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4 day Amakhala Safari

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Children 12yrs and older welcome

4 day Amakhala SafariA brilliant safari, packed with bush walks, game drives and river cruises in three of the most wonderful wildlife reserves of the Eastern Cape, providing fascinating insights into South Africa.
  • Game drives
  • Bush walks
  • River cruise
  • Addo Elephant Park

This safari is a great way to get to know the Eastern Cape and its history, wildlife and culture. It combines insights into three wonderful wildlife reserves - Amakhala - home to a variety of exciting conservation projects, Shamwari - home to the Born Free Foundation - and Addo Natinal Park - provides a home to the largest elephant population in Africa. Activities range from canoeing, hiking, game and night drives, to enjoying a sundowners and diner around a crackling campfire under the African stars.

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Start: Port Elizabeth
Scheduled flights: to Port Elizabeth Airport
Road transfer: Port Elizabeth to Amakhala Game Reserve 60 minutes (not included in package cost)
Self Drive: Enquire for directions
Day 1 Amakhala Game Reserve
Arrival time: 14h00
Welcome drinks and orientation.
15:00
Mid-afternoon we embark on game drive on Amakhala Game Reserve, which will include the river cruise. Return to the safari lodge for dinner.
Day 2 Addo Elephant National Park
Set off on an early game drive into Addo Elephant National Park. This national park is home to the highest density of African Elephants in the world. As Safari Lodge has traversing rights on this National Park, you will be driven around by one of the knowledgeable Safari Lodge rangers in an Amakhala vehicle. A packed picnic breakfast is taken along. Back to the lodge for lunch, a nap or swim.
15:00
In the afternoon a game drive into another part of Amakhala Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 3 Shamwari Game Reserve
Visit to Shamwari Born Free Centre and a Game drive on Amakhala. Return to your Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon Game Drive on Amakhala Game Reserve with Sundowners and canoeing. Return to your Lodge for Dinner
Day 4 Amakhala Game Reserve
Start the day with an early morning guided walk through the Valley Thicket. This is a unique vegetation type only found in the Eastern Cape. Check out at 11h00
End: Port Elizabeth
Road Transfer: from Amakhala Game Reserve to Port Elizabeth
Scheduled flights: from Port Elizabeth Airport
Accommodation
The lodge is secretly hidden in the indigenous bush of the 6000 ha Amakhala Game Reserve. African tribal design inspired the creation of this intimate lodge of wood, reeds and thatch. Canvas drop blinds open up the views to the surrounding beauty. Four unique safari suites offer all the comforts. Soak in a luxurious double bath or splash off the dust in an outdoor shower before sharing your days' adventure around the fireside under a canopy of stars. The lodge has a splendid view of a small waterhole that attracts birds, monkeys, zebra and numerous antelope species. Luxury and deluxe options available.
Group size
Minimum: 2    Maximum: 9

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