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Crossing Lodges
Welgevonden, Waterberg
NEW
South Africa- Beyond Kruger game reserves
Elephants Crossing
Zebras Crossing
From £ 165 per person per night 4H
Elephants Crossing
From £ 299 per person per night 4H
Situated in malaria-free Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, in the middle of the Waterberg Biosphere, these two family-owned intimate lodges offer very different experiences. At Elephants Crossing guests are taken on exciting game drives in search of the Big Five, while Zebras Crossing is ideal for those that want to comfortably or adventurously surround themselves in nature, without the worry of predatory animals around! See page 43, for our tour which combines both lodges with a stay in Cape Town.
Features: 11 tents / suites / rooms across two lodges • Dining area with outdoor decks • bar
• swimming pool *• mountain bikes *• massage treatments *• rock pools for swimming *
• children’ s activities *• golf nearby *
Meals: Full board plus afternoon tea, house wine, local beers and soft drinks.
Game drives: Two game drives( Big Five) per day at Elephants Crossing; one game drive( not Big Five) plus bush walks and rock pool swimming at Zebras Crossing.
Transfers / driving time: Zebras Crossing is 2 hours from Johannesburg airport and Elephants Crossing is 3½ hours away.
Note: * Available at Zebras Crossing only.
Premier Plus
FREE spa treatment( per person per stay): Mar 26-Jun 27 if you stay at least 3 nights at Elephants Crossing and 2 nights at Zebras Crossing. Treatment is up to the value of R750 and valid at Zebras Crossing.
This boutique safari lodge allows guests to absorb nature in a predator free reserve. Activities include bush walks, mountain biking and game drives.
Accommodation: In deluxe rooms with bath, outdoor shower, safe and terrace. No TV or air-conditioning in rooms. Room upgrades: Family suites on request.
This intimate solar-powered lodge suits those seeking Big Five adventures and serenity.
Accommodation: In luxury tents with bath, outside shower, deck with plunge pool. No TV or air-conditioning in tent. Room upgrades: Tented suite & bush villa on request.
Zebras Crossing
from £ 275 per person per night
Safari Plains
5H Mabulu, Waterberg
Set in a malaria-free area against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountains with wide-open savannahs, abundant wildlife and spectacular vistas, Safari Plains is a truly majestic wilderness destination. The varied habitats provide ideal conditions for an astounding array of large mammals including the Big Five, more than 300 bird species, numerous plants, reptiles and insect species. Resplendent tented suites, which are scattered along winding sandy pathways to provide privacy, offer extraordinary comfort and stylish decor as well as outdoor seating which provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views. Look forward to classic game drives, a wide range of exciting activities, a sophisticated high-ceilinged dining room for elegant wining and dining, an impressive bar and relaxing spa. Safari Plains promises all guests an unforgettable experience, be they seasoned travellers, bushveld connoisseurs, families or firsttime African explorers.
Safari suite
Features: 20 tented suites • dining room • bar • swimming pool • spa
• hot air ballooning • horseback trails • quad bike adventures • guided bush walks • stargazing • private bush picnics
Accommodation: In opulent safari suites with sunken bath, separate shower, mini bar and viewing deck.
Room upgrades: Luxury suites from £ 28, which offer a larger main area and a private sala. Family style suites with a second bedroom with two twin beds also available on request.
Meals: Full board and selected beverages( soft drinks, water, beer and selected wines and spirits).
Game drives: Two game drives per day Transfers / driving time: 2½ hours from Johannesburg airport. Note: Minimum ages apply to some of the listed activities.
Premier Plus
5 % room discount: 01 Mar-15 Dec 26 & 03 Jan-15Dec 27 if you stay at least 5 nights. Safari & City FREE nights: May-Aug 26 & May-Aug 27. If you stay 3 nights at Safari Plains, receive 3 nights free at The Cape Milner.
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