Wildlife Dreams at Antares Bush Camp
Wildlife Dreams at Antares Bush Camp
7 Days Starting and ending in Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Visiting: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WDAB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 6
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
VegetariansMeat
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Wildlife lovers dream location with your own private waterhole hide within minutes from your own private lodge. A photographers dream location so you capture all the sights and sounds of the bush from dawn to dawn as can sleep in the hide. You have your own chef to cater for your cooking, so you don't miss out on any action at the waterhole or if you're just relaxing by the pool. Game Drives and Bush Walks are also included in your tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide, Hoedspruit Airport - Eastgate Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Personal pick up from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS). following evening flight from the UK and internal flight from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB).
Transfer to transfer to Antares Bush Camp, which is about 90 minutes away. Welcome drink and snacks, you will be shown around the camp and to your rooms. Make yourself ready for the hide and game drive.
Day 2 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise for early morning session in the waterhole hide or go out on morning game drive in the reserve.
Breakfast will be served while overlooking the waterhole. This means that you won’t miss the wildlife coming down to drink.
Lunch and evening meals will also be ready for you. If you don’t want to miss any action, you can sleep in the hide overnight if you wish.
Day 3 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The water’s edge is a mere 60 to 70 cm from the opening of the hide shutters, allowing you to get really close to the animals.
The hide has ample electrical connections for you to charge your equipment in South African and UK plug sockets, including USB charge points. Wi-Fi is also available from within the hide enabling you to upload your photos immediately to various social media platforms.
Day 4 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Behind you is ample seating for the non-photographers to also relax and spend time waiting for the animals to turn up or just to keep their better-halves company.
Some photographers have even taken the opportunity to snuggle down under a blanket and spend the whole night waiting patiently for that one opportunity.
Day 5 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A small fridge means you can stock up with refreshments and settle down for the day or evening. A kettle and tea and coffee making facilities also add to your beverage options during those long hours.
Day 6 : Antares Bush Camp
Location: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Antares Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning session in the hide, before going on boat cruise and night game drive.
Some photographers have even taken the opportunity to snuggle down under a blanket and spend the whole night waiting patiently for that one opportunity.
Day 7 : Next Destination
Location: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Hoedspruit Airport - Eastgate Airport, Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and morning in the hide before transferring you to the airport for your journey home or continue your safari adventure with Wildlife Dreams.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Antares Bush Camp
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Private mini bus /4x4
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Entrance Fees
Private reserve
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Fully Guided
Wildlife Dreams guides and Chef
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Game Drives on Safari
Private Reserve
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Bush walk
Guided Bush Walk
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River Boat Cruise
Different aspect of wildlife photography
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Night Drive
Something you can only do in private reserve
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Depending on which country your arriving from
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Drinks with Meals
We will stop for you to buy drinks with your meals
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International Travel
International flight and internal flight is not included
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Tipping and Gratuities
10 -15 percent is for good services
Mode of Transport
Private mini Bus transfer and Jeep Safari
Accommodation
Antares Bush Camp
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
For Private Booking 6 people is required
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
I'm afraid due to the locations it would be difficult to join the tour, but we would always try to work things out
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Specialist photographic Vehicles
These can vary depending on which safari and country, such as in South Africa you are not allowed open sided vehicles. These will be tiered allowing for 6 photographers and ensuring everyone has a window seat (not that there are any windows!).
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Wildlife Dreams is very much involved with wildlife conservation. We only work with Ethical Travel credential companies.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Full itinerary details and what would you should bring on safari.
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How long should I go on safari? How many days do I need?
Three days is not enough time to really enjoy an African safari. It’s barely enough for a taste. Instead, we recommend planning at least seven days and six nights on safari. This will allow you to visit at least two different locations, which is important and truly immerse yourself in mother nature. The truth is that the more time you spend on safari, the more time you’ll have to see something
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Two years
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What's the best Month to go on Safari ?
The best month to go on safari depends on what you want to see, experience, and do. Every month offers something different for visitors. In general, most safari destinations can be visited year-round. However, the weather does change each season, particularly when it comes to rainfall and thus game viewing.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All our safari camps/lodges and vehicles are cleaned every day for Covid-19
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Malaria in Africa?
Although malaria is prevalent in Africa the chance of you as a visitor contracting the disease is very small. It is essential to take prophylactics which must be administered by your doctor before departing on your safari. Covering up in the evenings and using repellent on the areas that can’t be covered, will assist in preventing mosquitoes biting.
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Dates upon request ?
Our tours are specially designed trips for photography enthusiasts who are particularly interested in wildlife and landscape photography. Whilst we endeavour for all our tours to depart on the given departure dates, they are not guaranteed until we have confirmation of availability from our accommodation and tour guide partners'.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We would find a date for you to go on your amazing Safari, but we can't give a full refund due to our terms and conditions
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our camps and lodges meet the full local health and safety regulations and why we use them for every safari.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All our prices are single supplement rates
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Your travelling companions will have the same passion as you for photography and wildlife. You will come as strangers but leave as friends.
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Camp sizes
Most people don’t realize that most camps are very small. So they don’t impact on the environment. So bookings for camps for the world market can be intense. Wildlife Dreams have been working to secure these camps just for our tour groups, but our opportunity doesn’t last forever.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our profits from all our tours go towards our conservation partners on our website.
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Cancellation Policy
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