Featured Places
Morukuru
Madikwe Game Reserve
Days 1 - 4: Madikwe Game Reserve
Forming part of the Big 5 Madikwe Game Reserve, Morukuru is an exclusive private concession, which is home to 3 separate lodges - Owners House, River House and Farm House.
Each lodge boasts an excellent and experienced team of dedicated staff that will take care of your every need and desire. The staff includes the personal manager, ranger, chef, butler, tracker and housekeeping staff, all of whom will try their utmost to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and at home.
Guests will have their own private game viewing vehicle and game ranger. This gives you the of flexibility of scheduling game drives at times convenient to you.
The 5 bedroomed Farm House is ideal for larger groups or families travelling together. Surrounded by luscious green lawns, the lodge is set within a 100 hectare fenced-in safe area, so children can play and roam at will, and guests have the freedom to walk and explore. The Farm House is stylishly decorated, with bespoke items produced by local artists and craftsmen in a neutral palette.
Owners House, on the banks of the Marico River, has 2 en-suite bedrooms. Nestled in trees and surrounded by decks and balconies, the wood, stone and glass design provides a seamless design flow between in and outdoors. An infinity pool and private elevated sala complete this luxurious home away from home safari experience.
Finally, River House, also on the river bank, comprises of 3 double en-suite bedrooms plus a separate family room, which can accommodate 4 children in bunk beds.
Example Details For Morukuru
Nights: | 4 Nights | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 2 |
Room: | Exclusive Use - Owners House | ||
Includes: | All meals; snacks; tea/coffee; house wines and local branded spirits; private butler; private chef; private ranger; personal nanny; the Madikwe Conservation Levy; the Madikwe Gate entry fee/FedAir landing/departure fee (if applicable); laundry service; private game vehicle (max 10 guests); daily game drives; bush walks; sundowners; entrance/gate fees; and medical emergency response are included. Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve. Guests over 60 years old wishing to join a guided walk are required to have a letter or certificate from their doctor confirming they are in good health and are physically fit to do the walk. More details available on request. Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari. |
Morukuru Location.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children of any age are welcome.
All of the houses have air conditioning, ceiling fans, an electronic safe and a hair dryer in each bedroom, complimentary Wi-Fi, a dining room, living room, boma, private pool, a fireplace, a large deck/verandah, and staff including private guide, tracker, chef, host, butler and housekeeping.
Owners House fits a maximum 4 guests and has 2 spacious en-suite bedrooms, a library, digital entertainment system, wine cellar, tree top sala and an outdoor bath.
River House can accommodate a maximum 6 adults and 4 children and consists of 3 spacious en-suite bedrooms, a study, kid's bedroom and a sala at river level. River House is approximately 100m from Owners House.
The Farm House can host a maximum 10 adults in 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms. It has a bar, television, outdoor bath, a large garden and is 15 minutes from Owners/River House.
Activities that are available include game drives, guided bush walks (bush walks are also limited to a maximum of 8 people), bird watching, fishing, sleep outs at the hide, bush breakfasts/lunches and fun outdoor mini adventures for junior guests.
Activities that are available for an additional cost include African drumming lessons and cultural dances performed by students from a nearby primary school at Molatedi Village.
Massages and spa treatments by an onsite therapist can also be arranged (additional cost).
Owners and River House each face the river.
A babysitting service is available.
A laundry service is included.
If you are arriving/departing via FedAir, the lodge is a 45 minute drive away from the airstrip.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve. Guests over 60 years old wishing to join a guided walk are required to have a letter or certificate from their doctor confirming they are in good health and are physically fit to do the walk. A guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.
Regardless of age or the provision of a doctors certificate, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel
Johannesburg
Day 5: Johannesburg
Discover untold luxury and regal comfort. The 5* Peermont D'oreale Grande hotel at Emperors Palace is conveniently located next to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.
