Wild Animal Encounters Group
June 2011

10 Nights

Escorted by: Ben Britton

Departs: 6 June 2011

As seen on Mornings with Kerri Anne on channel nine, Ben Britton from Wild Animal Encounters and The Africa Safari Co. have joined forces to host a Wild Animal Encounters Tour in June 2011. The 10 night trip will visit various conservation programs including the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. The highlight of the trip is visiting some of the best wildlife areas in Southern Africa.

Itinerary:

06 June 2011
This morning you will make your own way to Sydney International Airport in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg.

Upon arrival into O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, you will make your own way to the Emperors Palace courtesy shuttle service, and transferred by road to the Peermont Metcourt for your overnight accommodation in one classic room including breakfast and a welcome dinner.

07 June 2011
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Peermont Metcourt Hotel for your road transfer to Kruger National Park where you will spend two nights accommodation at the Rissington Inn in one standard room including dinner and breakfast.

08 June 2011
Early this morning, you will be met in the lobby of the Rissington Inn by your Driver/Guide and transferred by road for your Elephant Whispers Experience including breakfast.

A wonderful hour spent with six amazing creatures. The Elephant Interaction offers guests the opportunity to meet each elephant and exchange trunk greetings. Guests can touch the elephant’s skin; feel the different textures on both sides of their ears and underneath t heir feet and also offer tasty elephant treats to their hosts. Experienced Elephant Handlers will share their in-depth knowledge of fascinating elephant behaviour.

In addition to interacting with the elephant, guests can saddle-up and enjoy an elephant ride; meandering down shady paths and enjoying the view from a most privileged position. After your interaction and ride, enjoy a delicious lunch at Hippo Hollow Country Estate.

09 June 2011
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to the Mokhololo Rehabilitation Centre for a visit en route to Edeni Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge for your three nights accommodation in one lodge room including all meals, scheduled game activities, reserve entry fee and tourism levy.

10 and 11 June 2011
For the next two days, you will embark on scheduled morning and afternoon game drives offered to your by Edeni in open 4x4 land cruisers with professional rangers and skilled trackers who will ensure an exciting and informative game drive.

This 21,000 acre wildlife paradise is straddled between four rivers and is located just 45 minutes from the world famous Kruger National Park. Edeni teems with an abundance of game, birdlife and diverse dense vegetation which provides the perfect habitat for the most secretive of Africa's large cats, the leopard.

12 June 2011
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Edeni Hoyo Hoyo Bush Lodge for your road transfer to Pontdrift where you will clear immigration and customs formalities and cross the border to Botswana.

After clearing immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred by road to Mashatu Tented Camp where you will spend four nights accommodation in one tent including all meals and scheduled game activities.

13, 14 and 15 June 2011
For the next three days, you will embark on scheduled game activities offered to you by Mashatu Camp.

Huge Mashatu trees provide shade for eland, impala, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra along the river banks. The game reserve is also home to large herds of elephant, lion prides and cheetah. The wildlife experience at Mashatu is personalised and the dedicated, experienced Tswana rangers and trackers are keen to show you their
world.

16 June 2011
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Mashutu Camp for your road transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Sydney.

Departs: 6 June 2011

Full Itinerary

Cost Per Person
Twin Share
Wild Animal Encounters
$6,985

All prices in Australian Dollars

Price includes:

  • Return flight with SAA to Johannesburg including taxes
  • 10 nights superior accommodation
  • Breakfast daily
  • 7 x lunches and 10 x dinners
  • All park fees
  • Sunrise Elephant Interaction
  • Afternoon open vehicle game drive in Kruger
  • All game drives and activities at Edeni and Mashatu
  • Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
  • Ben Britton as tour leader
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