Lionspath Private Group Trip Summer 2008

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Detailed Trip Description

A South Africa Safari is a easy add on to any South Africa Holiday and Tour package. When you compare all the options for a Africa Safari, a South Africa Safari stands out near the top of the list, and the most famous of all the South Africa Safari parks is the Kruger National Park.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - 3 - Nelspruit

 
Chartered Flights

Arrive in South Africa, and fly on to Gomo Gomo Lodge. Scheduled transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Gomo Gomo Lodge.

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Food and Dining

Breakfast and lunch are served on the deck in an open thatch-roofed lapa overlooking the river, while dinner is served in traditional African style around a log fire in one of two bomas. The cuisine is a combination of African and Western influences with the focus on exceptional quality.

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Hotels

Here you will spend 3 Nights, to help get over jet lag, while enjoying 2x daily game viewing drives.Your private safari at Gomo Gomo Game Lodge allows access to over 12 000 hectares of the finest big game country, with lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo thriving alongside giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope. Bird watching is wonderful, with various eagles, owls, francolins, kingfishers, rollers and weavers among the over 300 recorded species. Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers and Shangaan trackers in open 4X4 vehicles, with excellent photographic opportunities.

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Camping

Situated in the greater Kruger National Park, Gomo Gomo Game Lodge is a unique and private getaway.

It is an intimate, child-friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the prestigious Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, one of South Africa's most pristine and unspoiled reserves. Known for its excellent game viewing and diverse habitats, Timbavati is the home of the white lion, and now forms part of the greater Kruger National Park, with a common unfenced border - an area comprising more than 2.2 million hectares of untamed bushveld. Gomo Gomo Game Lodge caters for two to eighteen guests. Shaded by age-old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, the camp comprises five fully furnished, thatched chalets and four East African-style luxury tents - all built in traditional style with en-suite facilities. The emphasis is on outstanding comfort and tasteful decoration. Electricity for bedside lamps, fans and power points is supplied throughout. Accommodation : Gomo Gomo Game Lodge. Rooms : Standard Rooms. Included : All meals and daily game activities




Day 4 - Nelspruit

 
Private Car Services

Scheduled transfer from Gomo Gomo Lodge to Tambo Airport via Panorama Route excluding lunch.

Hotels

Accommodation : Airport Grand Hotel Rooms : Standard Rooms. Included : Breakfast (shuttle transfer to the airport)


Day 5 - South Africa

 
Fly To Pitermaritzburg.
Commercial Flights

Fly To Pitermaritzburg.

Private Car Services

Private road transfer from Oribi Apt to Briar Ghyll Lodge.

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Hotels

Accommodation : Briar Ghyll Lodge.
Rooms : Twin Rooms.
Included : Breakfast.
Activities to be decided by Virginia .


Day 6 - 7 - South Africa

 
Private Car Services

Private road transfer from Briar Ghyll Lodge to Sani Pass Hotel.

All-Inclusive Resorts

Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort is nestled in the beautiful Mkhomazana valley at the foot of Sani Pass and is famous for its warm hospitality, breathtaking views of the Drakensburg and personal service. The Satour-approved, 3-star status Hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests. Sani Pass Hotel has an extensive range of facilities which ensures non-stop fun for all guests. Tours up the famous Sani PAss depart daily from the hotel. The Sani Pass Hotel caters for conferences and sporting or other interest groups.Enjoy the beauty of the Berg in comfort, at this premier Drakensberg resort. Accommodation : Sani Pass Hotel. Rooms : Standard Rooms.
Included : Breakfast and Dinner.

Sightseeing

Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort is situated directly at the base of the magnificent Sani Pass- gateway to the Roof of Africa. Make the very exciting trip either in your own 4x4 or by joining the daily tours that will take you right into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.

Sightseeing

From the rocky foothills of the Sani Valley the rugged Sani Pass climbs a further 1000m high into the Drakensberg. It crosses the border into Lesotho at 2873m above sea level. Close by lies the highest peak south of Kilamanjaro- Thabana Ntlenyana. Tours will explain the history of the Pass, reveal the unique montane flora and rare birds of this area such as the Orangebreasted Rockjumper, take you past refreshing waterfalls (frozen in winter) and visit a traditional Basotho village, sampling the life of villagers who survive on these windswept mountain slopes.

