Bayala Private Safari Lodges are a welcoming and affordable safari lodge situated in a 'Big 5' game reserve just 3 hours north of Durban, South Africa, in the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Vast and enchanting, the Bayala wilderness forms part of and traverses a 12 000 ha area of a 30 000 ha private safari and conservation heartland providing outstanding wildlife safaris in South Africa where all of Africa’s wildlife greats roam free. Twice-daily safaris bring spectacular sightings of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in their natural world, along with cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a remarkable variety of other wildlife.

Family-friendly and open-hearted, Bayala welcomes guests to two independently run lodges, each with 24 rooms offering all the essential comforts. At Bayala life is lived with homespun finesse, and the lodges provide chic lounges and bars, dining areas both indoors and out under star-sprinkled skies, and a pool deck that keeps close company with the wilderness.

Rehabilitation of wilderness and restoration of wildlife are Bayala's highest priorities. Guests have a privileged window into conservation-in-action, and are offered the opportunity to participate hands-on activities such as the dehorning of rhino. Green living and sustainability are also prized, and guests are invited into our earth-friendly way of life.

Join us at award-winning Bayala Private Safari Lodges for a meaningful, memory-making wildlife safari in South Africa.

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• 3 nights accommodation
• Dinner, bed and breakfast basis
• 2 safaris per day (total of 6 game drives for a 3 night stay)

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4 Days / 3 Nights

Zimanga is the first reserve in Africa designed for avid safari enthusiasts whilst simultaneously addressing the needs of wildlife photographers of all levels, offering exclusive wildlife viewing experiences and innovative photographic opportunities unlike any found elsewhere on the continent.

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For a short duration of stay, the 3 night package allows for 6 activities and chances of spending time with your favourite animal subjects, with immersive opportunities in some of the Zimanga hides. Shorter stays can be negatively affected by adverse weather and we generally recommend a slightly longer stay to make use of all our facilities whilst limiting the effect of poor weather.

• 3 Nights accommodation at Zimanga Main Lodge - Private luxury suite (sharing) or elegant single room, each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, private deck, work desk and multiple input plug points
• 6 activities - Twice daily activities of 3,5 hours each. (1 hide session and 1 game drive per night) as per package
  • 3 Game Drives to track down some of Zimanga's charismatic animal species:
    • 1 Birdbath hide session with a choice between Mkhombe and Bhejane Hides
    • 1 Lagoon Hide Session
    • 1 Vulture Hide Session
• all meals including Water, tea, coffee, served beverages, soft drinks, local beers and house wine
• No single supplement applies to guests traveling alone
• Wi-Fi access

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• Transfers to and from Zimanga
• Additional canned and bottled beverages
• Curios, gratuities and items of a personal nature
• Conservation Levy @ R1000 per person per visit and Community Levy @ R1000 per person per visit

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7 Days / 6 Nights

Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the major waterfall on the Zambezi River in Africa. It is famous for being the largest waterfall in the world, in the wet season. The African people who live around the falls call it Mosi-oa-Tunya which means "smoke that thunders".

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• Flights
• Airport transfer Livingstone/Avani/Kasane Border post/ZQ boat/Kasane border post/Livingstone
• 3 nights Avani resort - bed and breakfast basis, 2 rooms
• Private guided tour of Zimbabwean side of Falls
• Sunset Cruise
• 4 nights Zambezi Queen - pay 3, stay 4 - Included:
  • Accommodation
  • All meals, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, local beer and wine
  • Guided water-based game viewing and birding
  • Guided water-based fishing (all fishing is strictly catch and release)*
  • Guided (non-professional) water-based photographic safari**
  • Guided cultural tour of a local village
  • Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and Kasane Immigration Office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe River***
  • Boat transfers between Kasane Immigration Office and Namibia Immigration Office located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River***

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• Purchases of personal nature
• Tips/Gratuities

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6 Days / 5 Nights

The 6 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari takes you to Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The prime safari activities include the gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking. Encountering the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitats and the chimpanzees, our closest relatives is very rewarding. The heritage tours to the Amabere caves and the adventurous hike to the Fort Portal Crater lake field not forgetting Eco tours in Bigodi wetland sanctuary combine to generate ultimate Africa safari memories.

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• Gorilla trekking permit Uganda
• Chimpanzee Permit Kibale
• Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari Land cruiser equipped for photography and touring
• Full board accommodation on Safari
• Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Entebbe / Kampala
• Full time English-speaking professional driver/guide
• Bottled drinking water while on safari
• All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary

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• PCR COVID – 19 Test fees
• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry services
• Other Beverages/ drinks
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Items of personal nature
• Optional activates
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

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5 Days / 4 Nights

Group Size: Maximum 6

Royal Kafue situated in western Zambia. It's known for its abundant wildlife and the Kafue River, running north to south through the area. Home to lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, abundant birdlife, and a wide variety of antelopes including Sable, Puku, Hartebeest, Sitatunga and Roan amongst others!!

