Bench International Tours – Makutsi Safar Springs Classic Tour 2010
Makutsi Safari Springs Classic Tour
Between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Makutsi River, lies Makutsi Safari Springs. It is raw African bush enjoyed by people that appreciate the peace and serenity of nature. Palms and acacias, elephants, rhinos, giraffe, crocodiles, lions, cheetah, leopard…bushveld. Soft thermal-mineral water bubbles from two hot springs, nestling among indigenous trees. The food is a healthy variety of venison specialties, home grown vegetables and home bred beef. No casino, no disco, a place for the silent minority.
Itinerary
| Day 1 | MAKUTSI SAFARI SPRINGSA representative from Makutsi Safari Springs will meet you on arrival into Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa and transfer you to the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing and getting to know the camp and mineral springs. Dinner will be served in the traditional open air ‘Lapa’. |
| Day 2 | MAKUTSI SAFARI SPRINGSBefore breakfast your ranger will take you on a morning game drive in an open safari Land Rover, searching for rhino, crocodile, elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wild dogs and many other smaller creatures. The famous ,’Big Five’ are all to be found on the Reserve, but guides are trained to find and enjoy all aspects and animals of this African bush, big or small. Enjoy a rest during the heat of the day followed by an afternoon game drive on the Makutsi Game Reserve. |
| Day 3 | KRUGER NATIONAL PARKDepart at 5am for a full day’s game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park. The game ranger takes breakfast along, and a stop is made at one of the many rest areas, where breakfast is served. Then off on more game exploration until lunchtime, when you stop at one of the camps located in the National Park. After lunch, continue on your game drive before returning late in the afternoon to the lodge. |
| Day 4 | DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS AND BLYDE RIVER CANYONAfter breakfast depart for a full day of sightseeing in the Drakensberg Mountains and Blyde River Canyon. Stops will be made along the way to take photographs and marvel at the awesome scenery. You will have the opportunity today to view and purchase some of the local curios. Return to Makutsi for dinner. |
| Day 5 | SEKORORO TRIBAL VILLAGEThis morning visit nearby Sotho villages and learn about traditional culture and how life has been sustained. This day gives you a good idea of what a local tribal village looks like today. Afterwards, enjoy a walk along in the Drakensberg Mountains, followed by a light picnic lunch. Return to the lodge in the early afternoon to relax before dinner. |
| Day 6 | MAKUTSI SAFARI SPRINGS This morning enjoy the mineral pools or visit the Hippo Hide. In the afternoon take your third game drive in an open vehicle on the reserve. Your last chance to try and find those elusive animals you may have missed. |
| Day 7 | MAKUTSI SAFARI SPRINGS – HOEDSPRUIT OR PHALABORWAAfter breakfast depart for Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airports. |
INCLUDED:
• Breakfast & Dinner on all days
• Three game drives on the reserve
• Sightseeing tours as specified
• Transfers ex Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa
Please note changes to the itinerary may be made subject to weather conditions.
DEPARTS DAILY
| PER PERSON – 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | TWIN | SINGLE |
| Nov 09- Oct 10 | $1595 | $1595 |