The adventure is unforgettable and the views over the top of the escarpment down into Kwa Zulu, Natal are magnificent.

Hiking

The hotel enjoys direct access to the bordering The Ukhlahlamba Drakensberg Park. It forms the border between KZN and Lesotho. This part of the range is generally known as “The Drakensberg”. The name was given by the early Boer settlers and meant mountains of the dragon. The Zulu call it uKhahlamba, “the barrier of spears&rdq ...Park, now a World Heritage Site. Explore this paradise of cascading waterfalls, walking trails, Trout-filled streams and some of the finest San Rock Art in the country. Several walking trails are marked, leading to waterfalls, Bushman Paintings (only with a guide) and enchanting bathing spots. These vary in length from 1 hour to full-day walks.

Rock Art
Arts, Crafts and Antiques

The San Bushmen were the original inhabitants of Southern Africa for many thousands of years. They were the creators of Africa's deep cultural past. Their only surviving monument to this achievement is their rock art, which is to be found in great variety in the Drakensberg.
They existed as nomadic hunter-gatherers. Their Shamanistic (medicine man) approach enabled them to survive in this harsh environment. They lived close to nature, were generous and hospitable people and killed only for their own survival.
With the arrival of both the Zulu and the European settlers, these small, innocent people were driven deep into the Drakensberg. As a result of disputes and cultural differences, they were partially exterminated and absorbed by the surrounding tribes.
Bushman or San Rock Art can be found in the sandstone shelters of the Southern Drakensberg (of which there are over 200 sites) and represent some of the finest in the world.
The Ikanti paintings, which are situated on a scenic walk not far from the Hotel, have been identified by Natal Museum and Conservation Services as being of great cultural importance. They can be visited with an accredited guide.
The nearby Cobham Nature Reserve has some of the best sites south of the Didima Valley and it is possible to hire a guide to visit a selection of them.
These Bushman Paintings are part of our national heritage – help us to preserve them.
Do not deface them nor chip pieces off the rock formations. In fact, do not even touch them. Should you wish to point something out on the paintings, use a twig or a grass stick as these will do less harm. Under no circumstance should fires be lit in or near these natural shelters as smoke and soot can do irreversible damage to the paintings.

Sightseeing

Bordering on the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and at the base of the Sani Pass, our Hotel is ideally situated to discover the unique flora and birds of this region. The area is home to the Wattled Crane, a moist grassland special of which just over 200 breeding pairs remain. Spot the attractive Bush Blackcap and the Gurney's Sugarbird which feeds from the Protea flowers. Three bird species are endemic to this area: the Drakensberg Pipit, the Orangebreasted Rockjumper, and a relic population of the once widespread Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier.
From spring through to autumn, you will enjoy a passing array of wild flowers. TheDrakensburg boasts over 2 000 species of plants. The grasslands are richly sprinkled with a variety of Grass Orchids, Lilies, Irises and Compositae that bloom variously between spring and autumn. The Pass will take you through colonies of various Protea species, including the furry-leafed Protea Roupelliae and Protea Caffra which grow to up to three metres in height. Much loved are the splendid blooms of the Kniphofia or Red Hot Poker and Wild Irises which you will find scattered along stream banks. In the Sub-Alpine belt, Fynbos grows in protected river valleys. Ontop of the Berg the harsh climate is survived only by a unique collection of alpine plants making up a heath exclusively of Heather and Helichrysums.
The grounds of the Hotel and surrounding parkland are home to the renowned Eland, Mountain Reedbuck, Lesser Reedbuck and Duiker. The valleys and cliffs support troops of Baboon and colonies of Rock Rabbit. Snakes are also common- look out for the Berg Adder which is specific to this area.


Day 8 - South Africa

 
Private Car Services

Private road transfer from Sani Pass Hotel Lodge to Kokstad.

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Private Car Services

Transfer to eastern Cape Guide for Cultural
Tour. Based on a Breakfast and dinner basis. Lunches at own accord.

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Sightseeing

Meet guests in Kokstad and drive to Umgazi River Bungalows via Lusikisiki and Port st Johns a very scenic route through the spectacular villages of the Transkei making some stop overs to have a look on handycrafts sold next to the road. Spend time on the beach, and or enjoy the scenery.

