The De Wildt Cheetah Centre was established in 1971 with the aim of breeding endangered species. Over the past two decades the Center's efforts have resulted in the major achievement of breeding what was once a threatened species, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). Over the years, nearly 600 cheetah cubs have been born at De Wildt - a dramatic contrast to the days when the cheetah population of South Africa was estimated at a mere 700.

This is a very beautiful private owned game reserve with a very large variety of animals like lion, buffalo, wild dogs, cheetah, impala, kudu, eland, rhino, hippo, and much more. (60 species in total). The park became very well known after the discovered a white lion cub amongst one of their litters. The white lion jean is very rare, and sought after. They also made news headlines when their wild dogs produced 32 pups in one year.

The greatest diversity of wildlife in Africa can be experienced by staying at a range of accommodation in the main rest camps with chalets, cottages, bungalows tents and caravan and camp sites or bushveld camps, bush lodges and private safari lodges. These vary in price and style; from rustic to luxurious.

Where wildlife can be experienced on open vehicle guided drives, self drive options, night drives and walking safaris.

The Elephant Sanctuary, nestled in pristine unspoilt bush, is the home of five African elephants: Maroela, Mosadi, Khumba, Jabu & Thandi. Elephants are highly intelligent and delightful and you will discover a different character, personality and temperament within each one. Sleep next to the elephants in our exclusive twelve bed Indo-African lodge or come during the day for an exciting elephant excursion.

Pilanesberg National Park is situated on the eroded remains of an extinct alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three in the world. The Park consists of numerous hills, wooded ravines and grassed open plains, making the area very picturesque. A wide diversity of eco-types makes a beautiful home for more than 35 species of large mammals, the sought-after "Big Five" and more than 300 bird species.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Golden Leopard Resorts; a convenient 2 hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria and the ever-popular Sun City only 20 minutes away.

Ataraxia Tours & Travel are based in South Africa, our company been offering quality travel services. Southern Africa offers the traveler magnificent natural beauty and unrivalled cultural diversity. Each country and region is distinctly different and it allows a great number of varied thrilling experience.

With long stretching golden beaches of Cape Town right to the wilderness areas where the Big Five still roam supreme you can explore the beauty of these countries.

We offer luxury tours and safaris as well as family tours in the countries of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. If none of our standard itineraries meet with your approval our team will provide you with a specific request form which will be provided to you upon request . We utilize our infra structure and years of experience to ensure our clients depart Southern Africa with memories of an unforgettable holiday in one of the worlds most remarkable regions.

Experience a remarkable area of the world on one of our well planned South Africa Tours. The most popular areas which are visited include Cape Town, the Garden Route, Mpumalanga Highlands, Zululand, the Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. We also cater to special interest groups who seek to explore our culture, battlefields or history.

A range of South Africa Safari Holidays and African Safaris in Botswana, Namibia and Zambia , which focus on the wildlife and natural heritage with which the sub continent is blessed. The most popular safari areas include the Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe, Addo, Chobe, the Okavango Delta, Etosha and the Victoria Falls.

Being based in Southern Africa we have the experience to offer any advise that you will need to make your safari a memorable success. Client satisfaction and exceptional Personal Service have been the hallmarks of our organisation which we continually strive to improve. Our aim is to have you arrive as a guest and leave as a new and soul enriched friend with a yearning to return.

• 18 Day Ultimate Southern Africa
• 16 Day Grand South African Tour
• 14 Day Five Star Family Holiday Tour
• 14 Day Cape, Wine, Kruger & Vic Falls
• 10 Day Cape , Kruger and Vic Falls
• 7 Day Winelands and Whale Route
• 7 Day Treasures of the North
• 7 Day Capes Finest Tour
• 5 Day Sun City and Safari
• 4 Day Luxury Victoria Falls

• 7 Day Cape Town and Kruger Park Safari
• 7 Day Greater Kruger and Zululand Safari
• 7 Day Sabi Sand (Kruger) and Victoria Falls
• 4 Day Greater Kruger Safari in the Sabi Sand
• 3 Day Greater Kruger Safari in the Sabi Sand

• 21 Day In Depth Southern Africa
• 15 Day A World in One Country Tour
• 14 Day Family Vacation Tour
• 12 Day South African Adventure
• 10 Day Cape Town to Vic Falls
• 10 Day Wildlife and Culture
• 10 Day Cape Town to Addo
• 8 Day Cape & Garden Route
• 7 Day Winelands & Garden Route
• 7 Day Garden Route & Safari
• 5 Day Kwa Zulu Natal Battlefields
• 5 Day Magical Mpumalanga Tour
• 5 Day Sun City and Pilanesberg
• 4 Day Victoria Falls from Livingstone

• 9 Day Kruger and Zululand Safari
• 7 Day Kruger an Victoria Falls Safari
• 7 Day In-Depth Kruger National Park Safari
• 5 Day Kruger and Private Game Lodge
• 5 Day Kruger National Park Safari
• 4 Day Kruger National Park Safari

