BIG CAT SAFARI

BEFORE DEPARTURE - DATE TO BE ADVISED

WILD CAT CONSERVATION CENTRE – WILBURFORCE

Your safari commences with the opportunity to meet Ben Britton and fellow adventurers at the Wild Cat Conservation Centre in Wilberforce (NSW) over light refreshments before exploring the centre itself.

Note: This is not compulsory, just a wonderful opportunity to meet one another and visit the centre.

DAY 1 | SAT 19 APRIL 2025 | ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA | PEERMONT MONDIOR - 1 NIGHT

Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa today.  On arrival you will be met, assisted with Customs & immigration and privately transferred to the Peermont Mondior for overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.

The Peermont Mondior is a stylish and modern hotel offering a comfortable blend of contemporary elegance and traditional African decor.  There is a gourmet restaurant inhouse should you wish to dine this evening, or you may simply prefer a tipple, or a cup of tea, before heading to bed for a good night’s sleep in preparation for your safari ahead.

DAY 2 | SUN 20 APR | BOUND FOR BOTSWANA | MOHAVE BUSH CAMP - 4 NIGHTS

Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before meeting your host, Jay Collier, at 7 am in the Peermont Mondior foyer.  Board the transfer bus bound for the Tuli Block – the narrow fringe of land on Botswana’s eastern border between Zimbabwe in the north and South Africa in the south.  Your journey will take approximately 6 hours with rest stops along the way.  On arrival at Mohave Bush Camp settle into your tent before joining Jay for afternoon tea, an activity overview, and a Q&A session to discuss your next 8 days on safari and to highlight any of your specific interests.

If time permits you will enjoy a quick game drive in the African wilderness.

MEALS : Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner

DAY 3 | MON 21 APR | WILD WALK & BROWN HYENA

After spending your first evening under canvas in the African bush, you will wake early to depart on foot into the  Reserve. This is the perfect way to start your trip and let you truly immerse yourself in the Botswana bush. Learn how to decipher animal tracks and ID African wildlife as you take in the surroundings.  Then return to camp to listen to a talk by Jay, sharing his expert advice on photographing African wildlife.

The afternoon will be spent carrying out animal observations and monitoring Brown Hyenas in their den. Learn about these elusive carnivores and what makes them truly unique in their environment.

MEALS : Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, & Dinner

DAY 4 | TUES 22 APR | EAGLE ROCK & CAMERA TRAP INSTALLATION

Set out on foot this morning bound for Eagle Rock, a beautifully distinctive precipice overlooking the reserve. From this vantage point you will gain a whole new perspective of the vast African wilderness!

Reconvene back at camp and over afternoon tea enjoy your host Jay’s tales about his extraordinary adventures capturing Africa’s wildlife.

Following afternoon tea, head off to carry out large predator field observations and set up camera traps within the reserve.  This may include observations of Spotted Hyena, carried out on foot, as they rest at their den site in the late afternoon light.  This is truly a very unique and special experience.

MEALS : Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner