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In the Wild – Big 5 Safari
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Early Morning/Evening Guided Game Drives
- Big 5 Game/Bird Viewing
- Wilderness in the Waterberg
- Tswana Culture & Art Experiences
- Boma Braai
In the Wild
Big 5 Safari
Passionate about nature, wildlife and the great outdoors? Love rustic bush walks, log fires and stargazing? Then this safari is for you! Your en-suite chalet accommodation with decadent outdoor shower, adjoins a private game lodge with log fires for chilly evenings and an azure pool for hot days. Situated in the majestic Waterberg, in a Big 5 game reserve teeming with wildlife. Fitness Levels Required: our guests need to be able to climb in and out of an open-top game drive vehicle.
Max 8 Places!
2024/2025 DATES/PRICES
Prices include all accommodation, all meals on a brunch/dinner basis and all activities. Guests are responsible for travel to and between locations.
| 2024 (4 Night) | 2025 (4 Night) |
| Mon 28 Oct – Fri 1 Nov | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct |
| * R14,212 pp sharing * R16,400 pp solo | * R14,212 pp sharing * R16,400 pp solo |
START/MEET
Vaalwater, Limpopo
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For group bookings please contact us at hello@womenonsafari.co.za
For solo, couples – Booking Button Below 👇🏽
Itinerary IN THE WILD BIG 5 (4 Nights)
Itinerary IN THE WILD Big 5 (4 Nights)
All accommodation is on a Bed, Brunch and Dinner basis. Lunches included are listed in the itinerary below.
All accommodation includes bed linen and towels. Coffee/tea facilities and WiFi are available at the lodge. Limited laundry facilities are available*
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1-2pm Meet at Vaalwater (Limpopo Province) at Syringa Café next door to the Vaalwater Spar. Why not arrive a little earlier and enjoy lunch at the café (own account), browse the lovely Waterberg art/craft shops. Relax - you are in the bushveld.
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2pm Transfer to Welgevonden Main Gate Car Park.
- 2-3pm Transfer to Game Drive vehicle and transfer to Lodge - enjoy game drive en-route.
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Check in & Chill - the lodge will be your home for the week!
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4pm Late Afternoon guided game drive/sundowner
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Dinner
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Early game drive - stop for coffee/rusks/muffins
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Brunch
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Relax at the lodge
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Afternoon Tea/Coffee/Cakes
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Afternoon game drive & sundowner
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Dinner
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Breakfast
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Transfer to Main Gate - Enjoy Game Drive en route
- Meet our hosts for the Vaalwater Art & Culture Trail - immerse yourself into the world of Tswana culture, hear about the journey of the local healer, meet the chief and enjoy the traditional beer and a chisanyama lunch whilst you enjoy the vibrant dancing!
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Transfer back to the lodge and enjoy game drive en-route
- Sundowners & Dinner
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Early game drive - stop for coffee/rusks/muffins
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Brunch
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Relax at the lodge
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Afternoon Tea/Coffee/Cakes
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Afternoon game drive & sundowner
- Enjoy a slide show - Best photos from the week!
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Boma Braai Dinner
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Early game drive
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Brunch
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Check Out
- Transfer to Main Gate - enjoy game drive en route
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Travel home
Namaqualand Flower Power Safari
Namaqua
Flower Power Safari
From the pristine, majestic Schaaprivier Canyon – to the spectacular wild flowers of Namaqualand. Hike with us, Chill with us, Enjoy the wildlife, wild flowers, roosterkoek and laugh with us on this women-only Safari escape. Guided by local experts we hunt the flowers on this safari and enjoy the best that Namaqualand has to offer. Fitness Levels Required: our guests need to be able to get in and out of a jeep and be able to walk approximately 5km a day on uneven ground carrying a light day pack.
Max 12 Places!
