Inspirational safari & beach family holiday to South Africa and Mauritius
Staying in luxurious accommodation, this 2-part family holiday beautifully combines an exciting child-friendly Big 5 Kruger safari with a stay on the idyllic island of Mauritius. Spend the first 4 nights at the outstanding Chitwa Chitwa Lodge situated in the best game viewing area in South Africa, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The Charlsy Suite will be your home for the duration of your stay, two inter-leading en-suite rooms with a combined living area and private plunge pool. Your time will be spent on twice-daily game drives where you and the children will have a host of exciting wildlife encounters. In your down time, the lodge will arrange activities for the children from baking to guided walks with the rangers. Every evening will be spent around a campfire under the African night sky, time to unplug from the digital world and immerse yourselves in this incredible natural environment.
In Mauritius you will stay in a 2-bedroom luxury villa at the 5-star Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort on the island's east coast. The villa comes with its own private pool and butler service but is also a part of the larger resort, should you wish to enjoy meals in the many restaurants or partake in the resorts many activities. The kid's club will keep the children entertained allowing you more time to top up your tan, play a round of golf or spend time in the spa. The 7 nights here will recharge all your batteries.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Johannesburg OR Tambo International
4 nights - Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa
7 nights - Constance Belle Mare Plage, Belle Mare, Mauritius
Ends - Transfer to Mauritius for your international flight home
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Mauritius, South Africa
11 Nights
Beach
Safari
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Price per person based on a family of 4
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National Parks and conservation entry fees
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
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ACTIVITIES
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Helicopter Flights
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Tennis
Watersports
Kids Club
Photography Safari
Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
African Wilddog
Zebra
Wildebeest
White Rhino
Spotted Hyena
Lion
Leopard
Elephant
Crocodile
Cheetah
Buffalo
Giraffe
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