South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
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This is our best-selling South Africa trip, and it's not hard to see why. Meticulously planned by conservationists, it breaks the safari mould without breaking the budget.
Rukiya Safari Camp Unique 'bush senses' experience Bush walks Help Ingwe Leopard Research Team set camera traps Wild Rivers Reserve Private concession in Balule Reserve Parsons Private Nature Reserve Klaserie Game Reserve Thornybush Game Reserve
Price
£4495 excluding flights
More info
Per person sharing.
Available to individuals/couples, some dates guaranteed small groups.
Rate local airport and return.
All accomm, transfers, meals, guides, game drives included.
1 to 6 persons.
Single supplements apply.
Other dates available
Available to individuals/couples, some dates guaranteed small groups.
Rate local airport and return.
All accomm, transfers, meals, guides, game drives included.
1 to 6 persons.
Single supplements apply.
Other dates available
Offers
£300 off aper person on this 14 day Safari taken from June to July 2024 - inquire now!
Description of South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Price information
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Travel guides
Stretching almost 20,000km2 at times Kruger National Park seems like not one park, but many. It would take a full ten hours to drive from north to sou...
Vacation information
Our top tip:
Take every game drive you're offered - you'll see something different on every one. They may involve early starts - but a lion surely beats a lie-in...
Trip type:
Small group. Min. age 6.
Activity level:
Leisurely.
Accomm:
Luxury tented camp with a pool and treetop dining room. Private inside and outside bathrooms.
Solos:
This trip can accommodate solo travelers with a surcharge.
Included:
Accommodation, transfers, all meals, game drives, bush walks, guides, listed activities.
Dietary requirements:
Our safari lodges cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegans and vegetarians. Please let us know any food preferences at the time of booking so we may cater to you. Our lodges are often very remote, so changing menus at the last minute is difficult.
Reviews
29 Reviews of South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024 by Christine Arundell
I would absolutely recommend booking with this tour operator to other travelers, and hope to book with them for future trips to South Africa, and possibly other locations. I am grateful to have found them through Responsible Travel. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Oct 2023 by Ellen Mcculloch
Excellent communication with company at all times. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Sep 2023 by ann oversby
Going on a game drive twice a day and not knowing what we were going to come across.....whether it was a pride of lions wallowing by a waterhole, or a tiny chameleon hidden in a tree, it was all thrilling and amazing. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Sep 2023 by Brendan O
The whole vacation was an incredible experience... In particular the people we met at the lodges - staff, guide, tracker and other guests - and the conversation about the context of the safari, the reserves and the animals will stay with us for a long time alongside the pictures. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Mar 2022 by Nikki Gottlieb
Spectacular amazing and informative and well planned and executed vacation with everything covered by the operator. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Mar 2020 by Susan Price
Outstanding in all respects. The itinerary was right regarding the order of the lodges we visited and the quality was superb Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Jun 2019 by Sue Spencer
It was so wonderful. Everything was just as I wanted, that is to say being able to spend time observing the wildlife of South Africa in a variety of settings and staying in small lodges and camps. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Sep 2018 by Dave Jackson
The most memorable part of the trip was spotting not only the big 5 but seeing rare animals such as white lions, wild dogs and the endangered ground hornbill. There was never one trip out the same and the excitement of seeing so many different animals was amazing. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2018 by Eve Solomon
EXCELLENT as it met all my requirements. I did not want to stay in lodges that looked like American hotels. The tented camps made us feel closer to the environment... I have been in Lodges in other parts of South Africa and other than the game I felt I could have been at a 5 star US hotel... so this was what I was looking for. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Nov 2017 by Laura Johnston
The incredible wildlife viewing opportunities was the highlight. The passion for conservation shown by the guides and the safari camp employees. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Nov 2017 by Dave Sewell
Sitting in an open safari vehicle, surrounded by around 20 elephants, one of which was so close it would have been possible to touch its trunk. Also, having 14 days in which to learn more about the wildlife and ecology of the Kruger area. Opportunity to see the 'Big 5' plus many of the 'Small 5' and the 'Ugly 5'. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Oct 2017 by Peter and Brenda Phillipa
Our first leopard sighting was the most memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Oct 2017 by Sharon Broad
Its difficult to name just one memorable moment, but seeing the breeding herds of elephant at a watering hole must be up there! Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Oct 2017 by Ruth Curran
The wildlife - we had some amazing sightings. These including seeing many lions (including white lions at one point), about an hour watching a leopard, and seeing the birth of a nyala right by our cabin. Not forgetting rhinos, giraffe, elephant, buffalo, wild dog, hyenas... Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Oct 2017 by Lynda Anania
I came to South Africa to see game and I can say that it was a fulfilling experience. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Jan 2017 by Gilbert Grant