“It’s all about the flowers…”
2024/2025 DATES/PRICES
Prices include all accommodation, all meals on a breakfast/lunch/dinner basis and all activities. Guests are responsible for travel to and between locations.
| 2024 (6 Night) | 2025 (6 Night) |
| Thu 19 – Wed 25 Sep | Thu 18 – Wed 24 Sep |
| * R15,990 pp sharing * R18,950 pp solo | * R15,990 pp sharing * R18,950 pp solo |
| 2024 (4 Night) | 2025 (4 Night) |
| Wed 4 – Sun 8 Sep | Wed 3 – Sun 7 Sep |
| * R10,600 pp sharing * R12,600 pp solo | * R10,600 pp sharing * R12,600 pp solo |
START/MEET
Okiep Country Hotel, Okiep, Namaqualand – 10km north of Springbok
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For group bookings please contact us at hello@womenonsafari.co.za
For solo, couple, twin booking – Booking Button Below 👇🏽
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Flower walks with local expert guides
- Geogap Wildflower Nature Reserve
- Walk in the spectacular Schaap River Canyon
- Namakwa Cultural Experiences
- Scenic Pipe Car Trail
- Historical Mine/Museum Tour
- Visit Orbicule “Wonderkoppie” Geological Heritage Site
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (6 Nights)
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (6 Nights)
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen and towels. Coffee/tea throughout. Limited WiFi at the farmhouse/hotel. Limited laundry facilities (this is a water scarce region).
- 3-5pm Afternoon Check In for 3 nights
- 6pm Evening Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guided Flower Walk & Lunch
- Oom Koos Namakwa Cultural Experience
- Late Afternoon Mine/Museum Walking Tour - (weather dependent)
- Sundowners & dinner
- Breakfast
- All day trip to Goegap Nature Reserve, famous for its wild flower displays
- Short 4km walk through the flowers (optional) or enjoy the scenic drive
- Lunch Picnic in the Reserve!
- Evening Sundowners - Jakkalswater - scenic view
- Dinner
- Check Out Okiep
- Scenic drive to Orbicule Koppie - 'Wonderkoppie' Heritage Site
- Light lunch at Okiep
- Scenic drive to Nigramoep (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Check in to Nigramoep for 3 nights, Chill/Walk/Settle In
- 6pm Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hike and lunch in Canyon (approx. 5km) - look out for Black & Booted Eagles, Leopard spoor and tiny, shy Klipspringer & amphitheatre experience
- Evening sundowners & dinner at lodge
- Breakfast
- All day walk with expert local guides - experience the flowers of Nigramoep - incl lunch
- Evening sundowners overlooking the Canyon and West Coast of South Africa - Pipe Car Experience
- Home Cooked Dinner
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Return Home/Onward Destinations
Itinerary NAMAQUALAND (4 Nights)
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen and towels. Coffee/tea throughout. Limited WiFi at the farmhouse/hotel. Limited laundry facilities (this is a water scarce region).
- 3-5pm Afternoon Check In for 3 nights
- 6pm Evening Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- All day trip to Goegap Nature Reserve, famous for its wild flower displays
- Short 4km walk through the flowers (optional) or enjoy the scenic drive
- Lunch Picnic in the Reserve!
- Evening Sundowners - Jakkalswater - scenic view
- Return to Daisy Country Lodge
- Dinner
- Check Out Daisy Country Lodge
- Scenic drive to Orbicule Koppie - 'Wonderkoppie' Heritage Site
- Light lunch at Okiep Country Hotel
- Scenic drive to Nigramoep (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Check in to Nigramoep for 3 nights
- Afternoon Flower Hike- guided by local flower experts
- 6pm Sundowners & Dinner
- Breakfast
- Hike and lunch in Canyon (approx. 5km) - look out for Black & Booted Eagles, Leopard spoor and tiny, shy Klipspringer & amphitheatre experience
- Evening sundowners overlooking the Canyon and West Coast of South Africa - Pipe Car Experience
- Home Cooked Dinner at lodge
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Return Home/Onward Destinations
Cape Meerkat Sunrise Safari
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS Optional (own account*)
- Meerkat Sunrise Safari Experience
- Wine & Olive Tasting/Pairing
- Spectacular Scenic Drive
- Guernsey Dairy Tour and Cheese Tasting
- Klein Karoo Art Gallery
- Sunset/Sunrise Game Drives
- Trail Walking & Picnics
- Ostrich Encounters* Cango Caves* Orphan Elephant Feeding*
Cape Meerkat Sunrise Safari
Join us in the spectacular wilderness area of the southern Cape Swartberg Mountains trail walking and game viewing… on to the land of Ostriches, Meerkats, Olives and Port wine … Hike with us, Chill with us, Enjoy the wildlife and laugh with us on this women-only adventure. Fitness Levels Required: our guests need to be able to get in and out of a game drive vehicle and be able to walk approximately 5km a day on uneven ground carrying a light day pack.
