Your Journey Through Africa
Scenically beautiful, Cape Town is a compelling mix of trendy modern and old-world elegance. Glamorous hotels, world-class dining and stunning vistas merge seamlessly with dynamic student suburbs and vibrant nightlife. Malay and African heritage is evident in the cuisine, traditions and entertainment while the architecture reveals a strong Dutch, German and English flavour and style. Contemporary art is proudly displayed in a variety of galleries and modern boutique hotels, and wine bars and brandy tasting lounges will appeal to the fashionable set. For the well-heeled the finest in opera, ballet, drama and music can be appreciated in style.
May 3rd - 5th
Cape Town, South Africa | Camissa House
May 5th - 9th
Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa | Loapi Tented Camp
May 9th - 13th
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana | Mombo Camp
May 13th - 16th
Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe | Victoria Falls River Lodge
May 16th - 20th
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa | Singita Ebony Lodge
May 20th - 25th
Mahé, Seychelles | Four Seasons Seychelles
Arrive into Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Booked Independently
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), you will be met at the door of your aircraft with a paging board. Should your aircraft be directed to the apron and not the terminal building, you will be transported to the terminal by bus where your Meet and Greet will be waiting for you as you step off the bus. You will then be assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs and on to your private car transfer.
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Meet your driver in the arrivals hall for a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. This drive is approximately 28 minutes.
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Camissa House is a serene, mountainside hideaway found in the heart of Cape Town. Camissa, a name given to this area of Cape Town by its first inhabitants, the Khoi people, means “Place of Sweet Water.” It is this life-giving stream, flowing directly past the hotel which prompted the Dutch to settle here, thus giving birth to the city of Cape Town as we know it today.
Stepping out of the hotel, it is not hard to see where Camissa House’s design inspiration has been sourced. Table Mountain forms the backdrop for this lovely property and is the canvas for the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the world’s great centers of terrestrial biodiversity. Camissa House is a celebration of Africa’s Cape, its heritage, its meandering history connecting mountain and sea, past to future, and humanity to the earth.
Camissa House
2x Luxury Rooms
Each Luxury Room is inspired by the unique Cape Floral Kingdom that surrounds it, celebrating the heritage of the landscape and the fauna and flora which bring it to life. These rooms are on the side of Camissa House and offer unique views of Table Mountain and the surrounding natural splendor.
Inclusions: Breakfast daily, afternoon tea, all house beverages, Wi-Fi, Dinner transfer (within 10km of the hotel during the evening)
Today, you'll escape to the quieter side of the Cape Peninsula. Where the mountains are engulfed by the sea, baboons temporarily cause traffic and penguins are dwarfed by the boulders they call home. Hop between the fishing villages as you slowly round the peninsula, the southwestern corner of Africa. Revel in the history that has shaped this part of the country, as your private guide imparts insight of yesteryear. Experience local hideaways and steer clear of the crowds as we deftly navigate the showpieces of the city's more laid-back corner.
There is no better way to appreciate the Cape’s fair beauty than from a bird’s eye-view helicopter tour. Fly over the Cape Peninsula and around Cape Point, the most south-west corner of Africa. We have arranged a special landing at Millers Point where your Private Guide & vehicle will meet you for the next leg of your Deep South experience.
Please note that your guide may advise route changes to beat the crowds. The flight time is approx. 30 minutes.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Inclusions:
- Gourmet Picnic - A delicious selection of local produce and ice-cold drinks served by your Private Guide in the perfect spot.
What to Bring: Sunscreen, swimming gear, camera.
Booked by Scenset
Onwards to Boulders beach - home to a large colony of the endangered African penguins. Explore this surreal and picturesque beach while admiring these fluffy local inhabitants.
Make your way home via Chapman’s Peak - the most scenic road in Africa. The Atlantic coastline is also known as Cape Town’s ‘Riviera’. An incredibly beautiful stretch of coastline made up of Cape Town's best beaches and most affluent suburbs. Take in the view of the ocean on your left and the towering slopes of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head on the right.
After lunch, head back out with your guide to summit Table Mountain!
Cape Town is a unique city that surrounds a pristine wilderness area. In the heart of this wilderness is Table Mountain, one of the new wonders of the world.
Catch the rotating cable car and experience breathtaking views on your way to the top. Expect to be dazzled by the kaleidoscope of indigenous fynbos on the summit, as well as the 360-degree views of the spectacular city below.
