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©Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
888.658.7102
info@deeperafrica.com
www.deeperafrica.com
South Africa with Kids
Family safari
Being in Africa is a thrill. Watching your kids see Africa is a bigger thrill.
When their needs are carefully met, children make terrific travelers. Malaria-free South
Africa is a good place to start, on a safari that is equally effortless and safe. This adventure is
balanced for shared discovery, parental pampering, downtime and playtime and experiences
that open up a new understanding of the world. As the lion roars. As the zebra bray.
Sawubona
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Welcome to Deeper Africa
Wildlife encounters, at once spontaneous and beyond imagination, result from our in-depth
knowledge of seasonal wildlife migrations and patterns. Our guides possess a lifetime of African
lore and all the skills of a master tracker. It’s being in the perfect place at the perfect time.
As a worldwide team with vast experience, we provide you with exceptional personal service.
We attend to every detail. We help you learn about Africa’s important conservation issues.
Arrive in Africa fully prepared and ready to explore.
We believe that local African communities must benefit and prosper from the conservation and
enjoyment of Africa’s wildlife. They ensure the future. Your dollars protect wildlife and wild
lands, as well as support and nurture local small businesses that in turn support our safari business.
Your dollar makes change.
Experience wondrous wildlife, enjoy local culture and discover more about the vibrant people
and complicated politics unique to Africa. We love this wild continent.
family safaris
with Deeper Africa
From aadvark to zebra
Our family safaris create a rich learning experience for young people and everyone lucky enough to travel
with them. Our guides are parents themselves, and are experts in experiential learning. Your safari guide
is at once a teacher, translator and a tracker. He’ll keep you safe, comfortable, and entertained throughout
your entire journey.
This is education at its most fun.
ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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Safari schedule at a glance
International flight #1 International flight #2
Departs: TBD Arrives: TBD Departs: TBD Arrives: JNB
Days 1, 2, 3 & 4 Days 9,10 & 11
Arrival in Johannesburg and drive to Marakele Bush flight to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
National Park Overnight at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Overnight at Marataba Safari Lodge
Days 12
Days 5, 6, 7, & 8 Departure from Johannesburg
Bush flight to Cape Town
Private Rental Residence, V&A Waterfront
International flight #3 International flight #4
Departs: JNB Arrives: TBD Departs: TBD Arrives: TBD
DAYS 2-4 MARAKELE SAFARI LODGE | MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK
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Marataba Safari Lodge
Marataba National Park
Malaria-free zone
Wildlife viewing Activities included
Get your checklist ready Keep your camera close
Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Birding
Leopard, Black rhino, White Wildlife viewing
rhino, Kudu, Impala Giraffe, Safari walks
Zebra, Waterbuck, and Educational visits
Spotted hyena
This morning you’re off to Marataba, a 52,000-acre (210 activities for kids 3 to 11 in Mack and Madi Safari Camp.
sq. km) spread of plains and winding rivers at the foot of And full-on adventure for older kids and parents together.
the Waterberg Massif, a private section of Marakele National Between activities, there’s time to chill, splash in the pool
Park with rich animal diversity, for private guided wildlife or enjoy the spa.
viewing that takes you far beyond the Big 5.
Family is the focus here. Spend time together in the
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Alcohol &
activities you select. Or reserve time for some adult game
drives while kids enjoy activities tailored to their energy Beverages, Wi-fi,
and readiness. With morning safari walks and absorbing
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DAYS 5-8 PRIVATE RENTAL RESIDENCE
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Private Rental Residence
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
Malaria-free zone
Arriving by bush flight, the map springs to life. After dinosaurs that once walked beneath them. And Boulder
easing into a fully-equipped condo on the V&A Beach to see how penguins manage in Africa. Don’t miss
waterfront, set off to explore this port, with a private the Winelands visit for the tastings and the green hills.
guide to take you around. There’s a great aquarium. Plus picnics, concerts, hikes with eye-popping views and
A castle with a dungeon. Museums with everything great places to eat.
