Garth McFarlane Tours Pty Ltd

Head Office

Tel: (+27-15) 793 3000

Fax: (+27-15) 793 3001

Malelane Office

Tel: (+27-13) 790 3000

P.O. Box 983, Hoedspruit, 1380

 Reservations: res@mcfarlanesafaris.co.za 

Garth McFarlane: garth@mcfarlanesafaris.co.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bush and Beach

A superb combination, featuring the wildlife wonders of the African bush and the exquisite beauty of the Indian Ocean Islands, with beaches washed by the warm Mozambique current.

 

 

 

‘BEYOND THE KRUGER’

CODE: MCKBB 5

FEATURING MOZAMBIQUE!

 ‘KRUGER BUSH AND BEACH’

CODE: MCKBB (6 Day / 5 Night)

Day 1 - Fly from Johannesburg to ‘Kruger Gateway Airport’ Phalaborwa where you will meet your McFarlane Ranger / Guide who will be your host for the duration of your stay.

(NOTE: An alternative overland shuttle service is available – on request.)

Enter the Kruger Park through Phalaborwa gate and enjoy your first game drive in this magnificent sanctuary on your way to the camp for check in. After the evening game drive enjoy dinner and overnight at the camp. OLIFANTS CAMP

Day 2 - Rise before dawn for a day’s game viewing in the magnificent Kruger National Park – home to the world’s greatest diversity of wildlife. After the afternoon game drive and dinner we overnight at Lower Sabie. LOWER SABIE CAMP

Day 3 - We leave for the early game drive and breakfast before traveling via the Kruger Park to the Komatipoort border post.  After customs formalities, it’s on to Maputo for a short city tour then to the airport for your short connecting flight across Delagoa Bay to Inhaca Island. A swim in the warm Mozambique waters before sundowners and dinner at the lodge. INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

 

 

Day 4 - A full day to revel in the island activities – snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing, or a walk to the Biological Research Institute. Maybe just relaxing on coconut fringed beaches and the warm ocean? INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

Day 5 - A morning to enjoy the island at your leisure before your connection to Maputo.  This evening enjoy and explore this coastal city, it’s cultures and seafood! ROVUMA CARLTON HOTEL.

Day 6 -  After breakfast, we travel back to the border, then via the sub tropical fruit areas and the Crocodile River Valley, of the Eastern ‘Lowveld’ to Nelspruit for your return flight to Johannesburg (Optional overland transfer)    


‘BUSH AND BEACH’

CODE: MCBB

(6 Day 5 Night)

Day 1 - Travel from Johannesburg to the Eastern Lowveld via the Panorama route with it’s magnificent Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window.  O/N PESTANA KRUGER LODGE.

Day 2 -  Rise before dawn for a days game viewing in the magnificent Kruger National Park – home to the world’s greatest diversity of wildlife. O/N PESTANA KRUGER LODGE.

 

 

Day 3 -  We leave early and travel via the Kruger Park to the border.  After customs formalities, it’s on to Maputo for your short connecting flight to Inhaca. O/N INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

Day 4 -  A full day to revel in the island activities – snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing, or just relaxing on coconut fringed beaches and the warm ocean.  O/N INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

Day 5 -  A morning to enjoy the island at your leisure before your connection to Maputo.  An evening to enjoy this coastal city, it’s cultures and sea food! O/N ROVUMA CARLTON HOTEL.

Day 6 -  After breakfast, we travel back to the border, then via Nelspruit and the Crocodile River Valley, to the Highveld and on to Johannesburg

 

NB. THE ABOVE OPTION INTO MOZAMBIQUE MAY BE COMBINED WITH ANY OF THE OTHER SUPERB McFARLANE PACKAGES, OR WITH YOUR CHOICE OF OPTIONS.

NOTES:

  • THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A ‘FLYING’ SAFARI. FLY TO NELSPRUIT (S A AIRLINK) ON DAY 1 AND FROM MAPUTO ON DAY 6 (SAA TO JNB OR SA AIRLINK TO DUR)

  • EXTRA DAYS AT ANY OF THE VENUES MAY BE ARRANGED. SUPPLIMENTS FOR EACH ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.


