Excursion Inkwenkwezi safari tour at East London
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Depart the quayside and drive through East London, passing Orient and Eastern Beaches, before continuing along the national highway toward the former homeland, known as the Transkei. Enjoy views of rolling hills, farmland and traditional Xhosa villages' en-route to Inkwenkwezi.
Tucked along South Africa's breathtaking Wild Coast, Inkwenkwezi is a world-class game reserve. Its prime location in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa offers many unique opportunities, as it encompasses five different regional ecosystems and a tidal estuary.
On arrival, be welcomed by a group of Xhosa singers & dancers. Sip a welcome drink before boarding the 4x4 open-air canvas-topped vehicles. Enjoy a 2-hour game drive through the reserve in search of a variety of wildlife including white lion (enclosed), white rhino, wildebeest, giraffe, warthog, zebra, buffalo, impala, gemsbok, blesbuck and the rare Eastern Cape kudu. The bird life includes gracious crested crane, secretary bird, ground hornbill and ostrich.
On completion of the game drive, return to the main lodge for a comfort stop, before your return transfer back to East London.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Game drive with possible sightings of white lion, white rhino, wildebeest, giraffe; Five different regional ecosystems; local Xhosa dancers and singers
Note
Please note: This tour is not recommended individuals with limited mobility. Guests are recommended to wear light clothing, comfortable shoes, sunblock and shades. Game drives are bumpy and uneven, therefore not recommended to guests with back & neck problems, or pregnant women. Wildlife sightings likely but not guaranteed.