THE ZULULAND WALKING SAFARI
4 days & 3 nights in a private game reserve in northern kwazulu natal

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Discover the excitement, drama and ancient secrets of the African wilderness& on foot! This up close and personal African walking safari experience takes place at Phinda Private Game Reserve. Phinda in the Maputuland region of Kwa-Zulu Natal, features 15 000 hectares of game-rich land. Phinda neigbours the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park - which is a world heritage site - to the east and is only 30 km due west of the fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean.

DAY 1: WALKING SAFARI IN PHINDA
After arriving at the reserve, you are transferred to the walking camp. The accommodation while on safari is in large walk-in safari tents in a scenic bush setting in true African Safari style. These spacious en-suite tents feature comfortable beds, hot bucket showers and flush w.c. Two comfortable chairs are on the ‘verandah’ under awning. Memorable evenings are spent dining under the stars around an open fire. Breakfasts and lunches are served in spectacular bush settings. Guests will dine under canvas during inclement weather. This is a luxurious, fully serviced ‘under canvas’ safari experience& !

Memorable evenings are spent dining under the stars around an open fire.

DAY 2, 3: WALKING SAFARI
Each day guests enjoy a four to five hour morning walk, and a short pre-sunset walk and night game-drive combination. Walking ensures a definite up close and personal experience of the bush.

While observing a herd of elephant from a safe distance or tracking a rhino is possible, the emphasis is on micro-systems, and time is spent observing spiders, ant lions, dung beetles and other small yet perfect wonders of nature. The walks always cover new terrain, ensuring a comprehensive wilderness experience. Nocturnal game drives reveal the primal drama of the big cats in their inexorable quest for prey.

Reasonable standards of fitness are a prerequisite but distances covered will depend on wildlife encounters. Guests will be taught the basics of the art of tracking.

A maximum of eight guests can be accommodated on this safari.

DAY 4: THE SAFARI ENDS
A short 1 to ½ hour stroll generates a good appetite for a hearty brunch. At 11pm guests are transferred to their departure point.
Departures Mondays & Fridays

Cost:
Please contact us for a detailed quote.

Includes:
• Comfortable tented accommodation with private en-suite facilities
• An expert ranger and tracker accompany guests.
• Each ranger & tracker is thoroughly trained with an in-depth knowledge of the area you will visit and has an ability to communicate this knowledge to you.
• Fully serviced luxury camping experience.
• Delicious Pan-African cuisine
• Interpretive and interactive bush experience
• Diverse eco- and micro ecosystems
• Excellent birdwatching
• Game drives in open game-viewing vehicles
• Guests walk on exclusive game rich private land at Phinda Private Game Reserve offering the 'Big Five'.

Excludes:
• All flights
• Airport and departure taxes
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Bar account
• Gratuities
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Visa costs

Best Season:
South Africa is an all year round destination. There are however certain regions which are more popular at different times. The northern regions are good destinations in the winter months as the game-viewing is at its best and the temperatures are very mild (maximum 20-23ºC). There is very little winter rainfall in the north. The southern regions are summer destinations with low summer rainfall and temperatures reaching 28-30ºC or higher on beautiful days.
SUMMER: September - April
WINTER: May - August

Term and conditions: Please read our terms and conditions for more information on how to book, travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important issues.

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