Settlers Drift Safari Lodge (Single Occupancy)(PTE-CPT)
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Port
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$6099
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Days/ 3 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals not included
DAY 1: (L, D)
Upon arrival in Port Elizabeth, you will be met by an English-speaking representative and transferred by private coach to Kariega Game Reserve, a drive of approximately 90 minutes. Kariega is located along South Africa’s malaria-free Garden Route and covers 10,000 hectares of Eastern Cape wilderness. The reserve is home to the Big Five as well as a wide range of species including wild cat, lynx, hyena, jackal, genet, bushpig, warthog, baboon, monkey, aardvark, otter, honey badger and porcupine. Two rivers border the reserve, creating excellent opportunities for birdwatching, including sightings of the African fish eagle.
Your stay is at Settlers Drift, a remote section of the reserve featuring a luxury tented lodge with nine spacious suites, each offering expansive views and private decks overlooking the Bushman’s River. The lodge combines modern comfort with a wilderness setting that reflects the area’s early settler history.
On arrival, you will receive a welcome drink before completing registration and being shown to your suite. Later in the afternoon, you will depart on a guided 4x4 game drive led by an experienced ranger who will focus on wildlife viewing and tracking, with a stop for sundowners in the bush. After returning to the lodge, dinner will be served, showcasing South African hospitality and cuisine.
Hotel: Settlers Drift Lodge
DAY 2 & 3: (B, L, D)
You will receive an early morning wake-up call at 6am and be offered tea, coffee, and biscuits before departing on your morning game drive. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and some time at leisure. The rest of the morning may be spent relaxing or taking part in optional lodge activities available at an additional cost.
Lunch will be served at the lodge, followed by free time to unwind and enjoy the surroundings. After afternoon tea, you will head out on a late-day game drive with an experienced ranger who will focus on wildlife tracking and provide time for sundowners in the bush.
Upon returning to the lodge, dinner will be served, offering another opportunity to experience South African hospitality.
Hotel: Settlers Drift Lodge
DAY 4: (B, L)
After an early morning wake-up call at 6am, tea and coffee will be served before you depart on your morning game drive. Upon returning to the lodge, enjoy breakfast and complete check-out procedures by 10am.
You will then depart the lodge with your English-speaking tour guide, who will accompany you to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Cape Town. A lunch pack will be provided by the lodge. On arrival at the airport, you will receive assistance with check-in for your flight, from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.
Once in Cape Town, collect your luggage and meet your local English-speaking tour guide for the road transfer to the Cape Town Cruise Terminal, where you will reboard your cruise ship.
Cancellation Policy:
90 Days prior to arrival in the excursion port. This excursion is non-refundable within 90 days of arrival into the excursion port. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour. This will include if a guest cancels their voyage within 90 days of arrival into the excursion port.
Important Participation Note:
This program involves strenuous activity and requires a high level of mobility. Guests must be able to embark and disembark motor coaches with little to no assistance. Guests using mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs must ensure these devices are collapsible and can be stored under buses without staff assistance. If you are unable to manage your mobility device independently, you must travel with a companion who can assist you. Motorized scooters of any kind are not permitted on this tour. Participation in this program requires physical capability to navigate uneven terrain, ramps, and steps, so please carefully consider your mobility needs.
Tour Notes:
The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice due to the prevailing weather conditions and wildlife movement on the reserve. Early morning game drives in open vehicles can be a little cool -- bring a windbreaker. During the day, temperatures can be extremely hot. The game drive vehicle may not be covered. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Ride will be bumpy. Guests with back or neck conditions are not allowed to participate. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Participants are not permitted to use cell phones during the game drives or to speak loudly or stand up in the game drive vehicle, as this will disturb the animals. Smoking is not permitted. An escort from the ship's staff may or may not also accompany the group. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. Airport assistance and transfers, transportation by air-conditioned coach, all entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. South Africa requires two blank passport pages per entry. Kruger is a malaria risk area; see your physician well in advance of travel for appropriate prophylaxis medication.
Luggage:
Maximum baggage allowance is one soft-sided bag up to 44 lbs per person. Hotels and Lodges are able to launder clothes, but this will be at an additional cost and is not included in the cost of this program.
Visas:
Kindly note that it is the responsibility of guests to ensure they possess the necessary visas for all countries that will be included in their Overland Adventure or Overnight trips, as well as for re-joining the ship at the designated location. Holland America will not assist guests with obtaining a visa. Guests are encouraged to seek assistance with visa requirements from their travel agent. Holland America does not provide visa procurement services and therefore, guests are advised to obtain the required visas independently before embarking on their journey. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. Residents of the USA and Canada phone: 866-935-8472; or email: hollandamerica@cibtvisas.com . CIBTvisas' phone numbers and email addresses for residents of Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica . You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.
Breathing devices:
There are stringent regulations regarding the transportation of breathing/respiratory devices for any purpose during tours or overland trips. Guests intending to bring such a device must notify the home office or shore excursion staff at least 30 days before the start of the tour. They are required to fill out the necessary FAA documentation, furnish a physician's authorized letter detailing the device's particular use, and provide information about the device. It is imperative to understand that each airline will conduct an inspection of the device before boarding to ensure compliance, which may result in delays at the airport.