Inspirational safari & beach holiday to South Africa and Mauritius
This wonderful safari and beach itinerary combines a safari in the malaria free South African Marakele Reserve with a stay on the beautiful island of Mauritius. Spend the first 4 nights staying at the outstanding Marataba Safari Lodge situated in a privately managed section of the Marakele Reserve.
Enjoy big 5 game viewing, bush walks, luxury accommodation away from the crowds and hands-on conservation experiences. From elephants to big cats, Marataba offers it all. For the birding enthusiast there is a huge variety of bird species including the largest colony of endangered Cape vultures in the world (more than 800 breeding pairs) have settled here. Then for some relaxation on the island of Mauritius at the LUX* Grande Gaube, where you will stay in a Junior Suite with easy beach access. The resort has everything you need to relax, replenish and recharge with a host of activities, relaxing spa treatments and world class fusion cuisine.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Johannesburg OR Tambo International
4 nights - Marataba Safari Lodge, Waterberg, South Africa
7 nights - LUX Grand Gaube, Grand Gaube, 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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Meals as specified
Drinks, excluding premium brands
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Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
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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Personal travel insurance
Any additional activities not offered as scheduled by the camps or lodges
Visas and visa fees where relevant
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ACTIVITIES
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Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Tennis
Watersports
Kids Club
Kids Bushcraft
Star Gazing/Star Bed
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.
Zebra
White Rhino
Spotted Hyena
Lion
Leopard
Kudu
Elephant
Cheetah
Buffalo
Brown Hyena
Black Rhino
Giraffe
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Mauritius, South Africa
11 Nights
Beach
Safari
Includes flights from JFK
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Tennis
Watersports
Kids Club
Kids Bushcraft
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wellness/Spa
