Sun City & Madikwe Family Safari - 10 days

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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:
Sun City staying at either the Cascades Hotel, the Sun City Hotel or the Cabanas
Day 5 - 8:
Madikwe Game Reserve staying at either Madikwe River Lodge or Jaci's Safari Lodge
Day 9:
Cultutal experience less than an hour's drive from Johannesburg staying overnight at Lesedi Cultural Village
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.

4 x Overnights at Sun City Cascades in a family rooms (BB) OR
4 x Overnights at Sun City Hotel in a family room (BB) OR
4 x Overnights at Sun City Cabanas in family room (BB)
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.

4 x Overnights at Madikwe River Lodge in a family room (FB) OR
4 x Overnights at Jacis Safari Lodge in a family room (FB)
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 x Overnight at 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 £1,275 to £2,425 per adult and from £750 to £1,300 per child
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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Client Comments

o Recommendation to book flights using the booking deposit was a very good idea – certainly given the rising cost of oil at the time. We appreciated the foresight from Mahlatini in this regard in an effort to save us money.
o All accommodation was of the highest quality. Jatinga was exactly the way it was described and, despite not having us booked in on ou... more
W Murphy - Nov '08