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LUXURY SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI & SEYCHELLES
Enjoy a three night Big 5 safari experience in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve, a mountain bushveld reserve with a climate that makes it worth a visit all year round. Welgevonden Game Reserve is a great place to watch wildlife, sense wilderness and touch the spirit of true Africa. Then fly on to The Seychelles for 6 nights relaxing on the beach.
TRIP INFORMATION
WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE | SEYCHELLES
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the exhilaration and excitement of 'Big 5' game viewing.
Relax on a tropical beach on the Indian Ocean island of Seychelles.
From € 5,158
per person sharing
SAFARI & BEACH HOLIDAY
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DAY 1
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT FROM Ireland TO JOHANNESBURG
DAYS 2-4
SAFARI IN WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE
On arrival into OR Tambo (Johannesburg) International Airport you will be met & transferred by road (approx. 3 hours) to the Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo Province. Enjoy the next 3 nights combining nature and luxury, with a safari in a Big 5 reserve. And when you are not out on a game drive relax by the pool, enjoy a delicious dinner around the camp fire or simply absorb the bush and nature.
Welgevonden Game Reserve is a declared heritage site of 37 000 hectares adjoining the Marakele National Park in the breathtaking Waterberg Biosphere. A true bushveld environment and home to Africa’s most sought after game species, with one of the largest collections of white rhino. Join a guided safari or bush walk with an experienced safari guide to view elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland and many other antelope species with the opportunity to spot the aardvark, brown hyena or the rarely seen honey badger and bush pig.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Makweti is for the true safari connoisseur in search of diverse wildlife and a Big 5 experience. It’s antique furnishings, rich woods, leather and textures create a homely elegance.
DAY 5
ONWARD TO THE SEYCHELLES
Today, after a final game drive and breakfast/brunch, you will be transferred by road to Johannesburg for an overnight stay before your onward flight the following day to Mahé in The Seychelles.
DAY 6
THE PERFECT TROPICAL PARADISE - THE SEYCHELLES
Unique by a thousand miles! Surrounded by the clear warm seas of the Indian Ocean and blessed with a wonderful climate, the 115 islands of the Seychelles (only 16 are inhabited) are perfect for a holiday surrounded by pristine natural beauty. Seychelles is all about island life, they are spread over 1,400,000 square km and six island groups lying 500-1,600 km from the African Coast. It is also about enticing beaches, warm turquoise waters, and island-hopping opportunities. There are 43 mainly granite ‘inner’ islands and 72 coralline ‘outer’ islands.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The hotel is situated beside the iconic beach of Beau Vallon Bay on the main island of Mahé. The resort blends Seychellois authenticity and heritage, with modern day comforts.
Carana Beach Hotel, a contemporary styled, independent, casual boutique hotel on the North Eastern tip of Mahé, overlooking a picturesque tropical bay with a relaxed atmosphere.
Enjoy the stunning hillside location at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa on the idyllic island of Mahé. A secluded Seychelles retreat comprising of 40 private villas.
DAY 12
FLY SEYCHELLES TO THE Ireland
You will be collected and returned to Seychelles airport in time for your return flight to Ireland.
ITINERARY INFORMATION
INCLUDED:
Flights as specified
All accommodation
Meals and activities as specified on detailed quote (on request)
Airline taxes, fees and surcharges (subject to change)
Park fees
EXCLUDED:
Visa fees (if applicable)
Travel Insurance
Tourism Levy & Conservation Fees
Some Meals, Drinks & Activities as specified on detailed quote (on request)
Items of a personal nature - e.g. tips, telephone, laundry etc.
Where prices are shown for a travel itinerary, they are intended to give you some guidance as to what is possible and to help you budget. Where multiple accommodation options are shown, the "guide price" is based upon the property highlighted as the "featured" property. The prices are accurate at the time of being published, but they are not definitive rates and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking.
There are also many offers, value adds, discounts and specials throughout the year. Honeymoon offers, wedding packages, early booking offers, free nights, discounted airfares and more - contact us for full details. Please note that holidays which do not fall completely within a price or date band may be subject to increase or decrease.
TRAVEL TIME
Dublin > Johannesburg
14hrs+
Johannesburg > Seychelles
4hrs
Seychelles > Dublin
14hrs+
Johannesburg > Welgevonden GR & vv
3hrs
Seychelles Airport > Hotel & vv
1hrs
Note: These times are estimates and depend on flights and accommodation selections.
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This a wonderful luxury combination, ideal for couples & honeymooners for a sophisticated and exciting holiday. There are many options for the safari in South Africa - Madikwe Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Nambiti Game Reserve, and many others.
The Seychelles also has some great hotels & private island resorts, and simply amazing natural beauty!
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BEACH HOLIDAY
The island, Mahé, is the gateway. From here you can head for the island of Praslin, which boasts some of the best lodges and resorts. Then maybe on to La Digue, or the sanctuary of Bird Island. Finally there are the many island resorts.
BEACH & CITY HOLIDAY
Exploring the ‘Mother City’ of Cape Town and relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 15-30 miles off the east coast of the Tanzanian mainland.
BEACH HOLIDAY
Seychelles is all about island life – 115 of them. They are spread over six island groups lying off the African Coast. It is also about enticing beaches, warm turquoise waters, and island-hopping.
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