Bush and beast

Forget their ferocious fangs, sabretooth ‘tigers’ weren’t skulking but social animals who lived in family prides like lions today, according to recent research by UK and US experts. Heading to South Africa, Wildlife Worldwide’s new ‘bite size’ 7-day holiday seeks out the lion families of Shamwari Game Reserve, but not before hitting the coast for whale watching and rhino-viewing at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve.

On arrival in Port Elizabeth, transfer to Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve for the next two nights. Located on a long stretch of private beach, this exclusive sanctuary offers the unique opportunity to spot whales at the same time as rhino! Bush or beach, the reserve offers both, and plenty of game to go with it! Next, award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve, where classic ‘Big Five’ safaris are the order of the day. Here. Wildlife Worldwide’s guests stay for two nights at either Eagles Crag or Lobengula Lodge, both luxurious, tranquil and exclusive.

The holiday costs from £2,125 p/p including scheduled flights, transfers, luxury resort and safari lodge accommodation, some meals, complimentary spa treatment at Ocean Beach and Wildlife Reserve and expertly guided game viewing activities at Shamwari Game Reserve.

Daily departures are available from London between now and April 09.

For more information, log on to Wildlifeworldwide.com.