Upon reaching the summit, take in the tremendous views. Your Private Guide will serve drinks and snacks at one of the mountain's best and secluded locations.
Inclusions: Skip the queue with Fast Track tickets
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After your time on the mountain, you'll take the cable car back down the mountain and meet your driver for a transfer back to your hotel.
Camissa House
2x Luxury Rooms
Each Luxury Room is inspired by the unique Cape Floral Kingdom that surrounds it, celebrating the heritage of the landscape and the fauna and flora which bring it to life. These rooms are on the side of Camissa House and offer unique views of Table Mountain and the surrounding natural splendor.
Inclusions: Breakfast daily, afternoon tea, all house beverages, Wi-Fi, Dinner transfer (within 10km of the hotel during the evening)
After breakfast and check-out, meet your private driver for a transfer to the Cape Town Airport for your onward flight. This is a drive of approximately 1 hour, traffic permitting.
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Depart on your shared charter flight from Cape Town to the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.
Approximate flight time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Your safari begins! Upon arrival, you will be met for a private transfer to your safari lodge in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve for check-in.
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Tswalu is a vast, magical land of infinite possibility, with sweeping vistas and a liberating sense of space. The green Kalahari is nature at its most diverse and surprising, and to spend time here is to be touched by exuberant, soulful beauty. It offers an escape to a place that’s governed by the ancient rhythms of the seasons, rather than the clock and the calendar. It offers a vision of hope that brings together conservation, research and unrivaled safari experience.
At Tswalu you’ll encounter species you may have seen elsewhere, along with drier area specialist species that you probably haven’t. While zebra, buffalo and giraffe will be familiar if you’ve been on safari before, this will likely be your first opportunity to capture iconic Kalahari images such as dainty springbok with a backdrop of red sand, or the silhouette of a gemsbok atop a dune. Many of the species found at Tswalu are of particular significance to the San people, as evidenced by their inclusion in ancient galleries of rock art.
There is a timeless quality to Kalahari – it’s a place where humans have wandered and wondered since the dawn of creation.
Backed by the foothills of the Korannaberg mountains, Loapi is set to become Africa’s top luxury tented safari camp. Offering a true wilderness experience that is both private and exclusive, the camp’s six private safari homes under canvas are positioned to make the most of unimpeded views south across the reserve’s characteristic arid savannah.
With at least 100 m (330 ft) between each residence, guests are assured of solitude and seclusion with a dedicated butler and chef to take care of everything.
In Setswana, Loapi means ‘the space below the clouds’, aptly reflected in the camps environmentally sensitive, modular design, combining canvas, glass and steel. Uncluttered, sculptural interiors, enriched by nature’s colors, forms and shapes, optimize the sense of space and evoke the carefree, nomadic spirit of camping.
Tswalu Loapi
Two-Bedroom Tented Home
Designed as contemporary glass and steel pavilions, the living and dining areas form the heart of each home together with the kitchen and fully stocked pantry and bar. Deep, shaded decks feature day beds for relaxation, an environmentally friendly plunge pool and a fire pit for sundowners and early morning coffee. The bedrooms are cocoon-like sanctuaries under canvas, connecting guests to the sights and sounds of nature while providing exceptional comfort and insulation from the Kalahari’s extreme temperatures.
Inclusions: Private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker, walking safaris, nature walks (including traditional plant use interpretation), habituated meerkats experience, horse riding and bird watching. Short hike to view some of the oldest bushman rock engravings in Africa, a visit to the community clinic and pre-school, a visit and/or introduction to The Tswalu Foundation research projects. Involvement in wildlife project work on property when available. Luxury full board accommodation, all meals (a variety of dining experiences from boma dinners to dune picnics), dinner at Klein JAN Restaurant (children over the age of 12 are welcome), all beverages and full selection from the award-winning wine-list. In-suite tea and coffee making facilities, in-suite private bar and gourmet pantry. Laundry and valet services. Wireless internet access and National telephone calls.
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Tswalu is unquestionably one of the best places in southern Africa to see cheetah in the wild. The vast open spaces and antelope herds of the Kalahari readily lend themselves to high-speed pursuits. Visiting Tswalu also gives you front-row seats for sightings of species that prove elusive elsewhere, from aardvark and pangolin to Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra.
