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Makutsi Safari Farm - Overland Trip

1 week: Johannesburg - Makutsi to Johannesburg (IMT-KTMS08)

Intro

See some of Africas most spectacular wildlife on a foot safari - an unforgettable wildlife experience. Makutsi Safari Farm is a privately owned lodge in the north-east part of South Africa, with accommodation in traditional thatched rondavels set in thousands of acres of pristine African bush. Safaris are done by foot or by open Land Rover. Most of the African wildlife can be encountered here, including the \"Big 5\"; elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. The safaris on foot allow the guests to get close to the animals, a very exciting experience.

Accommodation

6 nights in Rondavels on twin share basis

Meals

6 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Activities

All game viewing safaris

Entrance Fees

All park fees

Transfers

Arrival & departure transfer

As of 1 Nov 2007 Makutsi Safari Farm will no longer be doing arrival & departure transfers from JNB airport. The only airports they will be doing transfers from/to are HDS (Hoedspruit) and PHW (Phalaborwa).

DEPARTS

Daily ex Johannesburg airport. As of 1 Nov 2007 daily ex Hoedspruit (HDS) or Phalaborwa (PHW).

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT All prices are per person based on twin share. If you are travelling alone a compulsory single supplement applies.

Itineraries

Day 1, JOHANNESBURG - MAKUTSI

Transfer to Makutsi Safari Farm, near the famous Kruger National Park. (D)

Day 2, MAKUTSI

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the many animals that live here. (BD)

Day 3, MAKUTSI

A full day of game drives and walks to explore this area further. (BD)

Day 4, DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS AND BLYDE RIVER CANYON

An excursion to the beautiful areas of the Drakensberg Mountains and the enormous Blyde River Canyon. (BD)

Day 5, TRIBAL VILLAGE AND MAKUTSI RAIN FOREST

After breakfast you visit nearby Shangaan and Sotho villages and learn about traditional culture. After a bush picnic, we take a two hour walk through indigenous rain forest to the springs of the Makutsi River. (BD)

Day 6, MAKUTSI

Day at leisure. (BD)

Day 7, JOHANNESBURG

Transfer back to Johannesburg airport for your flight home. (B)

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Last updated: 8th June 2008