Experience South Africa
You are invited to accompany an HSI/HSUS staff member on an exciting trip to South Africa. On this journey, we will experience first-hand the amazing wild animals who inhabit this beautiful country. Located at the southernmost tip of Africa, South Africa is ranked as one of the top six most biodiverse countries in the world. It is undoubtedly a wildlife lover’s ultimate destination.
Just a short flight from Johannesburg is the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary, a unique reserve that houses a large variety of rescued African wildlife, including lions, wild dogs, hippos, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, zebras, ostriches and many, many more. Caring for wild animals is expensive, and HSI and The HSUS have been helping SanWild raise much-needed funds.
You will spend part of your week learning about and watching the animals at the sanctuary and the rest exploring neighboring natural wonders. In addition to the SanWild experience, you will spend a day at the world-famous Kruger National Park, one of the largest national parks in the world, which is home to more than 500 bird species and more than 140 types of mammals. There will also be time to simply relax and enjoy all that SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer, including beautiful gardens, swimming pools, wildlife viewing drives and walks, and wildlife watering holes.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience that will also help fund the wildlife protection programs of SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary.
Accommodations
SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary provides exquisite accommodations for guests. There are two camps, each with its own common areas.
The Savannah Camp’s four luxury chalets are situated in a garden setting and have full bathrooms, satellite television, and traditional thatched roofs. The common areas consist of a large dining room and lounge with a breathtaking fireplace, and a rock pool with a waterfall. A veranda leads off the dining area with a small bar. A watering hole nearby attracts animals. Guests are welcome to relax and socialize here. In the evenings, guests enjoy taking it easy by the campfire and looking at the stars.
The Bukisa Camp is for the more adventurous traveler. The camp has four safari-style luxury tents overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains. Each tent has a full bathroom and electricity. The common area includes a lounge, dining and pub area with a fireplace, and a rock swimming pool. A watering hole below the camp is frequented by elephants, giraffes, zebras and more!
Meals will generally take place at your respective camp. Evening programs and special meals will be held in the Savannah Camp.
View photos of each camp here»
Who you might see while visiting SanWild»
Trip details
Cost (does not include airfare):
- Savannah Camp: $2600 per person age 13 and over, based on double occupancy
- Savannah Camp: $3700 per person, single occupancy
- Bukisa Tent Camp: $2500 per person age 13 and over, based on double occupancy
- Bukisa Tent Camp: $3600 per person, single occupancy
*Please note that if you are a single traveler and do not request a single room, you will be automatically be paired up with another single traveler of the same gender.
Discounted rates for children:
- $1200 per child age 3-12 years old, sharing with adults
- Children age 2 and under sharing with adults stay for free
Includes: Airport transfers to/from Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa, lodging, meals, soft drinks, guides, game drives and walking trails at SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary, local transportation, laundry facilities, entrance and gate fees, and taxes.
Excludes: International airfare to/from Johannesburg, airfare to/from Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa, travel or medical insurance, extra meals, alcoholic drinks, extra transfers or tours other than those noted in the package, and personal expenses.
When: Each tour begins with a Sunday arrival and ends with a departure on the following Saturday.
*Please note that a minimum of eight adults are needed for a tour to run. Travelers booked on tours that do not have eight adults will be given the option to change dates or cancel at no charge.
- January 16-22, 2011
- February 20-26, 2011
Not sure when you would prefer to go?
Click here for a month-by-month description of South Africa»
Coming from the United States?
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Making a reservation
Full payment is required in order to reserve your space on a tour. To make a reservation, download our reservation and payment forms from the links below. You must submit both forms or your reservation will not be processed. The tours are small in size, with only eight rooms available per trip. Hurry and reserve your spot today for the adventure of a lifetime!
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If you have a question or to request more information, please email us at humanetravels@hsi.org
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