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10 Day | Active Wildlife Safari of Southern Africa

Countries Botswana South Africa Southern Africa Combo
Theme Photography | Family Fun | Active - Moderate | AAC Signature Safaris
Time of Year January - December
Budget From $8,695
Duration 10 Days

Itinerary Description

Combines two fabulous Photographic safari experiences for a great value trip! Some exciting and fantastic game viewing opportunities in south-eastern Botswana at Mashatu, and at the MalaMala Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Activities include day and night game drives plus optional adventures such as walking safaris, mountain biking, horseback riding and village visits. Accommodations are in thatched safari lodges and permanent tented camps.

*ENJOY SPECIAL SAVINGS! The prices reflect 1 FREE night at the Mashatu Camps and Lodge with “Stay 4-Pay 3” Jan 1-Jun 30 / Nov 1-Dec 31. If time permits, consider adding a 4th complimentary night at MalaMala when you travel Jan 10-Mar 31 / Nov-Dec 14 (Stay 4-Pay 3).

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Johannesburg

On arrival at O.R.Tambo International Airport you will be met by a Menzies representative, who will assist you through immigration, the collection of your luggage and through customs. They will escort you to your airport hotel.  Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight InterContinental JNB OR Tambo.

Day 02-05

Tuli-Mashatu

This morning you will be transferred to the Lanseria Airport for your scheduled charter flight to the Mashatu Game Reserve.  Activities included are day and night game drives. There are optional activities including guided walking safaris, mountain bike riding, a day(s) spent in a photographic hide, and fabulous horse trail trips available at extra cost. 4 nights Mashatu Tented Camp, Mashatu Lodge, Tuli Safari Lodge or Mashatu Euphorbia.

Day 06

Hoedspruit

You will be picked up at the Pont Drift Border post by your experienced guide and enjoy a relaxed road transfer through the heart of the bushveld toward Hoedspruit, where wildlife sightings and beautiful vistas are common along the route.  You will stop for lunch along the way.  Continue to Hoedspruit and your villa, located on  the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.  (Driving time is approximately 5 hours, excluding the lunch stop). 

Enjoy the evening at leisure. (Dinner reservations have been made for you at one of the wonderful local restaurants in the area). Overnight 444 On Taaibos.

Day 07-09

Private Game Reserve

Depart on scheduled charter flight to Mala Mala. Arrive at your camp/lodge in time for an afternoon activity. Enjoy two further days of gameviewing activities including day and night game drives. 3 nights MalaMala Camp or Rattray’s Camp.

Day 10

Game Reserve/Skukuza/Johannesburg/Depart

Enjoy a morning game drive before transferring by vehicle to the Skukuza Airport.  Connect with the scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg.

Safari Pricing Details

2026 Land Arrangements:

Pricing is quoted per person sharing a room | Single Supplement - Please request

Option 1 – Based on Mashatu Tented Camp + MalaMala Camp

Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec 31

From $8,695

Mar-Jun

From $8,850

Jul-Oct

From $9,795

Option 2 – Based on Mashatu Euphorbia Villas + Rattray’s Camp

Jan-Feb / Nov-Dec 31

From $15,495

Mar-Jun

From $15,850

Jul-Oct

From $16,895

2025 Land Arrangements - Please Request.

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#1 Africa-Only Travel Company

Industry Leaders in Customizable Safaris

The Africa Adventure Company was one of the first boutique travel agencies to offer customizable Africa travel itineraries. Together we can create a trip that includes the experiences and destinations most important to you, your family, or your group.

Value-Added
Adventures

Many travelers expect private and independent safaris to be unaffordable, but our clients are delighted to discover they do not have to join a group of strangers in order to experience a customized safari adventure.

Security &
Safety-Focused

We work with people who will take care of you. Our guides, travel consultants, and tour operators understand the complicated and complex nature of travel in Africa and have decades of experience to ensure your safety at every leg of your trip.

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