Sun City & Madikwe Family Safari - 9 nights

The below sample holiday is one designed for families and incorporates a stay at the famous Sun City resort with a safari at the malaria free Madikwe Big 5 game reserve. For a unique cultural experience the trip also includes a stay at Lesedi Cultural Village. The trip will begin and end in Johannesburg. Contact one of Mahlatini's South Africa experts who will tailor a trip for your family along these lines.

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Day 1 - 4:
Spend 4 nights in Sun City staying at:
Day 5 - 8:
Spend 4 nights at Madikwe Game Reserve staying at:
Day 9:
Spend 1 night on Cultutal Experience near Johannesburg staying at:
Day 10:
Depart Johannesburg International Airport for your flight home

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Day 1 - 4:

Arrive Johannesburg International Airport where you will collect your hire car and drive to Sun City which is approximately a two hours drive away. Spend the next four days exploring the attractions of Sun City. The Sun City Resort Complex is one of the world's largest entertainment centres, essentially a luxury theme park. In addition to numerous restaurants, shops, casinos, golf courses, theatres and entertainment complexes there is also the famous Valley of the Waves. The Valley of the Waves at the Lost City offers a gigantic man-made pool, made-made beach, palm trees, water slides and a machine that generates real waves. All hundreds of kilometres from the nearest ocean! There is children's entertainment provided by all of the hotels and tons and tons of water sports and various other activities to keep families occupied.

Day 5 - 8:

After breakfast you will drive yourselves to the malaria free Madikwe Big 5 game reserve which is one of South Africa's largest game reserves and best kept secrets. Madikwe Game Reserve has the 'Big Five' and is the best place in South Africa to see wild dog. Activities are generally 4x4 game drives in the early mornings and in the late afternoon. The middle of the day is generally spent by the pool or simply relaxing. Children's specifically designed safari activities are provided by the lodges to children not young enough to go on the game drives.

Day 9:

Today you will make your way to Lesedi Cultural Village situated in the pristine bushveld and rocky hills less than an hour's drive from Johannesburg. Experience the vibrant and colourful traditions of the Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa and Zulu people. Be part of a traditional Africa for just a short while.

  • 1 night Cultutal experience at Johannesburg
  • Mahlatini recommends the following accommodation:
  • Lesedi Cultural Village in 2 x standard rooms (BB)
Day 10:

Today after breakfast you will make your way to back to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight home.

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Cost:
  • Prices range from £1,350 to £1,950 per adult sharing and £625 to £800 per child sharing
Notes:
Prices are depending on season and exclude International Flights into and out of Johannesburg.
Includes:
  • Meals and accommodation as per itinerary (SC – Self Catering, BB – Bed and Breakfast, FB – Full Board excluding drinks)
  • Car Hire for 10 Days in a Group B Car (Polo or similar) including full cover, unlimited km and taxes
  • Twice daily game drives while on safari
Excludes:
  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Petrol
  • Additional Driver's Fee

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during February 2011

South Africa Review

We have been to South Africa before in February/March when it is the depths of winter in the UK. Envigorating to get away from our dismal weather and the South Africans we have met have always made us welcome. Where we have been, we have alway felt safe although we have clearly avoided the townships...

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Graham Finney

South Africa Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info
Weather:
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