Their gregarious nature and amusing antics (think early morning sunbathing and playing chicken with scorpions) have made meerkats extremely popular as subjects of wildlife documentaries. Tswalu's two habituated colonies have accepted the presence of humans without letting it disrupt the important business of grooming and foraging.
Meerkats are just one of the smaller predators which abound at Tswalu: aardwolf, African wild cat and brown hyena are also frequently seen.
At the entrance to each home is a pavilion, or outpost, from where guests set off on all activities, including day and night game drives, guided walks, a morning with meerkats, field trips with scientific researchers, a dune picnic, or dinner at a restaurant. The outpost is also a welcoming point of return with a bathroom, storage for safari essentials and a choice of refreshments. As with the other camps, guests have private use of a safari vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker, providing unlimited access to the largest privately protected conservation area in South Africa.
Tswalu, South Africa’s largest private game reserve, offers a conservation experience focusing on genetic data collection of endangered rhino populations of the Southern Kalahari ecosystem. From April to September, guests are welcomed to join the rhino notching initiative to analyse and support the genetic integrity of the protected rhino populations across South Africa after suffering a tragic decline over recent years.
During this intimate wildlife experience, trained trackers and veterinarians dart specific rhino, ideally between two and three years old. After marking and associating the rhino with a recorded number, the team plants a small microchip under the skin and horns for future identity and security purposes. DNA samples are then collected and later added into a global DNA database that helps track and prevent illegally traded rhino horns.
During this encounter, guests form part of the ground crew and are invited to take part in this microchipping experience that includes helping to monitor the rhinos body temperature and breathing. The private rhino notching experience covers the costs of a wildlife veterinarian, the specialized drugs in the darts, and flying expenses. Guests can further participate in Tswalu’s rhino recovery initiatives by donating directly to the Tswalu Foundation. All funds directly contribute to a credible and imperative rhino conservation project to re-establish populations where they can be protected.
As one of the many wildlife conservation experiences, Tswalu practices low-impact, high-value approaches to sustainable ecotourism to help fund the critical conservation work for future generations. Tswalu’s conservation goals focus on restoring the natural environment, re-establishing and protecting biodiversity, and maintaining the Kalahari’s characteristic ecological processes, all carried out through environmental research supported by the Tswalu Foundation. The Tswalu Foundation is a world leader in the field of environmental research within the southern Kalahari and a major influence on all the conservation success Tswalu has accomplished.
This is an optional add-on that can be booked by Scenset
Tswalu Loapi
Two-Bedroom Tented Home
Inclusions: Private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker, walking safaris, nature walks (including traditional plant use interpretation), habituated meerkats experience, horse riding and bird watching. Short hike to view some of the oldest bushman rock engravings in Africa, a visit to the community clinic and pre-school, a visit and/or introduction to The Tswalu Foundation research projects. Involvement in wildlife project work on property when available. Luxury full board accommodation, all meals (a variety of dining experiences from boma dinners to dune picnics), dinner at Klein JAN Restaurant (children over the age of 12 are welcome), all beverages and full selection from the award-winning wine-list. In-suite tea and coffee making facilities, in-suite private bar and gourmet pantry. Laundry and valet services. Wireless internet access and National telephone calls.
Booked by a guest
After a final morning game drive and breakfast, depart from Tswalu Loapi to the airstrip.
Booked by scenset
Depart on your private charter flight in a Pilatus PC12 from Tswalu Kalahari to Mombo Concession in Botswana.
Approximate flight time to Upington is 45 minutes. You will then fly to Maun which is a flight of approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Your final flight from Maun to Mombo is 1 hour.
Please note the exact time of this flight will be confirmed with you the evening prior by your safari guide.
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You will first need to clear immigration and customs on your exit of South Africa. You will then fly to Maun for official entry into Botswana. Finally, it's a quick hop into the Okavango Delta and Mombo.
Upon arrival at the Mombo Airstrip, you will meet your dedicated safari guide and transfer to your camp for check-in.
Be sure to have your cameras ready as you will very likely begin spotting wildlife on your way to Mombo!
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Moremi Game Reserve, named after a tribal chief, was established in 1963 but has a history of exploration and adventure going back more than a hundred years. The area had been a favorite hunting ground of the chief, and today is a favorite photographic destination for adventurous travelers. It covers about 5,000 km2, encompassing about a quarter of the Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland deltas.
