Activities Fact Sheet - January Transfers. Timbavati Travel Spa

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1 Ekhaya Bush Villa 374 Kierrieklapper Street Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Hoedspruit 1380 Tel : Info : info@ekhayavilla.com Reservations : reservations@ekhayavilla.com Website : Activities Fact Sheet - January 2018 Please see below our comprehensive offering of optional activities and services we offer at Ekhaya Bush Villa. This is the ideal place to stay whilst exploring the myriad of interesting places to see in our amazing area.nb - Please note all prices are per person. s Need to fly in? No problem we can arrange hassle free transfers from Johannesburg, Kruger Mpumulanga International, Skukuza and Hoedspruit Airports. Prices are per person and one way not return. We can also arrange transfers to your next destination please enquire at info@ekhayavilla.com s Eastgate - Hoedspruit Airport (HDSP) R1650 R2500 Phalaborwa Airport (PHW) Skukuza Airport (SZK) Town Trips from Lodge R2500 R7500 Kruger Mpumulanga International (MQP) Johannesburg International (JNB) R 350 R1200 R200 R1800 R1,875 R450 R 950 R1,200 Timbavati Travel Spa Luxurious Spa Treatments in the comfort of your own Room They come to you! Our well trained therapists will spoil you with a choice of the following treatments. Available 7 days of the week. Luxurious Spa Treatments 45 Min Full Body Massage 60 Min 75 Min Back, Neck and Shoulders 90 Min R850 R850 Back, Neck and Shoulders incl. 30 min Foot Massage R450 Luxury Manicure or Pedicure Manicure & pedicure Combination Our oils are local handcrafted by Godding & Godding. Some of the oils are for Relief of stress, to relax the body & mind, some to rejuvenate and to revitalize your body. Kruger Day Tours No trip to South Africa can be complete without visiting the iconic Kruger National Park. We provide you with a unique experience to experience this with knowledgeable guides on open Safari vehicles. An absolute must on your South African journey. Pickup is season dependent but normally departure at 05H30 from the lodge and arrive back at around 17H00 Kruger Full Day Tour - Open Vehicle 2 3 Pax 4 Pax R 1,950** Full Day Tour Note : Half day tours are avaialble at the same price Includes : Entrance fees, Bottled Water, Picnic Box from the Lodge Excludes : Any other meals, gratuities, curio shop purchases ** Min 2 pax

2 Big 5 Safari Drives Experience the thrill of Big Game encounters in an open vehicle. Experienced guides lead you on a journey of discovering the sights & sounds of the African bush. See Africa s Big 5 up close and personal. Pick up for this activity will be 05:00 and 14:00 Game drive starts at 06:00 and 15:00. Advisable for the lodge to pack a snack pack and drinks. Big 5 Safari Drives Sunset Drive & Bush Dinner Open Vehicle Safaris - Morning Open Vehicle Safaris Afternoon 1 3 Pax 4 7 Pax R1,225 Panorama Full Day Tour This tour starts a little later and pick up time will be 08:00. From the lodge, we make our way to the Strydom tunnel where we enter a part of the canyon. This is also where the endangered Taita Falcon can be found and is the only place where they breed. On this tour, we will visit the Three Rondawels Panoramic view, Burkes Luck Potholes, Berlin falls, Lisbon Falls, God s Window and the Pinnacle. Panorama Full Day Tour 2 3 Pax 4 Pax Full Day Tour R 1,850 Excludes : Any entrance fees, other meals, gratuities, curio shop purchases Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center is a unique African wildlife facility focusing on conservation and the sustainability of rare, vulnerable and threatened species. Founded on passion, the center has adopted a holistic approach to its conservation activities, such as the educating of surrounding communities, tourism, breeding, rehabilitation and anti-poaching, to name a few. This is a absolute must visit. Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center Tours Facility Tours and Introduction - 4 Tours from 09H00 to 15H00 R Pax R320 Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Center Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is extremely proud of its efforts in wildlife education in South Africa. At Moholoholo we are often faced with the difficult decision of what to do with an injured or poisoned animal which will not be able to be released back into the wild. As a result, we have a number of permanent residents at the centre and at our own cost we use them as ambassadors for their respective species. Members of the public are therefore able to get an up close and personal experience of these incredible creatures and with our hands on approach we have the ability to demonstrate to the public the threats and problems our wildlife is facing today. Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Facility Introduction and Tours Daily at 09H00 and 15H00 Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees R 350 Home to "Stoffel" the famous "Houdini"Honey Badger Blyde Dam Boat Cruise The majestic sight at the view point with an altitude of 665m looking into the Blyde River Canyon is a must see when you visit Hoedspruit. The third largest canyon in the world, but the greenest. This tour can be offered either in the morning or afternoon. Cruises are 1H30 mins in duration. Boat Cruise on Blyde Dam Boat Cruise 90mins Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees. R 250

