South Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world. It is the best place to experience a game drive. Most of its beaches have been awarded international Blue Flag status.
Cheetah Petting
Imagine a Cheetah moving across the grassland so elegantly, you just want to reach out and touch it’s velvet Coat – It’s Possible.
20km from Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route experience a truly unique Wildcat Experience. Guests are taken on a guided tour to meet the captive-bred furry felines, living in semi-natural environments. You are so close to the animals you can almost hear them purr.
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Ostrich Farm Visit
Want to see the largest bird in the world? Outdshoorn situated in the Klein Karoo is known as the ‘Feather Capital of the world’ hosting about 70% of the world’s Ostrich population.
The Oudtshoorn Ostrich Show Farm is a place where Ostrich races and Ostrich Omlettes made of 20 ostrich eggs compete for attention. Visitors are allowed to ride on an Ostrich, hug friendly ostriches, feed the giant birds & if lucky witness an ostrich being hatched, a once in a lifetime experience!
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Kruger
Safari- makes us think of untamed wildlife, magical scenery & beautiful sunsets. Kruger is the most famous of all National Parks. Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or Nelspruit at the edge of the Park & continue onwards to your lodge.
At Kruger you will be certain to see a good selection of animals. Game viewing is done typically on a Game Drive vehicle twice a day- one early in the morning where you set out before dawn to see the animals getting up & maybe even enjoy breakfast in the wild. The second game drive takes place in the evening close to sunset where you can witness nocturnal animals coming out of their hiding. See a cheetah run & kill its prey(deer) or a Lion from a distance of one feet. Your driver & guide will give you immense information about the animals & increase your chances of spotting the Big 5 & the more elusive species of animals. All this followed by a barbeque dinner will make for an unforgettable memory. Accommodation at lodges mostly includes all meals & game drives.
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Shamwari
Shamwari Game Reserve is the Southernmost, Big Game, private reserve in Africa & most importantly it is a Malaria Free area. Shamwari Game Reserve has received an international awards- World’s Leading Conservation Company. It is situated 45 minutes driving distance from Port Elizabeth, a pleasant drive from Cape Town with some scenic overnights enroute, form a wonderful extension to your Garden Route.
The 25 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. Shamwari is home to the Big Five & the reserve’s antelope species are remarkably well habituated to vehicles, and the impala and springbok will move leisurely away from the vehicle as you get closer – this allows you to get a good look at these animals.
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Big 5 of the Ocean
Whale, Dolphin, Penguin, Seal and Shark are the big 5 of the ocean. From Cape Town you can opt for a Full Day Cape Peninsular Tour which takes you to Seal Island, Boulders Beach – Penguin Colony, Cape Point etc.
Visit Boulders Beach, just outside Simon’s Town- the best beach experience you have ever had. The black and white African penguins stroll along the sand as well as the streets around the beach. A once in a life time experience to walk besides penguins if you cannot withstand the Antarctic cold. Take a boat trip to nearby Seal Island, which approximately 3000 Cape Fur seals call home. Seal Island is also ideal for dolphin viewing and whale watching (from June to October). Southern Right Whales visit South Africa’s shores to calve, and towns such as Hermanus offer great land based whale watching.
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