The northeast portion borders the Chobe National Park and the Khwai river. The prominent mainland of Chiefs Island and its drier habitats, along with multiple lagoons, create an incredibly diverse ecosystem of riverine woodlands, acacia thickets, grasslands, dry pans, palm fringed islands, and hippo-filled waterways, that provide great game-viewing possibilities. The area offers all-round exceptional game viewing.
Elevated on wooden decks beneath towering shade trees, Mombo overlooks a floodplain teeming with game. Elegant, expansive guest suites celebrate the history and traditions of the camp, while a large deck and plunge pool are ideal vantage points from which to observe the passing wildlife.
Located just off the northern tip of Chief’s Island, the largest landmass in the Okavango, Mombo is considered the most fertile area in the Delta, with its mix of habitats attracting large herds followed by numbers and varieties of predators.
Meals at Mombo are designed with conservation in mind, with healthy, delicious recipes that tread lightly on the Earth.
Rebuilt in 2018, Mombo maintains the integrity of its pristine environment through the use of natural materials, minimal human footprint and 100% solar status.
Mombo Camp
2x Tented Suites
There are seven spacious suites with two twin beds and a sitting room, separate bedroom and bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and bathtub with copper and brass fittings.
Inclusions: All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry and all local drinks (excluding premium imported brands and champagne)
Booked by a traveller
Mombo boasts arguably the best big game viewing in all of Africa – known as "the Place of Plenty". Seeing the high concentrations of plains game and predators – including the big cats – is the order of the day at Mombo. This makes it the perfect spot for game drives. These are done via open 4x4 Land Rovers that each accommodate a maximum of four guests, allowing each guest a 'window' seat for best wildlife viewing. Because the camp is in the Moremi Game Reserve, night drives are not possible.
In-tent massage treatments are one of the best ways to relax and restore within the comfort of your tent or on your private deck. Enjoy one of these treatments after a long day of exploring the area and taking in the wildlife.
Mombo Camp
2x Tented Suites
Inclusions: All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry and all local drinks (excluding premium imported brands and champagne)
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After breakfast and a final morning drive at Mombo, depart for the airstrip.
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Fly from Mombo Airstrip to Kasane Airport where you will disembark for immigrations and customs as you exit Botswana.
Approximate flight time is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Please note the exact time of this flight will be confirmed with you the evening prior by your safari guide. There may be additional stops prior to reaching your destination depending on the flight schedule that day.
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Upon arrival in Kasane, proceed through immigration, customs, and baggage claim before meeting your driver in the arrivals hall for a private transfer to your hotel. This is a transfer of approximately an hour and twenty minutes.
Please note that you will need to go through an additional border crossing which will occur after a short drive from Kasane Airport to the Botswana-Zimbabwe border.
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Zambezi National Park lies on the southern banks of the Zambezi River, west of the tourist center of Victoria Falls. At over 100,00 acres, the reserve is part of a huge conservation area that extends westward across Botswana and beyond to Zambia, Namibia, and Angola. The area is dominated by beautiful teak and mopane woodlands and wildlife abounds. Elephants, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles are common, and lion, leopard, and wild dog can also be found. The birding is exceptional with species like the shy African finfoot being fairly common along the quiet river banks. There are plenty of ways to experience this wildlife haven, from walks to game drives to enjoying a sundowner cruise down the Zambezi River.
Sheltered within shady recesses of the private Kandahar Island, every Island Treehouse Suite is perfectly positioned to maximise spectacular views of the legendary Zambezi and surrounds. Kandahar Island is reached only by boat ride from the mainland, ensuring guests a completely exclusive and private experience. The spacious open plan suites jut out over river and jungle, elevated on timber decks with generous glass windows and doors ensuring uninterrupted flow from the luxurious comfort of the indoors to the expansive natural beauty of the outdoors.
Victoria Falls River Lodge
2x Island Treehouses
Set among the trees on the banks of the secluded Kandahar Island, and accessible by boat only, each of the 4 exquisite 95 square meter Island Treehouses accommodates a maximum of two guests (16 years and older) and features a host of luxury conveniences, elegantly appointed sitting area, open-plan en-suite bathroom and private deck with plunge pool.
