding a quad bike through the reserve or flying in a microlight over the reserve. In addition you can indulge in a spa treatment in a lodge nearby or have a spa treatment in the comfort of your own room. And if that is not enough you can practice archery, clay pigeon shooting or horseback riding. But be back in time for a traditional South African Braai in the afternoon. At the braai you will enjoy rump steaks, South African sausage called Boerewors, BBQ chicken, salad and the staple of the land, Pap. At a braai, alcohol is not mandatory but a beer or glass of wine with dinner is encouraged by the locals. (B) Overnight Dinokeng Bush Lodge

DAY 6 – Return to Johannesburg

They say that all good things come to an end and after the morning game drive and breakfast we transfer back to Johannesburg. From here you may be returning home or you may be going on one of our excursions to another destination in Africa so we will transport you to OR Tambo Airport or your next hotel. Where ever you go next, you are sure to take some wonderful wildlife experience memories with you.

*Tour Conditions : Tour is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and seats are subject to availability. A $500 (refundable up to 90 days prior to departure less 30% cancellation fee) deposit is due upon booking with the remainder payable 60 days prior to departure. Full payment is non refundable within 45 days of departure. We highly recommend taking Travel Insurance. Please contact our office if you require assistance with travel insurance.

6 Days $995 PP Twin Share, Single add $289*

Add return flights Australia – South Africa from $1295*

Weekly Departures: January – November 2020 info@escortedtoursafrica.com.au Mobile +61411150462

Affiliated with Tourvest (Azure Travel & Tours, Merit Travel & Tours) * Prices subject to availability