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South African Big Five Safari Vacation: Durban + Mauritius Beach Holiday

South Africa: Zululand Safari + Mauritius

10 NIGHTS FROM:

$3,346

Per person sharing

Scheduled flights quoted separately

HRF10D

• South African Big Five Safari

• Durban

• Big Five Safari Vacation

• Lions

• Elephants

• Rhino

• Birding

• Mauritius Beach Holiday

• Snorkelling

• Golf & Diving

This wonderful South African Big Five Safari vacation combines the birds & wildlife of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, with flying from Durban to the glorious tropical island of Mauritius for a relaxing Indian Ocean beach holiday. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving and fishing in these clear turquoise waters, surrounded by coral reefs. All transfers, game drives & park fees included.

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Day 1

You will be met at Durban Airport and transferred to your hotel on the warm North Coast, renowned for its wonderful beaches and warm holiday weather.

Check in and relax on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean.

Day 2

Today transfer 4-hours to your private Zululand Game Reserve, renowned for its outstanding wildlife.

After checking in to your lodge, game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately and hopefully you will see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest and maybe even giraffe - as well as several of the Big 5 - before dining under the stars in the atmosphere that only the African bushveld can provide.

Days 3 To 4

Rise at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day and enjoy a thrilling shared open-top game viewing safari with your lodge ranger in your Zululand Game Reserve which is home to all the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Hope to see many other interesting species too, before returning to your lodge for breakfast.

The rest of the morning is free to relax by the lodge swimming pool, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. Hope to see cheetah, giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons and many other interesting animals. With over 500 different bird species, bird watching is also outstanding.

After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.

Note: children < 6 are not allowed on open top game drives

Day 5

Time permitting enjoy some final early morning game viewing, before your 4-hour transfer to Durban Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Johannesburg Airport and transferred to your airport hotel.

Check in and relax under warm blue South African skies in the city of gold.

Day 6

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 Mauritius Airport and transferred 1-hour to your beach resort.

Check in to your hotel, settle in and relax on this warm tropical Indian Ocean island, surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and coral reefs.

Days 7 To 8

Enjoy lazy days relaxing on white sandy beaches, swimming and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters that surround the tropical island of Mauritius, which is protected by a pristine coral reef.

You can view the fish and corals from a glass-bottomed boat and participate in a variety of water sports, which vary by resort but usually include kayaks, pedalos, paddle boards and sometimes sailing, water skiing and kite surfing. Full day catamaran excursions are very popular as well as golf, horse riding and bicycle hire. You can also savour delicious Creole cuisine - including fresh seafood.

Mauritius offers wonderful diving in its calm clear waters, so this is an ideal opportunity to learn to scuba if you have never tried before. Deep sea fishing is also outstanding. in waters regarded as the best for marlin in the world.

In the north you can visit beautiful Pamplemousse Gardens, the excellent museum of Mauritian history at Sugar World and vibrant Grand Baie with its many pubs and restaurants. In the southwest you can visit the stunning Black Rivers Gorges National Park and the seven coloured earth found at Chamarel. In the west you can shop in the capital of Port Louis, where you must expect to bargain vigorously. Rum tastings are also offered in several locations.

Day 9

Today we suggest a full day shared Catamaran Trip, sailing along the beautiful coast and snorkelling amongst the corals found in the turquoise lagoon.

Afterwards enjoy a barbeque lunch on board, with soft drinks included. Then relax on deck or enjoy more swimming and snorkeling in the ocean, before returning to shore in the mid afternoon.

Note: Bring your own towel. Tour can take up to 8 hours from early morning hotel pick up to drop off. Operates everyday except Christmas & New Year. Min 2 on the day.

Day 10

Today we recommend an optional full day shared Picturesque South Tour to explore more of this beautiful island.

We visit the dormant volcanic crater of Troux-aux-Cerfs and Chamarel, with its seven-coloured earth and lovely waterfalls. We also stop at a viewpoint over the Black River Gorges and the sacred lake of Grand Bassin.

In Curepipe you can shop for model ships & jewellery. Lunch is included today.

Note: Tour can take up to 8 hours from hotel pick up until drop off. It operates every day except Sundays & public holidays.

Day 11

Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.

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