4* Affordable South Africa Safari with excursions

Virgin Atlantic Airways

London Heathrow Airport

7 Nights From
£ 1715/
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Fantastic

value safari offer!

Book by:

29 FEB 24

Travel dates:

10 MAR 24 - 19 MAR 24

Price is per person based:

2 adults
0 children

Regional Departure Supplements:

Manchester Airport (MAN) - +£94pp

Newcastle Airport (NCL) - +£94pp

Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - +£94pp

Belfast International Airport (BFS) - +£104pp

Birmingham International Airport (BHX) - +£224pp

Offer ID:

18018

Make the most of your holiday time with this South African safari!

Stay one night at the City Lodge O.R Tambo International Airport before heading to the 4* Kubu Safari Lodge for 6 nights. The lodge has recently had a substantial refurbishment. It spans over twenty-five hectares of unspoiled natural bush, boasting over one kilometer of picturesque Klaserie River frontage. It’s in this pristine environment that the lodge conducts captivating bush walks, guided by certified experts, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the captivating sights and sounds of the wilderness. The package includes 1 x Morning and Afternoon Game Drive, 1 x Kruger National Park Safari, and 1 x Full Day Panorama Tour.

  • 4* South African safari lodge - recently refurbished
  • Regional departures from the UK
  • Can be combined with a beach stay
  • Safari includes:-
    • 1 x Morning and Afternoon Game Drive
    • 1 x Kruger National Park Safari
    • 1 x Full Day Panorama Tour

 

The price is based on 2 adults sharing a standard room at the City Lodge O.R. Tambo International Airport for one night on bed & breakfast, followed by 6 nights at the Kubu Safari Lodge in a Standard Room and includes 6 x breakfast, 4 x lunches and 6 x dinners, 1 x Morning and Afternoon Game Drive, 1 x Kruger National Park Safari and 1 x Full Day Panorama Tour, Flights are with Air Mauritius (via Mauritius) and depart London Gatwick on 10 March 2024 for 7 nights (plus one night on the plane in each direction). The price also includes a return shuttle transfer from Johannesburg to the safari lodge.

Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow from £1809pp, Belfast from £1819pp (all with British Airways and Birmingham (with Emirates via Dubai) from £1939pp,

Offer code: 1169818

Your Flight

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Virgin Atlantic is the longhaul airline to fall in love with. More than five million people who want to depart the everyday, and fly the amazing way, travel with them every year to some of the best destinations around the world – North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Step onboard and discover warm, welcoming service, award-winning entertainment, thoughtful design touches and stylish comfort for the best experience in the sky, no matter what cabin you fly.

Experience the next level of luxurious travel and enjoy every little moment!

Stylish Clubhouses and lounges have been carefully designed to help you relax and unwind in the airport before you fly. Upper Class cabins offer roomy leather seats that double as sumptuous flat beds, ensuring you arrive refreshed and ready for anything. To top it off enjoy the finest food and drink throughout your journey, so just sit back and relax!

Seat dimensions

  • Width of seat  is 20-22 inches
  • Seat recline  is  flat once in bed mode
  • Seat pitch - Once the seat is converted to a bed there is a generous length up to 6ft 7.5 inches to snuggle into.

Upper Class (B747, A330, A340)

Introduction

  • The longest bed of any airline’s business class product and many first class products.
  •  It provides passengers with customised luxury furniture for sitting on and a mattress for sleeping on so passengers do not have to compromise on the comfort of either.
  • The 1-2-1 / 1-1-1 configuration means passengers have their own personal space with no ‘step over’ by other passengers.
  • Passengers can recline in the seat even for take-off and landing!

The Upper Class Suite

  • The Upper Class suite has been designed to be separately both the most comfortable bed and the most comfortable seat in the air.
  •  Instead of extending from a seat into a bed, Virgin Atlantic’s seat provides the passenger with a luxury leather armchair to relax on which then flips over into a separate bed with a mattress to sleep on.
  • The Upper Class Suite has won some of the most prestigious design awards in the industry including the Wallpaper award for the Most Life Enhancing Item and the D&AD Yellow Pencil (Silver) award for Product Design.

