KRUGER PARK SAFARI, SOUTH AFRICA + MAURITIUS in South Africa

Facilities available

Wheelchair access

Adapted transfer

Description

12 nights 

From £3795 per person sharing(Flights quoted Separately)

If you have upper body strength, encounter some of the best wildlife in the world on this Kruger National Park safari in South Africa, including all the Big Five. Also visit Blyde River Canyon, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre & an Elephant Sanctuary. Afterwards fly to the warm tropical island of Mauritius, with wheelchair & disabled adapted hotels. If you need fully accessible vehicles, contact us for more options.

Highlights:

• South Africa
• Big five game drives
• Mauritius
• Wheelchair & Disabled accessible #Kruger national park safari
• Blyde river canyon
• Turquoise waters
• Elephant sanctuaries
• Wildlife rehabilitation centre
• Indian ocean beaches

Day 1

You will be met at Mpumalanga Airport and transferred to your lodge situated near the entrance to the world famous Kruger National Park.

Check in and relax in the atmosphere that only the African bushveld can provide.

Day 2

Rise at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day, as you enjoy a thrilling shared open-top game viewing drive into the world famous Kruger National Park.

Explore the vast Kruger plains, which offer magnificent game viewing opportunities and the highest concentration of lion in the whole of Africa. Hope to see several of the Big Five today - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino - before returning to your lodge for a late breakfast.

The rest of the morning is free to relax and enjoy bird watching, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another shared game drive. With nearly 150 different species of mammals and over 100 species of reptiles in the Kruger National Park, you can hope to see cheetah, giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons, wild dogs and many other interesting animals. With over 500 different bird species including eagles, kingfishers, vultures and storks, outstanding bird watching is also guaranteed.

Return to your lodge and enjoy a beautiful African sunset and the pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.

Note: You must have upper body strength for this safari, as you will need to transfer into the front seat of the game viewing vehicle. Please enquire about other options, if you require fully accessible game drives. Vehicles are not allowed to drive off-road in any national park in South Africa. Children < 6 are not allowed on open top game drives.

Day 3

This morning we drive 1.5-hours to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where you have the unique opportunity of viewing wild lion, leopard, cheetah, eagles and vultures at close quarters. Animals found injured, poisoned or orphaned are given a second chance and released back into the wild.

In the afternoon we drive back through the green Blyde River Canyon - the third largest canyon in the world. Enjoy wonderful views from Pinnacle Rock, Wonder View and the Three Rondavels lookout.

Note: Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is closed on Sundays.

Day 4

Rise at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day, as you enjoy a thrilling shared open-top game viewing drive into the world famous Kruger National Park.

Explore the vast Kruger plains, which offer magnificent game viewing opportunities and the highest concentration of lion in the whole of Africa. Hope to see several of the Big Five today - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino - before returning to your lodge for a late breakfast.

The rest of the morning is free to relax and enjoy bird watching, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another shared game drive. With nearly 150 different species of mammals and over 100 species of reptiles in the Kruger National Park, you can hope to see cheetah, giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons, wild dogs and many other interesting animals. With over 500 different bird species including eagles, kingfishers, vultures and storks, outstanding bird watching is also guaranteed.  

Return to your lodge and enjoy a beautiful African sunset and the pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.

Note: You must have upper body strength for this safari, as you will need to transfer into the front seat of the game viewing vehicle. Please enquire about other options, if you require fully accessible game drives. Vehicles are not allowed to drive off-road in any national park in South Africa. Children < 6 are not allowed on open top game drives.

Day 5

This morning we visit a local Elephant Sanctuary to experience a very special close-up encounter, where for 1-hour you can interact with and feed one of these gentle giants.

Afterwards we transfer to Mpumalanga Airport for your onward flight.

Note: There are no accessible toilets at the Elephant Sanctuary.

Arrive at Johannesburg Airport and make your own way across the service road to your airport hotel.

Check in and relax in your warm African surroundings.

Day 6

Make your own way across the service road to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Mauritius Airport and transferred 1-hour to your beach resort.

Check in to your hotel, settle in and relax on this warm tropical Indian Ocean island, surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Days 7 To 12

Enjoy lazy days relaxing on white sandy beaches, and watching people swim and snorkel in the warm turquoise waters that surround the tropical island of Mauritius, which is protected by a pristine coral reef.

If you are able to transfer onto the water, you can view the fish and corals from a glass-bottomed boat. You can also savour delicious Creole cuisine - including fresh seafood.

In the north you can visit beautiful Pamplemousse Gardens,  the excellent museum of Mauritian history at Sugar World and vibrant Grand Baie with its many pubs and restuarants. In the southwest you can visit the stunning Black Rivers Gorges National Park and the seven coloured earth found at Chamarel. In the west you can shop in the capital of Port Louis, where you must expect to bargain vigorously. Rum tastings are also offered in several locations.

Note: If you would like any excusrions, we strongly suggest booking these in advance to be assured of a suitable vehicle.

Day 13

Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.

Information last updated: 30/11/2023 11:23:34