Qwabi Private Game Reserve African Safari Experience

Qwabi Private Game Reserve African Safari Experience

We’ve taken our safaris to a new level of luxury at the exclusive Qwabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa. This protected, private wilderness is part of the Waterberg Biosphere and offers a five-star safari experience across 11,000 hectares of untouched African bushveld. You’ll have the chance to join daily morning and afternoon game drives, revealing the beauty and serenity of the savannah and giving you the chance to spot Africa’s legendary wildlife - including all the Big Five - roaming free. There’ll also be bush and birding walks to see smaller animals, birds and plant life, and guided stargazing pointing out celestial wonders in the African night sky. Throughout you’ll dine on authentic African cuisine crafted by a resident culinary team, and sleep in superior guest rooms whose earthy tones, wood finishes and African artefacts balance all the contemporary comforts of modern five-star hotel.

What's Included:

• 7 nights in hotel and 2 in flight
• 21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners
• International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.
• Free bar (local drinks) up to 10 1/2 hours a day from 12.00 until 22.30
• Unlimited tea and coffee from 09.00 until 23.00
• Bottled water replenished daily in guest rooms
• Titan local representative (selected hours) and local expert rangers for safaris
• Porterage

• Nationwide return chauffeur service

  Excursions:

• 13 game drives (in open-topped 4WD) in Qwabi Private Game Reserve
• South African wines tasting
• Waterberg Biosphere Reserve conservation talk
• Stokbrood cookery demonstration
• Ground Hornbill Project visit
• Guided stargazing experience with expert
• Guided birdwatching game drive
• Guided bushwalk
• Bush dining experience

Operator: Titan Travel

Day 1: UK - In flight

Titan Travel's nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight Johannesburg.

Day 2: Johannesburg - Qwabi Private Game Reserve

Touching down early this morning, you’ll board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and head north across the Limpopo Province to Qwabi Private Game Reserve. After a light lunch - served on a deck overlooking the acacia-shaded riverbank - you’ll soon start to absorb the magic of the bush. This afternoon, you’ll head out on your first game drive, offering a chance to spot some of the reserve’s remarkable wildlife. Dinner tonight is followed with an introductory talk outlining the activities and adventures ahead.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Afternoon game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (afternoon) Welcome orientation talk (evening) Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

An early start rewards you with the sight of the sun creeping over the natural pans and grassy savannahs as you search for the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and African buffalo - before the heat of the day. You'll return to camp for breakfast, after which the rest of the day is free to immerse yourself in this ancient, untamed landscape. In the afternoon, there’s another chance to head out on a game drive, or you may prefer to simply watch for wildlife on the riverbank - elephant, bushbuck and buffalo have been known to walk by - or treat yourself (extra charge) to a soothing and rejuvenating spa treatment made with local herbs and plant extracts. South Africa produces some of the finest wines in the world and tonight Titan Travel has arranged a wine tasting before dinner, when you’ll become acquainted with an array of award-winning South African wines.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Morning game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (early morning) Afternoon game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (afternoon) South African wines tasting (evening) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

There’s another early game drive this morning for those who wish to head out again, or you may prefer a relaxed start to the day. Waking to the sounds of the African bush and birdsong, you might be tempted to unwind by the pool or retreat with a book (and your binoculars) under a shady parasol. Later, you’ll head out on our afternoon game drive. You’ll stay out until the last rays of sun have disappeared over the horizon, scanning the savannah with Titan's experienced guides for zebra, cheetah and other prized animals. During the safari, you’ll take part in a Rhino Monitoring Experience - tracking their movements, observing behaviours, making health assessments, and exploring rhino middens to understand territory marking. You’ll also learn about the vital role dung beetles play in the ecosystem and their connection to the rhino population. As one of only two UNESCO-declared Biosphere Reserves in Africa, Waterberg is actively managed for the conservation of wildlife. After dinner this evening you’ll learn about the work being done to protect and preserve this precious environment with a talk by a local conservation expert.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Morning game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (early morning) Rhino Monitoring Experience during afternoon game drive (afternoon/early evening) Waterberg Biosphere Reserve conservation talk (evening) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

Enlightened by last night’s talk, you’ll head out in 4WDs early this morning to find the perfect spot to watch the sun rise over this extraordinary landscape and see the animals emerge for another day in the bush. This morning’s safari is dedicated to birdwatching with a specialist ranger, as you search for species such as the white-backed heron, ostrich and Cape vulture - proving that the best safaris aren’t just about four-legged animals, but winged ones too. The rest of the day is free to relax or, if you’d like to head out again, you can join another afternoon game drive. Tonight, everyone will gather for a boma dinner, where you’ll also take part in an interactive cooking demonstration and learn the art of making stokbrood - a traditional South African bread cooked over an open fire.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Morning game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (with a focus on birds) (early morning) Afternoon game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (afternoon) Boma dinner with interactive Stokbrood demonstration (evening) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

Start the day with an early morning safari, followed by some time to relax before the day’s conservation focus continues. This afternoon, you’ll visit a local Ground Hornbill Project, where you’ll meet the rangers and learn how these charismatic - and critically endangered - birds are being hand-reared and reintroduced to the wild. Later, there’s the option to join another included afternoon game drive, offering another chance to spot wildlife as the sun begins to dip over the savannah.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Morning game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (early morning) Ground Hornbill Project visit (afternoon) Afternoon game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (afternoon/early evening) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

Up with the dawn chorus, you’ll set out on a bushwalk to discover some of the smaller plants and animals often missed on game drives. You’ll listen to insects chirping and birds singing, pausing to admire the plants and flowers - bright oranges, reds, yellows and pinks - often overlooked in the search for big game. In the afternoon, you’ll jump back into your 4WDs for another game drive, returning for a memorable dinner served al fresco in the bush. Tonight, after dinner, everyone will gather outside to watch as ‘star rangers’ point out planets and constellations. Far from light pollution and the hubbub of daily life, these stargazing experiences will give you a deep sense of connection with the natural world.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Guided bushwalk (early morning) Afternoon game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (afternoon) Guided stargazing experience (evening) Bush dining experience (evening) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Qwabi Private Game Reserve

It’s all about the safari today, as you head out on two game drives in the early morning and afternoon. Now experienced in the art of game viewing, you’ll keep your eyes peeled for rare species like white-backed night herons, aardvarks and brown hyenas, as well as any of the prized Big Five that have eluded you so far. Tonight, you’ll toast your adventures over a farewell meal, and share your favourite moments and stories with newfound friends.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Two game drives in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (morning and afternoon) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Qwabi Private Game Reserve - Johannesburg - In flight

Time to tick off those last few sightings on one final game drive before breakfast. Later this morning you’ll return to Jo’burg airport for your evening flight home, leaving free time to relax, browse the shops, or have dinner before departure.

Today includes… Excursions & visits: Dawn game drive in Qwabi Private Game Reserve (morning) Breakfast

Day 10: UK

On arrival your chauffeur will be waiting at the airport to take you home.