22 Night African Safari & Cruise

22 Nights | 29th November 2024

Embark on the ultimate adventure of a lifetime with our exclusive Cruise and Safari package! Set sail on a 12 night Azamara cruise, visiting the top ports of South Africa, where every sunrise brings a new breathtaking view and each sunset paints the sky with vibrant hues.

The excitement doesn't end there! Be whisked away to Makutsi Springs where you’ll spend 6 nights on a thrilling safari adventure as you traverse rugged landscapes and encounter majestic wildlife in their natural habitat. From the iconic Big Five to the colourful array of birdlife, every moment promises an unforgettable experience.

With extra added benefits including return international and domestic flights and bonus hotel stays, this package offers you the perfect chance to embrace all that south Africa has to offer.

Package Inclusions

  • Return flights from Brisbane to South Africa

  • Domestic flights within South Africa

  • 1 night Johannesburg hotel stay

  • 6 night Makutsi Safari Springs Stay, with daily breakfast, dinner and guided game drives

  • 2 nights Cape Town hotel stay with daily breakfast

  • 12 night cruise onboard Azamara Quest in a veranda stateroom, including all meals, open bar and gratuities

  • All transfers between airport, hotels and port

FLY, CRUISE, SAFARI & STAY PACKAGE

$16,495 per person, twin share

Cruise Itinerary

  • Stunning mountainscapes and miles of coast meet world-renowned restaurants and award-winning vineyards in cosmopolitan Cape Town.

  • Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness centre, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savour inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

  • Lovingly referred to as “The Friendly City,” Port Elizabeth is home to beautiful beaches, world-class restaurants, and the densest population of elephants in the world.

  • Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness centre, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savour inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

  • A quaint, welcoming town, Richards Bay is one of the main gateways to the vast interior African region famous for some of the most breathtaking scenery and exotic wildlife on Earth.

  • Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness centre, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savour inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

  • Known as “the Asian Capital of South Africa”, Durban is city on the Indian Ocean where Zulu, Indian, and European cultures thrive against the backdrop of golden sand beaches, majestic mountain ranges, and plunging valleys.

  • Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness centre, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck. In the evening, savour inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

  • With one of the world’s most pleasant climates, Mossel Bay is a true treasure found on South Africa’s Garden Route. Bounded by lush natural beauty, it’s beloved for its beachy atmosphere and renowned for its connection to early human life.

  • Stunning mountainscapes and miles of coast meet world-renowned restaurants and award-winning vineyards in cosmopolitan Cape Town.

Safari Itinerary

  • On your arrival into either Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Makutsi Safari Springs Main Camp on the banks of the Makutsi River. The road journey takes approximately one hour. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and discover your surroundings. Dinner will be served in the traditional open air ‘Lapa’. (D)

  • Awake early at sunrise, and head out on a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle before breakfast. Your ranger will take you out in search of rhino, crocodile, elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wild dogs and many other smaller creatures. After breakfast enjoy some leisure time at the lodge. Mid afternoon depart for another game drive before returning in time for a sundowner drink before dinner. (BD)

  • An early morning is in store today for a full day of game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park itself. The early hours of the day are used for finding as much game as possible. Your guide will take a picnic style breakfast along, and a stop is made at one of the many rest areas where breakfast is served. The morning continues with more game exploration until lunchtime, when you stop at one of the camps located within the Kruger National Park for lunch (at own expense). This afternoon continue on for more exciting game viewing before returning to the lodge late afternoon. (D)

  • This morning enjoy some leisure time – the warm mineral pools or your own private safari while sitting on your terrace, reading a book. You will embark mid afternoon for a 5-hour game drive on the reserve. Around sunset, light snacks and drinks will be enjoyed during a short sundowner break, before continuing your safari in search of the nocturnal animals, and finally returning for dinner at the lodge. (BD)

  • After breakfast, depart for a day of sightseeing in the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains and Blyde River Canyon. Several stops will be made along the way to take photographs and marvel at the region’s picturesque scenery, including the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels Viewpoint overlooking the Blyde Dam. A lunch stop will be made (at own expense) before returning to Makutsi late afternoon. Today there may be opportunities to purchase locally made crafts and curios along the way. (BD)

  • Today you can choose your final game drive either morning or afternoon on the reserve, and the remainder of the day is for relaxing in the pool, reading on your terrace or visiting the Hippo Hide… let Africa take care of you! (BD)

  • After breakfast you will be transferred back to either Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Your Ship - Azamara Quest

The Azamara Quest is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras. Savour exquisite dining options inspired by global flavours, unwind in luxurious accommodations adorned with thoughtful amenities, and enjoy enriching onboard activities and entertainment that cater to your every whim.

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