Inclusions: All Meals; Local and superior beverages; Tour of The Falls; Choice of 2 x Game Activities (morning/afternoon game drive and sunrise/sunset river cruise) per person per day; Bird Watching; Transfers to/from National Park Gate / Jetty for 3rd party activities; Afternoon Tea
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To discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them it is well worth booking a guided Tour of the Falls. Described by a local tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ - ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern terms as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’, Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
This tour is conducted during the daytime. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.
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Victoria Falls River Lodge
2x Island Treehouses
Inclusions: All Meals; Local and superior beverages; Tour of The Falls; Choice of 2 x Game Activities (morning/afternoon game drive and sunrise/sunset river cruise) per person per day; Bird Watching; Transfers to/from National Park Gate / Jetty for 3rd party activities; Afternoon Tea
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After breakfast and check-out, meet your private driver for transfer to the airport for your onward flight to South Africa. This is a transfer of approximately an hour.
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Depart on your international flight from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP).
Approximate flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Upon arrival, you will transfer to your private charter flight to the Singita Airstrip in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
Approximate flight time is 30 minutes.
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Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by a dedicated safari guide for a game drive to Singita Ebony for check-in.
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The Sabi Sand Game Reserve, named for the Sabie and Sand Rivers which flow through it, is renowned for its wildlife density and predator interactions; seldom will a visitor not see the Big Five. Although it shares a fenceless boundary with Kruger National Park, much of the wildlife in the Sabi Sand stays more or less in the reserve. Over the years, the animals have become used to the presence of safari vehicles, resulting in close encounters, particularly with the elusive leopards.
Roaming packs of African wild dogs, territorial lions, and large herds of elephants are also signature sightings. As well as having a consistently high density of wildlife, the reserve's conservation ethos keeps vehicle numbers to a minimum at wildlife sightings. This offers a more exclusive safari experience while ensuring the welfare of the habituated animals. Being in the private reserve generally affords more flexibility with opportunities to off-road, enjoy night drives and bush walks, all of which make visiting this area a truly unique experience.
Singita Ebony Lodge is set on the banks of the Sand River, offering a fresh and modern interpretation of the classic safari. The lodge combines the curved lines inspired by the Adobe architecture of North and West Africa with the utilitarian feel of a luxury tented camp while maintaining the rustic essence of its scenset story.
Each of the 12 luxurious suites includes its own private plunge pool with glass and canvas walls optimizing the magnificent views. The decks, which are perfect for leisurely dining and relaxing, are suspended off the river banks, allowing guests to be fully immersed in nature.
Ebony is an exciting mix of past and present - interiors feature gentle colors inspired by nature – indigo, ecru and ochre, while fold-up safari style furniture is matched beautifully with antiques and heirlooms. African art, sourced from local artisans pays a warm tribute to the creativity of the continent. The Conservation Room is at the heart of the main lodge, a consciously curated space showcasing fascinating artifacts where guests can explore the living heritage of the region.
Located in the private Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa, Ebony Lodge provides guests with access to 45,000 acres of an incredible wildlife sanctuary that’s renowned for its high concentrations of big game and frequent leopard sightings.
Singita Ebony Lodge
2x Suites
Inspired by the adventurous charm of old-world explorers’ camps, the lodge embodies the thrill of the African bushveld. Twelve luxurious suites featuring glass and canvas walls open onto expansive private decks with plunge pools – and uninterrupted river views ensure continuous connections with the wilderness.
Inclusions: All meals and beverages, twice-daily safari drives in open safari-vehicles, walking safaris (accompanied by experienced guides and trackers). Return road transfers between the Singita airstrip and the lodges. Laundry service and Wi-Fi access where applicable
Booked by a scenset representative
Located in Singita Sabi Sands of South Africa, Ebony Lodge gives guests access to 45,000 acres within a breathtaking wildlife sanctuary that’s renowned for its high concentrations of big game and frequent leopard sightings.
Head out for an early morning game drive in open vehicles, stopping for a refreshing coffee break and a chance to listen to the sounds of the bush whilst admiring the landscape. After some down-time and a siesta back at camp, set off again in the late afternoon when the bush comes alive. Sundowners as night falls, then spotlights come out in search of a new range of creatures. For those needing to expend some energy, a guided walking safari is an ideal way to learn about smaller animals and plants.