from fossils to modern art. Your visit includes a visit
to Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens where you stand
under ancient cycad trees beside life-size tin models of
Includes: Breakfast
DAYS 9-11 KWANDWE ECCA LODGE | KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Kwandwe Private Game
Reserve
Malaria-free zone
Wildlife viewing Activities included
Get your checklist ready Keep your camera close
The Big Five: lion, leopard, Options include two
elephant, buffalo, black rhino times wildlife viewing
every day Game drives,
Nature Walks, Walking
Safari Bush Walks,
Fishing
Kwandwe is a private game reserve, a refuge the bush, come home to the plunge pool, a cocktail
for endangered species: 54,000 acres (218 sq. km) or a sundowner boat ride and dinner in the
of depleted farmland restored to pristine understated luxury of the lodge. Ecca offers many
wilderness through enlightened public/private fun extras, from kite building to amazing scavenger
collaboration and meticulous science. That’s a little hunts.
over 1,000 acres (4 sq. km) of wilderness for each of
you. Options include two game drives every day-- Includes: B reakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcohol &
nature walks with an armed ranger or a big-game Beverages, Laundry, Wi-fi
walking safari scouting for rhino, elephant and
buffalo with a tracker and an armed ranger.
You have a family suite with a Land Cruiser piloted
by a ranger to take you everywhere. After a day in
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YOUR TRAVEL MATTERS
Heuningvlei primary school
Part of Deeper Africa’s mission is giving back to the Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
land and people of Africa. When you travel with us,
your safari dollar contributes to exciting work and
Ubunye Foundation
opens up experiences you may want to share.
Through the Ubunye Foundation, Kwandwe has
donated land, money, housing, services, training and
Marataba Safari Lodge care to help a growing number of rural communities.
You can get involved.
Visit Heuningvley Primary school to meet teachers
and kids who are always excited to show visitors Visit the nursery and preschool to meet the kids. Read
around. Or get your hands dirty completing a small a story or tell one.
task to help this rural school just outside of the
conservancy. Build. Paint. Dig. Plant. Clean. Ask your guide if you can visit a community
celebration or event while you’re here.
If you pack carefully, you can even bring along some
much-needed school or art supplies you can hand Pass on clothing to the Second Hand Shop to support
deliver to the school. the community center.
Save a little room in your suitcase to bring things
school kids need and love.
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DAY 12 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
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International Travel
& Flights
Enjoy wildlife viewing in the morning and depart for
the Johannesburg airport for international flights home.
Includes: B
reakfast
Flight #3 (Day 12)
Departs | Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrives | TBD
Flight #4 (Day 13)
Departs | TBD
Arrives | TBD
888.658.7102INCLUSIONS, PRICING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2020 Pricing
$
7,050-$8,100
2020 Custom Pricing & Departures
Jan 13 - April, Dec 1-14 Sept
• $7,700 USD per person (2 adults & 2 kids) • $7,400 USD per person (2 adults & 2 kids)
May - Aug Oct - Nov
• $7,050 USD per person (2 adults & 2 kids) • $8,100USD per person (2 adults & 2 kids)
All pricing in US dollars. Call for additional pricing. All arrivals and departures are through Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa.
Prices do not include international airfare. All itineraries and prices are subject to change.
South Africa with Kids safari includes:
• Start-to-finish safari expertise • All in-country transportation
•A ccommodations in all lodges & tented camps • Safedrinking water available at all times
• All meals as stated in itinerary • Alcohol & beverages at some camps and lodges
•W ildlife viewing in safari Land Cruiser • Laundry at some camps and lodges
•G uided walking safari and night safari • Beverages in your 4x4 safari vehicle
• All park and entrance fees •E
xtensivepre-departure briefing and materials
• Enrollment with SATIB Evacuation Service including health information, reading list and map
International airfare and gratuities not included. Certain brands of alcohol and beverages not included at some camps.
We plan your adventures in areas where wildlife habitats are known to exist for the season and time you’re traveling.
Still, animals are not in a zoo. They run freely and we cannot always anticipate their movements.
5353 Manhattan Circle, Ste. 202 • Boulder, CO 80303
888.658.7102 • info@deeperafrica.com
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