African Safari & Island Romance
This African safari and beach holiday combines luxury big five game drives with snorkelling along untouched island reefs
8 Days, 7 Nights | From USD 8 285 | &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, Benguerra Island
Your journey at a glance
Combine sea and safari for a romantic escape to one of South Africa’s best-known game reserves and the sandy beaches of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago. Track the Big Five in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, a place of extraordinary adventure, where myriad possibilities create breath-taking thrills around every bend.
After your wildlife adventure, pamper yourself with some rest and relaxation in the tropical climate and sunshine of &Beyond Benguerra Island. Explore the warm waters and marvel at the marine life of the island’s coral reefs on scuba diving expeditions, enjoy the thrill of deep sea fishing or simply explore the magical setting and soaring dunes of Benguerra.
8 Days | From USD 8 285 per person
Please keep in mind that this tour can be tailormade by speaking to one of our Travel Specialists.
What's included
- Welcome and assistance at O.R Tambo International Airport and Vilanculos International Airport
- Transfer Ngala Airstrip to andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge
- Scheduled flights: O.R Tambo International Airport to Ngala airstrip; Ngala airstrip to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport; Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Vilanculos International Airport; Vilanculos International Airport to O.R Tambo International Airport
- Helicopter flights: Vilanculos International Airport / &Beyond Benguerra Island / Vilanculos International Airport
- Accommodation as specified above
- Meals and beverages as specified above
- Laundry
- Park fees: Timbavati Conservation fee, Benguerra Island Conservation fee
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Administration fee
Conditions
- The rates displayed on this itinerary do not reflect the recent incremental South African VAT increase to 15%. We apologise for the inconvenience and are in the process of amending this on our itineraries. Please enquire for the most up to date pricing.
- Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis.
- A single supplement of 50% applies from the first single room throughout the year.
- &Beyond Benguerra Island is closed from 25 February to 17 March 2018
- The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
- Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request.
- Flight rates are subject to change.
- Validity periods are as specified above; should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote.
- The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services, the rand / dollar exchange rate or any other circumstances beyond our control in South Africa or Mozambique.
- Rates are subject to currency fluctuations.
- &Beyond trading terms apply.
Plan your journey
This unforgettable journey showcases just a few of our favourite experience combinations in this iconic destination. It is merely an example from which you can use to start dreaming and creating your own adventure with one of our dedicated Travel Specialists.
Day 1-3: Ngala Private Game Reserve (inside the Kruger National Park)
- Enjoy a 3 night stay at andBeyond Ngala Safari Lodge in a cottage with ensuite bathroom and intimate veranda.
- Encounter the Big Five on twice-daily safari game drives in the world-renowned Kruger National Park
- Strap on your boots and feel the wild grasses crush beneath your boots on an interpretive guided bush walk
- If booked in advance, at an additional cost, you can experience a life-changing rhino notching conservation activity
- Also at an additional cost, enjoy a Photographic Safari with Specialist guide Andrew Schoeman in a fulled kitted Photographic vehicle
Day 4-7: Benguerra Island
- Arrive in Vilanculos and board a helicopter to the secluded Benguerra Island.
- As the second largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra offers exceptional opportunities to witness a slice of the very best of Mozambique’s exceptional marine life. (Approximately 10 minutes)
- Put your feet up at for your 4-night stay in a casinha with ensuite bathroom and outdoor shower.
- Choose to spend your day either scuba diving, snorkelling, on a castaway picnic, dhow cruise, island drive or a horse riding safari – all included during your stay
- Activities offered at additional cost include fishing and helicopter sightseeing
Day 8: Benguerra Island
After a mouth-watering breakfast, we wave a fond farewell as you board a helicopter for your flight back to Vilanculos International Airport. Here, you will catch a scheduled flight to O.R Tambo International Airport.
