5* Jock Safari Lodge, Cape Town and Blue Train
From only R 20,585 |
per person sharing | |
| Travel between | 01-May-2012 and 31-Aug-2012 | |
| Book before | 23-Aug-2012 | |
| Duration | 7 Nights | |
| Reference | AMZ691 | |
5* Jock Safari Lodge
The luxurious Jock Safari Lodge incorporates the romance and elegance of the past colonial era, and reflects in its unique style the indigenous Zulu and Shangaan cultures. Jock is the home in the Kruger Park you have always wanted. Step into the welcoming arms of a lodge with character, people with heart and the bushveld alive with possibility. We are the comfortable, relaxed knowledgeable safari experience you have been wanting to take.
- 6000 hectare, private concession within the world renowned Kruger National Park
- At Main Jock there are the luxurious suites with private plunge pools and salas, overlooking the river. The lodge is on the confluence the Biyamiti and Mitomeni Rivers.
- Little Jock offers the privacy, intimacy and peace that just 3 suites can offer - with own chef, waitress and ranger. It is like having your very own lodge in the bush.
- Fully equipped Relaxation Retreat with a sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy bath
- Only 6 guests per game vehicle
- Walking safaris to some of the oldest Bushmen rock art in Africa (approx 3000 years old)
- Child friendly (Older than 7 years able to go on game drives)
- Relive one of South Africa's cultural heritages through the story of Jock of the Bushveld. Original momentos can be found at the lodge.
The Last Word Constantia
Situated in the Cape's oldest and most beautiful wine valley, The Last Word Constantia is close to seven of South Africa's top wine estates and many internationally celebrated restaurants. The 5 star intimate hotel is in a most exclusive area just one minutes drive from the chic Constantia Mall's fashionable shops and restaurants. An easy approach to freeways gives guests superb access to all the Cape's scenic delights, from Simonstown and the False Bay beaches to the City Centre, Waterfront and beyond. Golf lovers will be spoilt for choice with championship golf courses situated a stone's throw away.
- Solar Heated Swimming pool (40sqm)
- The Hidden Gem in-house restaurant
- Residents Bar
- Secure parking
- Spa treatments by arrangement
- 24 Hour security
- Picnic baskets by arrangement
- Laundry services
- Tours & Transfers by arrangement
The Blue Train
When you choose to travel on The Blue Train, you choose to travel in a world of grace, elegance and romance. The routes of The Blue Train - both scheduled and chartered - take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.
As the ever-changing scenery flashes past the windows, guests can savour exquisite meals freshly prepared on board by top chefs. Meals on board are complemented by the best wines South Africa has to offer.
The suites on The Blue Train live up to its reputation for magnificence and splendour. The finest bed linen, marble tiles and gold fittings in the bathrooms and sheer opulence all ensure that guests will never forget the time they spend on The Blue Train.
Included
Package at a glance:
- 3 nights The Last Word Constantia (Cape Town)
- 1 night The Blue Train
- 1 night the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel
- 2 nights at Jock Safari Lodge (Kruger National Park)
Jock Safari Lodge:
- 2 night accommodation
- All meals
- Game drives
- Selected beverages
The Last Word Constantia:
- 3 night accommodation in a Standard or Superior room
- Breakfast
- One transfer to/from Cape Town Train Station
The Blue Train:
- 1 night accommodation in a De Luxe suite
- All meals (excluding caviar)
- Off train excursion
- High tea
- Beverages on The Blue Train (excluding French champagne)
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel:
- 1 night accommodation in a Classic room
- Breakfast
- One transfer between Pretoria Station and the hotel
- 45 minutes FREE internet access at The Link @ Sheraton experience with Microsoft
- 24-hour access to the Health Club including the gymnasium, heated pool and Sauna
Excluded
- International and domestic flights (we will be happy to arrange this)
- Any transfers and transport (we will be happy to arrange this)
- Meals not specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visas where applicable
Conditions:
- Prices per person, based on 2 persons sharing
- All rooms and services are subject to availability at the time of booking
- Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and availability.
- Valid for dates specified.
- Operator terms & conditions apply.
Kruger National Park
Situated deep in the South African Lowveld the world distinguished Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national wildlife sanctuary of nearly 2 million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's natural assets.
Kruger National Park Demographic
Eco Systems
Ecosystems within the Kruger Park are highly varied. Six rivers feed the park - an area that encompasses an astonishing 16 vegetation zones including 1980 plant species and 300 tree species.
Seasons
The best time for observing wildlife in Kruger National Park is the dry winter season. During this safari season, the grass is low, the bushes and trees are fairly bare, and one can have an unobstructed view of the surrounding area.
Towards the end of November and early December, Kruger National Park is filled with newborns. Spotting wildlife with their young is a memorable Kruger Park safari experience.
Autumn is probably the most difficult time of the year to spot game in Kruger National Park because the grass is dense and high. Birding is usually excellent during autumn in Kruger Park.
Getting Around
The park has an extensive network of sealed roads and comfortable camps, but if you prefer leave the city slicker behind, there are also 4WD tracks, mountain bike trails and hiking trails. Even when you stick to the tarmac, the sounds and scents of the bush are never more than a few metres away.
Precautions
Malaria areas - minimize mosquito bites by wearing light, long sleeved clothing and using effective insect repellents on exposed skin. Sleep under treated mosquito netting or ensure that the doors and windows of your accommodation are screened against mosquitoes. Having a fan or air-conditioner on at night will further suppress mosquito activity.
Kruger National Park Visa requirements
| Nationality | Requires Visa for South Africa |
| American | No |
| British | No |
| European Union | No |
| South African | No |
Should your nationality not be listed above, kindly contact our dedicated consultants for assistance.
Kruger National Park Weather
Winter season in the Kruger Park is quite dry and rain is scarce - this forces the animals to gather at the waterholes in the mornings and evenings. The days are mild, and the nights are mostly cool, but can become quite cold at times.
Summer is the rainy season in Kruger Park and the rains fill the rivers and waterholes, and the bushveld is lush and green. Vegetation is more dense in summer making it harder to locate and observe wildlife, however many people prefer to visit the Kruger this time of year.
The Kruger National Park is situated in the Lowveld, where summer temperatures can climb above 40 degrees. Rainfall in the Lowveld averages 800 mm per annum, and falls mainly during the summer months which results in humid, sultry weather. The rainy season usually starts in September and can last until May.