Singita Ebony Lodge
2x Suites
Inclusions: All meals and beverages, twice-daily safari drives in open safari-vehicles, walking safaris (accompanied by experienced guides and trackers). Return road transfers between the Singita airstrip and the lodges. Laundry service and Wi-Fi access where applicable
Booked by a guest
After a final game drive this morning, you'll be transferred to the Singita Airstrip for your charter flight to Johannesburg.
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Depart from Singita Airstrip to O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg on your private charter.
Please note the exact time of this flight will be confirmed with you the evening prior by your safari guide.
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Depart from O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg for Mahé Airport in the Seychelles. This is a flight of approximately 5 hours.
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Upon arrival in Seychelles, you will be met after deplaning by a VIP Airport Representative who will fast track you through immigrations to your private hotel transfer.
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Receive a transfer to your hotel for check-in. This is a drive of approximately 35 minutes.
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With its picture-perfect cerulean waters and soft, sandy shores framed by palm trees and giant boulders, the Seychelles archipelago may very well be paradise on earth. In 1881, when a British General travelled to Praslin, the second largest of Seychelles’ 115 islands, he was certain he found the Garden of Eden - the towering Coco De Mer tree, with its giant, suggestively-shaped seeds, had to be the Tree of Knowledge.
The islands’ granite mountains do go back a long time. These ancient fragments of continental crust were once part of the supercontinent Gondwana, and now sit 1,600 km (1,000 mi) off the coast of East Africa. The Seychelles’ Inner Islands are the world’s only oceanic granitic islands, and its flat, coral, Outer Islands remain mostly untouched. The most well known Outer Island is Aldabra. One of the largest atolls in the world, it’s home to over 150,000 giant tortoises and abundant marine life that thrives on the surrounding reefs.
As for the Inner Islands, Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue draw the most visitors, lined with beautiful beaches, secret coves, and small towns offering a glimpse into Creole culture. Ninety percent of the Seychellois people live on Mahé. Independent since 1976, the islanders are a mix of East African, Malagasy, Indian, Chinese, and European heritage. In Victoria, the capital and cultural center, locals come together selling colorful cotton clothes, jewelry, mangoes, bananas, avocados, fresh fish, coconut oil, and aromatic spices in the lively open market.
A gentle ocean breeze floats up the granite hillside and into your tree-house villa, reminding you to take it slow. Whether it’s just the two of you, or the extended family, spend days lounging by your private pool and playing in the turquoise waters of Petite Anse bay, or find bliss at the hilltop spa, before a sunset meal on a deserted beach. Whatever paradise might look like for you, you’ll find it here.
Four Seasons Seychelles
2x Ocean View Villas
Each of these villas offers its own perspective of Petite Anse and the tropical forest from its hillside perch, yet they’re still close to all of the resort amenities.
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
Booked by a guest
Whether it’s by land or sea, Seychelles’ island paradise comes with a healthy dose of adrenaline. Lace up your hiking shoes and explore the upland trails, snorkel and sail in pristine blue waters, indulge in the local culture with a cooking class, or simply relax at the hilltop spa. Your time in Petite Anse can be as relaxed or busy as you wish.
You can read more about the experiences on offer at the Four Seasons here.
At the uppermost point of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, far above Petite Anse Bay, Le Syel Spa celebrates earthly beauty and cultural bounty. Crowned by Mahe’s most spectacular views, it reveals the heavenly potency of local ingredients while inviting an elevation of inner and outer self that will change your perspective on the meaning of wellbeing.
You may read more here.
At Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, a chef brings vast experience from luxury hospitality around the world and skill for adapting to new cuisines and innovating recipes to help strengthen the restaurant concepts and evolve the menus of both resorts. The Four Seasons Seychelles offers six different dining outlets around the property including in-room dining.
You may read more here.
Four Seasons Seychelles
2x Ocean View Villas
Each of these villas offers its own perspective of Petite Anse and the tropical forest from its hillside perch, yet they’re still close to all of the resort amenities.
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
Booked by a guest
This morning after breakfast and check-out, you'll receive a ground transfer back to Mahé Airport for your international flight home.
Booked by Scenset
Depart out of Mahé Airport (SEZ) to return home.