The Emperors Palace resort offers a unique experience with a magnificent casino, dining to suit every palate, a cinema complex, exhilarating entertainment and theatre venues, and a retail concourse. With palatial buildings set in a display of gardens, fountains and statues, the experience is breathtaking. Richly cloaked surroundings such as marble floors, plush carpets, magnificent stained glass domes, highly decorated murals and frescos, sculptures, intricate mosaics and Roman columns and arches contribute to an atmosphere of intimacy, classical elegance and lavish opulence.
At the hotel itself, guests can dine at the elegant Aurelia's Restaurant, meet or relax in private conclaves of the reception area, absorb the gentle strains of the piano in the Aurelia's Lounge and Cocktail Bar, or sip on a cocktail while watching the African sunset from a lounger or cocktail bar in the manicured and terraced gardens.
The luxurious world-class Octavi's Sensorium Day Spa will indulge you beyond your expectations. This magnificent facility resembles the eclectic style and ambience of Ancient Rome, while providing state of the art facilities including the magnificent Roman Bath.
The hotel features 182 elegant rooms and suites all lavishly furnished in superior style. All rooms incorporate air-conditioning, multi-channel satellite TV, complimentary wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) and the convenience of 24-hour room service. For the discerning guest who seeks premier quality and elegance, the Club Superior Rooms are situated on the private Club Floor, which has a private lounge with complimentary refreshments and a Club Floor Services Manager who is willing to assist with a diverse bouquet of personalised services including early check in and late check out options, and 24 hour refreshment in rooms.
A complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport for all guests is available.
Example Details For Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel
Nights: | 1 Night | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 2 |
Room: | 1 x Double Classic Room adjacent to 1 x Twin Classic Room | ||
Includes: | Breakfast is included. |
Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel Location.
Address
Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel,64 Jones Road, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Directions
From Johannesburg: Take the R24 towards the O.R. Tambo International Airport. At the airport, the road splits - keep to the left lane and: follow the R21 East Rand/Boksburg lane. Follow the road until you reach Griffiths Road off-ramp, turn left at the top of: the bridge. At the T-junction, turn left into Jones Road. Entrance to Emperors Palace is on your left.
From Pretoria: Take the R21 towards the O.R. Tambo International Airport. At the airport, the road splits - keep to the left lane and: follow the R21 East Rand/Boksburg lane. Follow the road until you reach Griffiths Road off-ramp, turn left at the top of: the bridge. At the T-junction, turn left into Jones Road. Entrance to Emperors Palace is on your left.
From Sandton/Northern Areas: Take the N3 towards Germiston. At Giloolly’s Interchange, take the R24 towards the O.R. Tambo International Airport.: At the airport, the road splits - keep to the left lane and follow the R21 East Rand/Boksburg lane. Follow the road until: you reach Griffiths Road off-ramp, turn left at the top of the bridge. At the T-junction, turn left into Jones Road.: Entrance to Emperors Palace is on your left.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may be occupied from 15:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children of any age are welcome.
Hotel facilities include an art gallery, a cocktail bar and lounge, Aurelia's Restaurant, Octavia's Sensorium Day Spa, a swimming pool with pool bar, a 24 hour gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
The complimentary daily shuttle service between the hotel and the airport terminals operates on the hour every hour from 07:00 and 23:00. The shuttle vans are black with the Emperors Palace logo on the sides and the drivers wear a black Emperors Palace Uniform.
To take the shuttle from Terminal A:
Exit the building and turn left. Walk along the driveway until the pedestrian crossing and turn right across the driveway into the opposite building with covered parking above. Do not take the escalators but walk past them until you get to the Luxliner Bus bookings cubicle. Turn right at Luxliner and exit the building onto the passageway next to the Intercontinental Hotel. Turn right again and follow the passageway to the shuttle terminus behind the InterContinental Hotel. Wait here for the Emperors Palace bus.