Combines South Africa, Botswana, Namibia. Zambia

• 21 Day Spirit of South Africa Safari
• 18 Day Three Countries and Cape Town
• 12 Day Three Country Africa Safari
• 9 Day Three Area South African Safari
• 9 Day Highlights of Botswana Safari
• 9 Day Highlights of Namibia Safari
• 7 Day Okavango, Chobe and Victoria Falls
• 5 Day Vic Falls and Chobe Safari
• 5 Day Luxury Mozambique Island

Botswana Safaris - With an area of 581,730 square kilometres, Botswana is virtually the same size as France, Kenya or Texas and is situated in the centre of Southern Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The most striking features of the country are its flatness and aridity. Three quarters of the country is technically a desert and this is what makes the Okavango Delta even more remarkable. It is a wonderful wetland within a desert, getting its waters from rain falling in central Africa, 1000km away. In the 1970s people living outside of the country had not even heard of the Okavango Delta. In those early days East Africa was "king", and then the Okavango Delta was discovered and was only visited by a few hardy adventurers. But things were to change. East Africa lost its gloss in the eyes of the discerning traveller as it overcrowded its parks, South Africa became a "normal" country with the release of Nelson Mandela and the whole Southern African sub-continent became a desirable region to explore. Today wildlife and tourism employs about 45% of all the people who live in northern part of the country. Well over 30% of the land has been set aside for wildlife and the focus of Botswana Safaris is on delivering the finest possible, authentic wildlife experience in Africa.

Botswana Safaris consist of 4 wildlife and wilderness highlight experiences. A stay in a water camp to explore the wetlands of the famed Okavango Delta by motorised craft or mokoro (dug out canoe). A stay in a dual or land camp to view a great variety of game and birdlife from an open safari vehicle. A venture into the Chobe area including Savute, a harsh land where the battle for survival is desperate and prides of African lion are dominant. On mobile Botswana Safaris tracking migratory herds of game through the endless vistas of the wild Kalahari. In addition, some of our special interest safaris will take you to lesser known areas and add a special touch to your Botswana sojourn. Safaris represents all accommodation establishments in Botswana, from hotels suitable for groups to luxury tented camps and lodges and old-style rustic safari camps. The emphasis is on personal service, comfort, convenience and good food, all within the spirit of wilderness life.

Botswana Safaris are extremely popular and we urge you to start planning your Botswana Safari at least one year in advance to ensure you get the best possible combination of camps and of course the wildlife experience.

In Namibia, upon the parched palate of a vast and contradictory land, the realities of thirst have created a plethora of idiosyncratic societies. The shifting dunes of the Namib Desert are honeycombed with the greatest variety of living creatures of any dune lands around the world. The desolate skeleton coast, monument to bygone maritime disasters contrasts with the splendid holiday atmosphere of the quaint German settlement of Swakopmund. Within the precincts of Etosha Pan, the lake of a mother’s tears, where perimeter waterholes enclose the salt expanse, great herds of game are on a perpetual pub-crawl. This provides some of the most magnificent game viewing opportunities anywhere. Inland, in surrealist Damaraland, you’ll encounter various social curiosities, including the Petrified Forest; Welwitschia Mirabilis, the thousand year old underground tree; the statuesque Kokerboom; and the diminutive Damara Dik Dik, with its twitching nose. Namibia Safaris - big sky country.

A place where undulating deserts fold down to meet a tempestuous coastline, Namibia Safaris offer a diverse range of highlights: Scenic beauty including the Skeleton Coast – untouched and untamed, this desolate and uninhabited landscape is home to the rare Brown Hyena and Desert Elephants, seal colonies and is the burial ground of many ships, the Kunene River – the source of one of Africa’s greatest waterfalls, the Ruacana; the splendour of abundant bird and wildlife; unusual geological formations including Fish River Canyon, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and the unique star-shaped dune mountains at Sossusvlei; pristine wilderness including Etosha Pan – an oasis in the centre of a vast semi-desert region, the Namib Desert – the only desert that harbours elephant, rhino, lion and giraffe; the diverse and friendly nation - vibrant African cultures blended with the architecture and traditions of the Germans, British and South Africans; Adventure opportunities – from sand boarding, canoeing, white water rafting to hot air ballooning and The Desert Express Train. Ataraxia Safaris offers a comprehensive variety of escorted tours; self drive tours and fly-in safaris; special interest and adventure packages; tailor-made tours and safari’s throughout this exciting and unique region. We cater for individual travelers, groups, conferences and incentives.

Namibia Safaris are extremely popular and we urge you to start planning your Namibia Safari at least one year in advance to ensure you get the best possible combination of camps and of course the wildlife experience.

Zambia Safaris - When you really want to appreciate nature, solid structures are more of a hindrance than a blessing. When you arrive at a Zambian game viewing venue, you will find easy open structures fashioned of porous canvas and indigenous materials with the majesty of nature all around you - the towering trees of the wilderness, open house in camp for browsers and even the odd Puku. When you're in your tent, reeded bungalow, or thatched cottage, you are part of the warp and weft of the wilderness environment.