Max 12 Places!
2024/2025 DATES/PRICES
Prices include all accommodation, all meals on a breakfast/lunch/dinner basis and all activities unless specified as optional (*) on the itinerary. Guests are responsible for travel to and between locations.
| 2024 (6 Night) | 2025 (6 Night) |
| Mon 10 – Sun 16 Jun | Mon 9 – Sun 15 Jun |
| * R17,900 pp sharing * R19,980 pp solo | * R17,990 pp sharing * R19,980 pp solo |
| 2024 (4 Night) | 2025 (4 Night) |
| Sun 16 – Thu 20 Jun | Sun 15 – Thu 19 Jun |
| * R12,950 pp sharing * R14,950 pp solo | * R12,950 pp sharing * R14,950 pp solo |
START/MEET
Wildehondkloof Private Game Reserve, Oudtshoorn
TO BOOK ONLINE, ITINERARY, PHOTOS
For group bookings please contact us at hello@womenonsafari.co.za
For solo, couple, twin bookings – Booking Button Below 👇🏽
Itinerary CAPE (6 Nights)
Itinerary CAPE (6 Nights)
* = Optional - Own Account
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen, towels, toiletries, coffee/tea facilities and free WiFi. Laundry facilities are available*
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3pm onwards Check In (3 nights) & Chill - enjoy guest farm/spa/swim/walk/cycle
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18:00 Sundowners on the stoep*
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19:00 Dinner at De Windpomp
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05:30 Meerkat Sunrise Safari - coffee & rusks to start
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09:00 Breakfast/Brunch - depends on Meerkat wake-up time!
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12:00 - 14:00 Grundheim Wine Tasting and snacks
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15:00 Relax in afternoon- Spa/Swim/Walk/Cycle on farm
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18:00 Sundowners overlooking the dam - a bird watchers delight*
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19:00 Dinner at De Windpomp
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08:00 Farm Breakfast
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10:00 Optional Elephant Feeding Experience* (pre booking required)
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12:00 - 14:00 Surval Boutique Wine Estate - Wine and Olive Pairing + light lunch
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15:00 Relax in afternoon- Spa/Swim/Walk/Cycle on farm
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18:00 Sundowners on the stoep*
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19:00 Boma Braai overlooking Swartberg Mountains
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08:00 Farm Breakfast
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09:00 Optional Ostrich Experience*
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11:00 Check out - Transfer - Scenic Drive (approx. 2 hrs)
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12:00 EnRoute Karusa Wine Tasting and light lunch
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15:00 Check In & Chill - enjoy lodge - or swim/walk
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16:00 Sunset Game drive & Sundowners
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19:00 Dinner
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05:00 Sunrise Guided Game Drive - coffee & rusks to start
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09:00 Guided Walk - Picnic Brunch - includes walking with giraffes
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13:00 Optional Cango Caves Excursion* or relax at lodge/walk/swim
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16:00 Sunset Guided Game Drive - Sundowners/Snacks
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19:00 Boma BBQ
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07:00 Karoo Breakfast
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09:00 Scenic Drive - Prince Albert Pass
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Guernsey Dairy Tour and Tasting
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Prince Albert Gallery
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Picnic Lunch en route back to Wildehondekloof
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16:00 Sunset Guided Game Drive - Sundowners/Snacks
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19:00 Final Dinner Boma BBQ
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08:00 Breakfast
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10:00 Check out
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Return home
Itinerary CAPE (4 Nights)
* = Optional - Own Account
All accommodation is on a Bed, Breakfast and Dinner basis.
All accommodation includes bed linen, towels, toiletries, coffee/tea facilities and free WiFi. Laundry facilities are available*
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3pm onwards Check In (3 nights) & Chill - enjoy guest farm/spa/swim/walk/cycle
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18:00 Sundowners on the stoep*
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19:00 Dinner at De Windpomp
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05:30 Meerkat Sunrise Safari - coffee & rusks to start
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09:00 Breakfast/Brunch - depends on Meerkat wake-up time!
