Legacy of the Limpopo

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Join us under African skies… The Limpopo River, which touches South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, was immortalised by Kipling in his story The Elephant's Child as "…the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees." This exciting small-group safari will take you to the Limpopo and beyond, giving you the ch...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Johannesburg
    • Discover Pilanesberg Game Reserve
    • Visit Kalahari Desert
    • Explore Mapungubwe National Park and Kruger National Park

What's this trip about?

    Join us under African skies… The Limpopo River, which touches South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, was immortalised by Kipling in his story The Elephant's Child as "…the banks of the great grey-green, greasy Limpopo River, all set about with fever-trees." This exciting small-group safari will take you to the Limpopo and beyond, giving you the chance to walk amid fever trees and great baobabs, and watch for elephants, lions and more on thrilling game drives. Visits to national parks and reserves will be enhanced with stays in lodges and luxury tents as you discover this very special part of Africa.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required
    • Return flights and transfers
    • Local expert guide
    • Sundowner drink at a memorable location
    • Porterage at all hotels

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: UK-Johannesburg

After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly overnight to Johannesburg.

Day 2: Johannesburg–Pilansberg

Meals: Dinner

Transfer to Shepherds Tree Lodge (4Q+) or Ivory Tree Lodge (4Q) adjacent to Pilansberg National Park, where you'll stay for the next three nights.

Day 3 – 4: Pilansberg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Look forward to climbing aboard your safari vehicle each morning and late afternoon for daily game drives in the national park, which lies in an area between the Kalahari and the Lowveld. Look out for the 'Big Five' – elephant...

Day 5: Pilansberg to Tuli

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel north to Botswana. You'll cross the Limpopo River bed by safari vehicle during the dry season (or by cableway in the wet season) and arrive at Tuli Safari Lodge (4Q), your base for the next three nights. Situated beside the Limpopo River in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, you'll either stay in luxury tented, or classic suites within the lodge's gardens.

Day 6 – 7: Tuli

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Over the next two days look forward to four game drives – or walks if you prefer – when you can discover the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, also known as the 'land of giants' after its many elephants. It’s also home to big cats and plains game, as well as 350 species of bird, so have your binoculars ready!

Day 8: Tuli to Kruger

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Return to South Africa, heading for Mapungubwe National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site borders the Limpopo River and is the site of an ancient kingdom. Visit the San Bushmen Interpretation Centre to learn about their co...

Day 9 – 11: Kruger National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Covering some 20,000 square kilometres, the wildlife and archaeology of this park have made it justly famous. Look forward to a game drive (or walk if you prefer) each morning and evening during your stay at Pafuri. Discover t...

Day 12: Pafuri-Entabeni

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel to Entabeni Safari Conservancy. Covering nearly 220 square kilometres, this private game reserve will be your home for the next three nights. You'll stay at the Ravineside Lodge (4Q) in stilted, thatched wooden lodges with sundecks, perfect for enjoying views of the countryside. Look forward to a game drive after your arrival this evening.

Day 13 – 14: Entabeni

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Entabeni is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere and home not only to the 'big five', but a host of other animals and birds. Enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives, and also visit a Pedi village and wildlife centre, where you can learn about the reintroduction of the rare white lion.

Day 15: Entabeni to Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

Travel to the airport for your return overnight flight.

Day 16: UK

Arrive in the UK for your included UK door-to-door travel service home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,716
Price per day$232
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Availability for 2 passenger(s) staying Multiple, leaving between February 2017 - June 2018 for any number of nights, departing from London Heathrow Airport. Staying in any room and flying with South African Airways

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Four game drives in Pilansberg
    • Four game drives or walks in Tuli
    • Visit to the San Bushmen Interpretation Centre
    • Four game drives in Pafuri
    • Visit to a local Pafuri community
    • Five game drives in Entabeni
    • Visit to a Pedi village and wildlife centre

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Meals Included

36 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 13 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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