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Affordable Africa = South Africa

by Lara Behrens
14th September 2017 Staff Recommended
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South Africa has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations, not only in Africa but the world. The diverse rainbow nation has a lot to offer after all. With something for all ages, South Africa offers a varied range of activities, landscapes, cultures and African wildlife. Another key reason that tourists flock to South Africa in their droves is those three little words:

Value For Money!

  • Budget conscious travellers will get more bang for their buck in destinations where rates are priced in South African Rand as opposed to the US Dollar.
  • Compared to other safari destinations, South Africa also has much better infrastructure so getting to safari camps is easier and cheaper, and rates are lower because most camps have access to established power grids and water systems.
  • Lastly, South Africa has many other types of experiences to enjoy so you can incorporate a few expensive nights on safari into a broader holiday where you are paying regular prices to visit cities, wine regions, coastal towns, mountain ranges and beaches.

With this in mind, the experts at Bench Africa have put together our top special offers in South Africa.

 

 

BENCH AFRICA'S TOP SOUTH AFRICA SPECIAL OFFERS

Deluxe South Africa Safari

This luxury 13-day safari in South Africa takes in the most scenic areas in South Africa. You will start your journey with 5 days exploring the vibrant city of Cape Town before moving on to Franschhoek for 3 nights. Here you can sample the stunning landscapes, gourmet food, and excellent wine. The journey concludes with 5 nights on a luxury safari in a private game reserve near Kruger National Park, offering up the chance to see the Big Five.

Included is 5-star luxury accommodation throughout, breakfast daily, day tours in Cape Town and road transfers. Whilst on safari all meals and local drinks are included, as well as game drives, game walks, a "sleep out experience", a bush bath and safari picnics.

Garonga Safari Camp
Garonga Safari Camp

Pioneer for Change 

Take part in Pioneer for Change - the perfect opportunity for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the world of conservation. On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport you will be met by your guide and taken into Kapama Private Game Reserve for an afternoon game drive before heading to camp. Your accommodation, at Camp Jabulani is the epitome of luxury. Here you will be immersed in style, gastronomic excellence and warm hospitality. This Relais & Châteaux camp was conceptualised and created for one purpose - to support and sustain twelve elephants who, by the hand of fate, had found themselves in the custody of wildlife visionary, Lente Roode. Activities include game drives, visiting their elephants, enjoying sundowners or simply relaxing around the camp.

On your second day you will be transferred to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre to assist with the day to day operation, learning how the centre helps with the preservation of endangered species and working side by side with conservationists and rangers whose full time job it is to protect the wildlife in South Africa. Once the experience is complete, a “Pioneer for Change” certificate will be issued to each participant to endorse their efforts as volunteers for the day. At the end of the day you will be transferred to camp, where you will enjoy the rest of your stay.

The price includes four nights in five star accommodation, all meals and local drinks on safari, return airport transfers (Hoedspruit Airport), game viewing activities in a 4X4 safari vehicle and an English speaking guide. The price also includes an elephant experience at Camp Jabulani and a day volunteering at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Luxury Cape Town and Safari Special

A 6-day Luxury Cape Town and Safari Special. On arrival at Johannesburg Airport you will be transferred to Madikwe Game Reserve. Spend three nights at the five star, family friendly Madikwe Lelapa Lodge. Outdoor bomas provide for dinners under the stars and adventures include day and night game drives, bush walks and sundowners. The 12 suites, including family rooms, are spacious and comfortable, with wood-burning fireplaces, private plunge pools and outdoor showers. There is a range of children’s activities and babysitting available. After your safari you will transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and transferred to More Quarters where you will stay in a luxury self-catering apartment for two nights. From here you can explore the vibrant city of Cape Town and at the end of your stay you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport.

The price includes five nights in five star accommodation, all meals and local drinks on safari, breakfasts in Cape Town, airport transfers and 4X4 safari vehicle on safari, with an English speaking guide.

Lelapa Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Lelapa Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve

Our Africa experts here at Bench Africa have amassed a wealth of experience and know-how in organising South Africa holidays from Australia. We ourselves have travelled South Africa extensively and so we are in the perfect position to advise you on your holiday to South Africa. We also have an office in Cape Town, so we have our eyes looking ahead and our ears to the ground! Please don't hesitate to get in touch to speak to one of our Africa experts.

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