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Lakes & Beaches – Self-Drive or Guided – 5 Days Kosi Experience

Get the real feel of Africa as we explore Northern Zululand and Maputaland. Wildlife, Beaches and Oceans. This is “Africa at it’s Very Best” in the Unique iSimangaliso World Heritage Site as well as exciting optional daily excursions in some of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas

DAY 1
Arrive Amangwane Camp at Kosi Mouth

Amangwane Camp is located in the far northeastern corner of South Africa with direct access to the pristine beaches and lakes of the Kosi Bay area. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, manages and protects the fauna & flora of this large undisturbed coastal and marine reserve. The camp is only 4.5km from the Kosi border gate into southern Mozambique.
Overnight Amangwane

 

DAY 2,3,4
Kosi/Amangwane Activities and Excursions

Explore the pristine Kosi lake system on a 3-hour lake cruise viewing Hippos, Crocs, and the magnificent birdlife.
Experience and understand the old tradition of the Kosi fish traps.
Snorkeling and kayaking in the estuary.
Turtle tracking in season.
Walking through magnificent fern forests and seeing the rare Palm Nut Vultures.
Community visits and local school interaction is also encouraged as the camp is located within a large
community area.
Overnight Amangwane

DAY 5
Depart Amangwane Camp

Breakfast, pack and depart for the next leg of your tour.
OR extend onto the next leg of your Southern African experience…

BON VOYAGE

Note: for those who would like to do some scuba diving on some of the southernmost coral reefs in the world we can extend from Day 5 and head off to this pristine diving location. Add 2 extra nights and expect to do 2 dives per day while at this location.

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Terms & Conditions Apply:

All tours are quoted in ZA Rands and subject to change without notice until full payment of tour price is received
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required within 48hrs of making this booking to secure
The 2nd 50% deposit is due 4 weeks before arrival unless otherwise stated
Cancellation 0 – 7 days prior forfeit 100% of the accommodation total
For bookings made less than 30 days prior to stay, full payment must be received within 48 hours after which your booking will be confirmed.  All accommodation must be prepaid.
For bookings made 7 days before check-in, we require payment in full, on the day of confirming the booking
Deposits are non-refundable
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions and conduct rules of the resorts and airline concerned
Tony shall not be liable to any guest for any injury, loss, accident, delay caused by any act, omission or incident whatsoever involving the resort, lodge or operator concerned
By confirming and paying for your reservation, it is understood that you have read and accepted our terms and conditions
Date changes requested within 3 weeks prior to travel date will be subject to an administration fee of R500 and subject to accommodation being available for the new dates requested
All pricing and itineraries subject to final confirmation
Tony acts as agents for the numerous accommodation suppliers on the itineraries and does not take responsibility for changes to the respective lodge’s offerings
Tony or any of their employees do not accept responsibility for any losses or inconveniences by whatever cause including power failures or acts of God
Parents are to supervise their children at all times, especially around swimming pools, rivers, and the ocean.
Tony is not liable for any errors or omissions

*This tour is also offered as a fully guided tour. Minimum 4 guests for this guided option*

 

 

What to Pack

Clothing

Sun hat
Golf-shirts and/or T-shirts – preferably with a sleeve to protect your shoulders from the sun
Long-sleeved cotton shirts
Shorts and/or skirts
Long trousers/slacks
Good closed walking shoes and a pair of (preferably closed) sandals
Swimming costume
Lightweight jersey for summer
Warm jersey or fleece for winter
Light rain gear or jacket for summer & winter

Equipment/Other

Good quality sunglasses
Personal toiletries (basic amenities are supplied by most establishments)
Insect repellent for body application, e.g. Tabard
Basic medical kit – aspirins, plasters, Imodium, antiseptic cream and antihistamine cream
Malaria tablets (if applicable)
Moisturising cream and suntan lotion
Antihistamine tablets if you suffer from any allergies
Torch, binoculars & camera equipment including spare batteries, chargers, flash cards, memory sticks
Adaptor for charging appliances
Dive card and log book (if applicable)
International driver’s license if applicable
Visas, tickets, passports, money, credit cards, travel insurance details and any other relevant documents

Sardine Run South Africa…and Whale Migration

Photo Credit – Offshore Africa

During June and July each year one of the most amazing spectacles of nature plays out along our east coast. From the Transkei “Wild Coast” and right up into southern Kwa Zulu Natal the “Sardine Run” draws ocean lovers from all over the world to come and experience this phenomenon.
Added to this is the Humpback Whale migration as well. It cannot get better for an ocean experience to match or beat all others.
Tony offer complete packages over this period including accommodation, daily boat excursions and much more. You will be based in Port St Johns which lies at the mouth of the mighty Umzimvubu River.

Photo Credit – Offshore Africa

SARDINE RUN PACKAGE DETAILS BELOW:
Non Divers are also accommodated at the same rates and can enjoy all of the experiences except actual scuba diving…

Accommodation is d/b/b at Port St Johns River Lodge
Excursions are run by Offshore Africa
We can happily assist with transport to and from Durban
We offer accommodation at our guesthouse in Ballito for guests wishing to spend time on our Dolphin Coast

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Sardine Run Package Includes: –

  • ***** night accommodation. Port St John’s River Lodge is dinner,
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    bed & breakfast.

  • ***** ocean days (weather permitting)
  • Cylinder / air
  • Weights / belt
  • Packed boat refreshments
  • Diver permit to dive within Pondoland marine protected area
  • Full and exclusive to Offshore Africa aerial support (spotting) with our gyro copter & pilot

Excludes:-

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  • Drinks / items of a personal nature
  • Meals – where specified above
  • Transfers – can be arranged at an additional charge
  • Dive gear rental – MUST be pre-booked.
  • Additional chargeable land- based activities i.e. guided hikes / afternoon gyrocopter flight
  • Diver / travel insurance
  • Airfares / taxes
  • Passports / visas
  • Gratuities for staff

NOTES

  • Whilst we offer a shorter stay, clients must remember that we are
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    dealing with Nature and it is winter season, which means that we do encounter cold fronts and some days could be shorter than others due to adverse weather/ocean conditions. We cannot offer any guarantee of any kind

  • Transfers can be arranged from King Shaka international airport (Durban) or Umtata airport ex Johannesburg with domestic airline SA Airlink (airline code UTT)
  • Dive gear rental MUST be pre-booked as we carry limited stock
  • Divers MUST produce their dive cards or logbook prior to the 1st day of ocean launching
  • Once a booking is confirmed, Offshore Africa will issue a booking invoice asking for a 20% non-refundable deposit. The booking is NOT secured until the deposit payment (in full) has been received
  • Offshore Africa will not issue a refund due to weather/sea-sickness/days not done/a client making a decision to have a day off during their trip
  • Port St Johns River Lodge offer double, twin bed, single & 3-4 people sharing options

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    Photo Credit – Offshore Africa

*Want to stay on and enjoy a little more of SUNNY SOUTH AFRICA…?

Extensions are also available to other tourism highlights ie:
Imfolozi/ Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Sodwana Bay
Isimangaliso Wetland Park including Cape Vidal and St Lucia
Anglo Zulu..Anglo Boer Battlefields
Ukahlamba Drakensberg
Cape Town, Namibia, Mozambique