The Bed facts

  • It is the biggest bed in business class at 79.5”
  • At its widest point, the all – important shoulder area, the bed is 33”
  • With one touch of a button the seat converts into a bed by flipping over
  • The mattress is totally flat for optimum sleeping comfort
    The Cabin facts
  • The seats television screen is 11 inches wide and features over 300 hours of entertainment
  • The Upper Class cabin features a private bar in an area discreet from the cabin
  • White cotton bedding, duvets and sleeper suits are provided
  • Keep everything right where you need it. There’s more handy storage than ever, with a new literature pocket and two ottoman storage solutions
  •  Stay productive. Keep your laptop powered throughout the flight with our in-seat power supply compatible with most international plug types
  •  Stay in touch. All of our A330 aircraft have the AeroMobile system installed so you can make and receive phone calls and send texts from your own mobile phone. All Boeing 787-9 aircraft have Wi-Fi on board
  • With the new technology hub, you can connect your smart phone, USB stick or tablet to Vera Touch, watch, read or listen to your own content, plus charge your device
  •  New mood lighting system is programmed to create unique, calming environments for you to work, dine, socialise and sleep
  • The Upper Class menu offers a wide selection of light bites, main meals and snacks. A good night flight service is also offered to passengers on shorter flights departing after 9pm – so passengers can enjoy a gourmet meal in the Clubhouse before their flight so that once onboard they can maximise their sleep
  • Onboard bar - a private bar in an area separated from the cabin, which has a welcoming atmosphere
  • The Upper Class amenity kit - socks, toothbrush/toothpaste, earplugs, eye mask
  • Dedicated check-in and priority boarding
  • Complimentary drinks including pre-take off champagne and ice creams during the movies
  • Unique Clubhouse lounges at selected airports featuring a health and beauty salon offering beauty treatments and hairdressing
  • Arrival facilities – Virgin Revivals at Heathrow features a reception, eighteen shower rooms with a valet cleaning service, a bar and lounge area and a business area with free phone calls, access to email and Internet and faxing facilities
  • Complimentary airport transfers are available with some ticket types

Heathrow Upper Class Wing

The Upper Class Wing at London Heathrow enables business passengers to speed through the terminal quicker than ever before, moving from limo to lounge in under 10 minutes. For the first time, passengers can benefit from a dedicated security channel, for use exclusively by Virgin Atlantic customers. After passing through this unique fast-track, they will emerge in the heart of the terminal building and only a short walk from the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members making their own way to the airport can check-in at the Upper Class Check-In, in Zone A of the main terminal, before taking a priority lift straight to the dedicated security channel. For those Upper Class customers not wishing to linger and enjoy the delights of the Clubhouse they can check in 60 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time at the latest, and whizz through the dedicated security channel straight to the gate

Upper Class (A330)

  • Exclusive to the A330-200s, all Upper Class suites will feature direct aisle access and enhanced surface area for additional personal space
  • The cabin boasts three different suite layouts to provide passengers with even more choice, including Love Suites, Corner Suites and Freedom Suites
  • The seat fabric has been entirely upholstered with natural and soft Espresso leather, underlining the cabin’s distinctive Virgin Atlantic flair.

Upper Class (A350)

  •  Introduces the largest social space of any business class cabin at Virgin Atlantic, named ‘The Loft’
  •  The space features a 32 inch touchscreen monitor and eight Bluetooth audio jacks to enable customers to view content together. This is the first time we’ve offered Bluetooth in the social space
  •  It provides space for eight customers – twice the capacity of the existing social spaces on board (five seated and three standing)
  • Each aircraft offers 44 upper class suites in a 1-2-1 configuration
  •  Customers can relax into a 44 inch seat pitch or recline into a fully flat bed
  • Each suite features a cocktail table, shelving and a larger tray table to store personal items

Treat yourself to Premium!

