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Welcome to a romantic escape in three of the most beautiful natural environments Southern Africa has to offer. Adventure through the andBeyond Phinda and Sabi Sands game reserves on the trail of the Big Five, before touching down in paradise: golden sand beaches lapped by the balmy waves of the Indian Ocean and pristine coral reefs. All while staying in some of the most luxurious and intimate accommodation that showcases the local cultures. Offering incredible chances for cheetah and leopard encounters as well as truly unspoilt proximity to nature, this is the getaway you’ve been dreaming of.
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Arrive at O.R. Tambo international airport to a warm welcome from a member of the andBeyond team. From there, you will fly to the Phinda airstrip to begin your safari adventure, getting straight into game drives and nature walks. Your accommodation for the following three nights will be either Phinda Rock Lodge or Phinda Vlei Lodge.
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Continue your immersion in the stunning surroundings on game drives with excellent chances to get close to cheetahs. Explorers can take off on a bushwalking adventure with seasoned guides and get to know the local flora and fauna. Or relax in accommodation suspended over a deep valley and leopard rock, taking in breath-taking sunsets and bathing al fresco. Your three days in Phinda will only leave you wanting more.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Maputaland beach adventure
- Indian Ocean scuba safari
- Black rhino tracking on foot
- Zulu village tour
- A night under the stars
- Bespoke massages
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Fly from Phinda airstrip to Skukuza airport where you will be transferred to andBeyond Tengile River Lodge to begin the next segment of your experience. Step into one of the best safari locations in the world where you will spend the next three days. Keep your eyes open for leopards! This is the home of nature sightings and offers fantastic photography opportunities.
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Soak in the 26,000 acres of Sabi Sands over your three days here. Due to the reserve’s abundant watering holes, large herds of animals (and their predators) populate the landscape. Besides land animals, there are countless varieties of birds on show. Morning and afternoon game drives are complemented by interpretive nature walks and the expansive, modern Tengile River Lodge promises a luxuriant setting for relaxation.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Private vehicle safari
- Bespoke massages
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Following a mouth-watering breakfast, you will be taken to Skukuza airport to fly on to Kruger Mpumalanga international airport. From here you will fly to Vilanculos international airport where an andBeyond team member will direct you onto your helicopter flight to Benguerra Island. Marvel at the beauty of the Bazaruto Archipelago from above.
Step off the helicopter and into island heaven. Golden sands and shimmering seas invite you to the water’s edge, and your only worry will be deciding whether to get your diving kit on or lie back and soak in the tranquillity. Four nights here will give you time for both and much more.
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Waking up to a view of the ocean each morning, you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding how to spend your days on Benguerra island. Vibrant coral reefs wait beneath the tides for scuba exploration. A moment of peace nestles among the sand dunes over a sumptuous picnic. Saddle up and go on a horse safari of the island, slip into the sea for a snorkelling adventure or ask your hosts about the local Dugong herd. A sunset dhow cruise is the ideal ending to a day in paradise.
The romantic, lush island setting is completed by the delightful casinha that you’ll call home. This luxurious abode lies in the shade, with a view of the tropical garden and a rim flow swimming pool set with comfortable loungers.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Swimming with horses
- Island drives
- Bespoke massages
Full PADI certification is required for scuba diving.
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Following a delicious breakfast, the andBeyond team will bid you a fond farewell as you board your helicopter to Vilanculos International Airport. From here you will fly to O.R Tambo International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.