itinerary

South Africa & Mauritius

location

Kruger & Mauritius

duration

11 nights from £4,263 per person

Enjoy 4 nights at a quintessential 5-star retreat nestled in the picturesque Thornybush Nature Reserve, bordering the renowned Greater Kruger National Park. Next, seamlessly transfer by plane to Mauritius, where you will stay 7 nights at the stunning Constance Prince Maurice.

Sailing in Mauritius

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There are plenty of wonderful Kruger and Mauritius combinations available. We can pull any combo together or build a trip to your budget.

Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive

Johannesburg

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Thornybush Game Lodge

Kruger

South Africa

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Thornybush Game Lodge is a quintessential 5-star retreat nestled in the picturesque Thornybush Nature Reserve, bordering the renowned Greater Kruger National Park. Ideal for myriad occasions, this exclusive lodge offers an exquisite blend of romance, seclusion, and opulence, ensuring a memorable stay.

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Constance Prince Maurice

Poste de Flacq

Mauritius

This spacious yet intimate peninsula hideaway, named after Prince Maurice Van Nassau, a pioneer of the spice trade in the Indian Ocean, is A Nelson Travel favourite. We’re not the only ones who like it - the hotel has won World Travel Awards in prestigious categories - including World’s Leading Luxury Resort.

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Depart

Johannesburg

What you'll see

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When to go

Temp

28°C

Rain

245MM

This is one of the warmest months to visit, though one of the wettest. Rains tend to be fast and furious, meaning you can still enjoy plenty of sunshine on the beach.

Temp

28°C

Rain

255MM

Temperatures remain sunny and humid with showers likely. A great time for divers to visit as the waters are warm with an abundance of marine wildlife.

Temp

29°C

Rain

240MM

Hot days with balmy evenings. You shouldn’t need to bring a warm top for the evening as temperatures remain warm. As the cyclone season draws to an end, you will see less rainfall and a drop in the humidity.

Temp

28°C

Rain

165MM

April is a popular time to travel as It falls in line with the Easter school holidays. Similar to March, temperatures are high. Rain is still possible but should be less than previous months, particularly the second half of the month.

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28°C

Rain

115MM

This marks the start of the winter season, though temperatures are not cold by any means! Daytime temperatures are lovely and warm with slightly cooler evenings.

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28°C

Rain

90MM

Daytime temperatures are lovely and warm with slightly cooler evenings. Generally, the trade winds make it feel cooler on the south and east side of the island.

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28°C

Rain

85MM

Temperatures tend to be pretty mild at this time of year. Trade winds are strong in the south and east of the island, however there are still plenty of people sunbathing and swimming on the beach.

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28°C

Rain

75MM

This is one of the drier and cooler months in Mauritius. If you’re looking for some sunny weather without the intense summer heat or the crowds, then you’ll enjoy visiting at this time. Surfers, sailors and windsurfers may take advantage of the strong winds on the south and east coast.

Temp

28°C

Rain

65MM

Temperatures begin to increase slightly with plenty of sunshine, typically with more favourable weather on the north and west of the island.

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28°C

Rain

55MM

October brings warm and dry weather conditions with around 8 hours of sunshine per day and very little rainfall. Many travellers like to visit at this time ahead of the hot humid summer conditions.

Temp

28°C

Rain

70MM

This is one of the best months to visit as rainfall is still low but temperatures begin to increase as we enter the summer season, with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Temp

28°C

Rain

170MM

Humidity and rainfall both increase sharply although are not yet at their highest. The draw of a tropical Christmas and New Year is always a strong one making this one of the busiest periods on the island.