PHINDA TO PARADISE12 nights | Phinda Private Game Reserve | Benguerra Island

Price from: $7675 per person sharingSPecIal OffeR: fRee flIGHTS INclUDeD between Johannesburg and Phinda

Private Game Reserve

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SOuTH AfRIcAN SAfARI wITH cASTAwAy QuAlITIES

If this safari package were a meal, it would be the most appetising meal around…South Africa has long been one of the prime safari destinations, with a wealth of amazing wildlife and wonders, acclaimed Phinda Private Game Reserve is testament to that. We’ve added a touch of class here, bringing a calm breath to the adrenaline, a sublime beach stay with your bush adventure. From your safari in South Africa, we take you to stunning Mozambique and Beguerra Island…

An all in one bush and beach itinerary to remember!

&BeyOND PHINDa fOReST lODGe | PHINDa PRIvaTe Game ReSeRve

4 NIGHTS

They say that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones and that is certainly true at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge!

At &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge, the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to spoil you with the romance of Africa.

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Enjoy the calming atmosphere of Zulu Zen. And there’s no need to worry about the privacy of your retreat - in spite of the floor to ceiling glass walls, the towering torchwood trees and fertile forest floor that surround your suite ensure a sense of seclusion.

Set in rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge is one of the world’s first eco-designed luxury lodges. Floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in but the dense canopy provides privacy. The dainty forms of dwarf forest antelope dart among and below the suites, raised on stilts to float between the sandy forest floor and the leafy canopy above.

Waking up to rustling forest sounds and bird song, surrounded by delicate leaf-filtered light, a pervading sense of peace and calm will set the tone for your entire day.”

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WIlDlIfe

Having reintroduced cheetah to the area after an absence of over fifty years, andBeyond Phinda has quickly established a reputation as one of the best places to view and photograph these rare cats. With much of andBeyond Phinda dominated by a mosaic of various savanna habitats, these speedy carnivores have plenty of space to carry out their explosive hunting technique, as well as enough cover to protect and shelter their cubs.

Along with cheetah, lion and leopard are tracked on the reserve on a daily basis and guests have a high likelihood of encountering these magnificent animals. Another success story at andBeyond Phinda is that of both the white and the more endangered black rhino. Brought back from the brink of extinction, both the grass easting white rhino and the shrub grazing black rhino are doing well at the reserve. While the white rhino favours water holes and wallows, the black rhino indulges its inquisitive nature in constant solitary rambles.

The elegant nyala antelope is a frequent sight at &Beyond Phinda, with the reserve boasting one of the highest densities of the species. With its dark brown coat, buttery yellow legs, shaggy mane and impossibly bushy tail, the male nyala is particularly spectacular, while the female contents itself with a less flashy chestnut coat.

The rare sand forest in the northern parts of &Beyond Phinda is the perfect environment for some of the rarer smaller species. The shy red duiker is found grazing on fallen leaves and fruit and the tiny suni, one of the smallest antelope species, may also be seen.

SPecIal acTIvITyBLACK RHINO TRACKING ON FOOT

Slip on a pair of walking shoes and spend the morning with an expert ranger and tracker to find the rare and endangered black rhino on foot. Follow rhino tracks, recognise rhino middens and scratching posts, and read the signs of the bush in search of your quarry.(Additional costs apply)

PeeRmONT D’OReale GRaNDe | JOHaNNeSBURG

1 NIGHT

Conveniently located near O.R. Tambo International Airport, this premium hotel boasts elegant and lavishly furnished rooms and suites. The magnificent ambiance is complimented with state-of-the-art facilities which provide guests with added ease and comfort.

Guests can delight in fine dining experiences at the elegant Aurelia’s Restaurant, indulge their senses at Octavia’s Sensorium Health and Beauty Spa and sip cocktails while watching an African sunset at Neptune’s Pool Bar. Full access to the casino, dining and entertainment facilities at the resort is granted to all guests.

The hotel operates a complimentary airport shuttle service for guests.

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&BeyOND BeNGUeRRa ISlaND | mOzamBIqUe

7 NIGHTS

An exquisite piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean, &Beyond Benguerra Island is a luxury beach holiday destination where time stands still and legends come to life.

