The Westcliff Hotel, situated in the peaceful northern suburbs of Johannesburg, offers visitors an elegant retreat amid lush hillside terraces overlooking the Zoological Gardens.

At the Westcliff, guests will enjoy a wide range of superb amenities, including an intimate restaurant, convivial cocktail bar, lounge, a pool terrace with a magnificent view over the Zoological Gardens and boutique. Within the Hotel grounds, you will find first-class tennis courts, two large heated swimming pools and a health and beauty salon. Also within easy access of the Hotel, you will find the Houghton Golf Course and several health, tennis and squash clubs.

Each of the 120 luxury bedrooms and suites are individually decorated and have all of the conveniences of home, including, air-conditioning, satellite television, touch-dial telephone, mini-bar and key-card access.

Accommodations: The Westcliff Hotel

You will be met at your Hotel today and transferred to the airport in time for the departure of your scheduled flight bound for Hoedspruit. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your safari accommodations in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve runs parallel to the Western border of the famous Kruger National Park. It covers approximately 185,000 acres of magnificent Mpumalanga Province and provides a variety of habitat for the wild animals which abound in this superb sanctuary.

Endangered species congregate here, including wild dog, cheetah and Cape vultures. The famous white lions were born here and some still roam the territory.

Amongst the game to be spotted in the area are zebra, giraffe, lion, elephant, rhino, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, warthog and hyena just to name a few.

From the moment you set foot in the entrance of Royal Legend, the comfort and elegance of the lodge reaches out and welcomes you. Nestled along the banks of a seasonal river, The Royal Legend's ten luxurious chalets all command a magnificent view of the watercourse and its surrounding lush vegetation. Each chalet was built with minimum intrusion into the natural environment, and guests can appreciate an almost unbroken view of the river from the comfort of their beds through the glass doors on two sides of the chalet.

Each of the widely separated chalets has its own private deck area, where guests can relax with a book from the Lodge's small but select library, or simply bask in the sun, keeping an eye open for the shy creatures that inhabit the river banks.

All of the chalets have air conditioning, the windows have protective mosquito gauze and the have large mosquito nets over the beds. The rooms have telephone facilities and internet connectivity. A bar fridge and a safe are tucked away in reeded cupboards, with a mirrored vanity of beautifully grained indigenous wood counters. The wooden tops are harvested from single slabs of wood, with the curves of the tree providing a sinuous, organic feel.

All rooms have a spacious en-suite bathroom, with spa baths and doubled washbasins. A large shower enclosure leads outdoors into a private outdoor shower with a river bed view.

Individually decorated with understated luxury in mind, the extra-length king or twin bedded rooms feature beaded artwork made by skilled South African women.

Accommodations: Royal Legend Safari Lodge & Spa (B,L,D)

Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see most of the large mammals, so today you will enjoy an early morning game drive as well as a late afternoon/evening game drive. Animals which are mostly seen in the early morning include rhinos, lions, leopards and giraffes. Lions are very active in the early morning and this is when you may see a pride on a kill or moving around with their young. As the day progresses, the animals usually retire to the shade of a tree or bush and may spend the better part of the day sleeping, only to emerge in the late afternoon or evening. Night-time is when the large carnivores - except wild dogs and cheetahs - do their hunting.

Accommodations: Royal Legend Safari Lodge & Spa (B,L,D)

An early morning wake-up call gets you out into the bush on the morning safari in search of animals not seen the day before. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, and then fly to your new safari camp for the next two nights.

Arrive in time for lunch and relax at the pool. In the afternoon you will take a game drive in the company of an experienced game ranger. The afternoon game drive is extended into a thrilling night drive in search of nocturnal animals in action - lion, leopard, hyena or jackal on their nightly prowls in search of food. Return to the Camp for dinner and a relaxing evening around the fire sharing your day's experience with the other guests.