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• 4 nights full board and drinks
• All lodge activities including safaris by vehicle, boat or foot
• 2 signature experiences
• Return road transfers Abba airstrip to lodge/return

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• International flights
• Domestic flights quoted separately
• $16 per person airport Taxes Lusaka-Abba airstrip

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8 Days / 7 Nights

Discover the infinite beauty of East Africa.

Tanzania is Africa's visual masterpiece. It is a country of natural splendour, astounding wildlife, seductive beaches, charming ancient towns, archaeological sites and geological wonders.

Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, rises from lush, grassy plains and towers over the land. Its snow-capped peak is a sight to behold. Climbing Kilimanjaro is surprisingly easy and standing on the roof of Africa is a life-changing experience.

The ideal bush and beach destination, visitors can witness the mighty herds of the Great Migration thundering across the Serengeti plains and end their unforgettable safari with a serene beach holiday on Zanzibar, the intoxicatingly beautiful and exotic Spice Island.

With this package we are offering curated and bespoke safari experiences with personalized Luxury safari services, state of the art vehicles fitted with all the latest technologies and comforts, to ensure our clients experience the utmost level of luxury whilst on a majestic East African safari with us.

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• VIP Luxury safari package with an ENGLISH-speaking specialized guide during the safari, including:
  • VIP Meet & Greet with refresher towels
  • Luxury welcome packs with gifts
  • Wifi dongle in vehicle
  • ipad in vehicle with emergency access
  • Luxury picnic set with crystal glasses
  • Silverware, porcelain plates
  • Aircon in the vehicle
  • Fully stocked fridge with alcoholic beverages of client's choice (excluding premium brands)
• Transfer to Gran Melia Arusha
• 1 night Arusha – Gran Melia Arusha on HB basis – Mount Meru View rooms
• Depart to Ngorongoro via safari at Lake Manyara National park with our A&H guide
• 2 nights Ngorongoro – Lemala Ngorongoro on FB basis including selected drinks
• Full Day game drive in Ngorongoro + Crater descent
• Depart to the Ndutu with our A&H guide
• 4 nights Lemala Ndutu FB basis including selected drinks and game drives in Ndutu and 2 game drives in the Southern Serengeti
• Transfer to the Ndutu airstrip
• Scheduled flight to JRO via Auric Air

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• Visas, vaccinations, certificates, insurance, etc
• Any other service that has not been mentioned in the attached quote

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3 Days / 2 Nights

Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp is a welcoming and affordable safari lodge situated in a 'Big 5' game reserve just 3 hours north of Durban, South Africa, in the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Vast and enchanting, the Bayala wilderness forms part of and traverses a 12 000 ha area of a 30 000 ha private safari and conservation heartland providing outstanding wildlife safaris in South Africa where all of Africa's wildlife greats roam free. Twice-daily safaris bring spectacular sightings of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in their natural world, along with cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a remarkable variety of other wildlife.

Family-friendly and open-hearted, Bayala welcomes guests to two independently run lodges, each with 24 rooms offering all the essential comforts. At Bayala life is lived with homespun finesse, and the lodges provide chic lounges and bars, dining areas both indoors and out under star-sprinkled skies, and a pool deck that keeps close company with the wilderness.

Rehabilitation of wilderness and restoration of wildlife are Bayala's highest priorities. Guests have a privileged window into conservation-in-action, and are offered the opportunity to participate hands-on activites such as the dehorning of rhino. Green living and sustainability are also prized, and guests are invited into our earth-friendly way of life.

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Inclusive of dinner, bed, brunch and 2 game drives per night
(VAT at the current rate of 15%)

*Compulsory Conservation Levy of R 120 per person per night is payable to the Munyawana Conservancy which fund anti-poaching units, maintenance of roads and security.

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• Bar account
• Purchases of personal nature

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12 Days / 11 Nights

Special Interests: sardine run , safari

The sardine wildlife 'migration' is actually still relatively mysterious, although there are, of course, theories. This is an event for everyone to enjoy - be it bird watchers, marine-life enthusiasts, amateur or highly experienced divers or snorkellers. Experience the Sardine Run beneath the waves or above. Either way it has been described as one of the greatest marine spectacles on earth.

The great Serengeti wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti's wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, eland and impala. These move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrate throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing and, it's now thought, better quality water.

The GREAT GREAT Migration, come and experience both above and under water.

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• Sardine run
  • 6 nights Accommodation half board basis/li>
  • 5 days boat package with inclusions as indicated in program/li>
  • return transfers from Umtata airport/li>
  • welcome gift
• Safari
  • 1 night bed and breakfast basis
  • 4 nights full board
  • Safaris
  • Park entry fees
  • Personal guide for full duration of trip

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• Additional dive gear rental
• Fixed wing & pilot in the afternoons - costs vary depending on your flight time
• Travel & dive insurance, air fare, visas, transfers
• Additional land activities
• Drinks & all items of a personal nature
• Flights
• Additional transfers
• Additional excursions/safaris
• Purchases of personal nature

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6 Days / 5 Nights

Experience the stunning beauty, the unimaginable vastness, the isolation and worldliness, the astoundingly prolific wildlife of the best kept African secret - Botswana.

