PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI - 10 NIGHTS
FROM US$ 12,520 PER PERSON SHARING
Single supplement of US$ 3,692
MADIKWE – Pack. Arrive. Capture
Departing 19th May
Guided
Guaranteed departure for 6 guests
1 night – Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
6 nights – Jaci’s Tree Lodge
1 night – Intercontinental JNB OR Tambo Airport
This tour is suited to photography enthusiasts with all levels of experience.
Inclusions
Arrival meet and greet and private transfer to Fairlawns Boutique Hotel; 1 night at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel – Bed & Breakfast basis; Transfer from your Johannesburg hotel to Madikwe Game Reserve; 6 nights at Jaci’s Tree Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve in double treehouse-style suites – Fully Inclusive basis, with limited drinks; Fully Inclusive package includes – all meals, afternoon tea, dinner and brunch with all house drinks, including a special selection of fine South African wines (red, white & sparkling) local beers, non-alcoholic beverages and house spirits and twice daily game drives and outdoor fireside starlight dining; Daily Madikwe guest Conservation Contribution Fee; Madikwe Game Reserve Entrance Fee; Daily access to the submerged Terrapin Hide; Transfer from Madikwe Game Reserve to the Intercontinental OR Tambo airport; 1 night at the Inter-Continental O R Tambo Airport – Bed and Breakfast Basis; 1 x Covid PCR test required for departure at O R Tambo Airport; Day Room at the Inter-Continental O R Tambo Airport (no meals – 27 May); Photographic guide and tuition throughout the tour.
All properties, services and staff strictly adhere to all Covid safety protocols throughout the tour.
Exclusions
All International flights; All meals not specified; All dinks not specified as included; All additional activities and excursions not specified; spa treatments; optional night at the Sleep out deck; Gratuities for hotel and camp staff; Laundry, telephone bill and items of a personal nature; Visas and passport (If applicable); Comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance; Covid tests for arrival – 72-hour PCR test if still applicable; All other services not specified; All statutory increases beyond our control.
FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL
This beautiful hotel is superbly positioned in the centre of Sandton and is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This grand boutique hotel offers tranquility with its park-like estate, amidst mature trees, emerald lawns, and prolific birdlife. This is where welcoming ambiance meets beauty, style, and superb service.
Each guest is treated to a full range of services to satisfy every need. Pamper yourself at the Balinese-inspired spa and garden salas, and enjoy fine dining at either the terrace restaurant, Amuse-Bouche, with its distinctive Italian inspired décor, or at the Manor House Bistro. The private dining room, Into the Woods, is perfect for those special, intimate celebrations.
All rooms and suites are individually and beautifully decorated – it’s like stepping into a French Chateau. Special attention is paid to every detail providing a unique, welcoming touch. Expect fine Egyptian cotton linen, luxurious bathrobes and slippers, complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments, minibar, air-conditioning and central heating, satellite TV and DVD player.
20 Grand Chateau Suites are housed in a grand building designed with green standards in mind. 12 Courtyard Suites are positioned around an elegant courtyard enhanced by a formal garden. 6 Villa Suites enjoy beautiful views of the lawns and pool and share an oak-shaded breakfast terrace. The Presidential Suite is a European-style villa that offers private access. Designed with your comfort in mind, every detail has been taken care of to produce a sumptuous environment fit for sophisticated world travellers. While the Villa Residence is an exclusive, stand-alone villa for those looking for a private escape, it still exudes the same luxurious Euro-centric influences, with its fine finishes creating a space that is unadulterated luxury at its best.
Activities offered from the hotel:
Spa and high tea.
JACI’S TREE LODGE
At Jaci’s Tree Lodge, guests are accommodated in custom-built treehouses that seem to float high above the ground. Guests can enjoy magnificent rooms offering views into the surrounding riverine forest as well as glimpses across the Marico River. Jaci’s Tree Lodge blends into the overarching canopy of the surrounding bush and foliage, making for fantastic birdwatching in a natural environment.
The Main Lodge is curved around an ancient termite mound and includes a spacious lounge, open-plan kitchen and dining room, curio shop, and upstairs bar. Enjoy your meals seated in their enclosed boma or under the stars at a bush braai/BBQ after the excitement of a day’s exceptional game viewing.
Jaci’s Tree Lodge boasts eight Tree Houses, each encompassing a giant Tamboetie or Leadwood tree. Each Tree House is constructed amongst the riverine forest on stilts, up to 4 m off the ground, and built utilising a combination of rosewood, thatch, and stacking doors so that the forest surrounds are invited inside.
A gorgeous open-plan, en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and outdoor jungle shower allows you to truly enjoy the forest surrounds.
Raised wooden walkways suspended in the forest canopy lining the banks of the Marico River, connect with the extraordinary Main Lodge and its generous facilities.
Activities offered from camp:
The submerged, water-level photographic Terrapin Hide is accessible to all guests 24/7; Customized photographic safari vehicle; Photographic editing studio; Outdoor dining boma areas; Fully stocked bar area & specialty South African Gin menu; Bush swimming pool; River walking trail; Resident photographic safari expert; Bush Boules court; Twice daily game drives; Twice daily photographic game drives; Outdoor starlit dining experiences.
INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO
Providing convenience, style and all the upscale facilities you’d expect from an award-winning hotel, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel offers travellers a truly memorable stay.
The InterContinental Hotel Johannesburg Airport hotel is decorated with unique statues, and symbolic artefacts that draw inspiration from the African continent yet are in keeping with the hotel’s contemporary architecture and setting.
The hotel features a total of 138 magnificent rooms that are conveniently located for both discerning leisure, corporate and business travellers to Gauteng and in transit. As part of a world-renowned brand, this stunning hotel offers spacious comfort and world-class personalized service. The hotel also offers the unique feature of in-room flight information.
The Quill’s Signature Restaurant is named after a porcupine quill mobile which runs the length of the venue. Here African food is combined with international flavours to create an outstanding taste experience. The hotel also offers a bar for meetings and get togethers while in-room dining is also an option for tired guests who only want to relax in the comfort of their room.
Airport transfers are not necessary as the hotel is located only 69 meters from the airport terminal. Upon request, guests may arrange a prior Meet & Greet service whereby they will be met in the Arrivals terminal of the OR Tambo International Airport. This service ensures that the hotel’s porters meet guests in the arrival’s terminal (prior notification required) and escort them to the hotel.
Facilities offered at the hotel:
Boardroom Facilities; Business Centre; Communication Centre with 24-hour complimentary Internet access; Conference venue; Gym; Hotel Bar; Indoor Heated Pool; Restaurant; Spa; Steam room; Undercover and surface parking; Wheelchair accessible rooms. Explore Gauteng’s City of Gold, Johannesburg, with art galleries, museums, and shops nearby.