Kruger, Limpopo and Mashatu

Enjoy splendid wildlife viewing in private ares of the Greater Kruger and cross into Botswana to stay in a fabulous luxury lodge for game viewing, walks, cycling or horse rides.

This is a suggested itinerary and the number of nights can be changed to suit, but we suggest 3 nights in Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana where in addition to amazing game viewing by vehicle, you can enjoy walks, horse riding or cycling then back into South Africa for two stunning Kruger area locations, Pafuri which is in the remote and tranquil north and Mala Mala a luxurious location in a private part of Greater Kruger.

Mashatu Main Camp is located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana (folloe the link above for further details). Excellent game viewing and bird watching is found here in stunning scenery.

Pafuri Camp is on the northern bank of the Luvuvhu River within a lush riverine forest. The tented rooms have river views. Game drives (day and night) and walks are offered here.

Mala Mala Main Camp is a luxury camp in a great big 5 game viewing area. See the accommodation link for further information and photos.

This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you.

Trip information

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Included

Accommodation and meals as specified, transfers, game viewing (drives and walks).

Not included

Cycling, horse riding or research drives in Mashatu, drinks, flights, visas, travel insurance, tips.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip, suitable for all. Perfect for those with a sense of adventure.

Best time

In the dry winter months from May to August wildlife tends to congregate at the waterholes. Nights can be cold. The vegetation can be dense in the rainy season from October to March, particularly in the south of Kruger.

Getting there

There are direct flights from UK to Johannesburg which cost from about £500 plus taxes.

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An amazing journey through easilly accessible but little visited reserves.
Mashatu has some of the biggest herds of wild roaming elephants in Southern Africa
Options to upgrade to cycling or horse riding trips in Mashatu
Luxury camps with big 5 expertly guided game viewing at Mala Mala

Itinerary

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Duration: 9 days

Day 1: Arrive in Johannesburg and road transfer about 5 hours to the Botswana border, cross the Limpopo into Mashatu Game Reserve, afernoon game viewing activity. Mashatu Main Camp. (D).
Days 2-3: Two days of game drives and other exciting activities such as walking safaris, research drives or horse or cycle rides (extra costs for the latter).(FB)
Day 4: After breakfast drive back into South African through the northern Limpopo across to Pafuri Camp in the northern Kruger. (FB)
Day 5 & 6: Day and night drives and bush walks at Pafuri, Kruger. (FB)
Day 7: Transfer south to the private game reserve of Mala Mala which borders the main Kruger Park. Big 5 game viewing in open vehicles here for 2 nights in luxury lodge. (FB)
Day 8: Game viewing in Mala Mala.
Day 9: After this morning’s activity you will be take a flight back to Johannesburg to connect to your night flight home. (B)

Pricing guidelines for South Africa

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). South Africa combines well with Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £100
	£100 to £200
	£200 to £300
	£300 to £500
	Over £500

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week in the Western Cape (eg Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Cedarberg etc) using good guest houses & hotels, and with a hire car.Between £500 and £1000+
1 week safari based at private lodges or tented camps (for example in Kruger, Madikwe, Hluhluwe ...)Between £1000 and £3000+
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+
2 week Kruger and Cape holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+

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