Wilderness & Wild Coast

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

SOUTH AFRICA
6 NIGHTS
STARTS: Cape Town | ENDS: East London

Tailored for families with young children (all ages welcome, with a suggested minimum age of 8 years), this safari is ideal for small group trips seeking immersive conservation-based experiences. Malaria-free and available year-round, it offers seamless exploration of diverse ecosystems.

Fly from Cape Town International Airport CPT to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Airport PLZ
Recommended flight: FlySafair - departing @ 12:35 | arriving @ 13:55

2hr road transfer to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.

NOTE: Instead of the road transfer from PLZ, the upgrade option is a scenic 30-minute helicopter transfer directly to Kwandwe.

Eastern Cape

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

3 NIGHTS

One of South Africa’s largest privately-owned reserves where you are assured
of the lowest vehicle density and exceptional wildlife sightings. This
private 22,000ha wilderness reserve is home to the big 5 and is a leading
conservation model, committed to biodiversity conservation and the
protection of key stone species: black & white rhino and cheetah.

Private charter flight from Kwandwe Private Airstrip to Mkambati Airstrip followed by a short road transfer.
Suggested operator: East London Air Services (Cesna 210 or a King Air).

Mkambati Nature Reserve

GweGwe Beach Lodge

3 Nights

Situated within the Mkambati Nature Reserve on the rugged and
picturesque Wild Coast, along the Indian Ocean, GweGwe introduces
visitors to a unique destination. This reserve is a haven for diverse plant
and animal species, hosting several endemics amidst its varied
landscapes, encompassing coastal cliffs, beaches, rolling grasslands, and
forests. GweGwe stands as an exciting new travel destination, providing
visitors with the chance to explore a remote section of South Africa in
collaboration with the trusted tourism company, Natural Selection.

Private charter flight from Mkambati Airstrip to East London airport and connect with numerous onward flights.

Embark on an extraordinary 6-night land and marine safari, seamlessly connecting thrilling big cat sightings and encounters with rhinos and elephants at Kwandwe with enchanting marine wonders, including whales and vibrant sea life, followed by refreshing swims in the inviting warmth of the ocean at GweGwe, all just a brief 45-minute charter flight apart.

Plan your journey

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