Sunday May 01, 2011

Pick up at the Sun InterContinental Hotel at 11.00 am

Today you will be transferred to the Federal Air terminal where you can store your Cape Town luggage.   A scheduled charter will fly you to your next destination, the Manyeleti Game Reserve for Tintswalo Lodge.

Anticipated Flight Details: Federal Air Scheduled Charter to Tintswalo

Depart: 12:40 pm - Arrive: 1:45 pm.

We will be providing you with luggage tags.  Be sure to tag your luggage before departure from Sun Hotel for STORAGE at Federal Air Terminal in Johannesburg or TINTSWALO for the flight to Tintswalo.

TINTSWALO GAME LODGE

Tintswalo Safari Lodge is a part of the Manyeleti Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger area of Limpopo province. The suites and lodge are situated along a seasonal river bed among an ancient sycamore tree grove. The air conditioned suites are authentically decorated to recall the pioneering times of the nineteenth century African explorers. The spacious bathrooms feature a romantic bathtub and individual indoor/outdoor showers. The rooms open out onto a deck with a large private plunge pool. The exquisitely appointed main lodge overlooks a waterhole frequented by big game.

 The lodge features a Vital Source Spa, which makes use of Elemis and Africology products for indulgent spa treatments and massage therapies.

The Manyeleti Reserve borders Kruger National Park and the Timbavati and Sabi Sand Reserves. This is big         five country, and game populations are strong. Birdlife is prolific as well, providing an ornithologist’s treat. 

Game viewing at Tintswalo takes place on foot or in open game drive vehicles. Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives through the reserve in the company of experienced, professional guides and trackers. Vehicles are also equipped with spotlights for searching out nocturnal game just after your sundowner stop on the way to a superb dinner. With a maximum of eight safari vehicles traversing the reserve at any one time, Manyeleti has one of the lowest vehicles densities of all of the private reserves in the Greater Kruger region. 

Walks in the reserve are guided and give you the opportunity to come away with information on wildlife, nature, and the local Shangaan traditions, something only obtainable through an “on the ground” experience. 

During the midday break, you can enjoy the lodge amenities at your leisure, including a small but exclusive library of rare books or the onsite Vital Source Spa. 

At Tintswalo, dining is an important part of the experience, and staff will go out of their way to allow guests to dine privately or with other guests and never in the same place twice. The cuisine at Tintswalo is contemporary and incorporates only the freshest ingredients. Meal times are designed around guest needs for the ultimate dining experience.

Check In: Sunday May 01, 2011 Check Out: Thursday May 05, 2011
Tintswalo is inclusive of all meals and snacks, local spirits, house wines, and laundry. 

Thursday, May 05, 2011
Tintswalo to Leopard Hills

             Anticipated Flight Details: General Air Charter Tintswalo to Leopard Hills
             Depart: 11:00 am - Arrive: 11:20 am

LEOPARD HILLS LODGE

From your hilltop sanctuary you may catch sight of leopard on the hunt, a breeding herd of elephant, or a few kudu. Antelope pass by within view of the lodge and while on safari you may see prides of lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, cheetah, wild dog, hyena and many more. Game drives and walking safaris are offered. Each of the 8 luxurious glass-fronted suites, complete with their own sundeck and rock plunge pool offer superb views of the African bushveld beyond, while air-conditioning and overhead fans provide welcome respite against the harsh African heat.

The breath-taking romantic bathrooms, which include double indoor and outdoor showers, have windows which open to a glorious view of the passing cavalcade below. Enjoy the privacy of your suite and salute the timelessness of Africa over a drink from your fully-stocked mini bar. Or drift into a deep and peaceful sleep whilst enjoying a full body massage.
 

Check In: Thursday May 05, 2011 Check Out: Monday, May 09, 2011
Leopard Hills is inclusive of all meals and snacks, local spirits, house wines, and laundry. 

Monday, May 09, 2011
Leopard Hills to Lion Sands

Pick up at 11:00 am  

Road Transfer: Departing at approximately 11:00 am to your next destination Lion Sands Ivory Lodge - arrival time approximately 12:15 pm.
 

LION SANDS - IVORY LODGE

Ivory Lodge is about African Euro elegance, sophistication yet simplicity, boldness yet balance, ebony and ivory, perfect harmony, exclusivity, sensitivity and complete privacy. The reception building is apart from the main safari lodge in Lion Sands Game Reserve, ensuring that guests arrive and depart without compromising the privacy of the lodge experience.

The main safari lodge and entrance building in Lion Sands Game Reserve comprises of a private lounge and bar, wooden viewing decks, boardroom, wine cellar, health spa, curio shop and both indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area. The bedroom and bathroom areas are air-conditioned.

All rooms at this safari lodge in Lion Sands Game Reserve have a mini-bar, telephone and Internet access. The suites are 1776 sq. ft in size and are positioned at least 800 feet apart, being linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. The picture is an aerial shot of one suite.

Simple and uncluttered, the interiors achieve a European elegance. It's a bold, yet balanced contemporary, Afro ambience that uses color, texture and form. There is an overriding exclusivity, with complete privacy at this safari lodge.

Ivory Safari Lodge is in Lion Sands Game Reserve, which in turn is situated in the greater Kruger National Park conservancy area, in the 160, 000 acres Sabi Sands Game Reserve. This is the only reserve to have access to the Sabie River system.

Guests can request a picnic lunch at either one of the river hides or waterhole hides. This activity is only offered in the winter during the dry season months. When we are at Lion Sands, this is the time when wildlife are seen congregating around these points. Wildlife lectures cover a variety of wildlife subjects at Ivory Safari Lodge in Lion Sands Game Reserve.  Yet another key aspect to the Lion Sands experience lies within its Safari. The philosophy of the safari experience at Lion Sands is to deliver a consistently professional, informative and holistic safari experience, ensuring that all spheres of the eco system, from the small insects to the mighty African Elephant are covered in as much detail as the guest may require.

 Excellent chances for really quality Leopard sightings at Lion Sands, often the hardest of the big five to find. You will also find outstanding hippo viewing.

Check In: Monday May 09, 2011 Check Out: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ivory Lodge is inclusive of all meals and snacks, local spirits, house wines, and laundry.

 Thursday, May 12, 2011

Sabi Sands to Johannesburg Airport and Departure Home 

Anticipated Flight Details: Federal Air Scheduled Charter from Ivory Lodge to JNB
            Depart: 2:15 pm - Arrive: 3:20 pm

After your morning game drive and breakfast you will be flown to Johannesburg Airport via a scheduled charter departing at 2:15 pm and landing at 3:20 pm.   Almost all international connections depart in the evening so you can make a direct connection to your departure to the USA.   

Fly home with memories of the beauty and majesty of the South African Bush!

Contact Ngaire Keene at  keene@brownandkeene.com  for details.

Brown and Keene Travel- 14160 Dallas Parkway, Suite 450   Dallas, Texas 75254
Phone:  1-800-856-1155   -   Fax: 972- 701-9293   -   www.bkafrica.com