Bush and Beach Package - Fire Island Eco Retreats

Package Details

Vida Nova Kruger (3 nights)

Airport pick up from either OR Tambo (ORT) or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)/ Airport drop off at either Maputo International Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)/ Airport

Kruger National Park daily entrance fees

Full day game drive in the Kruger National Park

Bush Walks in Marloth Park

All meals and soft drinks at Vida Nova Kruger

A night drive and bush dinner in the Kruger National Park

Road transfer from Vida Nova Kruger to Machangulo Private Reserve (through the Maputo Special Reserve) with a picnic lunch

Loggerhead OR Leatherback Beach Villa (4 nights)

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, teas/ coffee

Pool and beach access

Inhaca Island day trip (includes boat transfer) and beach picnic

One water based activity included (choose between canoeing, kayaking, tubing, wakeboarding or a whale-watching boat trip)

Rates exclude

All flights, visas and airport taxes
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Optional activities

These rates are per person sharing and intended as an estimate only. The actual rate will depend on the date of travel, number of people in your group, and arrival/departure airports.

Please talk to us about your particular preferences and any activities you’d like to include and we’ll give you a comprehensive quotation, with no obligation. Our quotes are detailed and transparent, with no hidden extras or unexpected surprises.

Contact us to receive an accurate, free quote with no obligation at bookings@fireislandecoretreats.com or send a WhatsApp to +27 82 370 6161

Price

From R59,999 per person sharing (2023)
and R64,999 per person sharing (2024)

Minimum 2, maximum 8 people.
Ts and Cs apply.

Itinerary

Day 1

If arriving late at OR Tambo International Airport:
- Overnight accommodation at Africa Sky Lodge, Johannesburg (not included in the package rate but can be booked on request)
- Early morning departure
- Packed breakfast will be provided
If arriving at OR Tambo International Airport early morning:
- Pick up and transfer from Johannesburg to Vida Nova Kruger (5-hour transfer time)
If arriving at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport:
- Pick up and transfer from the airport to Vida Nova Kruger (2-hour transfer time)
Arrival at the lodge and check-in to your room
Lunch
Leisure time (spa, pool, game viewing from the deck overlooking the Crocodile River)
Time permitting – afternoon bush walk in Marloth Park
Evening braai – a traditional South African BBQ

Day 2

Full day game drive with a highly experienced guide in an open safari vehicle
Explore the park
A bush brunch will be provided at a rest stop
Explore the park
Light snacks will be served upon return
Dinner

Day 3

Morning walk in Marloth Park before or after breakfast (1.5 hours)
Leisurely breakfast
Activities around Marloth Park: walking, cycling, spa treatments, relaxing at the pool
Lunch at the lodge
Depart for a sunset/night drive including a bush dinner in the Kruger National Park

Day 4

Breakfast and check-out
Departure to Machangulo (7-8 hours across the border, via the Maputo Special Reserve)
Picnic lunch in the reserve
Check-in at the villa and leisure time before dinner
Dinner

Day 5

Breakfast
Full-day Inhaca Island trip with a boat transfer (snorkelling, beachtime, swimming)
Seafood picnic lunch on Inhaca Island
Return to the villa and leisure time before dinner
Three-course gourmet dinner

Day 6

Breakfast
Leisure time to enjoy water-based activities – choose 1 of the activities (snorkelling, mangrove canoeing trip, kayaking, tubing, wakeboarding, or a whale watching boat trip)
Turtle tours from October to March, time is tide dependant ($35 donation)
Lunch
Three-course gourmet dinner

Day 7

Breakfast
Leisure day (beach, relaxing at the pool, pre-booked massage, snorkelling/surfing in front of the lodge, visit to Santa Maria village, forest walk)
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8