“FOOTPRINTS”

BUSH AND BEACH ADVENTURE

 

In conjunction with Transfrontier Safaris and Pestana Resorts, Mcfarlane Safaris are launching the classic adventure trail. 3 Nights on a walking safari in Big 5 country combined with a visit to the Blyde River Canyon, a safari in Kruger and 2 nights on Inhaca Island on the Mozambique coast.

 

“FOOTPRINTS”

Bush and Beach Adventure

(7 Day 6 Night)

Day 1 – Friday: Travel on the Transfrontiers shuttle from Johannesburg to the bush pub meeting point where you will be introduced to your experienced ranger, your host for the next 3 nights. Travel t the tented camp for orientation and your first night in the African Bush. O/N TENTED CAMP (FB)

 

 

Day 2 – Saturday: Your daily trail activities begin in the early hours with coffee and rusks and a walk under the guidance of your experienced armed ranger. After breakfast, cooked by your ranger, its time to relax in the heat of the day before the evening game walk or possible drive before dinner and overnight. O/N TENTED CAMP (FB)

Day 3 – Sunday: Same as per day 2. O/N TENTED CAMP (FB)

Day 4 – Monday: After the mornings activities you will meet your McFarlane Safaris ranger / guide and spend the afternoon traveling South via the Blyde River Canyon to arrive in Malelane in the evening where you will overnight at the beautiful Pestana Kruger Lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River. O/N PESTANA KRUGER LODGE (DBB)

Day 5 – Tuesday: After breakfast we depart for Mocambique with border formalities at Lebombo / Rosana Garcia. After a short introductory city tour we stop at one of Maputo’s famed bistro’s for a seafood lunch (own account) before check in at Maputo airport for the short flight to Inhaca and the Inhaca Island Resort. O/N PESTANA INHACA ISLAND RESORT (DBB)

Day 6 – Wednesday: A day for you to fully enjoy the island and warm Indian Ocean waters. Maybe a trip to Portuguese Island, a walk to te Marine Biological station, snorkeling trip or just lazing around the pool. The village adjacent to the lodge has several quaint traditional restaurants where one may enjoy more of the seafood Mocambique is famed for. O/N PESTANA INHACA ISLAND RESORT (DBB)

Day 7 – Thursday: Another morning to enjoy the island with a trip to Lighthouse Point or a walk to explore the mangroves. In the afternoon it’s a short flight to Maputo. Transfer to the hotel in this exciting city for your last night on tour. O/N PESTANA ROVUMA CARLTON HOTEL (BB)

Day 8 – Friday: After breakfast transfer to Malelane to connect with the Bush Buszz luxury shuttle to Johannesburg.

 


BERG, BUSH AND BEACH’

LOWVELD AND MOZAMBIQUE !

 CODE: MCBBSS

(6 Day 5 Night)

Day 1 - Travel from Johannesburg to the Eastern Lowveld via the Panorama route with it’s magnificent Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window.  O/N CASA DO SOL

Day 2 -  Rise before dawn for a days game viewing in the magnificent Kruger National Park – home to the world’s greatest diversity of wildlife. O/N PESTANA KRUGER LODGE

Day 3 -  We leave early for further game drives via the Kruger Park to the border.  After customs formalities, it’s on to Maputo for your short connecting flight (or luxury charter yacht) to Inhaca.

O/N INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

Day 4 -  A full day to revel in the island activities – snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing, or just relaxing on coconut fringed beaches and the warm ocean.  O/N INHACA ISLAND LODGE.

Day 5 -  A morning to enjoy the island at your leisure before your connection to Maputo.  An evening to enjoy this coastal city, it’s cultures and sea food! O/N ROVUMA CARLTON

Day 6 -  After breakfast, we travel back to the border, then via Nelspruit and the Crocodile River Valley, to the Highveld and on to Johannesburg

NOTE:THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A ‘FLYING’ SAFARI. FLY TO NELSPRUIT (SA AIRLINK) ON DAY 1 AND FROM MAPUTO ON DAY 6 (SAA TO JNB OR SA AIRLINK TO DUR). ALTERNATIVELY FLY SA EXPRESS JNB SKZ JNB.