An Example Itinerary

Big Five & Mauritius Beach Paradise

Mauritius, South Africa

12 Day Itinerary

Best Time

June to September

Guide Price

£8,400pp

$10,100pp

Journey to Africa for an effortless blend of an intimate safari experience with unmissable Big Five sightings in South Africa, alongside a remote beach escape to a tropical haven in Mauritius.

Highlights

This is the ultimate bush and beach experience for honeymooners and celebrations
Go from the wild bush to the pristine beaches of Mauritius all in one day
Start your trip with intimate safari experience in South Africa at a Big Five and Malaria-free game reserve
Combine this with one of the finest hotels in Mauritius
Perfect for an indulgent experience of luxury accommodation and delicious food

Day 1 - 5: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Day 5 - 12: Belle Mare, Mauritius

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – 5: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Day 5 – 12: Belle Mare, Mauritius

Day 1 - 5: Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Jamala Madikwe’s exceptional chef serves some of the best cuisine found in the bush
Sit in front of the lodge to enjoy views of one of the most active watering holes in South Africa

Located in South Africa, the Madikwe is home to an abundance of wild animals and bird species in the surrounding rocky hills, grasslands, forests and local dam.

Begin your trip on a South African safari with four nights at Jamala Madikwe, an exclusive and intimate lodge set in a secluded corner of the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. With a popular water hole in front of the camp, watch as wildlife frequent to your doorstep, providing some of the best game-viewing opportunities from your private verandah. Enjoy morning and afternoon drives in this Big Five wilderness area, and even catch a sighting of endangered wild dogs. Relax in your private pool and celebrate with romantic lantern-lit suppers under the stars.

Day 5 - 12: Belle Mare, Mauritius

Relax in your tropical hideaway by retreating to Mauritius after your time on safari
Enjoy evenings at the exclusive floating restaurant and bar over the lagoon

Situated on a quiet corner of the island’s east coast, the region of Belle Mare boasts pristine beaches, tropical gardens and lagoons, making it one of the most sensational parts of the island.

Fly from Johannesburg to Mauritius, where you’ll spend seven nights at Constance Le Prince Maurice, located on an isolated peninsula and encompassed by white sand and a sheltered lagoon. This intimate and peaceful hideaway oozes luxury from the get-go, with bedrooms overlooking the water and a floating bar and restaurant with mountainous views. Windsurf, snorkel and paddleboard along the private beach, or head to the nearby championship golf courses. With island experiences in abundance, we can arrange a scenic helicopter flight for bird’s eye views of coastal scenery, or a catamaran trip to Ile Aux Cerfs. Don’t forget to indulge in a couples frangipani-infused spa treatment.

What is typically included

4 nights fully inclusive on safari
7 nights Bed & Breakfast in Mauritius
Game drives
Non-motorised water sports in Mauritius
All domestic flights and transfers