Booked Independently
For safari, we recommend layering your clothing. Game drives take place in the early morning and evening and it is quite cold before the sun rises and after it sets. The day-time temperatures can be warm and sunny and it can get quite hot. Light, natural fabrics like cotton and linen are recommended for during the day (shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses around the lodge) and in the evenings, layer up with long trousers, long sleeve vests and a warm jacket. Formal wear is not required at any of our lodges – you are free to come straight from a game drive into dinner.
- Long trousers or denim jeans
- Long sleeve vests/t-shirts
- Shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses
- A warm jacket, fleece or windbreaker
- Woolen hat/beanie, gloves and scarf for morning drives
- A good pair of walking shoes
- Longer socks to wear with walking shoes – especially if you plan on going on Bush Walks
- Sandals or flip-flops for during the day at the lodge and some closed shoes or sneakers for evenings
- Wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses and a good sunscreen
- Bathing suit
- Camera, video camera, binoculars, spare memory cards and charging equipment. Some lodges do provide spare sets of binoculars on game vehicles and at the lodges if you don’t have your own.
- A small flashlight or headlamp for walking around camp
- Anti-allergen medication such as Zyrtec
- Insect Repellent with DEET
- Lotions, tissues, moisturizers, chapstick
- Personal cosmetics, toiletries
- Money belt or fanny pack for cash and travel documents
- Power bank for charging of phone on safari drives
- A good book to read during down time at the safari lodge
- Passport
- Cash for personal expenses
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa strictly enforces entry and exit requirements and other immigration laws. Failure to observe these requirements may result in the traveler being denied entry, detained, deported, or deemed inadmissible to enter South Africa in the future.
Please visit the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up to date entry and exit requirements.
Two Consecutive Blank Visa Pages: South Africa requires travelers to have two consecutive completely blank visa pages in their passports upon every arrival in South Africa. ENTRY WILL BE DENIED if you do not have two consecutive blank visa pages in your passport. This does not include the endorsement pages.
Immunizations: Travelers entering South Africa from WHO-designated countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission must present their current and valid International Certificate of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) (“yellow card”). See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s South Africa page.
You may read more here on the U.S. State Department website.
BOTSWANA
A passport with at least six months of validity remaining is required. U.S. citizens are permitted stays up to 90 days total within a 12-month period without a visa. The total stay permitted for each visit is recorded on the entry stamp by Botswana immigration officials and may be less than 90 days. Travelers who attempt to enter Botswana with a temporary passport must have a visa to enter. Visas cannot be obtained upon arrival in Botswana, and U.S. citizens without a visa in a temporary passport will face fines and long administrative delays.
Vaccinations: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if entering from a country where yellow fever is endemic. The Government of Botswana does not require other vaccinations. See the CDC’s web site for additional information.
You may read more here on the U.S. State Department website.
ZIMBABWE
You need a passport, visa, return ticket, and adequate funds to cover your intended stay in order to enter Zimbabwe. If you are traveling to Zimbabwe for tourism, business, or transit, you may obtain a visa at the airports or other border ports-of-entry. There is currently no option of getting a Zimbabwean tourist visa in advance through the Zimbabwean Embassy in Washington. Extensions of the 30-day and 45-day visas are possible and require visiting the Zimbabwe Immigration Office's public window. Travelers who intend to engage in any non-tourism related activity require a visa in advance of entry. Contact the Department of Immigration of Zimbabwe for further details and information on other types of visas and entry permits.
If you are planning to arrive to Zimbabwe via South Africa, please ensure that you have at least 6 blank pages in your passport. South Africa requires two clean, consecutive pages for each transit through South Africa. You will need two pages to transit South Africa in each direction, and two pages to enter Zimbabwe. South African officials take this requirement very seriously and will turn you around if you do not have sufficient pages.
Zimbabwe has implemented measures to stem the flow of U.S. dollars from the country. Tourists and visitors who do not have bank accounts in Zimbabwe should:
Bring cash sufficient for the duration of your trip; especially $1 and $5 bills, which are used more often than local currency; the importation of any currency into Zimbabwe by travelers is not restricted. However, all travelers are encouraged to complete a Customs Declaration Form (Form 47) and declare the currency in their possession at the time of entry.
Note that the amount of currency you are allowed to possess when leaving Zimbabwe without authorization in the departure lounge of an airport or any other port is a total of in any currency or combination of currencies or in bond notes, unless declared/documented upon entry; Prepay expenses such as hotels, flights and tours by credit or debit card. Very few places accept international credit cards.
