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Get to know Africa in true style on this once in a lifetime Safari and Island adventure especially suited to groups or families. Set the pace as you explore the Phinda Reserve with your own private guide and trackers and relax in a sumptuous private villa. Catch sight of the Big Five and journey through rare protected ecosystems. Then touch down on the powdery white sand of your own private island for a voyage into paradise. Dive among precious coral reefs and feel relaxation take over.
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Arrive at O.R. Tambo international airport to a warm welcome from a member of the andBeyond team. From there, you will fly to the Phinda airstrip to begin your safari adventure, getting into game drives and nature walks straight away. Your luxury accommodation for the following three nights will be andBeyond Phinda Homestead.
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Continue your immersion in the stunning surroundings on game drives dictated by you, with excellent chances to get close to cheetahs. Explorers can take off on a bush walking adventure with seasoned guides and get to know the local flora and fauna. There is also the opportunity to get to know andBeyond’s conservation work tracking black rhinos. Between safari, relax at the spacious villa and enjoy the chef’s mouth-watering creations, unwind in the rim-flow pool or head to the gym.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Black rhino tracking on foot
- A night under the stars
- Bespoke luxury massages
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After a sumptuous breakfast, you will be flown to O.R. Tambo International Airport, where you will settle into the Intercontinental to prepare for your morning transfer to Vamizi Island. Take advantage of your hotel’s proximity to the terminal and recharge your batteries at one of its numerous leisure facilities. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Quill’s, comes highly recommended for superb South African game meats. Your stay is in a Deluxe Room with en suite bathroom.
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After breakfast, check in for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pemba International Airport. From here, you will be flown by light aircraft to andBeyond Vamizi Island to begin the island portion of your adventure. Gaze out over the azure waters and white sands that form the backdrop to your island stay.
With the gorgeous ocean at your fingertips, you won’t be short of adventure on Vamizi island. Some of the healthiest coral reefs in the world teem with life, waiting be explored on scuba dives. Hobie cat, sea kayaking, dinghy sailing, stand up paddleboarding, whale watching and deep sea fishing all offer ways to make the most of the glimmering waters.
Stay closer to the sand and snorkel, or venture inland and explore the tropical flora and fauna of the island with borrowed bicycles. Depending on the time of year, you can watch turtles nesting and hatching, whose protected home on the island is one of Vamizi’s most stunning features. A delicious castaway picnic and an evening dhow cruise allow you to soak up the tranquillity of your surroundings in style. Birding and nature walks are also possible.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Whale watching
- Bespoke luxury massages
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Following a delicious breakfast, the andBeyond team will bid you a fond farewell as you board a light aircraft to Pemba International Airport. Savour each moment of your departure flight over the pristine waters of the Quirimbas Archipelago marine sanctuary. From Pemba International Airport, board your connection to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.