Whether arriving by air or road, the first glimpse of the river – deep and dazzling in the sandy terrain – is always breathtaking. It appears as a swathe of brilliant, peacock blue ribbon, winding its way through the tiny town of Kasane, and ensuing wilderness – the Chobe National Park.

Undoubtedly one of Africa's most beautiful rivers, the Chobe supports a diversity and concentration of wildlife unparalleled anywhere else in the country.

Established in 1968, the park covers approximately 11,700 sq kms, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland. The Chobe River forms its northern boundary. There are four distinct geographical areas in the park: the Chobe Riverfront, the Ngwezumba pans, Savuté and Linyanti.

The most accessible and frequently visited of Botswana's big game country, the Chobe Riverfront is most famous for its large herds of elephants and cape Buffalo, which during the dry winter months converge upon the river to drink.

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• Transfer from Victoria Falls hotel to Kasane Forest reserve
• 2 Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge
• Forest Tent
• Including: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Tea/Coffee & Snacks
• Selected local drinks
• Soft drinks & water
• Drinks on activities
• Activities included on shared base:
  • X2 Daily safari activities (morning boat cruise and afternoon game drive)
• Laundry (max 2 items per person per stay)
• Government taxes and park fees
• Transfer from the lodge to Chobe National Park
• 3 Nights at Muchenje Safari Lodge
• Cottage
• Including: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Tea/Coffee & Snacks
• Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
• Drinks on activities
• Unlimited Safari Activities included:
  • Full day Chobe excursion, including river cruise
• Night drives
• Guided Safari walks
• Mokoro Trips (water level permitting)
• Village trip
• Laundry
• Government taxes and park fees
• Transfer from Muchenje to Victoria Falls
• Travel information pack

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• International flights
• Entry visa to Botswana / Zimbabwe
• Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
• Malaria – Botswana is a malaria area
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Laundry services
• Gratuities to the guides and lodge staff: Guide – suggested at US$10.00 per person per day , Porters – US$1.00 per bag, Lodge staff – at your own discretion
• All expenses of personal nature

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The Wild Coast - is a wild and naturally beautiful piece of South Africa and home to the proud and friendly Mpondo people who fiercely try to hold on to their traditions and culture.

Sadly, it is also one of the poorest and most forgotten about regions in South Africa. A large portion of the local population live deep in rural areas living by subsistence farming, running livestock or foraging the coastline for fish, crayfish, mussels etc...which all ultimately attract people to a water source of some sort, which in turn comes with its own set of dangers.

The wild coast has numerous major river systems, streams, dams, wetland areas and even mangrove estuary systems, that become the playground for both adults and especially kids of all ages when days are hot. All these different water systems are also susceptible to regular flooding and often become death traps for many people annually.

Very few people of this region are able to swim and have never had the opportunity to learn about water safety, let alone seen a swimming pool.

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Port St. Johns is the only rural coastal town in the Eastern Capes Wild Coast and lies midway between Port Edward in KZN in the north and East London in the south. PSJ (as it is fondly known) is also home to the mighty Umzimvubu River, a large river system that is fed by a number of tributaries. (4th largest catchment area in SA) This system in all it varies moods, has claimed many young and old lives over the years and continues to do so.

There are many school children and adults that visit the town and water accidents / drownings frequently occur. The town of Port St. Johns has many junior schools and 1 high school, none have a swimming pool or the ability to teach swimming. The surrounding areas that compromise the greater Port St. Johns has in excess of 50 schools, all of which are situated in the rural areas and are unable to offer or teach swimming, yet on any given hot day all the kids that are able will be found playing in the water somewhere.

There is a growing demand for a swimming school and for qualified swimming teachers to assist children and adults alike, in learning to swim, which will in turn reduce the high levels of drowning incidents that occur in the area throughout the entire year. The domino effect on teaching one person how to swim and how to be safe around water is highly valuable to all communities...word of mouth in rural Africa is a very powerful tool.

With the number of drowning emergencies that present themselves in the area and the urgent need for a functional swimming school with trained & accredited swimming teachers, Offshore Africa will be assisting the existing team of highly qualified and long-standing life guards in further uplifting their qualifications and skills to be in a position to teach children & adults alike to swim. Nqobile Jojo (Nqobs) & Philani Msungubali are earmarked to uplift the community in both swimming lessons & rescue diver work as a community initiative in saving lives.

At present there is no public or school pool available in the area for this initiative to really flourish.

Never the less, the guys have earmarked and used a portion of the Bulolo river system located on the southern side of 2nd Beach just outside of Port St. Johns. This location has the potential for offering courses during the summer season, though ideally a heated pool of sufficient size would be far more appropriate as then swimming courses could be offered all year round.

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• To assist the team to register and attend a Learn to Swim instructor qualification course, which will be held in KwaZulu-Natal.
• To assist the team in providing all the necessary documentation to enroll in the programme.
• To assist the team to obtain the required 10 hours of internship at 2 existing and recognised swimming schools.
• Once completed, to further assist the swim instructors with social media advertising, tools required to fulfill the role of a swimming instructor.

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• Return travel expenses to KwaZulu-Natal
• Accommodation for the duration of the course & during internship training
• Meals for the duration of the course & during internship training

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