Bench International

M-Manual A-Automatic
Rates are per vehicle per day. Terms and conditions may change from time to time, the group/models mentioned may be altered without notice. Budget reserves the right to substitute vehicles reserved should the vehicle not be available at time of hire.
Please note - Travellers to South Africa wishing to rent a motor vehicle whilst in this country must be in possession of a valid "International Drivers Permit/License".

SUGGESTED SELF DRIVE GARDEN ROUTE

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN TO OUDTSHOORN
Today you will met by a representative who will assist you to collect your hire car and depart Cape Town via the N1 motorway, the Huguenot Tunnel and interesting "Route 62" through the Little Karoo to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. Overnight: Hlangana Lodge/similar

DAY 2 - OUDTSHOORN TO KNYSNA
Your journey will take you to George, which nestles below the Outeniqua Mountains. It is the sixth oldest town in South Africa. Drive from George to Knysna. This picturesque town is known as the Jewel of the Garden Route and lies on the banks of a shimmering lagoon. Knysna is synonymous with fine indigenous timbers; famed for the craftsmanship of its furniture and timber products. Overnight Knysna Quays (B)

DAY 3 - KNYSNA
Today you can travel to the up-market holiday town of Plettenberg Bay. Originally and rightly christened "Bahia Formosa" (Beautiful Bay) by early Portuguese explorers, it is home to the rare Knysna forest Elephant, delicate ecosystems in wetlands and lagoons, gigantic trees and a bay large enough for the great whales of the Southern Ocean to calve and protect their young. Overnight Knysna Quays (B)

DAY 4 - KNYSNA TO PORT ELIZABETH VIA TSITSIKAMMA FOREST
Continue through to Port Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay and better known as the Friendly City! After a short drive through the city, drop the rental vehicle at Port Elizabeth Airport. (B)

Price on application

SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE is situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape of South Africa. It has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve for five consecutive years. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life and is the realisation of one man's dream and the success of many people's passion. Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the 20 000 hectare reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

LONG LEE MANOR - SHAMWARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE - 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
Extension to Self-Drive

DAY 1 – PORT ELIZABETH OR KNYSNA TO SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE
Today continue from Knysna or Port Elizabeth to Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Overnight at Long Lee Manor (D)

DAY 2 – SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE
Enjoy all the activities that the lodge has to offer. Game viewing is carried out both morning and evening, when you are driven in your open vehicle over the rolling hills and valleys. In the early morning (if you are keen) you will leave before dawn, spending up to 3-4 hours spotting before returning to your lodge for breakfast. The heat of the day is usually spent in the shade, playing tennis, swimming, reading and, of course, enjoying a delicious lunch. Late afternoon you set off for the evening drive. As the animals emerge from their midday cover, you may see elephants browsing, rhino drinking at a waterhole, or perhaps the shy bushbuck motionless in the dense bushveld. At dusk, the Land Rover stops at some panoramic spot for a sundowner and snacks. Before returning to the lodge for dinner you have the opportunity for a night drive. Overnight at Long Lee Manor (BLD)

DAY 3 – SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE TO PORT ELIZABETH
Depart Shamwari Private Game Reserve to Port Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay and better known as the Friendly City! After a short drive through the city, drop the rental vehicle at Port Elizabeth Airport, or continue on with your self drive rental. (B)


3 Days/2 Night

Cost Per Person	Twin	Single

2008	$1320

Included: Accommodation, all meals while at Shamwari, sheduled game activites.

Excluded: Transfers to and from Port Elizabeth or Port Elezabeth airport. If self driving, car rental not included.

KARIEGA GAME RESERVE

This malaria-free, "Big 5" private game reserve is set in 6000ha of pristine wilderness bordered by the picturesque Kariega and Bushman's Rivers, just 10 minutes from Kenton-on-Sea and 80 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

Situated in the heart of 1820 Settler Country, the reserve is a natural extension to a trip along the famous Garden Route. Kariega Game Reserve offers a combination of "Big 5" game viewing in a landscape that spans across 5 different eco-systems, (valley bushveld, savannah grasslands, fynbos, riverine forest and acacia woodland) offering the most dramatic views and vistas, and expansive variety of fauna, flora and bird life.

The result is very powerful and truly unique to Kariega. In addition to unforgettable game viewing from open vehicles with qualified rangers, the Kariega experience is unique in its offering of safe walking close to abundant game and a diversity of activities which include river cruises, canoeing, mountain biking, fishing and visits to the nearby beaches of Kenton-on-Sea. Born from the vision of one man, and growing out of the passion and energy of his family, Kariega offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the mystery and magic of Africa in one of their four superbly luxurious lodges - River Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge, Kariega Lodge and The Homestead.

KARIEGA GAME RESERVE - Extension to Self-Drive

Eastern Cape - 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

A natural extension to the Garden Route, just 80 minutes from Port Elizabeth.

Inaddition to superb morning and evening game viewing from open vehicles with experienced Game Rangers, Kariega is unique in its offering of safe walking close to abundant game and birdlife and a diversity of activities which include river cruises, canoeing, swimming in beautiful river pools and visits to the nearby golden beaches of Kenton-on-Sea.

Kariega prides itself in the abundance of general game and birdlife supplementing the "Big-5". Wonderful sightings of Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Hippo, Hyena, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous antelope species can be enjoyed in addition to resident Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles.


3 Days/2 NightS - Ukhosi Lodge

Cost Per Person	Twin	Single

Nov - Dec 07	$1050	$1570

Jan - Apr 08	$1085	$1625

May - Sep 08 (stay 3 nights pay only 2)	$785	$1180

Included: All meals + 2 activities daily. Please note: additional local charges will apply to car rental. If not renting a car road transfers ex Port Elizabeth can be arranged.

KARIEGA VALUE ADD LONG STAY SPECIAL Stay for 3 nights but only pay for 2 nights - valid May to Sep 08 Stay for 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights at Ukozi & River Lodge only - valid Nov 07 to October 08

Have you considered adding to your South Africa self drive trip?
Perhaps Safaris or stopovers elsewhere in Africa.
This way you can experience different types of animals and scenery.