On arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Thanda Safari Lodge.
Travelling time is approximately 3-4 hours
Arriving at Thanda Safari Lodge check in, relax and unwind before enjoying your lunch (time permitting) and thereafter your afternoon game drive.
Thanda Safari Lodge's Highlights:
- Exclusive close-up encounters with Africa’s magnificent ‘Big Five’
- Explore 14 000 hectares of pristine bush with guided walks and game viewing
- Experience the local Zulu culture
- Access to the heavenly Thanda Spa
Dinner will be served at the Lodge
Overnight at Thanda Safari Lodge
Thanda Safari borders on a low-risk malaria area. It is recommended that guests use a mosquito repellent on exposed skin, which will be provided by the lodge. However, please be advised by your doctor or health department about the appropriate malaria medication.
Conservation Levy at ZAR 200.00 per person per stay (subject to change without prior notice)
An early morning or late afternoon safari is the best time to look for the Big Five. Led by the specialists of the African Bush on a 14,000 hectares you will explore and surely see an incredible range of animals, including cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs and abundant bird and plant life.
After your incredible encounter, return to the lodge and enjoy your delectable breakfast that awaits.
Guests can choose to participate in the daily activities, experience optional activities and/or just relax at the lodge.
- Guided bush walks (optional) - subject to availability.
- 90-minute photography lessons- subject to availability
- Photographic safaris with professional guides
- Bird watching
- Rhino tracking (optional)
Cheetah tracking (optional)
In the footsteps of the Zulus (optional)
In the path of wildlife (optional)
Hippo & Croc cruise (optional)
Lunch and dinner will be served at the Lodge
Overnight at Thanda Safari Lodge
- Rhino tracking
- Cheetah tracking
- In the footsteps of the Zulus
- In the path of wildlife
- Hippo & Croc cruise
After your early morning encounter with a wide variety of animals and birds roaming freely in their natural habitat, return to the lodge for a scrumptious breakfast.
As it nears the end of your time in the African Bush, continue to enjoy the last day in the wild soaking up the sounds of the bush alongside the pool with a good read before participating in your afternoon game drive.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the lodge
Overnight at Thanda Safari Lodge
The early morning exhilarating off-road game drive, spotting nocturnal animals returning from the hunt is truly a magnificent encounter. After your African experience, return to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, checkout and transfer from Thanda Safari Lodge to White Pearl Resorts via the Kosi Bay Border Post.
Travelling distance is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Arriving at White Pearls Resorts check in, relax and freshen up before enjoying your surroundings.
White Pearl Resort's Highlights:
- Sublime ocean frontage with long, private beach
- Ocean adventures viewing resident dolphins
- Chic, spacious suites with plunge pools & outdoor showers
- Whale migration Jul – Nov and Turtle nesting Nov – Feb
- Kayaking, diving, snorkeling, horse riding, spa treatments
- Kids activities including volleyball, beach cricket, surf lessons,kite flying & sand castle building
Lunch (time permitting) and dinner will be served at the resort
Overnight at White Pearls Resort
Did you know: White Pearl Resorts is located within a Marine Reserve, we aspire to leave nothing but our footprints behind. In an effort to preserve our pristine piece of paradise, a compulsory eco-charge of $25 will be added onto each guest booking as a donation. All proceeds are donated to conservation, turtle research and other eco-initiatives.
Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel, before participating in the daily activities, experience optional activities and/or just relax at the lodge.
White Pearl Resorts inclusions are as follows
- Beach Sports
- Beach Picnic
- Shoreline Fishing
- Surfing/Kayaking
- Stand-Up Paddle-boarding
- Kids Skipper Club
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing/Moon-gazing**
- Local Drumming Performance
- Growing Pearls
- SOS (Save our Seas) Walk
- Beach Boot-camp**
- Fat Bikes
** These activities are subject to a fixed schedule and availability.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the resort.
Overnight at White Pearl Resort
Waking up to a fresh ocean breeze and tranquil sounds of nature is by far the ultimate indulge in the world.
After breakfast, you can participate in any of the activities included in your package as well as the below optional activities on offer at White Pearl Resorts.
- Spa Treatments
- Sundowners at the Lake
- *Guided Lake Walk with Sundowners
- *Turtle Walk** (Seasonal: Nov-Feb)
- *Ocean Safari** (includes Whale watching in season: Jul – Nov)
- *Maputo Special Reserve Trip
- Bush / Beach Horse Riding - 1 hour
- Lake Mamoli Guided Exploration Walk -1½ hour
- Guided Rocky Shore Experience -1 hour
- Deep Sea Fishing
*Each guest is entitled to one experience of any or all of these activities per stay (as per chosen rate).
Lunch and dinner will be served at the resort.
Overnight at White Pearl Resort
White Pearl Resorts Guided Lake
Maputo Special Reserve
Optional Activities
Nearing the end of your trip, continue soaking up the sun and enjoying the daily activities offered at the resort.
Lunch and dinner will be served at the resort.
Overnight at White Pearl Resort
After your delectable breakfast, checkout and transfer from White Pearl Resort to Maputo International Airport for your onward flight (flight costs not included).
