Silver Haired Gappies
Africa
Safari Africa
Botswana Little Kwara
(not on Expedia)
Positioned north of the Moremi Game Reserve on the Okavango Delta, this intimate 5 roomed camp offers both land and water safaris, night and day with exciting high game densities. This remote eco Lodge is built with an environmental focus, making it a perfect place to relax.
Tanzania Selous Impala
(not on Expedia)
Situated on the Rufiji River, this lodge offers both land and water safaris. The breezy lounge and dining area sits on a spacious wooden decking with spectacular views across the river, making it a wonderful place to watch game come down to the water to drink. Wildlife roams freely throughout the lodge.
Kruger S.A.
On the bank of the Sabi River this international award winning privately owned game lodge (More family) offers sophisticated interiors, unique experiences and excellent service. Enjoy twice daily game drives. Visit the village of Henna and support the local community. Make time for the spa! Look out for the Big 5!
Kruger S.A.
This easily accessible lodge offers seclusion in pure harmony within its natural lush surroundings. Twelve secluded thatched suites are veiled with trees and reed walls. Each have a private deck with plunge pool and a Sala, all with a spectacular view of the riverbed. Games drives offer the Big 5! This colonial style comfortable lodge brings alive the historical heritage of this lodge, the first within the Kruger National Park.
Despite Sir David Attenborough & his teams bringing the African bush into our homes, nothing beats being physically beside these majestic animals, birds, flora and fauna in their stunning natural environment.
Part of a Trip:
Kwara - Cape Town; South Africa tour; Sabi Sands; Victoria Falls; Kwara Camp
Impala Lodge- Impala Lodge; Pemba Mozambique; Vamizi Island;
Rus Katani
Sabi Sands - Cape Town; South Africa Tour; Sabi Sands; Victoria Falls; Kwara Camp
Jock's Lodge - Namibia tour; Jock's Lodge
Cape Town & Franschhoek South Africa
Cape Town
Stay
Situated in the historic Constantia Valley only 15 minutes from city centre. This luxury hotel is elegantly decorated and provides superb food and service. Sits within its own stunning gardens.
Stay
Outstanding boutique hotel with calm and sophisticated interiors providing a welcoming, comfortable retreat from the rush of the city. Situated in the heart of Cape Town.
Visit Cape Town
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Table Mountain
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Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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Robben Island
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City Hall & Castle of Good Hope
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Boulders Bay and the penguins
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Cape Point - Africa's most southwesterly point
Eat
Having a diverse range of outstanding restaurants and bars - we name a few below:
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Cocktail at Mount Nelson
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Sundowner at Camps Bay
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Nelson's Eye for steaks
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Blockhouse Garden at Constantia Uitsig
Franschhoek
Stay
Marvellous boutique hotel in the heart of Franschhoek, the most beautiful village in S.A. home to many award winning wines.
Visit ​
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Motor Museum (Franschhoek)
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Boschendal - Historic Vineyard
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Stellenbosch Town & Vineyards​
Eat
Two favourites mentioned in this gastronomic region:​
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Rueben's Restaurant
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La Petite Ferme
Knysna & 13 Day Driving Tour. South Africa
Day 1 & 2 Knysna Stay Parkes Manor
(not on Expedia)
Stylish historic country house 2km from Knysna waterfront. Enjoy the tranquility in comfortable suites overlooking the lagoon. Excellent food.
Visit
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Knysna Heads & Lagoon
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Dolphin and Whale watching
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Plettenburg & its range of activities
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The Garden Route
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Birds of Eden
Eat
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East Head Cafe
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Bramon Wine Estate
Day 3 Blagowan
Stay Granny Mouse
(not on Expedia)
Sweet thatched roof hotel full of old-world charm, complimenting its rural surrounding area. Situated in the foothills of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg. Excellent breakfasts!
Travel to Blagowan
​Drive Knysna to George; fly to Durban; hire car and drive into the Drakensberg.
Day 4 & 5
Northern Drakensberg
Stay
Spectacularly positioned with all suites facing the Amphitheatre Mountain. Perfect base for exploring and hiking in Drakensberg Escarpment.
