Arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and assisted by a Representative of Albatros Travel.

We will depart from Johannesburg via Pretoria for an orientation tour. Pretoria is the Administrative Capital of South Africa and is also commonly known as the Jacaranda City, after the beautiful purple blossom trees that line the streets. The city is the cultural centre of the country, with many important historical buildings and sites, as well as fascinating museums. The imposing Union Buildings are the official seat of government and house the President’s office in Gauteng. Enjoy lunch at the famous Harries Pancakes Restaurant.

Continue to Entabeni Game Reserve, arriving in the afternoon for check in at Hanglip Mountain Lodge. The afternoon will be at leisure before you head out on your first African game safari.  Just before sunset the game ranger will stop the vehicle and drinks will be served, which you can enjoy while watching the sun set over the distant mountains. As darkness descends you will look out for nocturnal animals using a large spotlight to scan the landscape. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Note: This tour is available as a Self Drive, Seat-in-Coach or Group tour.  Please make sure to arrive to Johannesburg in the morning if you want to start the tour the same day. For arrivals later than 13h00 an extra over night will be needed. The tour starts with a meet & greet at O. R. Tambo Airport

This day starts with an early morning game drive, which will give you a chance to witness the early risers of the bush. This game experience will contrast to your evening drive the previous night, showcasing the savannah landscape at dawn. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure; you can relax at the Lodge’s swimming pool or maybe indulge in an optional spa treatment. In the afternoon high tea is served before you depart on another evening game drive, hopefully spotting the animals that eluded you the previous day.

Return to the lodge for a Boma Dinner in the Pedi Village.

Heading out at first light for another early morning game drive.  Return to the lodge for breakfast and time at leisure.

In the afternoon you visit the Legend Wildlife Centre.  You will get up close to some of Africa’s rarest animals being nurtured here. This centre is committed to conserving endangered species such as white lions, sable antelope and cheetah and is divided into 4 sections – the Predator, Antelope, Reptile and Raptor Centers. You will be given the opportunity to enjoy refreshments in the tranquil setting of the Tea Garden, which is surrounded by a bird sanctuary.

Return to the lodge in time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

After breakfast explore the bush on foot, accompanied by your ranger. You will get the opportunity on this day to learn how to track animals and find out about the fascinating medicinal properties of the area’s plants. The trail follows the Mountain pool route to the upper escarpment. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.

Return to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before your last dinner at Hanglip Mountain Lodge.

After breakfast we say farewell to the staff of Hanglip Mountain Lodge and head towards Johannesburg. Upon arrival in the city you will do a tour of Soweto.

Soweto is the largest black urban settlement in South Africa, with over 2 million residents. Created in the 1930s, Soweto grew in the 1950s after the Apartheid government’s Group Areas Act forced all African citizens out of the inner city and into the areas allocated to them. Being the centre of the struggle against this government and similar laws, Soweto has a rich political history.   Some of the highlights of this tour will be a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, commemorating the student uprisings of the 1970s; and Vilikazi Street, which has the houses of 2 Nobel Peace Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Check in at D’Oreale Grand Hotel. This resort complex offers various entertainment and dining options which you can make use of at your leisure

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Continue to O.R Tambo International Airport where you will board the Federal Air Flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.  On arrival at Vilanculos Airport, you will be met by an Albatros Representative, who will assist you with Customs and Immigration.

NB: Airport Tax applies for the air transfer to Vilanculos. This will be for your own account: U$3 per person and to be paid direct at the Customs Board. 

After you have cleared Customs you will be taken for a short drive to the Harbour where you will board a boat for a boat transfer to the Dugong Beach Lodge.

PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of passenger safety no transfers will be done after 15h00. Maximum of 25kgs will be allowed on the Federal Air flight.

The Dugong Beach Lodge is situated along the Mozambican coastline in the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary. This region is a pristine marine and wildlife territory. As a guest at this luxurious lodge you will be treated to a diverse eco-system of bush, wetland, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and first class hospitality.

During your stay for the next few days you will have the opportunity to enjoy the following activities included in your package.

• Visit to Bangwe Island by Dhow
• 30 minutes massage or beauty treatment to the same value
• Shell collection at Cowry Point
• Sundowner Dhow Cruise through the Mangroves
• Game Drive to Worlds View
• Pansy Island Excursion
• Guided Walking Trail through the Sanctuary
• Visit to the Fishing Village Community
• Visit to the Village / Sanctuary Museum and Shop

After breakfast you will be transferred by boat to Vilanculos Airport where you will be connected by a scheduled Federal Air flight back to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for your onward travel.