African Sun Safaris - 3 Day Private Manyeleti/Letaba

2 nights at unfenced safari camps located in the prime Big 5 Manyeleti / Letaba Game Reserve(s).Both reserves share unfenced borders with Kruger National Park
No electricity at the camps (all refrigeration and lighting by gas & paraffin)
Your group of family/friends have the exclusive use of the safari camp(s) and the exclusive services of a qualified Ashtons tour guide plus support staff. No other people, vehicles or noises – just nature!
4 guided game drives in open game-viewing vehicles, led by qualified rangers & trackers. Your qualified Ashtons guide will accompany you to provide extra info, insight, drinks & snacks.
Freedom & Flexibility to mould the itinerary to suit your game viewing & relaxation requirements.
Optional game viewing within Kruger Park itself, driven in comfort by your qualified Ashtons guide
Sightseeing along the Panorama Route (including Blyde River Canyon & God’s Window)

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SAFARI DETAILS

Pick Up :

Location: Hotel/guesthouse/airport in Johannesburg /Pretoria/ Nelspruit/Hoedspruit.
Time: 06h00 (or the time that best suits you).
Options: You can fly closer to Kruger or enjoy the scenic drive!

Drop Off:

Location: Hotel/guesthouse/airport in Johannesburg/Pretoria/ Nelspruit/Hoedspruit.
Time: 18h00 (or the time that best suits you).
Options: You can fly back from an airport close to Kruger or enjoy the scenic drive!

Group Compostion:

Your group of family / friends only (2-8 people). Only people aged 12 and older may partake in guided game walks

Dining Inclusions:

2 Breakfasts; 2 Lunches; 2 Dinners; All hot & soft drinks; Local beers & wines (prepared & served by Ashtons staff)

Accommodation:

Unfenced big 5 safari camp(s). Permanent twin-bedded safari tents on raised wooden platforms, each with its own private deck and unique ‘concept’ ensuite bathroom. Comfortable & safe, even when the animals wander into camp

Vehicle:

Air-conditioned vehicles (a/c does not apply to the open game viewing vehicles). All driving will be done by your qualified Ashtons guide(s) and resident camp rangers.

Other Inclusions:

Entrance Fees; Fuel; Toll Road Fees

Not Included:

Optional extra guided activities not mentioned above
Meals not included in the meal plan at the end of each day in the itinerary below
Alcoholic beverages other than local beers & wines; gratuities and any other items of a personal nature
International and domestic flights

Rates:

2 People: R8950pps; 3 People: R7450 pps; 4 People: R6750 pps; 5 People: R5750 pps; 6 People: R4950 pps; 7-10 People: R4750 pps. Children 2-11: 75%. Single Supplement: 30%

Please note:

This is an example itinerary only & specific details may vary. Clients may overnight at more than 1 camp
All accommodation and guided activities are subject to Kruger availability at time of booking
Extra guided activities may be booked in advance, subject to availability, and at an additional cost
Certain activities and highlights (e.g. God’s Window) are weather dependant
All quotations are subject to the Ashtons Tours Terms & Conditions which are available on request

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YOUR SAFARI DAY-BY-DAY

Day 1: Johannesburg/Pretoria to the Greater Kruger National Park

Drive with your guide or fly from Johannesburg to a town near to the Kruger National Park and transfer into the Manyeleti Game Reserve. Lunch and time to settle into camp followed by an afternoon/evening guided game drive (2-3 hours) in the capable hands of your qualified ranger and tracker; Dinner at the main lapa followed by coffee/drinks around the campfire. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Manyeleti Game Reserve

Sunrise guided game drive (3 hours) in an open game viewing vehicle in the capable hands of your qualified ranger & tracker. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure relaxing at camp - maybe even watching some animals walking past/through camp. Afternoon/evening guided game drive (3 hours), searching for the predators by spotlight after dark. Dinner at the main lapa followed by coffee/drinks around the campfire. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Alternative Option – Manyeleti plus Kruger

(Note: availability of this option depends on location of overnight camps)

Instead of your sunrise guided game drive, depart before sunrise for the neighbouring Kruger National Park and a fantastic half day of game viewing with your Ashtons guide. We stop at a Main Rest Camp where there is a chance to shop for curios. After more game viewing we leave Kruger and return to the tranquillity of Manyeleti. Afternoon/evening guided game drive (2-3 hours), searching for the predators by spotlight after dark. Dinner at the main lapa followed by coffee/drinks around the campfire.
Meal plan: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 3: Kruger National Park to Johannesburg/Pretoria via the Panorama Route

Sunrise guided game walk (2-3 hours) in the capable hands of qualified ranger and guide. Breakfast at the central lapa
before packing up and preparing for departure. Drive with your guide back to Johannesburg/Pretoria along the Panorama
Route (including God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon). Or fly back to Johannesburg from Nelspruit/Hoedspruit.
Meal plan: Breakfast