About the Adventure
Africa Big 7 is a trekking and safari adventure during which ESS clients will experience all the wonders of this continent's famous national parks and wildlife reserves. This unique African adventure, led by experienced trek guides, includes fully escorted 4 wheel drives, sunset safaris, chartered helicopter flights over Victoria Falls, snorkeling and diving with whale sharks and Manta rays off Cape Town and in the pristine waters of Barra Bay. The days will be shared with lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants and rhinos under the African sun, the nights camping under African stars or luxuriating in 4 star hotels.
The ESSential Difference
Why should you choose ESS Africa Big 7 Safari? As well as the exceptional features that ESS incorporates into all its adventures, each venture also has its own unique experiences and services. Browse a couple of the exclusive highlights that distinguishes ESS Africa Big 7 from all other trek-safari.
- The spectacular Victoria Falls cascade below as a chartered helicopter flight
takes our clients close enough to almost feel the rising mists and … the
roar of the waterfall.
- ESS has arranged access to many private nature game reserves not commonly visited by others. While on safari, our clients may be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the wildlife while safe inside their luxury tents or perhaps bedded down in deep dark caves.
Click here If you want an exciting preview of the highlights of Africa Big 7 including a brief outline of the daily itinerary.
Costs, Dates & Inclusions
Costs$16,000 Inc GST (Ex Melbourne)
Domestic flights can be arranged on behalf of remotely trained participants.
Dates
- Date: TBC
Inclusions provided by ESS
- ESS 12 week preparation training program
- " Fully Remote" clients will receive an additional preparation pack and comprehensive training manual.
- All flights mentioned in the Itinerary between Cape Town and Durban, Inhambane
and Johannesburg, Johannesburg-Livingston-Johannesburg.
- Airport Taxes
- Visa for Mozambique and Zambia
- Vehicle, Driver and Tour Guide
- Transfers to and from the airport and hotels in all destinations
- Accommodation in on site suite room
- All meals
- All activities listed in the itinerary
- All National Park fees and permits
- The services of local guides
- Trekking and camping gear ESS trek shirt, polo shirt and cap for our clients
to keep as a memento of Africa Big 7.
- Sunscreen hand-wash and insect repellant.
Not Included: To be provided by Clients
- Personal Travel Insurance (For more information - click here).
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Trekking Boots
- Skins (Half Tights)
- Trek Socks
- Personal clothing, toiletries
- Prescribed medications. Please note: a valid prescription (and repeats if
necessary) may be needed for any medications.
- Bottled water is available to buy at all lodges in towns along route.
- Visas are not required for Australian Passport holders for South Africa.
Equipment
ESS staff will advise clients re appropriate equipment, clothing early in the training program. Additionally, some clients may prefer the extra comfort of using trekking poles and Thermarests (Self inflating Mattress). The benefits of all these items will be discussed during training.
All equipment can be purchased through Earth Sea Sky.
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equipment and ESS suppliers.
Training
The 12 week training and preparation program has been purposefully designed to prepare clients for the Africa & adventure safari. Developed by Wayne Rodgers and ESS Principal David Armstrong, this program will assist ESS clients to safely and comfortably complete this adventure.ESS will advise clients about the vaccination requirements and process.
Click here for more information regarding the ESS training options.