The Perfect Luxury African Safari Itinerary

NE ITINERARY FOR A LUXURY AFRICANbirds.
SAFARI VACATIONPart of Londolozi is known as Tree Camp where
Day 1you find six glorious suites, each fully air
Depart from London Heathrow Airport toconditioned with stylish décor in natural
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport. Onwood browns and cream with photographs and
arrival at make your way through the terminal toold prints on the walls, a super king sized bed,
the Intercontinental Airport Hotel where you stayarmchairs, writing table and en-suite luxury
for one night (bed and breakfast).bathroom. Outside you have your own private
The Johannesburg Airport Sun Intercontinentalgame viewing deck with its own private pool and
Hotel is situated just minutes’ walk away“contemplation deck” where you
from the international airport building. Thecan relax and watch the birds and wildlife in the
bedrooms are comfortable with en suite facilities,surrounding bush.
air-conditioning, television, radio and coffee andWhen you are not on safari or relaxing in your
tea-making facilities. The hotel has a first classluxurious accommodation, you can enjoy a
restaurant with an informal atmosphere, offeringmassage or other spa treatment, or even a work
modern cuisine from breakfast through to lateout in Londolozi’s well equipped gym,
night á la Carte dining. The hotel also has afollowed by a dip in the main pool. There is also a
cocktail bar and its own health and fitness centre,spacious lounge where you can relax. If the
as well as an indoor pool.accommodation at Londolozi rivals anything you
Days 2 and 3will find in a world class five star hotel, the cuisine
After breakfast make your way back throughmatches the best that you would find in a
the terminal where you board a scheduled flightrestaurant in London or New York.
departing at 0935 to Livingstone. On arrival atLondolozi’s highly trained chefs prepare
1125 you will be met and transferred to the Daviddelicious healthy meals with local fruit, organic
Livingstone Lodge and Spa to stay for two nightsvegetables, free range meats and herbs from
in an executive suite (bed and breakfast)their own garden. Sometimes you can enjoy your
The David Livingstone Lodge and Spa is beautifullymeals in the spacious dining lodge or under a star
located overlooking the half mile wide Upperfilled sky around the boma camp fire. Sometimes
Zambezi River about four miles upstream fromyou will be surprised to find a bush breakfast set
Victoria Falls on the Zambian side.out for you in some beautiful spot towards the
The lodge is constructed in safari style yet with aend of a morning game drive. Londolozi is full of
high degree of comfort with spacious airy roomssurprises!
with fine views across the gardens to the river, allDays 7 to 9
under sweeping thatched roofs. Each room facesYou will be returned to the airstrip to board a
the river and includes a private patio or terrace,scheduled flight to Camp Jabulani. On arrival at
telephone and internet facilities, hairdryer, satelliteEastgate Airport you will be met and transferred
TV, and separate en-suite bath and shower.to Camp Jabulani where you stay for three nights
The lodge is the perfect place to relax after a(inclusive of meals and activities).
day exploring Victoria Falls or enjoying one of theCamp Jabulani is an amazing place; a luxury lodge
many activities in the area which include canoeing,surrounding by African bush teeming with wildlife,
boating, fishing, white water rafting and flightswhere you can enjoy an unforgettable experience
over the falls, as well as elephant back safaris.on an elephant back safari.
There is a large tropical pool and an excellentTwelve magnificent elephants, from eleven to
restaurant, a gift and curio shop and the Camelottwenty six years of age that were orphaned as
Spa gym and Wellness centre where you canbabies, have over the years become accustomed
enjoy a variety of treatments and activities.to tolerating the presence of people and you can
The David Livingstone Lodge and Spa is an idealnow ride the sensitive and immensely powerful
out of town base for visiting Victoria Falls andcreatures through their own African bush
enjoying the adventures and activities such asenvironment; encountering zebra, rhino, giraffe,
rafting, canoeing and flights over the waterfall.antelope, wildebeest, big cats and many more wild
You can also visit Livingstone, while from theanimals.
lodge you can enjoy boat rides, nature walks andEach elephant has been gently and sensitively
birding. Elephants are normally seen on the riverreared and looked after by twenty grooms who
islands in front of the lodge, as are hippopotamus“know” each of their elephants
and the region supports over three hundred andintimately and will be able to explain their
fifty species of birds including fish eagles,character, personality and habits as you get to
malachite kingfishers and many raptors, rollers andknow the elephants during the course of your
sunbirds.stay. You can move silently through the African
Days 4 to 6bush, enjoying the elephants eye view of the
In the morning you will be returned to Livingstoneworld and can also watch them swimming and
Airport to board a scheduled flight departing atfrolicking in Jabulani’s own lake. You can
1215 to Johannesburg. Arrive at 1405 and connectparticipate in their feeding and enjoy a night time
with a scheduled light aircraft flight to Londolozielephant ride under the stars.
where you stay for three nights in the GraniteIn addition to the elephant rides you can enjoy
Suites (inclusive of meals and activities).walking safaris and open vehicle safaris during the
Londolozi is one of the longest established safariday and at night with Camp Jabulani’s
lodges in Africa, and the private reserve adjoiningexpert guides, encountering a marvellous array of
the Kruger National Park is eighty years old.wildlife.
Throughout this time this beautiful reserve ofThe lodge is one of the most luxurious in South
fertile grassland, seasonal rivers and woodland hasAfrica, accommodating the guests in six
been lovingly nurtured so that it supports anmagnificent suites, each with a thatched roof and
amazing array of wildlife in natural unspoilteach beautifully furnished with a huge bed, elegant
surroundings. The reserve is 22,000 hectares andsafari furniture and luxurious en-suite bathrooms.
while you are here you stand an excellent chanceOutside you have your own private game viewing
of seeing almost all the main kinds of Africandeck from where you might see animals at any
plains game including black and white rhinocerostime of the day and set into this is a private
and exceptionally good numbers of lion. Evenplunge pool. Each suite has its own personal
though the lions are the dominant cats in the area,“butler” and in between exciting
leopard and cheetah are also able to thrive.safaris you can enjoy delicious cuisine, both in the
This is a place where you can follow the wildlifedining lodge and the camps traditional semi-circular
with some of the most expert guides in South“boma”. Although you are in the
Africa on fascinating bush walks, and you mightheart of the African bush, the standard of cuisine
spend half an hour standing next to seven footand presentation is superior to that you would
high termite mound as he explains its intricateencounter in a restaurant in London or New York.
workings, all operated by literally millions of theseIn addition to safari activities, guests also have the
tiny creatures which operate ten to fifteen feetopportunity to visit the Hoedspruit endangered
below ground. For the main big game sightingsspecies centre where valuable work is going on to
however, the open vehicles are best and you cansave and protect endangered species.
admire the impressive herds of elephant, bigIf you like the idea of having an eagle’s
groupings of buffalo, zebra and many types ofeye view of this beautiful reserve you can also
antelope. You can have just as much funtake an optional hot air balloon ride as the sun
watching the antics of a family of baboons or anybegins to rise, floating silently over hippopotamus,
of the three hundred and fifty species of beautifulbush buck, antelope and elephant.