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A safari tour takes these picture-perfect moments and puts you centre stage

For eager travellers in search of life-affirming activities and the soothing power of nature, there is no better experience than an unforgettable journey to the wilds of Africa. Dictated by the life-giving rhythms of Africa’s rains, each month on safari brings with it different experiences. Where dry seasons welcome elusive animals into the open in search of water, wet seasons see replenishing showers engulf the infinite prairies signifying a time of rebirth and renewal. With a selection of tours available thoughout the year, from 14-day expeditions travelling along South Africa’s most famous routes to 10-day luxury

unassuming spot in the middle of nowhere and a hushed whisper of curiosity engulfs the air. You wait, listening. Eyes adjusting to the swaying grasses, you capture a glimpse of amber eyes. Just beyond the grass basking in a patch of sun, a pride of camouflaged honey-hued lions caught in their peaceful mid-day slumbers. No two days are the same on Safari, each more unpredictable than the last. A chance to experience both the beauty and fragility of nature; a Safari takes you deep into the lairs of wild beasts to present an unforgettable glimpse into one side of Africa. Lose all sense of direction in all-enfolding

tropical undergrowth or barren savannahs and prepare to deepen

lodge breaks in the heart of the wild - there is a promise of amazing adventure for everyone daring enough to embark on it.

your connection to the wonders of nature. If unmissable wildlife encounters are what you desire, welcome to paradise. Observe hippos glide the calm waters surface ears flicking to move hitch-hiking oxpeckers; witness the moving tundra of buffalo quench their thirst as they continue a mammoth migration; see the acrobatic mating rituals of the striking Blue Cranes or watch in awe as hypnotic herds of cantering antelope brave murky waters in search of greener pastures. Who knows what you might see next. The only guarantee? Front row seats to the raw, unedited wild. Night welcomes with it a new experience for the senses. With options to embark on a holiday that allows you to spend an evening stargazing under the South African sky, nestle down in your temporary camp and open yourself to the joys of touring. As campfire tales and discussions of amazing days observing wild creatures in their natural environments fade, the African landscapes shift. With only the glow of the fire now illuminating the camp, the crackling of the timbre, distant unexplained rustles and once unnoticed buzz of insects are heightened. This is what the Safari experience is all about- being one with nature and the thrilling feeling of knowing just beyond the veil of darkness lays an unbelievable world of creatures. Move your mind to the heavens and observe one of the best night skies on the planet where twinkling constellations dot the night sky.

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documentary delve deep into the spirit of safari. An adventure beyond and the ordinary, be immersed in spectacular

wildlife encounters, breathtaking backdrops and unforgettable culture as expert guides take you from cosmopolitan cities to remote National Parks and teach you a snippet of the bush lore that runs in their blood. Beyond the bucket list game drives, South Africa opens a world of thrilling opportunities. Visit Boulders Beach and watch native penguins return home to golden sands, ascend Table Mountain by cable-car and look out across the rugged landscapes that house some of the world’s most fascinating creatures or descend into the country’s underground world of limestone caverns in the Cango Caves. Whether you travel the spectacular Garden Route, meander along the scenic Panorama Route or simply nestle down in a Private Game Reserve to explore diverse habitats in search for the Big Five, South Africa is guaranteed to leave you mesmerised. Just imagine the scene. As the vivid reds of the morning taper into warming orange hues and the familiar sun-bleached yellows of the savannah take form; the rhythmic hum of the safari jeep ceases in an

A safari tour takes these picture-perfect moments and puts you centre stage.

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