Situated on the second largest island in the sunny Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique, the lodge is set in a protected marine conservation area and offers pristine beaches and unspoiled coral reefs teeming with marine life. Looking out onto a sandy beach and set on a deep lagoon unaffected by the tides, this exclusive beach getaway is ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

DIvING

Surrounded by premier diving sites, the lodge is the gateway to an underwater wonderland for divers, with a rich variety of tropical fish species complemented by Africa’s only population of the rare dugong. The deep Mozambique Channel, which runs alongside the island, is renowned for its game fish and Benguerra Island offers some of the world’s best catch-and-release deep sea fishing and fly fishing opportunities.

While the island is fringed with golden, sandy beaches, its interior is a lush patchwork of forests, wetlands and fresh water lakes. Horse riding trips and island expeditions explore both the coastline and the interior of the island, uncovering traditional culture at the local village and climbing soaring sand dunes.

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Looking out onto the calm waters of a secluded bay, the lodge boasts soft, shimmering beach sands, as well as a deep channel that cuts straight out to sea, allowing for swimming right off the beach even at low tide and permitting direct boat access.

Magnificent marine marvels wait in the ocean waters, from mystical dugong to bejewelled tropical fish and mighty marlin and kingfish that delight an angler’s heart.

Light and airy, spacious casinhas and cabanas combine tropical chic with a distinct touch of Africa and the Mozambican coastline’s Portuguese heritage. Wide doors and windows allow for magnificent ocean views and private rim flow pools set on wide wooden decks provide a cool refuge. Colourfully ornamented, a traditional wooden dhow has found its final resting place on the beach,

Offering the ideal spot to indulge in an ice cold cocktail or a delicious meal of fresh, fragrant seafood. Local sailing boats carry you out to sea on dhow cruises and the billowing dunes and soft sands invite you to explore the marvels of this extraordinary island. After days filled with discovery, weary muscles relax and recharge under the magical attentions of the masseuses in the massage sala.

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Guests will often spot a resident pod of common or humpback dolphin, just two of the five dolphin species found in these waters. Divers may encounter devil rays or sting rays gliding along the sea bottom, while leatherback, loggerhead and green turtles are all found here. White-tip, black-tip, grey reef or giant sleeping sharks are also frequently encountered along the reefs, plus much much more…

acTIvITIeS INclUDeD

One per day: sea kayaking, sunset dhow cruise and scheduled snorkelling trip. One per stay: castaway picnic, island expedition & local village tour.

qUIck ITINeRaRy

Day 1Arrive into OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg and transfer to your local flight to Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Day 1 TO 4Accommodation and activities at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Day 5Depart the forest wilderness of Phinda and return to Johannesburg. Overnight accommodation at OR Tambo ready for your next day flight.

Day 6Transfer back to OR Tambo for your flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos, Mozambique and the idyllic Benguerra Island.

Day 6 TO 12Accommodation and activities on Benguerra Island

Day 13Depart your Robinson-Crusoe experience, transferring back to Vilanculos and on to OR Tambo, Johannesburg for your journey home or onward travel arrangements.

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INclUDeS:• Free Flight Transfers Johannesburg to Phinda included. Stay for 3 nights at Phinda Forest Lodge and your flights are

included there & back from Johannesburg. Includes return flights on Federal Air between Johannesburg and Phinda (subject to availability and flight schedules). OR return commercial flights between Johannesburg and Richards Bay/Durban (at &Beyond’s discretion) and return shared road transfers between Richards Bay/Durban and Phinda

• At Phinda Forest Lodge; accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip

• One night at Peermont D’oreale Grande, bed & breakfast basis.• At Benguerra Island; accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas

and coffees, laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip• Flights; Johannesburg to Vilanculos, Mozambique• Helicopter Flight from Vilanculos Airport to Benguerra (return)

exclUDeS:• International airfare to Johannesburg• Comprehensive travel insurance• At Phinda Forest Lodge; telephone calls, safari shop purchases, gratuities, all items of a personal nature, champagne,

cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars, adventures at Phinda, government bed levy, conservancy or park fees and landing fees

• At Benguerra Island; Activities, telephone calls, safari shop purchases, gratuities, all items of a personal nature, champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars, park fees, landing fees and airport taxes

• Anything not listed as included

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