Visit on the way to Montusi
Cathedral Peak Hotel
Visit
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BushmanCave Paintings
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Royal Natal National Park
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Montusi Adventure Centre
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Montusi Activities include: fly-fishing, horse riding, quad biking, golf, tennis
Day 6 & 7 Rorkes Drift Stay
Situated at a Natural Heritage Site, Fugitives Drift Lodge offers comfortable accommodation with fantastic views of Isandlwana and the Oskarsberg at Rorke’s Drift. Owned by the Rattray family, this lodge offers unique battlefield tours of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields.
Visit
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Isandlwana
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Rorkes Drift
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Graves of brave Lieutenants Mevill & Coghill
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Game and birdlife
Day 8 Johannesburg
Stay Safari Club
A rare no-no on SHG. Positioned at the end of the Tambo International Airport's runway. Uncomfortable noisy rooms with minimal choice of food.
Travel
​Drive Rorkes Drift to Johannesburg
Day 9 -12 Kruger National Pk
Fly Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Stay - Lions Sands River Lodge (see above) 3 night stay
Day 12 & 13 Zimbabwe
Stay
Situated 10 minute stroll from the Falls, this stylish Edwardian style hotel set in lush gardens offers 5* accommodation, food and service.
Visit
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Local arts & craft market
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Explore the Falls on foot
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Helicopter over the Falls
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Sunset cruise on Zambezi
Travel post stay
Cross border into Botswana, fly Kasane to Kwara Airstrip
Fabulous country to drive through in a 4x4 taking in the spectacular scenery of the Drakensburg. We find Knysna more charming than it's neighbouring Plettenberg.
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Love every aspect of this glorious country, and particularly enjoyed losing ourselves within it's majestic hinterland. South Africans are wonderful hosts and food is always excellent!
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Part of a Trip: Cape Town, Knysna, South Africa Tour; Sabi Sands; Victoria Falls; Kwara Camp
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Organised with: Imagine Africa
Vamizi Island Lodge Quirimbus Archipelago
Stay Vamizi Island Lodge
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We were the first guests on this idyllic island visiting days before the Lodge was officially opened by Nelson Mandela.
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Arriving at the island was itself an adventure!
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Managed by Cabo Delgado Biodiversity and Tourism we enjoyed the eco and conservation focussed tourism: deep sea fishing for our food, rescuing baby turtles to put them in the sea, snorkelling (diving kit had yet to arrive) and relaxing.
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Tragically destroyed by ISIS in 2019
Group Travel Africa
10 day tour Namibia
Day 2 & 3 Sesriem
Stay
Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib-Naukluft Park, it provides easy access to the highlights of park listed below. Magical place to stay sleeping under the stars, with pool, sundowner deck, al fresco terrace and floodlit waterhole attracting wildlife.
Travel from Windhoek
Drive 5-6hr through Namib-Naukluft National Park
Visit
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Towering red sand dunes
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Famous salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei
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Dead Vlei & the scorched trees
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Sesreim Canyon
Day 4 & 5 Swakopmund
Stay Zum Kaiser
Action packed stay - hotel no longer operating.
Travel from Sesriem
6 hr - includes 2 hr stop in Solitaire
Visit​
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Forbidden Coast Scenic Flight
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Sandboarding
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Mondesa township
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Lively market with arts & crafts
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Dinner with local family
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Explore town's shops, museums
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Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Eat
Jetty 1905
Day 7/8 Etosha NP
Stay Okaukuejo Restcamp
Famous for its floodlit waterhole this camp is suitably situated 17km within the Etosha NP. Service and accommodation resembled those of a motorway service station. Enjoyed 2 days of sunset and sunrise game drives.
Travel from Damaraland
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4-5 hr drive
Visit - on journey to Etosha NP
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Petrified Forest National Monument - tree trunks of approx 280 million years
Day 9 Windhoek
Stay Windhoek Country Club
Travel from Etosha
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5-6 hr drive
Visit - on journey to Windhoek
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Cheetah Conservation Fund - included Cheetah Drive, excellent lunch on veranda overlooking Waterberg Plateau
Day 10 Kruger S.A
Stay Jock's Lodge
See Safari entry above
Travel
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Fly to Johannesburg
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Transfer to Nelspruit
Fabulous country to drive through with spectacular scenery. Fantastic roads. Distances are long, but could easily self-drive. Desert safari so very different to the lush ones in Botswana.
Sesriem; Swakomund: Mondesa Township, flight over Skeleton Coast, dinner at Jetty 1905
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Holy Rosary Church, Swakomund
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Part of a Trip: Namibia, Jock's Lodge (Kruger SA)
Organised with: G Adventures