Tour Summary: This itinerary is designed to provide a wildlife experience on the South African Highveld. On this tour you will begin in Johannesburg, one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. We begin at luxurious Monte Casino where you will find a multitude of entertainment choices for your first evening. Then we transfer to Dinokeng Game reserve where we will experience 4 game drives, a traditional South African Braai, a day trip to Mystic Monkey & Feathers Wildlife Park and we visit world heritage site, the Cradle of Humankind. During our stay for 4 nights at Tamboti Bush Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve, we will take 4 game drives in a reserve that features the Big 5 as well as Hyena, Giraffe, Kudu, Impala, Warthog, Crocodile and many more. Dinokeng reserve also boasts the 2 nd highest number of bird species of any game reserve in southern African with more than 400. With a mixture of grass and wetlands, this habitat suits a wide variety of flora and fauna. This is also the location where 2 bull elephants were captured, tranquilized and transported in a rehabilitation program to rebuild elephant herds in Mozambique as featured on National Geographic. Despite its proximity to urban development, this is wild Africa at its wildest. So join us for this South African adventure & safari. Where We Go: JOHANNESBURG: CITY LODGE FOURWAYS – MONTECASINO Situated on the Highveld at 2000m above sea level, Johannesburg is high and dry. Although not known as a tourist destination, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg. The home of Nelson Mandela, Sandton is Johannesburg’s new metro center with ultra-modern skyscrapers and the shopping is Africa’s best. Scattered amongst the shops are high quality restaurants that cater for all tastes. On the northern fringes of Sandton is Tuscan themed Monte Casino, complete with a piazza, a multitude of world class restaurants and shops. DINOKENG NATIONAL PARK: The newest game reserve in South Africa and the largest in Gauteng, conceived in 2004 and opened in 2011, it is the only Big 5 reserve in Gauteng. Featured on National Geographic and with abundant wildlife and easy access it is becoming extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. Originally the area was comprised of cattle, walnut and fruit farms before becoming a game reserve. With many African wildlife species already resident within the area, it was a simple task to reintroduce lions, elephants and buffalo which made the park an Big 5 reserve and returned it to its natural ecological state DAY 1 – Monte Casino On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met by our Escorted Tours Africa Dual National Tour Host and transferred to City Lodge at Monte Casino Resort where we will spend the night. Featuring cobble streets and a Piazza, over 40 restaurants, both movie and live theatres, bars and a casino, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of this amazing complex. Overnight City Lodge Monte Casino Resort Sensational South Africa 7 Days $1195 PP Twin Share, Single add $299* Add return flights Australia – South Africa from $1595* Weekly Departures: February – November 2018 [email protected] Mobile +61411150462 Affiliated with Tourvest (Azure Travel & Tours, Merit Travel & Tours) * Prices subject to availability