To take the shuttle from Terminal B:
Exit the building and turn right. Walk along the driveway until the pedestrian crossing and turn left across the driveway into the opposite building with covered parking above. Do not take the escalators but walk past them until you get to the Luxliner Bus bookings cubicle. Turn right at Luxliner and exit the building onto the passageway next to the Intercontinental Hotel. Turn right again and follow the passageway to the shuttle terminus behind the InterContinental Hotel. Wait here for the Emperors Palace bus.
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Bazaruto Archipelago
Days 6 - 11: Bazaruto Archipelago
Fulfill your escapist dreams on the paradise private island of Bazaruto, in a jewel-like archipelago off the coast of Mozambique. With few distractions to interrupt your stay at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, you can completely lose yourself in dazzling natural beauty, peaceful island life and unforgettable experiences.
Stroll along powdery white sands, or canter along the beach on horseback. The balmy Indian Ocean waters are perfect to master windsurfing, water skiing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking or even wake boarding. Try your hand at big game fishing on a catch and release basis in waters renowned for sailfish, marlin, barracuda and yellowfin tuna. Explore some of the world's best scuba diving sites and spot elusive dugongs, playful dolphins, turtles and whales, or venture out on a snorkelling trip to one of the nearby reefs and discover a magnificent coral playground bursting with aquatic life.
Back at the resort, sunbathe around the swimming pool, head to the spa to enjoy one of the extensive range of treatments and specialist hydro facilities, or work out at the fitness centre. Then as a postcard perfect day draws to an end, step aboard a traditional dhow boat for a sunset cruise.
Relish a host of luxury comforts in the boutique collection of 44 villas. Constructed from indigenous materials such as reed, soft fringed thatch and wood, the villas feature elegant natural design that beautifully complements the unspoiled tropical surrounds.
Wake up in a Beach Villa to the call of the ocean, sliding open floor-to-ceiling doors to step from your spacious bedroom and living space onto your beach facing veranda for a morning stroll on the beach. The Beach Pool Villas are seductively private with everything needed for a truly romantic haven. Choose where and when you want to swim, either in your plunge pool or just steps away or in the Indian Ocean. The Sea View Villa is the perfect choice for guests seeking intimacy and breath-taking views overlooking the bay.
The ideal choice for families and friends travelling together, the Deluxe Sea View Pool Villas feature two en-suite bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double doors opening onto a wooden deck, where you can share meals at the dining table and watch the sunset from the ocean facing cabana. The main resort also has a dedicated Family Pool for younger guests.
Example Details For Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Nights: | 6 Nights | ||
Adults: | 2 | Children: | 2 |
Room: | 2 Bedroom Deluxe Seaview Pool Villa | ||
Includes: | Breakfast, lunch and dinner; soft drinks, bottled water, house wines, local beer, selected house spirits; tea/coffee; mini bar (non alcoholic items); non motorised water activities/equipment; and return boat transfers are included. |
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Location.
Check In / Check Out
Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by midday on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
General Information For Guests
Children of any age are welcome.
The Beach Villas and the Beach Pools Villas hve direct beach access. The Two Bedroom Villas have 2 bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.
All rooms have a flat screen satellite TV, mini bar, room safe, and air conditioning.
The resort has one adult only swimming pool and one family pool, 4 dining options, a tennis court, a spa, and a fitness centre.
Each day Anantara offers a range of organised and independent activities and tours to immerse guests in the spice of island life. Horse ride along the beach, take a dhow cruise, delve into local culture with a local village visit, or stay in the resort and learn how to cook Mozambique's uniquely bold cuisine. Choose from an impressively wide range of water sports and experience for yourself one of the world's best fishing and diving hot spots.
Laundry/ironing/dry cleaning services are available (additional cost). Babysitting services can also be arranged (additional cost).
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.
At Vilanculos Airport, you will be met by an Anantara Bazaruto airport representative, and escorted to your transfer vehicle. A short 15 minute drive in an air-conditioned vehicle from the airport takes you to the landing point on the beach, where you take a boat transfer to the island. Please be advised that there is no jetty, so guests are required to wade through knee-deep water to get to the boat. The boat transfer takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to reach the island, depending on the tides.
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