LUXURY THANDA SAFARI & MOZAMBIQUE

Day 1 : Thanda Safari Lodge, Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve (B / L / D) 

Transfer from King Shaka International Airport or Richard's Bay Airport to Thanda Safari Lodge

On arrival at King Shaka International Airport in Durban you will be met and transferred to your lodge. This road transfer takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. Alternatively you can fly into Richard's Bay Airport and the transfer time from here is 1.5 to 2 hours. 

In South Africa’s Royal Zulu Kingdom of Northern KwaZulu-Natal is Thanda Safari, a private Big Five game reserve, which, in addition to celebrating the Big Five and all wildlife, embraces the culture and traditions of the legendary Zulu people. An African safari is defined by the thrill of the Big Five, and Thanda Safari offers an exclusive, up-close experience of these magnificent animals and all the inhabitants of the wild. The guides and trackers are bush experts, and they will share their phenomenal tracking skills and wildlife knowledge with you. They put their all into offering guests a 5-star, life-changing experience.

Spend three nights at Thanda Safari Lodge. Step out onto your woodendeck. Take a dip in your infinity pool. Enjoy dinner served in your own private boma or admire the African sunset from the circular daybedatop your thatched outdoor sala. Each suite is a tribute to abundance,Africa-style - with a spacious lounge and majestic master bedroomand double-sided fireplace.

Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve :

Set in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand, on the scenic Elephant Coast, Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve is known for its conservation efforts and excellent safari experiences offering exclusive close encounters with Africa’s infamous Big Five. This reserve stretches over an impressive 14000 hectares boasting one of the world’s top luxury hotels. Visitors can jump on a day or night safari to spot abundant wildlife, visit a local village to learn about Zulu culture and enjoy a leisurely hippo and crocodile cruise. Commonly spotted species include: hyena, cheetah, warthog and wild dog. Visitors can enjoy excellent game viewing, luxury spa treatments, stargazing, and rhino tracking and this piece of paradise.

Overnight: Thanda Safari Lodge 
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 2 : Thanda Safari Lodge, Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve (B / L / D)  

On Safari at Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve

Enjoy two full days at the lodge, each day you have a morning and evening game drive where you will be thrilled many times over by the wildlife encounters. For those who want to experience the bush on foot, Thanda Safari offers exclusive guided walks. Also offered are photographic safaris for all levels, led by the resident wildlife photographer, and a choice of fascinating Zulu cultural and community experiences.

Overnight: Thanda Safari Lodge 
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 3 : Thanda Safari Lodge, Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve (B / L / D) 

Overnight: Thanda Safari Lodge 
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 4 : White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli, Ponta Mamoli (B / L / D)  

Road transfer from Thanda Safari to White Pearl Resorts - approximately 4.5 to 5 hour transfer in total

This morning after your final morning game drive and breakfast at the lodge you will transfer to your beach resort in Mozambique. Thanda Private Game Reserve to Kosi Border Post (with Mozambique) - this transfer takes approximately 3 hours. Kosi Border Post to White Pearl Resorts – this transfer takes approximately 45 minutes.

This luxury Mozambique beach resort is nestled in a sheltered bay on Mozambique’s Lagoon Coast, poised amongst the dunes on timber stilts, 22 luxurious suites have been sensitively designed to take advantage of their beautiful natural setting, while protecting the fragile eco-systems beneath them. 
At White Pearl Resorts sophisticated simplicity invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Take a dip in your private plunge pool, relax on the spacious covered deck,cool off in a refreshing outdoor shower or retreat to the intimacy ofyour bedroom surrounded by nature. Your timeless, breezy retreatmaximises the breathtaking views creating private outdoor spaces. 

Activities include: assorted beach and water sports, Beach Picnic, 30-Minute Back, Neck &Shoulder Massage, Kids Skipper Club, Guided Lake Walk with Sundowners, Maputo Special Reserve Trip, Stargazing/Moongazing, Local Drumming Performance, Turtle Walks (seasonal) and an Ocean Safari.

Experience the taste of Mozambique through authentic cuisine with a signature White Pearl touch. Our delightful breakfasts, rustic tapas, exclusive dinners and heavenly desserts offer a unique fine dining experience.

Ponta Mamoli :

Situated along Mozambique's spectacular southern coast, Ponta Mamoli is a popular beach resort resting in a sheltered bay. Africa’s eastern coastline is brimming with gorgeous beaches both on the mainland and on the Indian Ocean islands. It is the perfect destination to unwind and dust off after a safari, soak up the African sun or simply relax. Ponta Mamoli in Mozambique is also a great spot for swimming with dolphins and is a top location for diving and snorkelling. Nature-lovers should make sure to visit the enthralling Maputo Special Reserve to the west.

Activities :
Ocean Safari 
See the Turtles - Seasonal

Ocean Safari :

Venture by boat to the nearby pinnacle reef for a snorkelling trip, and you could swim with the Bottlenose Dolphins that regularly glide through these waters – a sublime experience you won’t easily forget. From July to November each year, you may encounter the majestic Humpback whales in their natural habitat as they visit us on their annual migration. Whale watching is conducted from the comfort of our snorkelling boat as we observe the whales blowing, breaching, lob tailing and playing. Later in the season, you may encounter their newborns too! 
Cost as an add-on: $85 per person, per trip (minimum 4 and maximum 10 guests)

See the Turtles - Seasonal :

Our resort is home to one of the richest turtle nesting sites in southern Mozambique. Between November and February each year, guests have the opportunity to witness an extraordinary feat of nature first-hand. Loggerhead and Leatherback Turtles head to this stretch of coast to lay their eggs, and, a few weeks later, the hatchlings make their first-ever voyage to the ocean. The resort has partnered with the Southern Mozambique Marine Turtle Nesting Monitoring, Tagging & Conservation Programme to monitor and protect these remarkable creatures.

Overnight: White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli  
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 5 : White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli, Ponta Mamoli (B / L / D)     

Overnight: White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli  
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 6 : White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli, Ponta Mamoli (B / L / D) 

Overnight: White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli  
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 7 : White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli, Ponta Mamoli (B / L / D) 

Overnight: White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli  
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities 
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 8 : End of Itinerary  (B / - / -) 

Today you will be transferred to Maputo Airport for your departure flight (flight not included). This road transfer takes about 90 minutes. 

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