Detailed Itinerary

An add-on extension to the end of the safari "SPRING IN SOUTH AFRICA: A Photographic Adventure" offers the opportunity to train your camera on Africa’s wildlife in the famous Kruger National Park.

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Friday - Sunday, September 7 - 9

MANYELETI GAME RESERVE

HONEYGUIDE MANTOBENI CAMP

On the morning of September 7, you are transferred to the Cape Town airport to board your direct flight to Kruger Mpumalanga airport in Nelspruit, located in the greater Kruger National Park area. You are met at the airport and transferred to Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp in the Manyeleti Game Reserve for three nights. Enjoy a late lunch at the lodge before departing on an evening game drive.

Mantobeni Camp is set among generous Tamboti trees on the banks of a sweeping riverbed which is a favorite avenue for animals moving from one place to another. The accommodations are spacious, classic East African style tents which have attached full bathrooms. Each tent is furnished in traditional safari style giving the nature lover a close encounter with the sounds and ambience of wild Africa without sacrificing safety or comfort, and has a large teak deck overlooking the bush. Mantobeni's public area, designed in a blend of contemporary and colonial styles, contains a lounge and dining area with central bar and outside dining area. The beautiful swimming pool overlooks a small waterhole, and is an ideal place for viewing elephant at play.

During your stay in this beautiful reserve you take game drives twice daily in open Landrovers. View a large variety of game including lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino and abundant birdlife. You also have the opportunity to explore the area by foot under the guidance of armed and experienced guides. While on walks you learn to identify and follow the tracks of animals – a fascinating experience that deepens ones appreciation of the area. The focus is on the small things, learning to track animals, how termites live, what the various trees and plants are used for, etc. Encounters with animals while on foot are always exciting and allow you a close up view of the bush around you!

Monday, September 10

Departure

International flight to the USA

After one last morning game drive in search of wildlife that may have eluded you thus far, you are transferred to Hoedspruit airport to board a TBD flight to Johannesburg. In Johannesburg, connect to your international flight back to the USA.

Tuesday, September 11

Arrive home

Early morning arrivals in the USA.

General Information

September 7 - 11, 2012

$1,395 per person based on shared occupancy; $375 single supplement

GROUP SIZE

Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 9 people; plus two professional photographers and professional safari guide and tracker

SAFARI EXTENSION INCLUSIONS

All ground transportation upon landing in Africa; accommodation as stated; local safari guides, trackers and vehicle throughout; taxes; park fees; safari activities stated in the itinerary, catering to photographers; all meals while at Honeyguide Camps; tea/coffee and drinks during game drives; and gratuities including all service fees and tipping throughout.

SAFARI EXTENSION EXCLUSIONS

U.S. domestic and international airfare; internal Africa commercial flights; beverages from the bar; activities not mentioned in the itinerary; medical immunizations; passport fees; accident/baggage/ medevac & cancellation insurance; individual transfers; excursions deviating from the scheduled tour; excess baggage charges; medical expenses; airport departure fees and taxes; telephone or fax charges; room service; and other items of a purely personal nature.