Day notes
Itinerary starts in Durban, South Africa.
If arriving in Johannesburg initially, a VIP meet & greet will be arranged; Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you will be met by a Menzies representative at the end of the aircraft arrival gate. You will then be assisted through South Africa passport control, baggage collections and customs and on to arrivals. From the arrivals hall, you will also be assisted to their connecting flight check-in counter, then be assisted all the way through security and to the boarding gate of the connecting flight to Durban.
Arrive at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa - flight details to be determined and not included in the itinerary.
On arrival at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, collect your luggage, and you will be met in the arrival hall by a driver for the transfer to The Oyster Box Hotel, which is about 25minutes from the airport.
Transfer from King Shaka International Airport [DUR] to The Oyster Box
Shaka
Transfer
King Shaka International Airport [DUR]
The Oyster Box
Check-in to The Oyster Box
Included:
- Road transfer from Durban Airport to The Oyster Box.
- VIP meet & greet in Johannesburg.
Excluded:
- Airline flights to Durban.
- Any meals.
Day notes
You have the day in Umhlanga, on the beach and recovering from any jet lag. Pre booking of spa treatments is recommended. Likewise, booking at table at the Grill Restaurant prior is essential.
Optional tours or excursions can also be arranged. Including a Durban City Tour or a guided cycle tour of the Promenade
Included:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
Excluded:
- Lunch & dinner.
- Any tour or excursions.
Day notes
After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel for a private road transfer to the Phinda Game Reserve. The drive takes about three hours.
Arrive in time for lunch at Phinda Forest Lodge, and your first safari activity that afternoon.
Check-out from The Oyster Box
Private Transfer from The Oyster Box to andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Private Transfer
The Oyster Box
andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Check-in to andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Included:
- Breakfast at The Oyster Box.
- Private road transfer to Phinda.
- Lunch & dinner at Phinda Forest Lodge.
- Scheduled afternoon safari activity (not private).
Day notes
Enjoy exciting game drives from Phinda Forest Lodge. Optional additional activities are possible, such as walking safaris.
Tracking Adventure
Private Vehicle
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities (not private).
Day notes
After you morning safari activity and breakfast at Forest Lodge, you will be transferred across the reserve to the spectacular Phinda Rock Lodge for a very different perspective. Arrive at Rock Lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon safari activity.
Check-out from andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Game Drive from andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge to andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Game Drive
andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Check-in to andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities (not private).
- Transfer to Phinda Rock Lodge.
Day notes
Enjoy exciting game drives from Phinda Rock Lodge. Optional additional activities are possible, such as walking safaris.
Included:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities (not private).
Day notes
After breakfast you have a game drive transfer to the Phinda Airstrip. Connect with a scheduled SAA flight to Kruger departing at 10:00am. On arrival at the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport at 11:05am, connect with an SAA flight to Vilanculous in Mozambique, departing at 11:45am. Clear South Africa exit formalities.
Arrive Vilanculous at 12:55pm. Clear Mozambiqe immigration - Canadians require a visa for entry into Mozambique, payble on arrival and currently US$95 per single entry.
You will be met in the arrival hall by a driver for a road transfer to Santorini Mozambique.
Transfer from andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge to Phinda Airfield [PZL]
Transfer
andBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Phinda Airfield [PZL]
Scheduled Flight from Phinda Airfield [PZL] to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP]
South African Airways
Scheduled Flight
SA8960
Phinda Airfield [PZL]
10:00
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP]
11:05
45 Minutes
Scheduled Flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] to Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
South African Airways
Scheduled Flight
SA8258
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP]
11:45
Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
12:55
45 Minutes
Scheduled Transfer from Vilankulo Airport [VNX] to Santorini Mozambique
Santorini
Scheduled Transfer
Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
13:30
Santorini Mozambique
14:30
Stay at Santorini Mozambique
Expert tips:
Stay at Santorini, is on a value added 3 nights plus honeymoon offer.
Included:
- Breakfast at Phinda Rock Lodge.
- Scheduled flights to Vilanculous.
At Santorini:
- Road transfer to Santorini.
- Dinner at Santorini.
- No motorised activities.
- Guided tour of Vilanculous town & markets.
- Snorkeling trip with picnic lunch.
- Use of kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling from the beach.
- Airport transfers.
Excluded:
- Mozambique visa.
- Motorised activities, such as diving , boat excursions to Benguerra & Bazaruto Islands.
- Park fees paid direct for Bazarto Archipelago National Park.
Day notes
Later this morning you will be collected from the hotel for a road transfer to the airport. Connect with SAA flight to Johannesburg depart at 1:25pm. On arrival in Johannesburg, connect with your onward flights.
End of services.
Check-out from Santorini Mozambique
Scheduled Transfer from Santorini Mozambique to Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
Santorini
Scheduled Transfer
Santorini Mozambique
11:00
Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
12:00
Scheduled Flight from Vilankulo Airport [VNX] to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
South African Airways
Scheduled Flight
SA8263
Vilankulo Airport [VNX]
13:25
OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
15:10
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Included:
- Breakfast at Santorini.
- Transfer to Vilanculous airport.
- Scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
Excluded:
- Onward flights from Johannesburg.
