South Africa: Kruger & Drakensberg
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- Abundant birds and mammals on this ‘must-do’ South Africa tour
- Springtime in South Africa - peak season for watching birds and mammals
- The spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa's highest
- Birding on the pristine upland grasslands of Wakkerstroom
- 4 nights in world famous Kruger National Park
- Expect 300+ bird species, including many endemics and regional specialities
- Blue Crane, Purple-crested Turaco, Drakensberg Rockjumper, Orange Ground Thrush
- Southern Bald Ibis, Blue Bustard, Southern Ground Hornbill, Rudd’s and Botha’s Larks
- Superb for mammals: Meerkat, Giraffe, African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, White Rhinoceros
- Night drives for wildlife in Kruger National Park
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- Scheduled flights London-Johannesburg
- All accommodation
- Main meals
- Minibus transport (switching to 4x4 vehicle on night drives in Kruger National Park, where appropriate)
- All permits
- Entrance fees and wildlife drives
- Tips to local drivers/guides
- Airport taxes
- Map
- Bird & mammal checklist
- Services of the leaders.
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Itinerary
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After enjoying some final birding at Mount Sheba this morning, reluctantly we must return to Johannesburg today. We will make some stops for birds along the way, as travel time allows. Saying farewell to Alastair at Johannesburg airport, we board our evening flight to London.
Morning arrival at London Heathrow, where our birdwatching tour to South Africa: Kruger & Drakensburg concludes.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
We stay at a handpicked selection of comfortable, good-excellent hotels and guesthouses. in Kruger consists of fully serviced, self-contained chalet units set in attractive gardens and grounds. All rooms have private facilities.
You may cancel your booking at any stage. Cancellation must be advised in writing by the 'lead name' (where possible) and takes effect on the day such notice is received by us. Deposits are non-refundable and all tour and interim flight deposits you have made will be retained by us. In the event of cancellation after the full balance is due, the cancellation charges payable to Limosa are calculated as follows:
85 or more days before departure - Loss of deposit only *1
84-43 days before departure - 50% of total invoice cost
42-29 days before departure - 75% of total invoice cost
28 days or less before departure - 100% of total invoice cost
*1 Plus any additional tour or interim flight deposit payments made.
To protect yourself against cancellation please ensure that you purchase insurance (see 28 below) as early as possible. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of your insurance, the above charges will normally be refunded to you by the insurance company less premium cost and any excess applicable.
With Limosa, all main meals are included in the tour price. Food is good-excellent in South Africa, with most main meals taken at our lodgings and lunches either as picnics or at the lodges.
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