Start your safari experience the right way. Kick off your trip through South Africa by travelling from Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve where we suggest you spend 3-4 nights at Jaci’s Lodges – www.madikwe.com These two exceptional, privately owned lodges, run by Jan and Jaci, together with an outstanding team, will exceed all your safari expectations. Situated in the MALARIA FREE Madikwe Game Reserve boasting 75,000 hectares of “Top Ten” territory   Getting to Madikwe: daily scheduled flights with Federal Air, rental car or private road transfer. Get the best of both worlds and travel back to Johannesburg where a short flight takes you all the way to heaven - Benguerra Island Lodge situated in the Mozambican Bazaruto Archipelago – www.benguerra.co.za A unique and incomparable African island paradise washed by the turquoise waters of the Mozambique channel, Benguerra is a small, intimate lodge offering personalised service and barefoot luxury. 2 rustic Bungalows, 2 elegant Cabanas and 10 luxurious Casitas (each with private plunge pool, indoor/outdoor showers) and 1 exclusive Villa (2 double rooms, private pool, and personal chef to prepare all meals and arrange activities). All rooms merge naturally into the surrounding indigenous forest and are meters from the beach. Dive, Snorkel, Fish, or Relax… Benguerra works closely with the local community to conserve and protect this unspoiled corner of the world. Getting there: Transfer from Madikwe by either road or air transfer back to Johannesburg where Pelican Air would charter you (daily) to Vilancoulos.