3 Cultural Dancing and Village This new cultural attraction in Hoedspruit is an ideal destination for visitors and learners of all ages, with the program modified to suit all age groups in terms of content and duration. The cultural journey starts in our boma theatre where guests experience our original show Limpopo Pathways featuring the costumes, songs and dances of the San (Bushmen), the Shona & Venda, the Tsonga, the Balobedu (Modjadji the Rain Queen), the Pedi and the BaHananawa (Tswana). We also include the Swati and Zulu dances as these tribes played an influential part in the history of the Limpopo. NB Subject to availability. Tribal Dancing and Traditional Village Tour Tribal Dancing and Traditional Village Tour R 550 Includes : from and back to the lodge, Entrance Fees Excludes : Meals, gratuities, curio shop purchases Hot Air Balloon Rides Experience the magic of lighter-than-air flight near the foot of the Drakensberg Escarpment. We offer one-hour long flights over the scenic, Lowveld section of the Blyde River, 15 km West of Hoedspruit.The terrain is a mixture of farmland, private nature reserves and wildlife estates. The mountains to the South and West provide shelter from the prevailing winds, thereby affording us good flying weather on most days.as the sun rises, the landscape, the vegetation and, if you re lucky, some wildlife will provide photo opportunities. Game spotting cannot be guaranteed but on most flights we see plains game like giraffe and wildebeest. Hotair Balloon Rides Hotair Balloon Rides Subject to availability and prevailing weather conditions R4500 Big 5 Walks Walking Safaris is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, which is home to Africa s Big 5. The reserve also boasts a wide variety of fauna and flora, interesting topography and beautiful vistas. The Balule Nature Reserve forms part of the nearly 3.5 million-hectare greater Kruger National Park, which one of Africa s few remaining natural areas Big 5 Walks Facility Introduction and AM Walk Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees, the world famous Hippo of South Africa. 'lives' in a river near Hoedspruit. During your visit to Jessica, you will have the possibility to touch the hippo and to feed it. This is a unique experience considering the fact that it is not possible anywhere in the world to come this close to a hippo. Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees Elephant Interaction The elephant interaction offered by Kapama, is a unique opportunity for guests to get extremely close to the world s largest land animals. This activity offers visitors the chance to learn about African elephants, both wild and habituated, as they interact and feed these gentle giants. Elephant Interaction Facility 90 min Introduction and Tours Daily R 1,010 Includes : from the lodge and entrance fees

4 Flying Safari - Microlight Flights Flying safaris are offered to allow our guest to experience flying in a Bantam microlight. Our guest has the option to sit and experience the flight and view the game or they can have hands on experience from the first flight should they so wish. The choice is theirs. Flying Safari R50 p.p R800 R1000 R1500 R2200 R4200 R3000 R Min Flight 20 Min Flight 30 Min Flight 60 Min Flight Hoedspruit Blyde Canyon Graskop Hoedspruit includes a stop at Graskop for continental breakfast. Hoedspruit Blyde Canyon - Hoedspruit One hour. Hoedspruit Garonga Hoedspruit, Includes a stop at Garonga (Big 5 Reserve) & breakfast at Lodge. Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education C.A.R.E Specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of chacma baboons back into their natural environment. C.A.R.E Come and meet our amazing baboons on an educational tour. R550 p.p DONATIONS Olifant River Safari Cruise The magnificent Olifant River meanders from her catchment on the South African Highveld to her final destination in the warm Indian Ocean off Mozambican coat. Share four hours of her ceremonious journey through the African bush and explore the abundance of wildlife and birds that rely on her precious shipment of fresh water for their survival. Olifant River Safari Cruise Morning Olifant River Safari Cruise R400p.p Includes: Coffee/tee, pastries R 700 Sunset Olifant River Safari Cruise Includes: Sundowners, snacks. Big Game Heli Scenic Flights Scenic flights in and around Hoedspruit can also be tailor-made for guest to suit their needs. Scenic Flights 2 Pax 3 - Pax Robinson R44 Helicopter 1 Hour R3850 R2600 Robinson R44 Helicopter 1.5 Hours R5750 R3850 Robinson R44 Helicopter 2 Hours R7600 R5050

5 Mountain Biking Rent a mountain bike and explore the bush with the many amazing biking trails available in the Estate. The estate has plains game, etc Zebra, giraffe and many more. Mountain Biking Guide Per Bike (with optional private guide) R100 p.p Subject to our normal terms & conditions. All reservations and prices to be confirmed by our office at reservations@ekhayavilla.com E&OE R120