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Botswana + Cape Town Safari Holiday: Mashatu (Game Drives, Horse Riding, Walking, Mountain Biking)

Botswana: Mashatu Game Reserve + Cape Town
Botswana Cape Town Safari Holiday Mashatu Horse Riding Walking Biking
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,983
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
BRH12J
• Botswana & Cape Town Safari Holiday
• Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli
• Big Five Game Drives
• Horse Riding
• Walking Safaris
• Mountain Biking
• Cape Town
• Table Mountain
• Cape of Good Hope
• Stellensoch Winelands

Combine Botswana & Cape Town on this safari holiday of a lifetime, based in Mashatu Game Reserve in the Tuli region, which is situated near the Limpopo River & is renowned for its huge herds of elephants, magnificent baobab trees and ancient rock formations. You can enjoy Big Five game drives, as well as horse riding, walking safaris & mountain biking in this vast wilderness. All transfers and game drives included.

Day 1
You will be met at Johannesburg Airport and transferred 1-hour to Pretoria (now called Tshwane). This city is the administrative capital of South Africa and is renowned for its jacaranda trees that flower from September to November.
 
On arrival enjoy a half day private tour of the highlights of this city. We visit the Voortrekker Monument and historic Church Square, where we visit the home of Paul Kruger who was the president of the old Transvaal Republic at the time of the Anglo Boer War. We also drive past the City Hall and stop for photos at the beautiful Union Buildings - the official residence of the South African president, designed by Sir Herbert Baker. Here there is an impressive statue of Nelson Mandela.
Day 2
This morning transfer 4-hours from Pretoria, travelling north through the former Transvaal to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. After completing border fomalities at Pont Drift, transfer to your game lodge.
 
The Tuli Block ("Land of the Giants") is a narrow piece of land on Botswana's eastern border, wedged between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Largely uninhabited, with vast tracks of wilderness where wild animals roam free, it is famous for its large herds of elephants and magnificent baobab trees, as well as its many wonderful ancient rock formations.
 
In the afternoon enjoy a game drive through the reserve, which is home to many species of animals including giraffe, hippo, hyena, zebra and gemsbok - before relaxing under the stars in front of a roaring camp fire.
 
Note: Pont Drift border post between South African and Botswana opens at 08h00 and closes at 16h00. These border post hours are strictly enforced. Should the Limpopo River be in flood, transfer across the river into Botswana is made by cable car or by boat at a small additional cost. There is a fly-in option from Johannesburg on a Sunday and Thursday.
Days 3 To 5
Today is devoted to shared game viewing in Mashatu Game Reserve.  
 
Rise early when game viewing conditions are at their best, for a thrilling open-top game viewing drive. Hope to see elephant, lion as well as many other fascinating animals before returning to your lodge for breakfast.
  
The rest of the morning is free to relax at your lodge in the heat of the day, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. Hope to see giraffe, wildebeest, kudu, antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons, wild dogs, hyena and many other fascinating animals, including the elusive leopard. Outstanding bird watching is also guaranteed, with over different 400 species including the martial eagle, saddle billed stork, Pel's fishing owl, kori bustard & ground hornbill.
  
After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way, as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.
 
Note: For a supplement you can enjoy morning and/or afternoon walking safaris, mountain biking safaris or horseback safaris.
 
Horse riding is for advanced riders only, as this is a fast ride amongst big game. Your riding skills will be assessed locally & anyone deemed not expereinced enough will not be allowed to ride, at the absolute discretion of the lodge.
Day 6
This morning transfer to the Pont Drift border post.
 
After completing immigration formalities, continue 5-hours southwards to Johannesburg. Check into your hotel conveniently situated near Johannesburg Airport.
 
Note: There is a fly-in option to Johannesburg on a Sunday and Thursday.
Day 7
Make your own way by free hotel shuttle or on foot (depending on location of your hotel) to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Cape Town Airport and transferred to your hotel in this beautiful city, within sight of Table Mountain.
 
Check in and relax in your magnificent surroundings.
Day 8
Today enjoy a private tour of the beautiful city of Cape Town.
 
Weather permitting, we start by ascending Table Mountain by cable car to see one of the world's most famous views (alternatively we will drive up Signal Hill). We then drive around the city to see the key sights including the City Hall, Greenmarket Square, Houses of Parliament, Bo Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, District Six and Sea Point. before enjoying a Harbour Cruise.
 
Afterwards explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with its many shops and restaurants (return taxi for own account).
 
Note: Table Mountain cable car is closed for annual maintenance from mid July to end August.
Day 9
At leisure to explore more of the beautiful city of Cape Town.
 
You can visit the Mandela Legacy Exhibition at the City Hall, explore the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned (advance booking essential in season).
 
From July to November you can take an optional whale watching trip to Hermanus.
 
Alternatively you can take the Hop Off bus (Blue Route) to visit world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens or simply relax on golden Camps Bay Beach.
Days 10 To 12
Today enjoy a full day private tour around the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve peninsula.
 
We travel to Hout Bay, where there is the option to take a short boat trip to view Cape Fur seals at Seal Island (pay locally). We then continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive to spectacular Cape Point, where you may see baboons, ostriches and perhaps even dolphins or whales in season (July/November). The funicular up to the Old Lighthouse is included.
 
On the return journey we pass through naval Simons Town and visit the resident penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
 
Note: Lunch is for your own account today.
Day 13
Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight home.