You may read more here on the U.S. State Department website.
SEYCHELLES
Requirements for Entry:
- Passport
- Visitor's Permit
- Onward/return ticket
- Sufficient funds and confirmed accommodation
Visas: Seychelles is a visa-free country, however, a visitor’s permit will be obtained upon arrival if you meet certain criteria and can show:
- a valid return or onward ticket for duration of the visit;
- confirmed accommodation, OR invitation letter, if staying with friends or relatives;
- sufficient funds for duration of the stay.
Visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Seychelles website for the most current entry information.
You may read more here on the U.S. State Department website.
Check-in is 1 1⁄2 hours prior to departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to departure for international flights.
Some scheduled regional and inter-lodge flights may involve multiple stops before reaching the final destination. Many flights are operated as air shuttle transfers and therefore departure times may vary by up to one hour.
When traveling on normal scheduled international flights, the luggage limit is usually 20kgs (approx. 44 lbs.) per person.
On light aircraft transfers there is usually a 15kg (approx. 33 lbs.) per person limit on luggage. This is for safety and space reasons. Please note that this 15kg includes any cameras, camera bags and any associated equipment. For those carrying heavy personal equipment, it is possible to book an extra seat and which allows for an additional 80kg (approx. 176 lbs.) of baggage (up to three extra bags; max 32 kgs (approx. 70 lbs.) per bag).
Please remember:
- Only soft bags (no hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft) will be accepted. This includes camera equipment and hand luggage.
- The maximum dimensions of the soft bags which can be accommodated are as follows; 25cm (10 inches) wide x 30cm (12 inches) high x 62cm (24 inches) long.
Tipping during your holiday is not compulsory. If, however, you want to tip because you have received good service, we have enclosed a brief guideline to assist you:
Currency: We advise clients to take spending money in the form of US Dollar cash, as this is favored on most excursions for tips, drinks and curios. Credit cards are generally accepted at hotels, lodges and a few safari camps. The Vat rate is currently 18%.
Transfers: We recommend about US$10 per transfer for the driver per movement.
Touring (excluding Camp/Game Lodge) Driver and/or Guides: For half day tours we recommend about US$20 and for a full day tour we recommend US$30 per day.
Safari Guides/Trackers at Game Lodges: We recommend US$40 per room per day for the guide and US$20 per room per day for the tracker.
Porterage: We recommend about US$5 per guest per movement.
Hotel/Guest House/Game Lodge Staff: We recommend about US$40 per room per day for hotel staff i.e. housekeeping, etc. In some instances where you are allocated a butler or dedicated waiter for the duration of your stay at a specific property, you could tip about UD$20 per room per day.
Restaurants/Hotels: 10 - 15% is customary on meal accounts if you are satisfied with the service. For bigger groups of 10 people or more, some restaurants charge a mandatory service fee to the final bill.
Malaria is prevalent in parts of Southern Africa. We recommend taking anti-malarial tablets.
The most important defenses against malaria are:
- Apply insect repellent to exposed skin.
- Wear long-sleeved cotton clothing from dusk into the evening.
- Tabard and Peaceful Sleep are commonly used insect repellents.
Always check the latest recommendations with your travel clinic or doctor.
If you like what you read and are ready to pull the trigger on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, then you may complete the deposit payment by credit card or initiate a bank transfer as detailed below.
Once payment has been received, we will begin confirming the itinerary and let you know of next steps!
Please Note
- All availability is subject to change until itinerary is confirmed
Should you wish to pay by wire, the total trip cost will be provided with a deposit payment at time of booking.
Please use these details to send both domestic wires and ACH transfers to Scenset's Mercury account:
Beneficiary
- Beneficiary Name: SCENSET, INC
- Account Number: 202314543995
- Type of Account: Checking
- Beneficiary Address: 77 Geary Street, Unit 555, San Francisco, CA 94108
Receiving Bank Details
- ABA Routing Number: 091311229
- Bank Name: Choice Financial Group
Mercury uses Choice Financial Group as a banking partner.
- Bank Address: 4501 23rd Avenue S Fargo, ND 58104
Please Note: Availability is subject to change until confirmation of the itinerary. Reservations will be made upon receipt of the deposit payment.
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