11-Day South Africa & Mauritius Family Safari & Beach

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This South Africa & Mauritius family safari takes you and your family to lodges and destinations where you will instantly feel welcome. Beginning in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, children will be able to unleash their inner wildling and explore the natural world with abandon. The safari is rounded off with blissful beach days at Mauritius, where families can choose to immerse themselves in their ocean-side surroundings.

Tour Summary

You'll go to South Africa & Mauritius

You'll visit Johannesburg, Madikwe GR, Bel Ombre & Mauritius

This tour starts in Johannesburg & ends in Mauritius - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and resorts.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & beach time

Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Four Seasons Hotel the Westcliff Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) – Meals at Own Expense	Meals at Own Expense
2-5	Madikwe Safari Lodge Luxury+ lodge inside Madikwe GR (South Africa) – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
6-10	Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa Luxury resort near Bel Ombre (Town & Beach, Mauritius) – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
11	End of tour	Breakfast Included

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Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Arrival in Johannesburg

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you can elect to recover from your flight, or perhaps fight the jetlag and head out to "The Cradle of Humankind". It is a fun and interactive visit to a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an excellent educational element teaching adults and children alike about the origins of our species. The richest hominid fossil site (with a fun, in-door boatride to boot), this makes for an intriguing beginning to a holiday full of learning and new adventures.

Main Destination:	Johannesburg (City, South Africa)
Accommodation:	Four Seasons Hotel the Westcliff Luxury hotelin Johannesburg (City, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve

From Johannesburg, head north to Madikwe, a malaria-free game reserve, making it ideal for children too young to take anti-malarial medicine. The journey is best done in a short one-hour plane journey, which enables you to maximise your time on safari. Your home for the next four days will be Madikwe Lelapa Lodge, where your stay is on a full-board basis and is therefore inclusive of safari activities and conservation fees. Lelapa literally means ‘family’, and this lodge uniquely places family at the heart of their entire enterprise. Children of all ages are welcome, making for a relaxing and welcoming stay for parents and infants alike. Ultimately, what we love about Lelapa, is the emphasis it puts on families spending quality time together, sharing adventures and building memories. Rooms exude a cosy home-from-home feel, helping children settle in with their own hot chocolate mugs, snuggly robes, slippers, fun bunk beds and storybooks.

Main Destination:	Madikwe Game Reserve (South Africa)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to April (The park is busier) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild weather and little rain) Wildlife in Madikwe Game Reserve (South Africa) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common White Rhino Common Lion Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Buffalo Common Leopard Occasional Cheetah Occasional Hippo Occasional Hyena Occasional Wild Dog Occasional Black Rhino Rare
Accommodation:	Madikwe Safari Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-5 On Safari in Madikwe

Spacious rooms, spectacular game viewing opportunities and captivating guides aren’t Lelapa’s only star draws. Special family "bumble drives" welcome families with small children under 6 to experience the natural world together, stopping to point out all the quirky and wonderful things that capture youngsters’ interest. From ages 6 and up, children are further welcome to join the twice-daily signature game drives. Particularly beloved amongst family guests, is Lelapa’s "Mack and Madi adventure safari club", named for the lodge owners’ two children (now grown). Days at the club can involve anything from meeting Debbie - the resident bearded dragon - to cakes and bakes. What’s more, every family is assigned a childminder, who is on hand to take care of your children and help them explore the natural world, perhaps freeing you up for a date night sipping champagne by the fireside, whilst the little ones are safely looked after by their newest best friends.

Main Destination:	Madikwe Game Reserve (South Africa)
Accommodation:	Madikwe Safari Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Madikwe GR (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-10 Beach time at Shanti Maurice, Mauritius

After an exciting week of safari-themed adventure, it’s time for some rest and relaxation by the ocean. The pristine shores of Mauritius are just a short flight from South Africa and provide the perfect self-contained base from which to unwind in peace. Find your new home at Shanti Maurice for five nights in a luxury double suite pool villa on a full-board basis. Little ones will find a world of fun at Les Petits Dodo, offering games and crafts by day, and movies and pyjama parties by night. Family dining is offered from 6:30, with an extensive children’s menu offering a diverse and delicious range of nutritious meals. Families with infants are also particularly catered to, with a full range of equipment available upon request, making it much easier to travel light. Privacy and peaceful simplicity are the order of the day at Shanti Maurice.

Main Destination:	Bel Ombre (Town & Beach, Mauritius)
Accommodation:	Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa Luxury resortnear Bel Ombre (Town & Beach, Mauritius)
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinks not included

Day 11 Depart & fly home

On your final day, you shall be transferred to the airport in plenty of time for your international return flight from Mauritius International Airport.

Main Destination:	No major destination visited
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in GBP?
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.