DATES AND RATES SOUTH AFRICA

ENTABENI BIG 5

6 DAY RIDES

This ride starts on Sunday and ends Friday. and is a mobile route combining different overnight locations where you spend only one night for each stop-over.

These are: A permanent tented camp where they spend the first and last night with rooms under canvas on the lower escarpment, in the middle of the big 5 reserve, the beautiful Kingfisher lodge set by the lake which is 5* within the rhino sanctuary (upper escarpment), our stargazing fly camp set up overlooking the plains on the upper escarpment of the reserve (note if weather is bad we will set up spacious canvas dome tents) and our traditional fly camp set up in an area with abundant buffalo (near lying reserve) and equipped with all amenities such as hot water bottles, robes, white linen, towels and turn down chocolates and gifts every evening.
This ride offers the same circuit as the 8 day ride, with the difference of the duration of stay. Ideal for the traveller who does not have as much time off.

Rate per person :  EURO 2640
Single supplement :  EURO 180

INCLUSIVE OF:

  • Riding activities/safari
  • Game drives (all as listed in itinerary)
  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee

EXCLUDES:

  • Airport transfers from and to Johannesburg
  • Beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Gratuities ( suggested 10 Euro per person per day)
DEPARTURE DATES 6 DAY RIDES
JANUARY 14-19 / 28-2 Feb
FEBRUARY 11-16/ 25-1 March
MARCH 10-15 /  24-29
APRIL 14-19 / 28-3
MAY 12-17/26-31
JUNE 9-14 / 23-28
JULY 14-19 / 28-2 aug
AUGUST 11-16/25-30
SEPTEMBER 15-20/ 28-4 oct
OCTOBER 13-18 / 27-1 Nov
NOVEMBER 10-15 / 24-29
DECEMBER 15-20

8 DAY RIDES

This ride starts and ends on a Saturday and is a mobile route combining different overnight locations – one being a permanent tented camp with rooms under canvas, to indulge in the bush vibe amongst the big 5, a beautiful lodge set by the lake which is our 5* lodge within the rhino sanctuary (upper escarpment), and the other 5* lodge on the reserves lower escarpment with colonial feel,  our stargazing fly camp set up overlooking the plains on the upper escarpment of the reserve (note if weather is bad we will set up spacious canvas dome tents) and our traditional fly camp set up in an area with abundant buffalo (near lying reserve) and equipped with all amenities such as hot water bottles, robes, white linen, towels and turn down chocolates and gifts every evening.  We travel a considerable distance to discover the highest peaks of the reserve, beautiful and varied scenery and varied types of accommodation, wildlife and vegetation making this ride truly diverse

Rate per person :  EURO 3520
Single supplement :  EURO 240

8 DAYS INCLUSIVE OF:

  • Riding activities/safari
  • Game drives/bush walks: as outlined in the itinerary
  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee at lodge and fly camp
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages at fly camp,sleep out
  • Accommodation at fly camp, lodge, tented camp, and any other location listed

EXCLUDES:

  • Additional Game drives
  • Airport transfers from and to Johannesburg (280 Euro p/p return 2 pax in vehicle – 120 pp return per person for more than 3 pax in vehicle)
  • Gratuities (Recommended 10 Euro per person per day)
  • Beverages while at lodge
DEPARTURE DATES 8 DAY RIDES
JANUARY 6-13 / 20-27
FEBRUARY 3-10/17-24
MARCH 2-9/16-23
APRIL 6-13/20-27
MAY 4-11/18-25
JUNE 1-8/15-22
JULY 6-13/20-27
AUGUST 3-10/17-24
SEPTEMBER 7-14/21-28
OCTOBER 5-12/19-26
NOVEMBER 2-9/16-23
DECEMBER 7-14

All rides depart for a minimum of 2 pax, and maximum of 8 pax

We reserve the right to use alternative lodges on the reserve should the outlined be fully booked. Should this occur, guests will stay at a lodge of the same standard, or higher. Itinerary may vary due to weather or animal movement.

From June to August, camping nights will be substituted by fly camp (mobile tents) as the nights become quite cold.

Payment

Payments to Out in Africa Encounters are to be in Euro as quoted. A 30% deposit on the total safari cost is required to confirm all bookings within 14 days of a written confirmation. The balance of payment must be made 30 days before the starting date of the safari on the contrary, the booking will be automatically cancelled. In the event of cancellation, this deposit payment may be deferred to a future booking at the discretion of Out in Africa Encounters. Otherwise, our cancellation policy is as follows:

Cancellation

On confirmation of a booking an invoice will be issued and your booking will then be subject to the below cancellation policy. All cancellations must be in writing.
Confirmation – 61 Days prior to date of arrival: 30% non-refundable deposit is forfeited.
60 – 0 Days prior to date of arrival: 100% of total safari cost is forfeited.

VALID UNTIL January  2024

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