S E T T     W i n t e r     M a d n e s s!! (Valid 1 May to 30 September 2008) Print this page     Stay for a minimum of 2 nights at any of the exclusive private game lodges specified below, and get 3 nights absolutely FREE at Lake Pleasant Living in Knysna, Bushman Sands Hotel in the Eastern Cape, the Radisson Hotel on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, or any one of 5 Last Word retreats in and around Cape Town   Package 1 2-nights at Jock Safari Lodge (Kruger National Park) 3-nights at any of the hotels or retreats specified ZAR 5 375-00 per person sharing Package 2 2-nights at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve 3-nights at any of the hotels or retreats specified ZAR 4 375-00 per person sharing Package 3 2-nights at Shamwari Game Reserve 3-nights at any of the hotels or retreats specified ZAR 5 375-00 per person sharing

PRIVATE GAME LODGES:

Jock Safari Lodge
Jock Safari Lodge is one of the very first privately owned camps situated inside the world famous Kruger National Park, with exclusive traversing rights in what is regarded as the best Big Five game viewing area within the Park. Situated at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers, this luxury lodge offers stunning views, with the pool literally on the confluence. Each air-conditioned luxury suite is set along the rivers, offering all the luxuries yet evoking the style and romance of the past as well as the indigenous Swazi and Shangaan cultures.

Game drives in open landrovers, with our professional team of game rangers, offer guests the thrill of close encounters with Africa’s “Big 5”. Walking safaris, Birding safaris and guided Historical tours will take you along the paths of legend and mystery. Interpret the signs, sounds and scents of wild animals in this unspoilt wilderness.
And when you tire of the thrill of the African bush you can rejuvenate and refresh at the Pilgrims Rest Spa at Jock Safari Lodge.

 

Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
At the foot of the Warmwaterberg, in the heart of the Little Karoo, between Montagu and Barrydale on the famous Route 62, the vision of the San is becoming a reality. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, 54 000 hectares of undulating mountains and plains, indigenous fauna and flora, rock formations and rock art make this a destination not to be missed. Specialist guiding is a key element in providing a memorable and varied experience. The name Sanbona is a combination of the "San" people who roamed this area for thousands of years and "bona" which represents their vision in order to position this portion of the Little Karoo. Be it a journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery or absorbing the various essences and activities, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve represents in true form the philosophy of the Mantis Collection - taking care of the small things in life.

Numerous animals species that once roamed the area freely living amongst the San but were eradicated have been reintroduced to Sanbona. Big game including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, and Black Rhinoceros as well as various other species such as Gemsbok, Springbok, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Kudu, Black Wildebeest, Bontebok and Zebra are prevalent on the reserve and continue to thrive on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Natural small game such as Jackal, Caracal, Aardwolf, Antbear, Brown Hyena, Grey Reebuck, Steenbok, Klipspringers, Grysbok and Common Duiker are also common.

 

Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve, the 25 000 hectares (61 000 acres) “Big 5” malaria-free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (45 minutes drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man's dream, and the success of many people's passion. Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

 

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LUXURY HOTELS:

 

Lake Pleasant Living in Knysna

 

Last Word Retreats

• The Constantia
• The Long Beach
• The Franschhoek
• The Bishops Court
• The St. James

 

The Table Bay Hotel on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

 

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THE PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:

• The Game Lodges (Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Jock Safari Lodge, and Shamwari Game Reserve)
  are on a fully inclusive basis (meals, accommodation, game drives, walks, local drinks)
• The Hotels (Lake Pleasant Living, Bushman Sands, and The Radisson) are on Bed and Breakfast
  basis
• The Last Word Retreats are on Bed and Breakfast basis and includes local beverages

 

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• All rooms are subject to availability
• A single supplement of +50% applies at the Game Lodges
• The 3 hotel nights must be at the same property