It's the little touches here and there that help you truly enjoy your time in the air. Those extra few inches of space, a glass of bubbly as you board, and a tasty meal served on china crockery with proper cutlery. Just enough to give you a big lift before you get to your destination.

Proud winner of the Skytrax "World’s best Premium cabin" award!

Premium Seat

There’s more space to relax, because your leather seat is one of the biggest in its class. It’s up to 21in (53cm) wide, with a footrest, headrest and 38in (96cm) seat pitch.

  • Width of seat  is 18-21 inches
  • Seat recline  is  7-8 inches
  • Seat pitch  is up to 38 inches

As a Premium passenger you can enjoy the luxury of selecting your seat from 331 days before your flight, free of charge.

Premium benefits

With dedicated check in and bag drop, they'll fast track your airport experience. You’ll also enjoy priority boarding and, where possible, your bag will be one of the first off the plane when you arrive.

First impressions count. That’s why cabin crew greet you with a complimentary drink and newspaper while you settle in.

Keep your gadgets going during the flight when you plug in to your inseat power. Then get online with our onboard WiFi* on selected flights. *Available on selected flights for a fee.

On night flights, you'll be given a Premium amenity kit in a smart wallet, containing all the essentials you’ll need for a great flight.

Wander Wall on Boeing 787-9s

In Premium, customers can enjoy the Wander Wall on its Boeing 787-9s– a social space at the front of the cabin where customers can go to stretch their legs, socialise with their fellow travelers and chat to crew, and help themselves to complimentary snacks and refreshments.

In Economy, customers can choose from a Light, Classic or Delight ticket. All Economy tickets include the onboard service that Virgin Atlantic is famous for – including complimentary food, drinks and snacks, on demand in-flight entertainment and WiFi on every route.

All Economy services include

  • Onboard WiFi^
  • Free 10kg hand luggage
  • 300+ hours of TV and films
  •  Complimentary drinks and snacks
  • A choice of tasty 3 course meals
  • Inseat power for your devices
  • Kids goodie packs^^
    ^from £4.99 ^^flights from UK
Economy Light

Pack light and pay less. If you're happy to pack less, Economy Light means you still get everything you’d expect on a great flight - but at a price you wouldn’t.

Includes:

  • Meals, drinks and snacks
  • Hand luggage only
  • Select standard seat at check in
  • Width of seat  is 17-17.4 inches
  • Seat recline  is  4-6 inches
  • Seat pitch  is up to 31 inches

Economy Classic

Little extras that make a big difference.  Economy Classic comes with advanced seat assignment included, so there's no worries about paying extra to get the seats you want, next to the people you want.

Includes:

  • Meals, drinks and snacks
  • 1 x 23kg checked bag
  • Select standard seat anytime
  • Upgradeable with miles
  • Width of seat  is 17-17.4 inches
  • Seat recline  is  4-6 inches
  • Seat pitch  is up to 31 inches

Economy Delight

A bit more legroom, a lot more style. Economy Delight means you can speed through the airport by using Premium check in desks, enjoy priority boarding, and get first dibs on overhead storage before settling into your extra legroom seat with 34" seat pitch.

Includes:

  • Meals, drinks and snacks
  • 1 x 23kg checked bag
  • Select seat anytime
  • Upgradeable with miles
  • Extra legroom seat
  • Premium check in
  • Priority boarding
  • Width of seat  is 17-17.4 inches
  • Seat recline  is  4-6 inches
  • Seat pitch  is up to 34 inches

Upper deck on 747s

If you're travelling in Economy Light or Economy Classic on one of 747 aircraft you can choose to sit on the upper deck for an extra charge. Often referred to as 'the bubble', it has a more intimate atmosphere than the main economy cabin. 

Entertainment

Settle in to your journey with the latest movies, the hottest TV shows, a huge library of music and an amazing selection of fun games. With this much to choose from, you'll be having fun all the way to your destination.

