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Victoria Falls + South Africa + Mauritius: Safari and Beach Holidays & Packages

Victoria Falls + Entabeni Safari + Mauritius
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14 NIGHTS

FROM $3,589

Per person sharing

Flights quoted separately

Our Victoria Falls, South Africa & Mauritius safari and beach holidays & packages offer a wide choice of lodges & all-inclusive hotel. View the famous 'Smoke that Thunders', one of the great wonders of the natural world, followed by a thrilling Big 5 safari in the malaria-free Entabeni Game Reserve in South Africa. Then relax surrounded by corals & turquoise waters on the tropical island of Mauritius.

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• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	• Zambezi Cruise	• Adventure Activities	• Entabeni, South Africa Safari
• Big Five Game Drives	• Malaria-Free Safari	• Mauritius Safari And Beach Holidays	• Snorkelling & Water Sports
• Victoria Falls, South Africa, Mauritius	• Mauritius Safari and Beach Packages

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• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	• Zambezi Cruise	• Adventure Activities
• Entabeni, South Africa Safari	• Big Five Game Drives	• Malaria-Free Safari
• Mauritius Safari And Beach Holidays	• Snorkelling & Water Sports	• Victoria Falls, South Africa, Mauritius
• Mauritius Safari and Beach Packages

Day 1

You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport and transferred to your hotel near the mighty Zambezi River.

Located in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), where the borders of five African countries converge, the sheer scale of this vast international conservation project is difficult to comprehend. It encompasses a bewildering range of experiences, ranging from the mighty Victoria Falls to the lifeforce of the region, the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers.

Check in, settle in and relax whilst you catch your first glimpses of the magnificent Smoke That Thunders first discovered by Dr. David Livingstone and still one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. The flow of water over the Victoria Falls is greatest from February to June following the summer rains, but they are a magnificent sight at any time of year.

Day 2

Today we recommend exploring on foot the mighty Victoria Falls and its rainforest.

Afterwards you may wish to visit Elephants Walk, a small crafts complex across the road from The Kingdom hotel, where you can see talented local artists and sculptors at work and support them by buying one of their items. Alternatively you can participate in various optional activities, such as a helicopter flight over the falls or an elephant interaction.

In the late afternoon enjoy an included cruise on the Zambezi River where you may see hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

Note: We suggest you take your own raincoat for walking in the rainforest, as those on hire are well used.

Day 3

At leisure to explore the town of Victoria Falls on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

Many optional activities are available in this small town, where adrenalin seekers come to participate in adventure activities such as canoeing down the Zambezi River, white water rafting in the turbulent gorge below the falls (grade 5), abseiling and bungee jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge.

Day 4

Transfer to Victoria Falls 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

This morning transfer 3.5-hours from Johannesburg to the beautiful malaria-free Waterberg Mountains, a UNESCO biosphere renowned for its wildlife as well as the diversity of its plants and birdlife.

After checking into your safari lodge, enjoy an open-top game drive where game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately. Hope to see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe as well as several of the Big Five, before dining under clear African skies.

Days 6 To 7

Rise early to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day, and enjoy a thrilling shared open top safari with a lodge ranger in your malaria free private game reserve, with its many beautiful sandstone monoliths, ravines and waterfalls.

With numerous different species of mammals and reptiles in the park, you can hope to see several of the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard - as well as many other interesting species such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, sable antelope, waterbuck, warthog, baboon and much more. Bird watching is outstanding and you can see hippo and crocodiles in the dam.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and in the late afternoon enjoy another thrilling game drive with a lodge ranger. 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: Most lodges do not allow children < 6 on open top game drives.

Day 8

After some final early morning game viewing, transfer 3.5-hours from the Waterberg Mountains to Johannesburg.

Check into your hotel conveniently situated near Johannesburg Airport.

Day 9

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 10 To 12

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 13

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 14

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 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 15

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

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