Lyon Tours & Safaris Newsletter December 2012
Here at Lyon Tours & Safaris we are always working on new products and options for all our visitors to enjoy and we have some excellent island getaways coming up in the new year. Be sure to keep a look out for our newsletter in the new year. We are also adding some new and fantastic places in the Eastern Cape with some excellent safari specials available for you to enjoy with the whole family.
Travel safely and enjoy the festive season with your family and friends. We look forward to hearing from you in the future and helping you with next years getaways.
Contact Dave @ dave@africantravelsolutions.com / Tele: + 44 (0) 1476 530927 / Mobile: + 44 (0) 7780 579306 for further details and bookings on all of these amazing packages.
Bush Getaways:
Shamwari Game Reserve – Eastern Cape:
We keep offering Shamwari Game Reserve to our guests and clients for the simple reason that it always delivers. We also get the best rate from Shamwari, which allows us the opportunity to give you the cheapest prices! With 7 luxurious accommodation options, seamless service and good game viewing, this makes Shamwari Game Reserve one of the best game reserves in South Africa to visit. To enjoy this fantastic Game Reserve contact us to find out more on how we can give you the best available rate possible.
Nambiti Private Game Reserve – Kwazulu Natal:
Nambiti Private Game Reserve is a Big Five bush retreat and game conservancy set on 20,000 acres of malaria-free bushveld in KwaZulu Natal. Home to several rare bird species The Nambiti Private Game Reserve has three times the carrying capacity of regions like Botswana and is the only reserve in the region with the big five. They currently have over thirty other species of game including giraffe, hippo, hyena, impala, springbok, and zebra. Encounter one of these magnificent animals only 3½ hours from Johannesburg and 2½ hours from Durban. We can offer fantastic special rates for small groups and also great individual rates for South African visitors & internationals alike. Let us know your details and interests and we will be able to suggest the best lodge on the reserve for you to vist and experience this fantastic game reserve. Contact us now.
Amakhala Private Game Reserve – Eastern Cape:
Amakhala Game Reserve offers luxury accommodation in Safari Lodges, Country Houses and restored Settler Farmhouses located between the Greater Addo and Frontier County area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The Game Reserve is only 45 minutes drive east of Port Elizabeth, and is easily accessible for any visitor to South Africa. The reserve offers excellent safari experiences to all budgets and people. We can offer the best specials and rates available. Contact us now for availability and rates at Amakhala Game Reserve.
Kosi Forest Lodge – Elephant Coast:
Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the iSimangaliso World Heritage Park – an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site. This 16-bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. Discover one of South Africa’s best ecotourist destinations and enquire with us now for your best rates available and availability for your stay.
Grand Kruger Lodge – KNP (Marloth Park):
The Grand Kruger Lodge is a 4 star lodge bordering Kruger National Park and situated in the heart of the untamed bushveld, ideally located just 450 kilometres (279.6 miles) from the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Providing a tranquil and relaxing setting in the bush, this lodging near Kruger Park offers a serene haven with excellent accommodation, exquisite cuisine and great game viewing opportunities. Your hosts, which are caring and considerate, and their attention to detail and personal service is guaranteed at this lodge near Kruger Park. The accommodation at Grand Kruger Lodge is in luxurious bush camp chalets, all featuring air conditioning and self catering facilities. This lodge offers very affordable luxury lodge experiences in the Kruger region. Contact us now for more information and enquiries.
Beach Getaways
Mboyti River Lodge – Wild Coast:
Situated at the mouth of the Mbotyi River and tidal estuary is Mbotyi River Lodge. Nestled between the rolling hills, lush tropical forest and the warm Indian Ocean, it is the perfect venue for anyone looking for a peaceful and tranquil holiday or for the adventurer wanting to explore the many beautiful and wild treasures this coast has to offer. The upmarket rooms in the lodge consist of en-suite double and twin bedrooms in wooden cabins. Book your holiday with us now to enjoy this wild coast gem.
UMngazi River Bungalows – Wild Coast:
The Wild Coast is one of South Africa’s most spectacular regions with it’s rocky coastline, indigenous forests, secluded coves and many river mouths. All this is enjoyed at Umngazi River Bungalows & Spa, an award-winning family resort and spa and the perfect place to honeymoon or relax and unwind. Thatch-roofed bungalows are set amongst indigenous gardens which provide the perfect setting for a totally relaxed holiday near Port St John’s. Spend idyllic days lounging on secluded beaches or walking, boating and canoeing. Sample mouth-watering home-cooking and other delights while relaxing on the deck. Weekly fly-in packages Friday to Friday from Durban where you fly at 500 feet above sea level along the beautiful coastline – a wonderful way to start your holiday. To enjoy all this fantastic experiences contact us now for rates & specials or for any enquiries you may have.
Crawfords Cabins – Cintsa East:
Crawford’s is nestled in the middle of the beautiful Chintsa (Cintsa) Bay on the Wild Coast, surrounded by rolling hills, lush tropical beach forests and overlooks the warm Indian Ocean. A romantic getaway to explore the many beautiful treasures the Wild Coast has to offer. Guests can spend your days walking on the endless golden beaches and be absorbed by the untouched natural beauty of the landscape while discovering new exotic bird and fish life indigenous to the area. Enquire now to get the best rates and specials.
Oyster Bay Lodge – Oyster Bay:
Ideally located between Knysna and Port Elizabeth is Oyster Bay Lodge, a beautiful Coastal Reserve which is set on 235 hectares and incorporates magnificent dunes, woods, river deltas, beaches, wetlands, lagoons and even free roaming horses. This 4 star lodge is strategically located for excursions to Tsitsikamma National Park, Baviaanskloof, St Francis Bay and Addo Elephant National Park. A variety of activities like Horse back riding on the beach, hiking trails on the Coastal Reserve, sundowners on one of our decks and bird watching will give our guest the opportunity to experience the Coastal Reserve. Their private and unspoiled sandy beachfront of 3.5 kilometers makes Oyster Bay Lodge a little paradise in the Eastern Cape. To start or end the beautiful journey along the Garden Route, Oyster Bay Lodge is the ideal destination. Contact us now to make your bookings!!
Thonga Beach Lodge – Elephant Coast:
Thonga Beach Lodge is set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkelling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving. Set above a secluded bay, Thonga Beach Lodge is nestled into beautiful coastal dune forest with sweeping views of the stunning beach below. The thatched bush suites provide guest privacy and were carefully constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge offers luxurious accommodation, mouth-watering meals and one of the best dive sites in the South Africa. Thonga Beach Lodge is situated only metres from the beach and a 25 minute drive from Lake Sibaya (Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lake), which is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site
