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South African Safari, Nambiti (malaria-free) + Seychelles (Praslin) - Family Holiday

South Africa + Seychelles: Nambiti Safari + Praslin
South African Safari Nambiti Malaria Seychelles Praslin Family Holiday
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,987
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
HRU10
• South African Safari, Nambiti
• Durban
• Nambiti Game Reserve
• Bif Five Game Drives
• Malaria Free
• Seychelles Islands
• Mahe
• Praslin
• Island Hopping
• Family Holiday

This South African safari is based in Nambiti Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, which is home to all the Big Five and is malaria-free. Afterwards fly to the spectacular Seychelles Islands, staying on Praslin which is which has fabulous beaches and here you will find the large Coco de Mer coconut. We offer a choice of hotels suitable for romance or a family holiday. All transfers, game drives & park fees included.

Day 1
You will be met at Durban Airport and transferred 3-hours through the rolling hills of the Natal Midlands and Ladysmith, to the malaria-free Nambiti Game Reserve.
 
Check into your Big Five safari lodge and enjoy a thrilling afternoon open-top game drive with your lodge ranger.
Days 2 To 3
Rise early when game viewing conditions are at their best, for a shared open-top game drive with a lodge ranger in Nambiti Game Reserve.
 
With a mixed vegetation of savanna grasslands, indigenous trees and bushveld, this wildlife conservation area is home to all the Big Five, as well as offering an ideal habitat for a large variety of plains game and abundant bird life. Although leopard are rarely seen, this reserve offers excellent opportunities to spot the endangered cheetah. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation, before returning to the bushveld in the late afternoon for another exciting game drive.
 
Note: Children < 2 years are not allowed on open top game drives, with higher age limits applicable at certain lodges.
Day 4
After a final early morning safari, transfer 3.5-hours 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 5
Make your own way by free hotel shuttle or on foot (depending on location of your hotel) to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.

Arrive at Mahe Airport in the Seychelles and transfer to your light aircraft flight to beautiful Praslin Island.
 
Check into your hotel and relax on this paradise island.
Days 6 To 7
Relax and enjoy the pristine beaches of Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles. You can enjoy snorkelling, diving, fishing and other watersports, as well as optional golf on the stunning 18-hole course at Lemuria.
 
Popular Cote d'Or Beach is the longest on the island, with several small shops and dive centres., whilst famous Anse Lazio Beach in the north has picturesque granite boulders, white sands and clear turquoise waters.
 
You can also visit the beautiful Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, which is the home of the gigantic Coco de Mer palm trees, whose enormous double coconut seeds resemble a woman's pelvis. This tropical forest also offers sanctuary to birds such as the endangered black parrot and the endemic bulbul.
Day 8
This morning we recommend transferring to Baie Sainte Anne Harbour to embark on a full day 3 Islands sailing adventure.
 
Our first stop is the small island of Cousin, with its pristine eco-system & nature reserve that is home to many rare birds. We continue to the mangroves of Curieuse Island Marine Park, which is home to over 100 giant tortoises that roam free, as well as giant crabs.
 
After a delicious BBQ lunch on board our yacht, we continuing to St. Pierre, a very small island that offers superb snorkelling opportunities, before returning to Praslin island.
 
Note: Take your swimming costume, towel, sunscreen & insect repellent. Minimum of 12 people required on the day to guarantee departure. Tour operates on a Tuesday and Thursday only.
Day 9
Transfer to Baie Sainte Anne Harbour this morning in good time to board the 15-minute ferry to pretty La Digue Island, the fourth largest granitic island in the Seychelles archipelago.
 
On arrival at La Digue harbour, you will be taken to the cycle shop to collect your bike. Your day is then free to independently explore this relatively less developed island, where the pace of life is slower and all transport is by bicycle or golf cart.
 
Be sure to visit Anse Source D'Argent, one of the most photographed beaches in the world with its gigantic granite boulders, palm trees and turquoise waters. It is a level 10-minute cycle ride or 40-minute walk from the village. When you arrive, don’t stop at the first cove but walk along the beach as there are many more coves that are less crowded.
 
Also visit Veuve Nature Reserve, which is home to the rare black paradise flycatcher, of which there are only about 100 left in the wild. From here enjoy views of La Digue's tallest peak - Belle Vue (or Eagle's Nest Mountain). Lunch is for your own account today, with the ferry back to Praslin island departing at 16.30 from La Digue harbour.
 
Day 10
Another day at lesiure to explore more of spectacular Praslin Island or simply relax on the beach.
Day 11
Transfer to Praslin Airport for your light aircraft flight to Mahe Airport and your flight home.