Small Group Departures 2008/9

Due to popular request we have been asked to put together small group tours to Southern Africa in 2008. Each group will be made up of a maximum of 12.

South African Fairways, Birdies and Wildlife
(Especially for the Golf Enthusiast)

Departure Saturday 4th October, 2008
Departure Saturday 7th March, 2009
Departure Saturday 3rd October, 2009

Eight days on some of South Africa’s most challenging and scenic courses. The Durban Country Club and Zimbali in KwaZulu Natal and Leopard Creek in Mpumalanga are just three of the courses included in this outstanding 16 day tour. From water hazards and bunkers to greens where giraffes will watch you sink that 20-foot putt!!!. Take a rest from golf and soak up the delights of the Kruger National Park, with guaranteed close encounters with wildlife. Accommodation is reserved at some of the finest lodges and guesthouses in the country. Our group will not exceed twelve persons, so you can be assured of that extra special service and attention. Alternative activities are planned for the non-golfing partners.

Cape Town and Wildlife of the Kruger
Departure Saturday 20th September 2008

This fourteen-day tour, departs from London Gatwick, with a flight to Johannesburg followed by and a connection to Cape Town. Three nights accommodation is included at a superb guesthouse on the slopes of Table Mountain. A half-day tour of the City, followed by a full day Cape Peninsula tour including the penguins at Boulders is included There will be the opportunity to visit Robben Island. Then it’s on to Hermanus to view the whales. Two nights will be spent in Stellenbosch with a full day wine tour. Transfer to Cape Town Airport for the flight to Nelspruit followed by a transfer to a lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. A day at leisure before entering the Kruger National Park for two nights with game drives. Exit the Kruger and enjoy the delights of Pilgrim’s Rest, God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon, before enjoying the last three nights at Djuma Game Reserve. Drive to Johannesburg for the flight to London Gatwick where arrival is scheduled for 06h30 on Saturday 4th October. Bed and breakfast except self-catering in the KNP and full board at Djuma Game Reserve.

Four Countries Tour (Zambia, South Africa, Namibia & Botswana)
Departure Saturday 6th September 2008

A 14-day tour that includes South Africa, The Victoria Falls from Zambia, the Caprivi Strip of Namibia and the Zambezi and Chobe River Reserves of Botswana. This tour is a sensational combination of cultural, scenic and wildlife experiences which will truly live in the memory forever. Close encounters with elephants, hippos and a host of other wildlife is guaranteed, whilst the bird life is absolutely stunning. Stay in luxury riverside accommodation and enjoy close wildlife encounters from the safety of your own veranda.

Durban, The Battlefields and Wildlife of the Kruger
Departure Saturday 4th October

This fourteen-day tour departs London Gatwick, with a flight to Johannesburg and a connection to Durban. After three nights accommodation at a coastal resort, including a tour of the city, the tour heads north for three nights to the heartland of KwaZulu Natal’s Boer War and Zulu War Battlefields. Experience a narration by a leading authority that will bring past events to life. Drive through Swaziland to arrive at a lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. A day at leisure before entering the Kruger National Park for two nights with game drives. Exit the Kruger and enjoy the delights of Pilgrim’s Rest, God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon, before enjoying the last three nights at Djuma Game Reserve. Drive to Johannesburg for the flight to London Gatwick where arrival is scheduled for 06h35 on Saturday 18th October. Bed and breakfast except for half board in the Battlefields, self-catering in the KNP and full board at Djuma Game Reserve.

For a more detailed itinerary on any of the above tours, please send your request from the contact page. Full details will be supplied within 48 hours.