Wild Animal Encounters Group
October 2010

10 Days

Escorted by: Ben Britton

Departs: 4 October 2010

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 October 2010. The 10 night trip will visit various conservation programs in Southern Africa including The Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and the Khami Reptile Park. Whilst the focus is on visiting several wildlife conservation centres, a highlight of the trip is a visit to Ngala Private Game Reserve for safari in open vehicles and on foot.

Highlights include:

  • Visit the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildilfe Trust
  • The elephant Sanctuary in Hartebeespoort Dam and Elephant Whipsers
  • Visit the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary
  • Handle Endangered animals at the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
  • Soak up the African wilderness with game drives at Ngala Game Lodge in the world famous Kruger National Park
  • Enjoy daily conservation talks and updates

04 October 2010
Depart Australia on South African Airways to Johannesburg. On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport guests will be met and transferred to The Metcourt at Emperors Palace .

In : 04 October 2010 Out : 06 October 2010
2 nights at The Metcourt at Emperors Palace on a bed and breakfast basis.

05 October 2010
This morning you will be taken for a guided tour through the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust - the tour is approximately 3hours. Entrance fees are included

This afternoon you will be taken on a guided tour through the Elephant Sanctuary, the tour is approximately 2.5 hours. Entrance fees included.

Lunch today will be for clients own account.

06 October 2010
After breakfast, transfer by road from The Metcourt to Ngala Safari Lodge. The transfer will be via The Blyde River Canyon, including a lunch stop. Lunch is included.

In : 06 April 2010 Out : 09 October 2010
3 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge on a full board basis including local brand drinks, two safari activities daily, park fees and laundry.

08 October 2010
Morning guided tour through the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre , the tour is approximately 2hours. (Pick up Ngala Safari Lodge at 08h00 for Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre tour at 09:30)

Guests will stop for lunch in Hoedspruit (Lunch is for guests own account and is not included)

Afternoon visit to Khami Reptile Park

Return lodge transfers are included but lunch is for clients own account. Drop off at Ngala Safari Lodge will be at approximately 16h00

09 October 2010
Transfer from Ngala Safari Lodge to Casterbridge Hollow – this transfer will be done as a full day game drive through the Kruger National Park – pick up at Ngala at 08:00 and drop off at Casterbridge Hollow at approximately 18:00. Park fees as well as lunch en-route are included

In : 09 October 2010 Out : 11 October 2010
2 nights at Perry's Bridge Hollow in standard rooms on a bed & breakfast basis

10 October 2010
Pick up at Perry's Bridge Hollow at 11h15 for Elephant Whispers Interaction with ride 12h00, return to the Hotel for lunch (lunch for clients own account) and to freshen up for pick up at 16h30 for the Evening Festival at the Shangaan Cultural Village at 17h00, including dinner

11 October 2010
Transfer from Perry's Bridge Hollow to the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Eden.

A Guided Chimpanzee Tour is included and tour duration is approximately 1.5 hours

In : 11 October 2010 Out : 12 October 2010
1 night at the Jane Goodall Chimp Eden Boutique hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.

12 October 2010
Early morning departure to Dullstroom for visit to the Dullstroom Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre, Entrance fees are included and the tour is approximately 1hour.

Lunch will be at The Dullstroom Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Centre and is included

After the tour depart from Dullstroom to Johannesburg.

In : 12 October 2010 Out : 13 October 2010
1 night at The Garden Court Sandton City in standard twin rooms on a bed and breakfast basis.

13 October 2010
Transfer from The Garden Court Sandton City to O R Tambo International Airport for your South African Airways flight to Australia.


Departs: 4 October 2010

Full Itinerary

Cost Per Person

Twin Share
Wild Animal Encounters
$8,450

All prices in Australian Dollars

Price includes:

  • International flights and taxes
  • Double accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Soft drinks and local brand beers and wines at Ngala - premium brands to own account
  • Scheduled road transfers
    : JNB to Ngala
    : Ngala to Perry's Bridge Hollow
    : Perry's Bridge Hollow to Jane Goodall
    : Jane Goodall to Dullstroom
    : Dullstroom to JNB
  • Two safari activities per day as offered by Ngala Safari Lodge
  • Sightseeing – including entrance fees
    : De Wildt Cheetah Tour
    : Elephant Sanctuary Tour – Hartebeespoort
    : Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    : Khami Reptile Park
    : Elephant Whispers – Hazyview
    : Elephant Back Safari at Elephant Whispers
    : Shangaan Cultural Village
    : Jane Goodall Chimp Eden Tour
    : Dullstroom Bird of Prey and rehabilitation centre tour
  • Park entrance fees
  • Laundry at Ngala Safari Lodge (excluding underwear)

Price Excludes:

  • All items of a personal nature
  • Meals other than those specified
  • Drinks (except at Ngala)
  • Gratuities (this is not compulsory - a guideline is guides US10.00 and general staff US5.00 per guest per day)
  • Visa fees (please check your clients visa requirements)
  • Laundry (except at Ngala)
  • Additional transfers, sightseeing and excursions other than those specified in the itinerary

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