Sightseeing

You’re just a step away from the Wild Coast’s best shared secret: Umngazi River Bungalows & Spa. Hopefully we’ll soon get to welcome you in person. We’ve been nestled in the heart of the Wild Coast for many years now, so we can tell you plenty about all the treasures you and your family will discover here. There are the expected things, of course – waterside bungalows that feel like home; our abundant array of freshly prepared food, and more activities than you’ll find time for.

Hotels

But then there are the more personal things: Sharing coffee and rusks as you watch the morning mist brushing the water’s surface. Falling asleep with an old paperback on your chest and salt in your hair. Seeing a Fish Eagle swoop low over the estuary, or hearing the cattle call from a distant hillside. Taking a shower open to the atmosphere of the Wild Coast. Most importantly, there are those timeless moments with family that allow you to reconnect, refresh and later, remember. Talking about these things might make you want to visit. To experience them yourself will make you want to stay. Perched on the panoramic hillside of the Umngazi River mouth, overlooking the scenic splendour of the Wild Coast. Bungalows are nestled amongst the kaleidoscopic fauna and flora that only the heart of Pondoland can offer. Our guests choose from 5 categories of bungalows, all of which are individually furnished & tastefully decorated.


Day 9 - South Africa

 
Sightseeing

Have beakfast and leave for Cofee Bay enjoying the spectacular scenery, and rural village..arrive around lunch time spend time on the beach , or visit the hole in the wall,short walks along the wild coast,walks to the villages and many more.

Sightseeing

A misty, untouched bay, haunted by the ghosts of shipwrecked sailors, in the heart of the Wild Coast. Coffee Bay offers excellent fishing as well as spectacular walks through coastal bush that is full of bird life. One of the must see places in this area is the `hole in the wall', a geological marvel. Various hiking trails abound around the area, the famous Wild Coast Hiking Trail being one. The rest of the Wild Coast is also worth-while exploring, as is the Sunshine Coast and East London.

All-Inclusive Resorts

Overnight in C-bay. Coffee Bay has the advantage of being accessible by tarred road from the N2 and is just the place for those holiday makers who are looking for a nice, out of the way place, with activities like swimming, shell collecting, walking, fishing, surfing, spearfishing, scuba diving, horse riding and golf.


Day 10 - South Africa

 
Museums

Have early b-fast and leave for Umtata, visit the Nelson Mandela Museum popular with gifts that Mr Mandela got from all over the world displayed there and also information about the struggle for freedom during the Apartheid era.

Sightseeing

We leave Umtata via Qunu,this is Mr Mandelas village, we will see his home next to the road.

Ferries

We then proceed through the villages and cross the great Kei river mouth on a ferry to Alice and check inn at Mak&Mak guest house.

Food and Dining

We will be welcomed here by traditional dancers and have a taste on traditional food for dinner with some historians keeping us company.


Day 11 - South Africa

 
Sightseeing

Have B-fast and leave for Fort Hare University the first University for blacks in South Africa that educated many African leaders e.g Nelson Mandela, Robert Mugabe, Bishop Tutu, Sir Seretse Khama of Botswana and many more. We will visit here the De Beers centenary Art Gallery popular with a breath taking collection of Art work done by Africans themselves some depicting life during the days of struggle in the villages and townships.

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Private Car Services

We will then drive to East London via Bisho.

Shopping

Visit here the popular market places near the taxi rank where the village people buy and mix freely with them as they buy.

Airport Transfers

We then proceed to East London Airport, drop off guests.

Hotels

Private road transfer from Cape Town International Apt to Protea Seapoint Hotel.
Accommodation : Protea Seapoint Hotel.
Rooms : Standard Rooms.
Included : Breakfast.


Day 12 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

You will be collected from Protea Seapoint Hotel and taken on a private full day City Tour, including Table Mountain and Robben Island, inclusive of entrance fees and lunch.


Day 13 - Cape Town

 
Wine

You will be collected from Protea Seapoint Hotel and taken on a private full day Winelands tour including entrance fees and lunch.


Day 14 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

Free time to enjoy the city.


Day 15 - Cape Town

 
Sadly Fly home.
Airport Transfers

Private road transfer from Protea Seapoint Hotel to Cape Town International Apt.


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