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Bush Breaks

The ultimate safari holiday includes an opportunity to escape to the bush to spend time in nature and view wildlife in its natural habitat. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a bush break in Botswana, Kenya or closer to home in the Pilanesberg, Thompsons Holidays offers a choice of exciting safari holidays. Enjoy a bucket list safari experience in Tanzania where you can view the annual wildebeest migration, see the Big Five in the famous Kruger National Park or view wildlife from the vantage point of the river in Zambia or Zimbabwe. Wherever you’d like to go, whatever type of bush escape you’re after, Thompsons Holidays can take you there on an unbeatable safari adventure.

Escape to the bush

Enjoy a bush holiday at a lodge in the Pilanesberg near Sun City.
Go game viewing in Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park.
Enjoy a safari cruise on Lake Kariba to see wildlife from the water.
Embark on a game viewing balloon safari near Hoedspruit.
See hippo, crocodiles and other game on a boat cruise in St Lucia.
View the Big 5 in Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.
Go bird watching in Tsitsikamma National Park in the Garden Route.
Embark on a guided bush walk in Chobe Forest Reserve in Botswana.
Enjoy a sunset safari in the Kruger National Park.

Wildlife abounds in Africa and Southern Africa, so take advantage of the variety on offer and enjoy an affordable bush break with Thompsons Holidays. We can arrange the ultimate safari holiday, so enquire now to book!

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