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The art of travelling with respect
Discover the history of humans as you are escorted to locations where man took his first steps and left his earliest impressions of the incredible animals which shaped his world, the elephant, lion and antelope. Witness the splendour of untamed wilderness areas where those animals still roam free.
This is a new trip developed by one of Africa's top guides with decades of experience and offers a fascinating insight to the people and crafts of Africa as well as the animals. It is a very educating and enlightening holiday for those wanting to learn about culture and history from their trip to South Africa.
The places visited include fossil sites, historic cave paintings, spiritual places and archeological digs. You will also have the chance to interact with local tribal people and learn about their culture and crafts.
Travelling by road you gain an insight to the real country instead of just flying over it and conversing with locals who have decades of stories and memories will fill you with admiration and awe of the changes in their societies.
The last three days are a traditional safari but as this trip can also be tailor made we can change this to suit if you prefer more time outside of the game parks.
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Duration: 9 nights
Day 1 Arrive into Johannesburg early morning, met by representatives and transfer to a hotel in the Crade of Humankind. Visit Maropeng Museum and Sterkfontein Caves and enjoy informative introductions on the evolution of man. You will have a private dig then an evening of education and entertainment at a cultural village with dinner at Lesedi.
Day 2 Day to encounter wildlife close up at the nearby Lion Park and learn about their background with an evening dinner at an award winning restaurant.
Day 3 Depart north towards Lephelale to Bobidi Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon educational interaction with local guides and authentic Bushmen and enjoy their traditional storytelling.
Day 4 An early moring to Ga-bobidi Walking Safari where you learn about ancient trade routes and visit interesting 'grain pots' created over 600 years ago. Time after brunch to relax, swim in a watering hole and have a siesta. Late afternoon take a Rhino walking safari where you learn about the big 5, on foot. Bush dinner and story session.
Day 5 Onwards into the Northern Limpopo area and guided walks around the 3500 old art site. Mopane Bush Lodge.
Day 6 Tour of Mapungubwe Hill at Mapungubwe National Park where you see the famour Limpopo River and the border of Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa! Transfer in the afternoon to Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge and spend the afternoon discovering the many arts and cultures of the area including a local musician.
Day 7 Learn from the Venda craftpeople about pot making, visit galliers and artists in the area. Afternoon transfer to your safari camp for 3 nights.
Days 8 & 9 Guided game viewing in big 5 country either in the Kruger area or in the Tuli Block in Botswana - to be confirmed.
Day 10 You will be transfered by road back to Johannesburg for a night flight back to the UK.
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.
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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.
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Excellent service, even though it was not a regular package. Every aspect of the service from Tribes through to staff on our holiday was brilliant
Well done Tribes!
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Tracy arranged a trip which fitted really well with what we were looking for. We were keen to spend time with a local project and what was organised m...
We had a lovely trip only marred by ill-health at the end.