Savanna is situated on a farm called Alicecot located in the western sector of the internationally famous and prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park. In 1969 the owner of the farm at that time, shot the biggest lion in the world (to date). Guests will be able to be photographed next to the plaque commemorating this historic event. Savanna Safari Lodge traverses over a few thousand acres of pristine African bushveld where frequent sightings of Africa's big game occur during early morning, late afternoon and evening game drives.

The central facilities include a dining room, lounge and bar, which are all incorporated under a central tent situated on a wooden deck overlooking a waterhole. From here you can view some of Africa's impressive wildlife as they come down to drink.

Savanna's tented Executive Suites combine the romance of a tented roof and draped inner ceiling with the sophistication of permanent structures that ensure absolute luxury and privacy. Each suite has top quality beds with pure cotton linen with hand embroidered wildlife designs, rustic reed blinds, coir carpets, a draped canvas ceiling and a built in lounge area with bolsters and scatter cushions. All of this combined creates possibly the most luxurious "tents" in Africa.

The living area offers a mini-bar, a writing table, air-conditioning and a beautifully landscaped private garden area that incorporates the rooms own private pool.

The en-suite bathrooms include his and hers vanity area and a raised ball and claw Victorian bath. The Victorian range of gold plated bathroom fittings has been used throughout with a combination of white ceramic and natural slate floor tiles. The toilet is completely enclosed for extra privacy, as is the unique double, indoor/outdoor shower, which has direct access to a private outdoor atrium via a sliding door.

The entire unit is completely enclosed in a “privacy ensuring” walled garden, overlooking a waterhole where game comes down to drink.

Accommodations: Savanna Safari Lodge – Executive Suites (B,L,D)

Accommodations: Savanna Safari Lodge – Executive Suites (B,L,D)

On arrival at the airport in Vilanculos, you are met and transferred by boat to your reserved accommodations at Dugong Lodge. Relax and get settled in to your surroundings, where you will stay for the next four nights.

The Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to endangered species like the Atlantic dugong and the leather-backed turtle amongst others. The sanctuary lies in the southern area of the Bazaruto Archipelago and offers access to a treasure chest of Mozambique’s endless beauty. The sanctuary encompasses seven natural habitats, and extends into the Indian Ocean, allowing for protection of the marine biodiversity in the region.

Coastal forests, dunes, languid savannah bushveld and an abundance of freshwater lakes, streams and an estuary support a variety of life. Mozambique boasts one of the longest coastal reef systems in the world, and the Sanctuary is home to dolphins, seahorses, five species of turtles, and manta rays. You can snorkel in front of the lodge or scuba dive on the famous two mile reef. For the fishing enthusiast, the Archipelago is known for its marlin fishing, and also offers a variety of deep sea fishing as well as fresh water and fly fishing.

Your stay in this tropical sanctuary will offer you an unbelievable birding experience, with over 300 species including the charismatic Mangrove Kingfisher, the Crab Plover and the African Fisheagle.

Dugong Lodge, a 20-bed upmarket tented lodge situated on the Bay of Vilanculos, offers guests a tropical paradise of fishing, diving, and simple relaxation. The décor of the lodge is accented with Arabic influences, mixed with a Mozambican flavor of African charm with lots of wood, clay tiles and thatched roofs. The airy design embraces the beauty of the surroundings.

Dugong Lodge is ideal for honeymooners, offering the tranquility of miles of secluded white sandy beaches, an ocean panorama broken only by the characteristic dhows and dolphins. Private dining facilities are available under a gazebo at the end of the jetty, where you can see perfect African sunsets. The cuisine is influenced by the tropical island setting and abundance of fresh seafood. It is distinctly Mozambican, with a touch of European flavor.

Guests should bring typical casual beach attire; sunglasses, sarongs, bathing suits, light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sun block. A windbreaker for the boat is useful, as are wet-shoes or docksiders.

Accommodations: Dugong Lodge (B,L,D)

Accommodations: Dugong Lodge (B,L,D)

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