3 nights at Simbambili, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa        

2 nights at  Pezulu Tree House, Guerney Nature Reserve, South Africa

3 nights at The Outpost, Kruger Park - Limpopo Province, South Africa

7 nights at Cerf Island Resort, Cerf Island, Seychelles

Days 1 to 3:

Your safari starts at Tambo airport (Johannesburg International Airport) with an internal flight to Hoedspruit. You will then be transferred via road to your first destination: Simbabili for a 3 night-stay in the incredible Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Simbambili Lodge is situated among dense stands of knobthorn and jackalberry trees along the meandering Manyeleti River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With its Morroccan-styled suites that have been sensitively designed to blend with the environment and carefully positioned to enhance privacy, this is a must for the romantic at heart. Each suite with its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole.

This exquisite Lodge is famed for its regular Leopard sightings and abundance of general game species as well as extraordinary bird life.  With the Lodge accommodating a maximum of 16 guests, public areas carefully designed to resemble hospitality akin to a comfortable home with specially prepared meals and venues for entertaining and relaxation.

Days 4 to 6:

After a last game drive, you will be transferred via car to your next safari destination, Pezulu Tree House, in Guernsey Natural Reserve for an other 2 nights stay. Pezulu is a small, exclusive Tree House Game Lodge situated in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa, only forty minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. The Lodge comprises of seven unique thatch and reed tree houses, accommodating a maximum of sixteen people. Each unit has been built to blend with the environment whilst maintaining an element of luxury. No nails have been knocked into the trees, rather the units have been built around the trees, resulting in huge branches which are still growing, passing through the tree houses.

Pezulu is the ideal place to escape from today’s hectic world and enjoy the tranquility of the unspoilt African bush. Early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles with our knowledgeable rangers. You can also relax at our magnificent rock swimming pool, enjoy a sundowner at our superb lookout point or have a drink in our original treetop bar. Dinner is served in a traditional African style around a log fire in our outdoor boma. Pezulu is perfectly situated in a beautiful setting close to numerous attractions like the fascinating Kruger National Park, the spectacular Panorama Route as well as interesting animal rehabilitation centres.

Included in your safari, a full day trip to the famous Panorama route with lunch.

Days 7 to 9:

An other road transfer will enable you to discover the north part of the Kruger National Park, in a private concession. There a few tourists in this area of the Kruger and the landscape are really beautiful. You will spend three nights at the incredible Outpost Lodge. he Outpost lies in a vast wilderness area in the northernmost part of Kruger National Park. This region, called the Makuleke Region, is bordered to the north by the Limpopo River and Zimbabwe and to the east by Crooks Corner and Mozambique.

Italian born architect Enrico Daffonchio designed The Outpost. Using simple, clean lines and combining elements of steel, concrete and open space, the unashamedly contemporary design of The Outpost emphasises its beautiful surrounds but blends and preserves the wilderness that is its home.

Day 10:

After a road or flight transfer to Hoedspruit airport, you will fly to Johannesburg where your next flight is waiting for you. You will spend the nights in the Johannesburg – Mahé flight and wake-up in Seychelles.

Days 11 to 17:

You will be transferred by car and boat to the small and beautiful Cerf Island for a sublime 7 nights stay at the Cerf Island Resort. Situated at the entrance of the Marine Park, The Cerf Island Resort offers 12 private and luxurious Villas, within a naturally elegant exclusive Resort. Cerf Island measures more than 1.5 km long (about 1 mile) and almost 1 km wide (almost 2/3rd of a mile), it reaches a height of 108 m (354 feet) and lies 3 km east of Mahé. Cerf Island was named after the French frégate "Le Cerf" which arrived at Port Victoria on 1 November 1756.
 
The resort is designed to deliver a true Creole experience facilitated by incorporating the Seychellois architecture and design while preserving the natural surroundings. The resort boasts a dine dining restaurant, infinity pool, pool bar and beach side dining, secluded full service beach, relaxing lounge, and private mini spa. Dining is certainly an unforgettable affair. The restaurant is perched on a cliff top with unimpeded sea views - a heavenly setting. There is a wide choice of fine traditional Creole and international cuisine, a treasure of fresh seafood and local natural produce. 

Day 18:

You trip ends in Mahé after a boat and car transfer from Cerf Island. You will then be able to fly home.

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