It was all so good it is difficult to single out just a few parts. We travelled with On Track Safari and visited 4 lodges in South Africa. They were all 5 star and the friendliness of hosts and the knowledge of the guides was outstanding... Among the best ever vacation!!! Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Oct 2016 by Alex Lord
First safari so no expectations but suspect the bar has been set so high that the next trip will have to be lead by Sir David Attenborough himself to surpass it. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Aug 2016 by Sue Roe
Fantastic ! We couldn't have planned anything better ourselves and it was lovely to have everything taken care of by people who really know what they are doing. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 May 2016 by Bruce Marsland
Excellent, without question. The entire vacation exceeded our expectations. We saw much more wildlife than we imagined, and we experienced the bush in a direct, personal way. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Oct 2015 by Adele Struyck-Ismay
If you are looking for a first class small group safari experience which has the added benefits of a more hands approach to the wild life and conservation, culture, and people of South Africa and all at a reasonable cost, this is the ideal package. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Jun 2015 by Tania Modleski
Five stars! It was, as stated, the adventure of a lifetime, which we were expecting, but we did not plan to gain so much more, in the way of making friends and feeling a part of missions that transcended mere tourism. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Dec 2015 by Richard Palmer
Most memorable for me is was a great encounter with bush baby jumping around on the track and in the bushes. For my husband it was the lions making a buffalo kill right in front of our jeep. For both of us it was seeing the white lions at Umlani. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Aug 2015 by Ellen Weiss
We had so many memorable experiences. Watching a beautiful leopard and her cub was up there, as was spending an hour watching six young elephants play in a waterhole. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2014 by Sue Newman
10/10 it was amazing. We were so well looked after and treated as part of the family at our main resort. it was very hectic as we stayed at 6 locations so it involved a lot of traveling. but now we are back, we realise how much we packed in and how much we saw. it was a trip of a lifetime for us, so we really appreciate all the things we gained from our trip and are now saving hard to go again!! Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Sep 2014 by Lucille Daze
For a first safari for my daughter and I, this was a terrific experience. Good weather, delicious and varied cooking, confortable accommodations and experienced, diplomatic and knowledgeable guides made our safari something to remember and talk about Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Jun 2014 by Amanda Hathway
This was a fantastic, very well organized vacation. There was always a lot going on but we saw a lot and learned a lot. All the guides and hosts at the lodges were very knowledgable and passionate about the wildlife and very open to sharing their knowledge and experiences with all of us. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Apr 2014 by Gaia Bertocci Marsicola
It was an amazing experience! Thank to all the staff , the guides and everybody else we had a full, safe contact with the animals in a completely wild environment. My kids came back happy and full of enthusiasm, and they actually learnt a lot, I have now two young wildlife experts! Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Each safari provides a real wildlife viewing and conservation experience.By opting for a safari with us safari guests are already helping to contribute towards our conservation work. In addition guests are afforded the opportunity to gain an insight into real African conservation work if they wish, either by observing our work or assisting our rangers. In this way we hope guests will help to spread the message of what real African conservation is and what the needs are.
All of our food, bathroom and kitchen supplies are from local sources and as far as possible, we aim to use a combination of organic, fair-trade and sustainable products.
Visits to our friends at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre are included in each safari. Where travelers can witness great conservation and research work being conducted. A non profit making organisation with an aim of rehabilitating animals, breeding and repopulating endangered species as well as education. Each safari will include time spent in the Kruger National Park, where entrance and lodge fees are used to sustain the conservation work within the park as well as provide fair trade employment.
We believe that everyone is able to help make a difference towards conserving our environment. When on safari or in the bush, we operate a policy of ‘bring out what you take in’ i.e. we leave no litter or man made products behind. Game drive vehicles do not deviate from existing roads and tracks, however guided foot safaris will access game trails which cannot be reached by vehicle. When on foot, we stay on the trail as deviating can cause erosion and other environmentally harmful impacts.
People
While on safari we recommend that visitors buy locally produced goods and support local artisans. In this way, visitors are able to help sustain the local community, contribute towards conservation and enrich their own lives. During each safari there will be opportunities to purchase goods from local artists, market stalls and restaurants in keeping with the ideals of fair trade. Our guides will advise on a ‘fair price’ if requested, however it is worth noting that a relatively small sum can make a huge difference to peoples lives in Africa and guests are asked to consider this when bargaining with market stallholders.Our safari staff are all recruited locally and encouraged to develop within the organisation to achieve their goals and where applicable to produce conservation based items for sale (100% of the proceeds going to the originator).
On arrival, we hold an informal chat with guests to explain our conservation work and how they are able to contribute during their safari. A travelers’ code of conduct is also issued with each bespoke safari itinerary.
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