Catch your overnight flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg

On arrival at Johannesburg clear customs and immigration and proceed to check in for your flight to Etali in the Madikwe. •

Flight details: JNB Madikwe 1115 1200 •





Stay: Etali Private Game Reserve, Madikwe in the Honeymoon Suite

Out of the heart of the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve, Etali Safari Lodge rises to meet you with lavish hospitality and a fantastic safari experience. Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, Etali is an exclusive, intimate haven, where body and soul are rejuvenated. •

You’ll find the accommodation at Etali Safari Lodge sheer bliss in any one of the eight luxurious air-conditioned suites, each set apart in its own bushveld domain. The ultimate indulgence of cooling off in a splendid outdoor whirlpool, sipping a cocktail as you watch the breathtaking African sunset will make your holiday. Nothing beats a long, lingering shower taken outside with only a bird or little antelope as audience. Big comfortable beds with fine crisp linen promise an unforgettable night’s sleep beneath the thatched roof.

Etali Safari Lodge is Malaria free.

We also cater for families with our Family Suite and if you have teenagers, we can offer you two slightly smaller back to back rooms, the only in camp with a connecting deck. These rooms do not have an outside shower; however they share a heated plunge pool.

Activities included:

Every day in the bush brings a new experience, as nature reveals her wealth of beauty. Enjoy the exciting unpredictability of an early-morning game drive with an expert ranger whose hawk-eyes will spot memorable moments ...a leopard sitting on a rock licking his paws ...the black rhino with attitude ...the watchful matriarch elephant, bigger than you ever imagined ...a pride of lions relaxing in the shade ...grazing zebras forming patterns in the grass ...the 'painted' wild dogs in their den ...giraffes, the lookout towers of the bush. Madikwe has a vast diversity of birds with over 300 species recorded so far – perhaps you’ll be the one who adds another to the list. •

If you prefer, a sunset game drive is the best time to enjoy rush hour at the water hole. Bush walks: Get closer to the heartbeat of Africa by taking a walk through the bush. Your guide will explain the medicinal value of trees and plants, and delight you with stories of the magical powers often attributed to them, identify grass and bird species and pick the bitter-sweet fruit of a

Etali’s delectable cuisine is a contemporary fusion of traditional African with an Asian twist. Meals are light and healthy with lots of fresh seasonal and organically grown vegetables, fruit and herbs. There is no set menu as the chef extraordinaire selects only the best local produce daily to work his magic. Etali house wines are supplied by Glenwood Estate. We serve Glenwood Shiraz and Glenwood Semillon Sauvignon Blanc wines. •
Other than fine dining in our dining room or main deck, we offer traditional South African dinners in our 'lesaka' kraal built in stone. (Tswana elders used to gather in lesaka to discuss tribal issues), close to our water hole. Etali has a site where we serve bush breakfasts and dinners, weather permitting.

Fly back to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to The Melrose Arch for the evening. We recommend dinner at Moyo in the Melrose Arch Complex.

Flight details: Madikwe JNB 1230 1330
Stay: Melrose Arch Hotel 1 night

Melrose Arch is located in leafy northern Johannesburg, on the new Melrose Arch development. As a flagship hotel it has gone out of its way to create a unique and stylish retreat, that cannot fail too impress those that visit. There is a modern approach to space, which is dedicated both to work and leisure. The unique approach to decoration has earnt this stunning hotel status in the African Pride Hotels Portfolio, which is a collection of superior deluxe hotels. Highly individual in facilities and features, this five star hotel is sophisticated and refined.

From the hotel, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Pemba in northern Mozambique.

Flight details: JHB POL 1115 1425 SAA8206
POL Vamizi – connecting (1 hour 10 mins)

Stay: Vamizi Island Lodge in a Beach House

Vamizi epitomizes uncompromising quality with understated elegance and every attention to detail has been made for guest’s comfort and enjoyment. It encompasses so much of what has become lost in the modern world – unspoilt natural beauty, peaceful surroundings and an easy pace of life. Vamizi is a wild and remote haven created for travellers looking for the ultimate beach escape

Vamizi Island is an exquisite beach destination that lies off the northern coast of Mozambique in the Quirimbas Archipelago. A small handful of guests can step out of beautifully appointed beach houses into a world of powder white sands, virgin reefs and secret coves. • Vamizi Island has 10 beautifully appointed beach houses, two of which have been designed with double suites, to provide exclusive seclusion for families or friends. • The villas stretch along the main 8km beach and allow for maximum privacy. Rooms have king-size 4 poster beds with billowing muslin mosquito nets, Egyptian cotton sheets and the Swahili day beds are perfect for an afternoon siesta. For the more active Vamizi offers snorkelling, scuba diving, big game fishing, salt-water fly-fishing, mountain bike trails, bird walks, dhow cruises and private picnics.

• Snorkelling over unbleached corals • Scuba diving (additional) • Whale watching • Deep sea game fishing & fly fishing • Dhow sailing, Mountain biking, Sea kayaking and Bird watching • Village visits • Visits to neighbouring islands (additional)

Day 15

Fly back to Pemba for your afternoon flight to Johannesburg and onward to London Heathrow.