Safari and Beach Package at MalaMala & Azura: Luxury safari at MalaMala Game Reserve (next to Kruger National Park) ending off on the beach in Mozambique.

Day 1: Guests are met on arrival at O.R.Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg). Travel documentation will be handed over, after which guests board their scheduled Fedair flight to MalaMala Game Reserve
Day 1 – Day 4: Spend three nights at MalaMala Game Reserve
Day 4: Short charter hop to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Scheduled Pelican Air flight to Vilanculos (only operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays), clear customs and immigrations after which guests will board the air shuttle to the island
Day 4 – Day 8: Spend four nights at Azura
Day 8: Air Shuttle to Vilanculos followed by Pelican Air scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

3 nights at MalaMala & 4 nights at Azura
2012 Rates:
16 January – 31 March 2012 & 01 – 18 December 2012: US$ 6 820
(single supplement - US$ 2 165)
01 April – 30 November 2012 (excluding July and August): US$ 6 980
(single supplement - US$ 2 245)
01 July – 31 August 2012: US$ 7 350
(single supplement - US$ 2 425)

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At a mammoth 13 200 ha (33 000 acres), MalaMala lies sandwiched between the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the world famous Kruger National Park. The 19 km (12 mile) unfenced border with this massive wildlife conservancy provides unimpeded access to wildlife. Of great appeal to such wildlife is the vast array of MalaMala’s habitat type - ranging from open savannah to dense riparian zones and granite outcrops. But perhaps the strongest allure to wildlife is the perennial Sand River of which 13 km (8 miles) flow through the reserve.
It’s this habitat diversity – and sound conservation management – that has earned MalaMala a reputation as the foremost game viewing destination in the world.

While it’s become the exception rather than the rule for all members of the Big Five not to be seen on a single day, MalaMala’s certainly not just about the big and hairy. MalaMala is a sanctuary for rare and endangered wildlife where nature lovers may see threatened animals such as cheetahs, pangolins and the wild dog – Africa’s second most endangered carnivore! The variety of birdlife in the reserve regularly rewards even the most seasoned ornithologist with surprising finds: the martial eagle and ground hornbill for instance.

Activities range from walking safaris to 4x4 safaris which may include sumptuous bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and the opportunity to quaff sundowners as the sun sets behind the dusty horizon. Outdoor activities are led by highly qualified rangers, most of who have university degrees in the natural sciences and are thoroughly conversant with all aspects of bushveld ecology. To optimise the guests’ game viewing experience, trackers from the Shangaan tribe collaborate closely with their rangers. These Shangaan trackers have a fabled understanding of the bushveld passed down through the ages by their fathers and their fathers’ fathers.

The ochre-coloured buildings of MalaMala Main Camp are clustered amid shady trees and manicured lawns overlooking the Sand River. The individually decorated, spacious and comfortable rooms under traditional thatching offer spectacular views of the river, a waterhole and the wild- and bird life that are attracted to the water for refreshment and refuge from the hot African sun. The rooms are equipped with ‘his-and-hers’ bathrooms, 24 hour temperature control, insect proofing, direct dial telephones, a mini-bar and a mini-safe. Despite the comfort offered, MalaMala retains an authentic bushveld camp atmosphere, where the attention to detail for which MalaMala is world-famous shines through.

Azura
A luxury eco-boutique retreat, Azura offers miles of pure white sand, tranquil turquoise seas, swaying palms, endless sunshine and star-studded nights. Exquisitely designed villas, private pools, superb cuisine, a feature African spa, watersports centre with Padi Gold Palm dive centre and unsurpassed levels of service that pander to your every need - Azura is all about you.

Enjoy some of the best guided game fishing and snorkelling on the coast of East Africa, as well as their signature Island Hopping experience. Azura comprises of 14 luxurious beach villas and one stylish two bedroom Villa Amizade and the Presidential Villa. Every spacious villa is just a few steps from the beach and features air conditioning/fans, private Mozambican butler service, double outdoor showers, huge bath in the Infinity villas, outdoor Sala for lazy afternoons, private sundeck for tanning beneath the palms and a sparkling infinity or plunge pool for cooling off. The presidential villa also has sitting and dining areas and an enormous infinity pool.

A key focus and one of the highlights of Azura Mozambique is the cuisine. The main dining restaurant offers magnificent uninterrupted views out to sea. The Gecko Deck on the beach offers you a more informal ‘foot in the sand’ dining experience perfect for lunches, and dinner by candlelight on the beach beneath the stars is a must.

Includes:

• Meet and greet service at O.R.Tambo International, travel documentation will be handed over
• Scheduled flight on Fedair from O.R.Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg to MalaMala
• 3 nights accommodation in a luxury room at MalaMala Main Camp inclusive of all meals, snacks, daily game activities and guided bush walks and limited laundry service
• Air Shuttle light aircraft transfer from MalaMala Airfield to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (20 minutes)
• Scheduled Pelican Air flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Vilanculos
• Helicopter shuttle transfer from Vilanculos to Azura – weather dependant (approx. 10 minutes) or by speedboat (20 – 30 minutes)
• 4 nights accommodation in a beach villa at Azura inclusive of all meals including main beach dinners and special menu events, local beers and spirits and a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea & coffee and water, Sunset cocktail of the day served to the sala, Mozambican butler / host service, a 15 minute refresher back and neck massage on day of arrival; a landrover island drive; a sunset dhow cruise; various honeymoon special treats; various children’s activities, laundry service
• Helicopter shuttle transfer from Azura to Vilanculos – weather dependant (approx. 10 minutes) or by speedboat (20 – 30 minutes)
• Scheduled Pelican Air flight from Vilanculos to Johannesburg

Excludes:

• All flights not mentioned above i.e. domestic, regional and international flights
• All items of a personal nature i.e. curio shop purchases, gratuities, porterage, telephone calls etc
• Laundry
• Beverages other than specified above
• Domestic and international airport taxes
• Scuba diving and activities/equipment not mentioned above
• Travel insurance

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