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Masai Warrior Looking out at the Serengeti Plains

Elandela Private Game Reserve (6 days)

Trip Facts

Code:: 10P8
Starts In:: Hoedspruit
Ends In:: Hoedspruit
Min. Grp:: 1
Max. Grp:: -
Style:: Easy
These tours are suitable to the majority of travelers as the level of physical requirement is low. Some walking may be involved, normally of relatively flat ground. Most of these tours operate in countries that have good infrastructure (roads, accommodation, meals etc).
Valid:: 1-1-2010 to 31-10-2010
Visas:: SOUTH AFRICA ENTRY STAMP ON ARRIVAL FREE
Health Info:: Malaria Area. Many local people and some travellers do not take malaria prophylaxis, but most health professionals recommend you do. Consult your doctor or a specialist travel clinic for the latest advice concerning malaria prophylaxis, as it changes regularly.
Notes:: DEPARTS DAILY ON REQUEST Children are welcome. Child price based on sharing with adult using existing bedding.

What’s Included

Airport transfers to/from Hoedspruit Airport or Hoedspruit Train Station
5 Nights Twin share accommodation
Full board
2 game activities per day
Day trip to Kruger NP
Day trip to Blyde River Canyon

What’s Not Included

Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Tips or gratuities

Trip Highlights

Elandela is a 4 star game lodge bordering the renowned Kruger National Park, on the bank of the Klaserie River. Magnificent sunset views of the Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg Mountains can be appreciated at the lodge.Elandela Private Game Reserve is a Big 5 reserve.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Day to Day Itinerary

1: Arrival Day

Fly in to Hoedspruit Airport (flights clients own expense) and be met on arrival at the airport. You will be transferred to Elandela Private Game Reserve. In the afternoon head out on an open vehicle game drive (time permitting). Great care has been taken with the design and decoration of the rustic buildings of your accommodation in order to provide you with a taste of Africa during your stay. You'll be amazed at the high quality of African cuisine served for dinner.
Meals Included: D

2: Elandela Private Game Reserve

Time at Elandela is your own so you don't have to stick to a stringent itinerary. We suggest that you get up early and head out on a morning game drive. Animals are more activity in the early morning and late afternoon, away from the midday heat. In the afternoon head out on another game drive.
Meals Included: BLD

3: Day trip to Kruger NP

Today venture into the Kruger NP for a full day's game viewing excursion. You'll only get to cover a small amount of the Park as it is 350kms long and 65kms wide! Return to the lodge for another fantastic dinner. It may be a boma dinner tonight around the fire.
Meals Included: BD

5: Blyde River Canyon day trip

Set off on a day trip to the Blyde River Canyon, the largest green canyon in the world! The scenerary is spectacular and the views from the 3 Rondavels and God's Window will take your breath away!
Meals Included: BD

4: Elendela Game lodge

head out on a morning game drive then in the afternoon do a game walk! Game walks are exciting and your ranger will inform you about all creatures, great and small.
Meals Included: BLD

6: Elandela to Hoedspruit

Head out on one last morning game drive or enjoy a well deserved sleep in. Be transferred back to the airport in time to meet your onward flight arrangements.
Meals Included: B

Dates and Prices - (AUD per person)

Trip Start	Trip Finish	Twin Share Price	Local Pymt Currency	Single Supp	Trip Notes
01 Jan 2010	31 Oct 2010	$1665	$0	$125	Surcharges may apply over the World Cup period (June - July 2010)View Notes

General Itinerary

1: Arrive Hoesdpruit and transfer to Lodge
2: Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drives.
3: head out on a full day's excursion into the Kruger National Park in search of the Big 5
4: Enjoy a morning game drive then a game walk in the afternoon.
5: Venture out on a full day excursion to the Blyde River Canyon and surrounding areas.
6: Enjoy a sleep in or head out on a game drive.

Big 5 African Safaris, accommodated, camping and fully escorted