Makutsi Safari - Overland Trip

1 week: Makutsi to Johannesburg (IMT-KTMS)

Intro

See some of Africa’s 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.

6 nights accommodation in rondavel huts

transport and game drives

park entrance fees

experienced guide / driver

Please note this itinerary is meant as a guide only and the order of excursions or game drives may change without prior notice.

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,Makutsi

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

Day 2,Makutsi

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

Day 3,Makutsi

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

Day 4,Drakensberg Mountains & Blyde River Canyon

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 & Makutsi Rainforest

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

MAKUTSI: Day at leisure. (BD)

Day 7,Johannesburg

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

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Last updated: 4th January 2009