Your Itinerary
Days 1 – 2: On arrival at Thambo International Airport, in Johannesburg you will be collected by a Giltedge Representative for your private road transfer to the Palace of the Lost City located at the internationally famous Sun City Resort. The Palace of the Lost City is a Leading Hotel of the World and one of the most splendid on the planet. Each room is luxuriously appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture. Service standards match and exceed the finest in the world and the hotel's two gourmet restaurants, The Crystal Court and The Villa Del Palazzo, are renowned.
In its position at the centre of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid luxuriant vegetation in superb landscaping that recently won its Botanical Garden status in South Africa.
The hotel overlooks one of Sun City's two 18-hole championship golf courses, and the astounding inland beach, the Valley of the Waves. The world's most advanced water park, it features dramatic water slides and an enormous wave pool, on which 1.8m surfing can be generated.
Formerly the gaming Mecca of South Africa, Sun City's emphasis is now on the African experience - including access to the Big Five in the nearby game-rich malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park.
Sun City still has two very popular casino-slot areas, The Jungle Casino in the Entertainment Centre, and another in the Sun City Hotel. The Entertainment Centre also houses the 6 000-seat Sun City Superbowl, where several international superstars including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Bryan Adams and Bill Cosby have appeared.
In the same venue are various bars, shops, restaurants, convention facilities and a sports and race-betting facility.
Recommended Optional Activities for your own arrangement and account:
Elephant back Safaris
Pick up from the Gametrackers Outdoor Adventure desk located at the Welcome Centre. Transfer to "The Elephant Wallow" will be approximately 20 minutes through the Letsatsing Game Reserve giving guests an opportunity to view game along the way. On arrival, welcome drinks are served and guests are given an introductory talk and introduced to the elephants and their handlers. The elephants are then saddled and the safari commences. After approximately an hour on elephant back guests return to "The Elephant Wallow" for light snacks. Guests are returned to the Welcome Centre, Sun City.
Accommodation: The Palace of the Lost City in a Luxury Room on a B & B Basis
Days 3 – 5: After a leisurely breakfast, you will be collected by a Giltedge Representative for a private road transfer to the Mateya Safari Lodge.
The luxurious Mateya Safari Lodge is situated in the 75 000 hectare, malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, and is easily accessed by road or by daily scheduled flights from the OR Thambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
The reserve is home to the super seven (buffalo, cheetah, elephant, leopard, lion, rhino and wild dog), a multitude of plains game and over 350 species of birds.
The lodge accommodates just 10 guests, in five individually designed air-conditioned luxury suites. Each offers en-suite bathrooms with open-air shower, private deck and flow pool, with superb bush views.
Guests can relax in the lounge, elevated deck areas and African interest library, while admiring a superb collection of African art. Morning & evening Game drives with a maximum of 4 guests per drive are offered by experienced field guides and trackers. Meal times are an indulgence in a superb variety of international cuisine accompanied by wines selected from the 8000 bottle wine cellar.
Mateya also offers a bush boardroom with full internet facilities, a curio boutique, gym and health spa.
Recommended Optional Activities for your own arrangement and account:
Bush Walks
The Xoi San (Bushmen) of the Kalahari were considered to be masters in the art of tracking. Specialist rangers and trackers at Mateya offer you a similar experience, opening the door onto a unique wildlife encounter. You will have the pleasure and thrill of viewing animals close up, as well as have a better understanding of how nature works in perfect harmony to sustain the delicate ecosystem that continues to thrive at Mateya. Coupled with the physical journey, our rangers will also enlighten you with the cultural heritage of tracking, as passed down over the centuries through the rich aural tradition of African Folk Lore.
Wellness Centre
To bring home the renewing ambience of Mateya and the majesty of the setting, guests can be treated to a full range of pleasurable and rejuvenating body treatments by a dedicated health therapist. Relish a relaxing moment in the warm bubbles of our luxurious Jacuzzi or give way to the energetic call of the wilderness by making use of the personalised gym. Feel the freedom to take a healthy breath of Mateya magic, restoring your mind, body and soul
Accommodation: Mateya Safari Lodge on a Full Board Basis including game drives.
Day 6: Early morning game drive and breakfast and you will be collected from the Lodge by a Giltedge Representative for private transfer to Thambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Important Notes:
All prices are quoted in ZAR (South African Rands) and are nett and non- commissionable.
All bookings are subject to price fluctuation due to fuel price increase and / or government taxes and levies beyond our control. No reservations have been made. All reservations are subject to confirmation by our suppliers in writing.
All quotations are subject to our standard terms and conditions of business.
Tour Price Includes:
- 2 nights' accommodation at the Palace of the Lost City in a standard room on a B&B Basis.
- 3 nights' accommodation at Mateya Safari Lodge in a standard room on a Full Board Basis.
- Private Road Transfer: OR Thambo International Airport to The Palace of the Lost City.
- Private Road Transfer: The Palace of the Lost City to Mateya Safari Lodge.
- Private Road Transfer: Mateya Safari Lodge to OR Thambo International Airport.
Tour Price Excludes:
- All international and domestic air tickets.
- Any additional accommodation not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any additional meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any additional transport and transfers not mentioned in the itinerary.
- All items of a personal nature eg: telephone bills, laundry, room service, etc.
- Gratuities for drivers and guides, rangers and trackers and lodge staff.
- All items and services not mentioned as an inclusion above.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
ZAR 19 600.00 per person sharing nett / ZAR 26 000.00 per single person nett
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