Clubhouses are luxurious private airport lounges, located in many of destinations around the world. They are stylish, peaceful spaces designed to allow you to relax before your flight, away from the bustle of the main airport. Whether you want to toast your journey with a cocktail, enjoy a relaxing massage, or find a quiet spot to get some work done, Clubhouses have a space to suit.

Clubhouses welcome Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members. You are welcome to bring a guest to the Clubhouse just as long as they have a Virgin Atlantic booking and are travelling on the same flight as you.

There are 10 Clubhouses around the world and Virgin Atlantic also offer private lounge access in the other airports they serve.

Clubhouses

There are 10 Clubhouses around the world and Virgin Atlantic also offer private lounge access in the other airports they serve.

Clubhouses:

London Heathrow Clubhouse (LHR) and Revival lounge
London Gatwick Clubhouse (LGW)
New York Clubhouse (JFK)
Newark Clubhouse (EWR)
San Francisco Clubhouse (SFO)
Boston Clubhouse (BOS)
Los Angeles Clubhouse (LAX)
Washington DC Clubhouse (IAD)
Johannesburg Clubhouse (JNB)

Partner Lounges

As long as you're taking an international flight with Virgin Atlantic, just show your boarding pass at the bar when you order.

Partner lounges in the UK
Belfast airport lounge (BFS)
Glasgow airport lounge (GLA)
Manchester airport lounge (MAN)
No 1 airport lounges at Birmingham, Edinburgh and Gatwick

Partner lounges in the USA
Atlanta Airport Lounge (ATL)
Las Vegas airport lounge (LAS)
Miami airport lounge (MIA)
Orlando airport lounge (MCO)
Seattle airport lounge (SEA)

Exciting news - From Thursday 1 August, drinks will be on the house at the Delta Sky Club.

Travelling from ATL, SEA, MCO or MIA? Upper Class passengers and Flying Club Gold members will receive complimentary premium drinks at the bar.

Partner lounges in the Caribbean
Antigua airport lounge (ANU)
Barbados airport lounge (BGI)
Grenada airport lounge (GND)
Havana airport lounge (HAV)
Montego Bay airport lounge (MBJ)
St Lucia airport lounge (UVF)

Partner lounges worldwide
Delhi airport lounge (DEL)
Hong Kong airport lounge (HKG)
Lagos airport lounge (LOS)
Mumbai airport lounge (BOM)
Shanghai airport lounge (PVG)
Tel Aviv airport lounge (TLV)

The Loft A350

The Loft A350

A350 Upper Class Suite

A350 Upper Class Suite

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

A350 economy class

A350 economy class

A350 economy class

A350 economy class

A350 Premium Economy

A350 Premium Economy

The Loft

The Loft

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

A350 Business Class

Upper Class Wing

Upper Class Wing

Lounge

Lounge

Airbus A330-200s Business Class

Airbus A330-200s Business Class

Airbus A330-200s Business Class

Airbus A330-200s Business Class

Airbus A330-200s Premium Economy

Airbus A330-200s Premium Economy

Economy Cabin

Economy Cabin

Gatwick North Clubhouse And V-Room

Gatwick North Clubhouse And V-Room

Gatwick North Clubhouse And V-Room

Gatwick North Clubhouse And V-Room

Entertainment

Entertainment

Airport Name Airport Location Adult Price Child Price
Manchester Airport Manchester,United Kingdom +£ 94.00 +£ 0.00
Newcastle Airport Newcastle,United Kingdom +£ 94.00 +£ 0.00
Glasgow International Airport Glasgow,United Kingdom +£ 94.00 +£ 0.00
Belfast International Airport Belfast,United Kingdom +£ 104.00 +£ 0.00
Birmingham International Airport Birmingham,United Kingdom +£ 224.00 +£ 0.00

Hotel Information

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City Lodge Hotel O.R.Tambo International Airport

location Johannesburg, South Africa

Room Type Standard Rooms

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Conveniently located at Africa’s busiest airport, the 365-room City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, allows both business and leisure travellers a convenient and comfortable place to rest at the end of a long flight. The hotel is within walking distance to and from the airport terminal buildings and is adjacent to the Gautrain Airport Station.