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12:00 - 14:00 Grundheim Wine Tasting and snacks
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15:00 Relax in afternoon- Spa/Swim/Walk/Cycle on farm
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18:00 Sundowners overlooking the dam - a bird watchers delight*
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19:00 Dinner at De Windpomp
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08:00 Farm Breakfast
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09:00 Optional Ostrich Experience*
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11:00 Check out - Transfer - Scenic Drive (approx. 2 hrs)
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12:00 EnRoute Karusa Wine Tasting and light lunch
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15:00 Check In & Chill - enjoy lodge - or swim/walk
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16:00 Sunset Game drive & Sundowners
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19:00 Dinner
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05:00 Sunrise Guided Game Drive - coffee & rusks to start
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09:00 Guided Walk - Picnic Brunch - includes walking with giraffes
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13:00 Optional Cango Caves Excursion* or relax at lodge/walk/swim
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16:00 Sunset Guided Game Drive - Sundowners/Snacks
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19:00 Boma BBQ
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08:00 Breakfast
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10:00 Check out
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Return home
Safaris Include:
All accommodation, meals, activities and highlights as specified in the itinerary for each Safari unless specified as (Optional).
Safaris Exclude:
Alcoholic and soft drinks, Tips for guides, Travel insurance, Conservation/community fees, Items of a personal nature and Travel to Safari ‘Start/Meet’ location and between Safari accommodation locations.
FAQs
What are Arrival/Departure Times - if you are NOT traveling with us?
- Aim to arrive at first safari location by 15:00.
- Departure on final day is up to you - we will schedule breakfast (or breakfast box) based on group members.
- Please contact us for directions to the start location for each safari.
What are Pick Up & Drop Off Locations and times - if you ARE traveling with us?
- For 'In the Wild Big 5' Safari:
- Transfers start/end at Johannesburg Airport (JNB) or N1 Kranskop Service Station.
- At the start, we depart from JNB - we meet at Int. Arrivals Info Kiosk at approx. 09:00 - on return we will drop you no later than 13:00.
- At the start we depart from Kranskop Service Station at approx. 10:30 - on return we will drop you no later than 14:30.
- For 'Namaqualand Flower Power' Safari:
- Transfers start/end at Upington Airport (UTN) - we meet just inside main entrance of airport.
- At the start, we depart from UTN at approx. 13:00 - on return we will drop you at UTN no later than 11:00
- For 'Cape Meerkat Sunrise' Safari:
- Transfers start/end George Airport (GRJ) - we meet just inside the main entrance.
- At the start, we depart from GRJ at approx. 13:00 - on return we will drop you at GRJ no later than 11:00
Will we be sleeping in a tent?
We generally use lodges, cottages and country hotels. On our 'In the Wild Big 5' Safari we sometimes use tented camps - but these are permanent, en-suite, very comfortable tents!
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes!
Are toiletries provided?
Not at all locations. Where they are provided they are basic soap/shampoo. We suggest you bring your own. Please remember to limit plastic waste!
Is there electricity?
Not in all locations. Where it is needed - yes. For all locations, please bring a torch!
Is there WiFi?
There is very little WiFi at any of our locations. Where it is provided it will be in a central location and bandwidth is limited.
Dietary Requirements?
Vegan and vegetarian diets and preferences can be catered for - but severe food allergies cannot. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Are there laundry services at the locations?
There are limited laundry services at all our locations for a small charge - but water is in short supply. Please try to bring all you need for the week, or be prepared to do a little hand washing.
What clothes to bring?
For Namaqualand (September)
- Shoes
- Light walking boots
- Trainers
- Sandals for evening/relaxing
- Long trousers for hiking
- Layers - T-shirts (long and short sleeved), light jackets, warm fleecies
- Sunhat, Sun glasses, Sun Protection Cream
For Cape (June):
- As above - it can be cold and wet in June - so layers are important
For In the Wild (June):
- This is in Limpopo - and early/late game drives can be very cold in the open safari vehicles - suggest in addition to the list above - also pack in gloves, scarf, and thick jacket.
What else to bring?
- Day Pack
- Torch
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Binoculars for our 'In the Wild Big 5' Safari
- Bird/Mammal/Flower/Star gazing guides - depending on your interests. We do have our own experienced guides and guide books at each location.
- On our Cape and In the Wild Safaris there are swimming pools at the locations. They are not heated, so will be cold. But if you are braver than we are - pack a swimming costume 😊
What NOT to bring?
- Excess valuables/accessories
- Smart evening wear - our tours and locations are all very casual
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