5 Night African Safari Package

5 NIGHT AFRICAN SAFARI PACKAGE

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5 NIGHT AFRICAN SAFARI
PACKAGE

Your stay at Bushwillow Villa positions you perfectly in the heart of one of South Africa’s most interesting and exciting areas, with a wealth of things to do, places to visit and activities to be experienced. The town of Hoedspruit – the centre of South Africa’s safari industry – is just a stone’s throw away. With some great restaurants, coffee shops and pubs, as well as an array of curio, decor and art shops and one of the most well-stocked wine merchants outside of the Western Cape, Hoedspruit has a lively night life and an old-world charm.
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Package Highlights
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  • Visit the iconic Kruger National Park
  • Get up close and personal with Africa's iconic Big 5
  • Worlds biggest "green" Canyon
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
  • Sundowner cruise
  • Cultural Dancing
  • Community Projects
  • Experience authentic African hospitality
  • Luxurious serviced accommodation
  • Great food (Breakfast & Dinners)
  • Expert guides and hosts
  • All expertly crafted for you
"Kruger safari
This was the second leg of our three week tour to South Africa . Having read the trip advisor reports we were very hopeful that we would have a wonderful experience . We were not to be disappointed as it proved to,be the trip,of a lifetime . Based in a beautiful villa which was ideal, the staff couldn't have been more helpful . On our trips around and about we managed to see the big 5 on our first day . The variety of animals and birds was amazing. We would thoroughly recommend the villa and the region if you are looking for a break with a difference ."


 
Itinerary 
  • Day 1 - Arrive at Bushwillow Villa

    Arrive at Bushwillow Villa via Airport Transfer and check in after 14H00. Our friendly staff will check you in and discuss your  safari itinerary in detail. Tonight you will have dinner at the lodge.


    Included today :

    Transfer from HDS airport (if required)

    Welcome drink on arrival

    Dinner at the lodge

    Free bottled water, teas and coffees


    Excluded :

    Other drinks

    Lunch

    Any activities not mentioned above.



  • Day 2 - Full Day Kruger Tour

    Today is a very early start as we get to visit the iconic Kruger National Park. You will be collected at the lodge at 5h00 in summer and 5h30 in winter. You will spend the whole day in Kruger and be back at the lodge between 16h30 & 17h30.


    Included today : 

    Full Day Kruger tour

    Packed Breakfast

    Bottled water

    Dinner at the Lodge


    Excluded :

    Other drinks

    Lunch

    Any activities not mentioned above.



  • Day 3 - Nyani Cultural & Afternoon Safaris

    Today is a slightly later start. Breakfast will be served around 8H00 whereafter you will leave to view the Nyani Cultural Village. You will spend the morning at the Nyani with an optional lunch and then proceed to the afternoon safari. 


    You will arrive back at the lodge at around 19H30


    Included today : 

    Cultural Village and Dance Show

    PM Safaris

    Brunch

    Bottled water

    Dinner at the Lodge


    Excluded :

    Other drinks

    Lunch

    Any activities not mentioned above.



  • Day 4 - Panorama Scenic Tour

    Today we leave the lodge after Breakfast at around 8H00. You will spend the whole day on the Panorama Route. Your guide will stop at a restaurant for an optional lunch and you will be be back at the lodge between 16h30 & 17h30.


    Included today : 

    Full Day Panorama Scenic Tour

    Bottled water

    Dinner at the Lodge


    Excluded :

    Other drinks

    Lunch

    Any activities not mentioned above.



  • Day 5 - Hoedspruit Highlights Tour

    Today is a full day - we will be visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab Center at 08H00 and then a couple of hours out at Nourish Community Center and then rounding off with a Sundowner Boat Cruise on the Blyde Dam.

  • Day 6 - Departure

    Today you get to sleep in a little. Get up around 8H00 for a hearty breskfast and then get ready to depart for the Airport at around 10H00.

Includes 
Included in your African Safari Package
  • Return Transfer to HDS airport
  • Serviced Luxury Air-Conditioned Accommodation for 3 Nights
  • 1 Guided Full Day Kruger National Park Tour
  • 2 Guided Game Drives in Open 4×4 Safari Vehicles
  • 1 Panorama Scenic Tour
  • 1 Hoedspruit Endangered Species Tour
  • 1 Moholoholo Rehab Tour
  • 1 Boat Tour or Sundowner Safari
  • All reserve entrance fees
  • 1x Free Beverage on Game Drive
  • Breakfast & Dinner Daily
  • All teas and coffee (except special coffees, Latte, Espresso, Cappuccino etc)
  • All Tourism Levies
  • Bottled Water Daily
Excludes 
Excluded on your Safari Package:
  • International and Regional Flights
  • Personal and Medical Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Curio or Gift Shop Purchases
  • Any Activities not mentioned above
  • Lunch
  • Bar purchases
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I get to Bushwillow Villa?

    Most guests fly into Johannesburg airport and then catch a connecting flight to Hoedspruit. This package includes a transfer from the HDS airport to the lodge and back on the day of departure. More info


    There are also road transfers available from JHB to the lodge - please send us an email to info@bushwillowvilla and we will arrange for you.

  • How many nights should I stay?

    We always recommend that one stays at least 3 nights on Safari to get the best opprtunity to see as many of our wildlife animals as possible. The ideal length of stay is 5 nights as you will then have enough time to really immerse yourself in our area.

  • When do we schedule our tours?

    Most tours are affected by weather so we try and schedule these as close as possible to your arrival date.

  • Can we hire a car in Johannesburg?

    Yes - there are a number of Car Hire comapanies at JHB airport and most have offices here in Hoedspruit as well.

  • Which gate do you enter Kruger?