Birdcalls, rustlings in the grass, the distant roar of a hunting lion float right into your range of hearing and you experience the sweetness of nature's breath. Within an easy amble, the open-sided common rooms and airy enclosures allow you to congregate with your safari companions for informal conversations ... open fire reveries under the stars ... and hearty meals to set you up for a contented sleep, leading to super vigilance for game viewing excursions.

Zambia is often described as the 'real Africa' and it is easy to see why when on Zambia Safaris. The country is famed for its huge protected wilderness areas and the South Luangwa National Park is home to arguably the most diverse range of game in Africa. Birds are also found in rich profusion.

With Africa's wildlife areas rapidly disappearing, Zambia remains the least disturbed and commercialized and is still blessed with lush vegetation, abundant water and a firm commitment to preserve her vast tracts of African wilderness, spread over 19 National Parks and 33 game management areas.

Zambia Safaris offer a legendary wildlife experience on game drives in open vehicles, on walking safaris through pristine bush, or canoeing safaris down the Zambezi.

Some of the most knowledgeable wildlife experts in the world run the safari operations in Zambia. This, together with vigorous standards of training for guides, rangers and trackers ensures wildlife enthusiasts are provided with an in-depth and entertaining exploration of the African bush. The warm welcome of the Zambian people and culture provide an added dimension to an unforgettable experience.

We believe that like Botswana, Zambia is best suited to tailor made tours and safaris. Our specialized consultants will tailor make the ideal Zambian adventure based on client interest, budget and time frames available ensuring each safari epitomizes the spirit of Africa. Zambia Safaris are extremely popular and we urge you to start planning your Zambia Safari at least one year in advance to ensure you get the best possible combination of camps and of course the wildlife experience.

If you have ever fantasized about Africa - sleeping in the bush surrounded by wildlife and walking with tribes people - then you have probably been thinking of Kenya. Kenya's natural environment and cultural heritage are almost unmatched in Africa. For many, Kenya means wildlife and up to a million wildebeest and zebra migrate across the Southern section of the country every year attracting an entourage of predators.

The Masai Mara National Park is Kenya's biggest tourist attraction and this is where The Great Migration takes place, considered to be one of the World's greatest natural phenomena. The reserve is also famous for its large numbers of lions not to mention the other distinctive African wildlife such as Elephants, Antelopes, Giraffes to Leopards and Hyenas and large groups of Hippo and Crocodile. There is also a reasonable amount of the rare Black Rhino and Cheetah. The quantity and variety of wildlife in the Masai Mara is simply breathtaking.

Another of Kenya's attractions is the Indian Ocean town of Mombasa, an historic region with Arabic influences. Mombasa is the hub of the resort scene with miles and miles of beautiful white sand beaches. For those visiting Kenya, Mombasa is definitely worth a visit for a few days after your safari.

Mozambique is a refreshing experience, with a simple love of life, glorious sunshine, pristine palm fringed beaches and the tempting waters of the ocean never far away. From Inhaca Island to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique is a country of spectacular beauty, with over 2 500 km of unspoilt coastline, pristine beaches and virgin reefs. Bird watching on the Bazaruto Archipelago is a delight and the rare Crab Plover and Green Coucal are just two of the abundant bird species on these islands. The seemingly endless coral reefs and a dazzling array of marine life ensures Mozambique is a diving and fishing paradise. The vibrant mix of African, Portuguese and Arab cultures gives the country a fascinating ambience of the tropic and the meridian. Sample cashew nuts, peri-peri prawns and other seafood delicacies fresh from the ocean.

Tailor-made Packages: These are specifically tailor-made to suit your holiday requirements - either Fly-in or Accommodation arrangements only. (Island Hopping Packages are in particular our main specialty and this is highly recommended and popular!) Professional Advice just an e-mail away!

Fly-in packages: We have negotiated Special airfares to enable us to use these in our packages. Early booking is essential to avoid disappointment as the flights fill up fast. Our Fly-In Packages can depart from either Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town) Departures from other cities are no problem – simply provide us with your full requirements.

TOURIST INFORMATION

How to get there: International flights serve Maputo and Beira. All other major tourist areas can be linked by either charter or scheduled flights. Mozambique is becoming a popular 4x4 self drive destination. Border posts are open daily from 07h00 to 19h00.

Health and entry requirements: All visitors require a valid passport and visa for entry into Mozambique. Visa authorities must be contacted well in advance. No inoculations are required at present but anti-malaria tablets are recommended. Drink bottled water only.

Clothing and climate: Lightweight clothing is suitable year-round. Sun protection and mosquito repellents are strongly advisable.

Currency: The local currency is the Mozambique Metical. Major credit cards are accepted in most establishments. US Dollar traveler cheques are advised. SA Rands are becoming increasingly acceptable, especially in the south.