The Wonders of Africa
4 Star Accommodation
David Livingstone
Victoria Falls - Zambia
Notten's Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Destination: Zambia and South Africa.
7 night itinerary including Victoria Falls - Zambia and Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 6 ratings
Nottens lived up to expectations and we saw the big 5 plus lots more.
S JENKINS
All was just great; thank you so many. Rangers and staff were allways very, very friendly and helpful. The hospitality was great and the location wonderful. Sure, we will visit Notten's Bush Camp again.
U BIETENHADER
Notten's was out of this world, we absolutely loved it - fantastic staff, service, food, game drives - everything was perfect (so much so that we stayed another night as you know). There was a great group of people staying there, David the owner would join us in the evenings and tell marvellous stories of the bush - it ticked every box - we would definitely like to go back again.
A JONES
Gemma and I would like to give you our thanks for organising such a fantastic honeymoon for us. The whole trip was just amazing.
We especially liked your choices of The Long Beach and Notten's Bush Camp. The service we received and the friendliness of the staff were just superb and we would recommend them to everyone.
Who knows what it would have been like if we had organised it ourselves but thanks to you it was a truly memorable trip and so you have two very satisfied customers!
O AND G PECK
Notten's Bush Camp Location.
Directions For Drivers
From Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction): Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536.
Once on the R536, continue along this road for approximately 34.5 km and on the left-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for various lodges including Inyati, Idube, Exeter and Savanna. Go past these, and approximately 3 km further on, on the left-hand side of the road, you will see signposts for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn left here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate.
From the Kruger Mpumalanga/Nelspruit International Airport: Turn right out of the airport onto the R538 and follow the signs to White River (Witrivier). Continue for approximately 12 km, until you reach the first set of traffic lights in White River, with the mosque on your left. Turn right and travel towards Hazyview on the R40. After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn right here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12 or N4 highway respectively to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Keep on the N4 until you reach Nelspruit, where you will turn left onto the R40 to White River. In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself, turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin/Kruger National Park. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right. Cross over the next set of traffic lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview (the R538, via the Numbi Gate, is a busy road and not recommended). After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Johannesburg/Pretoria via Scenic Route: Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast/eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing. In Lydenburg/Mashishing, follow the signs to Sabie over the Long Tom Pass (the highest tar road in South Africa). In Sabie, take the R536 to Hazyview. Just before Hazyview you will reach a T-junction. Turn right onto the R40 towards Hazyview. Proceed through Hazyview until you reach a set of traffic lights with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From Hoedspruit Airport: Turn right out of the airport towards the R40. At the T-junction, turn left onto the R40 towards White River and Hazyview. Proceed on the R40 for approximately 88 km until you reach a set of traffic lights in Hazyview with a shopping centre/mall on the corner. Turn left here - the road is signposted to the Kruger Gate/R536. Once on the R536, follow the directions as above from Hazyview (R40/R536 Junction).
From the Paul Kruger Gate: Go through the gate, and follow the R536 to Hazyview. Continue along this road for approximately 4.5 km and on the right-hand side of the road, you will see lodge signboards for the private game reserves of MalaMala, Sabi Sabi and Londolozi. Turn right here onto the gravel road. Travel for approximately 8.5 km and you will get to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve Shaw's Gate.
ONCE AT THE SHAW’S GATE: For self-drive visitors, there is a R140 per person and a R310 per vehicle entrance fee, payable in cash at the entrance gate (subject to change). Please retain your receipt as proof of entrance and have it stamped at your destination when you are leaving, which acts as your Exit Permit. Once inside the gate, follow the signs to the lodge through the reserve.
Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.
General Information For Guests
All rooms are en-suite with indoor and outdoor showers. They also have mosquito netting on the windows and doors, a private game viewing deck, air conditioning and overhead fans. There are charging points for mobile phones, cameras and electronic equipment. Paraffin lamps and candles replace electric lighting. A main line telephone is also available. Insect coils are also provided.
The lodge has a swimming pool with an open pavilion. The open plan lounge and dining area leads onto a wooden deck overlooking a waterhole and the vast plains. There is also an open air boma for evenings around the fire.
The indoor lounge has a large fully stocked bar, library and indoor fire place.
The spa has a variety of different treatments and massages available (additional cost). It has an indoor and outdoor treatment room and also a plunge pool.
The morning and afternoon game drives are appoximately 3 hours duration each. In the event of rain, the vehicle is equipped with ponchos.
Walking safaris are done after breakfast with an armed game ranger knowledgeable in all aspects of conservation, ecology and the environment of the bush.
Cultural tours and day trips into the neighbouring Kruger National Park can be arranged into the local Shangaan community to get an insight into their unique culture.
Credit card facilities are available at Notten's Bush Camp - Visa and MasterCard only, not American Express.
The alternative phone number to contact the lodge directly is +27 (0) 13 735 5750.
Your rate includes a Conservation Fee which goes towards the Sabi Sand Wildtuin anti-poaching efforts, the community and ecology.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 14 years are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and camp manager.
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