Business travellers will appreciate the simplicity of staying at the airport for short visits, while leisure travellers won’t have to worry about where to stay for that one night between flights to their final destination.

The expansive lobby lounge, displaying flight information boards; uncapped WiFi; three boardrooms and conference facilities for 46 guests and fitness room are just some of the services on offer.

The #Café restaurant and bar are complemented by a sparkling swimming pool with a deck, ideal for a refreshing swim in the sunshine before or after the next stage of travel.

Access to a wide variety of retailers, restaurants and banking facilities within the airport building completes the package.


Other Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Outdoor Pool

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 303 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

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32Mik3

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City Lodge at OR Tambo exceeded my expectations in all aspects.

Every single staff member appeared to go out of their way to assist at every opportunity. The hotel is clean, modern and we maintained. The swimming pool was very welcoming and the breakfast...


FarAway03189892629

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Sufficient and comfortable for a short stay

We stayed overnight here before our overseas trip. The rates were a bit expensive but understandable because of its convenience and close proximity to the intetnational airport. The staff was...

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Overnight between flights

Great food, wonderful service, helpful staff and a clean room all within walking distance of the OR Tambo international airport, makes this hotel a go to for me and my family when transiting through...

Property Location
Located in Kempton Park, City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport is convenient to International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Kempton Park Golf Club. This hotel is within the vicinity of Festival Mall and East Rand Mall.

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Kubu Safari Lodge

location Johannesburg, South Africa

Room Type Standard Rooms

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6 Nights
Meals as per Tour Itinerary
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Located just a short twenty-minute drive from Hoedspruit town and a convenient ten-minute distance from Hoedspruit Airport en route to the Timbavati Gate, Kubu Safari Lodge is strategically positioned as an ideal hub for exploring the surrounding area. The lodge offers an enticing dinner, bed, and breakfast package, providing our guests with an affordable experience, along with a variety of activity options for a customized stay. Our lodge features 48 spacious and cosy rooms that harmoniously blend contemporary conveniences with the captivating charm of traditional African aesthetics.

The lodge itself spans over twenty-five hectares of unspoiled natural bush, boasting over one kilometre of picturesque Klaserie River frontage. It’s in this pristine environment that the lodge conducts captivating bush walks, guided by certified experts, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the captivating sights and sounds of the wilderness. For those eager to explore the Kruger National Park, you have the choice of embarking on a self-drive adventure or opting for one of the experienced guides to accompany you in our licensed open-vehicle game viewers.


  • Kubu Safari Lodge update:
  • The lodge has been substantially upgraded with new furniture and softs including linen and décor, and canvas animal prints in main areas and rooms.
  • The Boma has been completely revamped as well as the bar area at the boma.
  • The deluxe rooms have been refurbed and new softs
  • The gym and the new spa will be opening in the next 2 months, the spa will have 2 treatment rooms (both his and hers or singles) as well as a nail bar. The gym will have a multi-weight machine, treadmill, bike, spa pool and sauna.
  • The outside patio is being expanded around the pool to allow for more outside dining.
  • There will also be a new lounge on the upper level of the main area soon.

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Holiday 2024

First day of our South Africa journey 2024. A very pleasant start at the Kubu Safari Lodge. Run by very friendly people.

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Service and friendly

The stay at Kubu lodge was perfect, the room had all the necessary luxuory. There is no television but you do not need this as the programm is full . The staff is always friendly and supportive. You...


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Wonderful getaway

We spent the weekend at Kubu with family and friends. Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and attentive. Management go the extra mile to assist. Was so lovely to sit on the...


Located just a short twenty-minute drive from Hoedspruit town and a convenient ten-minute distance from Hoedspruit Airport en route to the Timbavati Gate, Kubu Safari Lodge is strategically positioned as an ideal hub for exploring the surrounding area.

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