    We recommend Orpen Gate which is about 45 mins from the lodge

  • How do I pay for my Safari?

    We require a 30% deposit within 7 days to secure your Safari with the balance being due 30 days prior to arrival. We can prcess credt cards, you can do a funds transfer to our Bank and we also use Paypal.

  • Do you have good Internet?

    We have 100MB Fibre internet

  • Is it safe to go on Safari in Africa?

    As with many places around the world Africa has its places of danger and these should be voided. There are many horror stories coming out of the continent but in general Africa is a safe destination to travel to - if you take the necessary precautions. 


    Planning your trip with us will prevent any misunderstandings and allow you to enjoy what will certainly be one of your most memorable holidays..

  • Will I be guaranteed to see lions on my African Safari?

    Most of the better-known parks and reserves have lions but this is still no guarantee that you will see lions on your safari, however the chances are very high. 


    Visiting a number of parks during your safari will allow for more chance of seeing these incredible creatures. You may well see lions every day of your safari but as with all wildlife nothing is sure. The writer of this article travelled in Kruger Park for 4 days. On the morning of the 5th day, leaving the park, this writer saw the back half of a lion sticking out from behind a boulder. Such is luck! The best approach is not to put yourself under pressure to see lions but rather to appreciate everything - the lions will happen.

  • What is the tipping policy on Safari?

    Guide/Tracker:

     Your guide and tracker are central to the success of your safari. You’ll have plenty of time to connect with them and, by the end of your trip, they might just be your new best friends. With guides, it’s customary to leave a tip on your departure. What you choose to leave is totally up to you, but a general rule of thumb on safari is to tip your guide US$10 and your tracker US$5 per person per day.


    Guests that are returning to a lodge that they have visited before, sometimes even bring small, personalised gifts for their guides. Alternatively, the lodges will generally give you a guideline for tipping and gifting if you ask them.


    Camp/Lodge Staff: 

    There is a lot that happens behind the scenes of your safari and it’s important to consider and acknowledge all the wonderful people who look after the lodge. From housekeepers, to wait staff, to chefs – they all deserve to be thanked appropriately! Most safari lodges and camps have a communal tip ‘jar’ and around US$10 to US$20 per day is considered a reasonable tip.

Terms and Conditions
  • General T's and C's
    • Rates are per person sharing
    • Recommended min age of 6 Years +
    • Children pay full price
    • A single surcharge is levied for single travellers
    • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice
    • All inquiries should be made via email to res@bushwillowvilla.co.za
    • Our standard terms and conditions apply
    • We reserve the right to substitute activities of similar value should weather dictate
    • Errors and Omissions excepted

    ** NB Disclaimer – Due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances we reserve the right to substitute any of the above activities with other activities of the same value. E&OE

  • Detailed Terms and Conditions

    GENERAL

    The conditions set out below apply to each and every safari/tour booked with the Safari Traveller. Reference or mention of the ‘operator’ refers to the Safari Traveller. The transport, meals, entrance fees, accommodation or other facilities or services which are to be supplied in respect of any safari or tour are those specifically stated on the website or tour/safari itinerary.


    DEPOSIT

    A 30% deposit is required upon booking a safari. The balance is payable no later than 30 days prior to the departure of the safari. In the event of a booking less than 30 days prior to the start of the safari, payment in full must be made upon booking the safari.


    CANCELLATION

    If the reservation is canceled, cancellation fees will be due and payable according to the following:


    More than 60 days prior to arrival – 90% refund of the total safari price

    45 to 60 days prior to arrival – 80% refund of total safari price

    30 to 45 days prior to arrival – 50% refund of total safari price

    Less than 30 days prior to arrival – no refund


    TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

    All travel arrangements, such as flight bookings, reservation of hotel accommodation, reservation of motor transport, etc. made by the operator, are subject to the booking conditions and cancellation provisions of the supplier of the services, transport and accommodation, etc.


    ROUTE & ACCOMMODATION ALTERATIONS

    The operator takes every care to ensure that itineraries are followed through to the letter, but unforeseen circumstances may necessitate changes. The operator accepts no liability due to the alteration of routes or substitution of properties. Where properties are substituted, they will be substituted for equal value.


    LIABILITY

    The operator shall not be liable for any damage, losses and expenses suffered by any client as a result of sickness, quarantine, weather conditions, war, strikes, riots or any other cause outside the operator’s control. The operator shall under no circumstances be deemed to be the agent of the passenger or of the supplier of any service.


    The operator accepts no liability in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to person or property arising out of any act, omission or negligence of the operator, the supplier, the operator’s or supplier’s servants, save only in the case of willful negligence or a willful act or omission. The client shall be deemed to have waived, renounced and abandoned any and all right or entitlement, which the client may be entitled to under the provisions of the law of the Republic of South Africa for any loss or damage to person or property.


    The operator shall not be liable for any loss or expense arising from the loss of property, cancellation or curtailment of the tour however caused, save only to the extent that such loss of baggage, cancellation or curtailment was caused by the operator’s negligence. If sickness or accident interrupts a tour, the operator shall not be liable for any cost or expense arising there from, save only to the extent that such sickness or accident was caused by the operator’s willful act or gross negligence. The operator shall not be liable for any refund, either total or partial, of passage money paid. The operator recommends passengers to take out the necessary insurance to protect the passengers against such eventuality.


    PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY

    Passengers may not carry any unlawful articles or substances whilst traveling in the Southern African region. If any passenger offends against the prohibitions set out herein, the operator will be entitled to immediately exclude from the tour the offender who will be responsible for his or her own repatriation and all costs thereof. The operator will under no circumstances assist any such offender in any dealings or negotiations with any authority.

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