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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga

We depart at 7h00 just after breakfast heading to Mpumalanga province (Mpumalanga means a place where the sun rises). From the Gauteng province, the high plateau grasslands of Mpumalanga stretch eastwards for hundreds of kilometers, offering outstanding attractions especially for those who seek tranquility or very scenic landscape with panoramic view. We will spend our next two days exploring and hiking this beautiful area. We will visit, Pilgrim’s rest, Mac Mac falls, God’s Window, Bouker’s luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon.

Main Destination:
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3-4

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

We leave Mpumalanga heading to the northern part of Kruger National Park. Kruger Park is one of the most famous national parks in the world and the second oldest in Africa following Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. We will spend two days in the park enjoying game drives. Our first short game drive starts late afternoon and the following day, we will spend the whole day in the park exploring nature in our vehicle. Kruger Park offers optional sunset and night game drives in open vehicles which can be booked at the reception or organize it with the guide.

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Kruger NP (South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Limpopo

Limpopo

Today is our last day in the park, we start the day early with a slow drive (for animal spotting) and we depart from the park in the late afternoon. We have a long but fascinating drive inside the park heading up to Pafuri gate, the most northern entrance or exit of the park, where we will exit in order to get to our next destination. Tshipiso Forever resort will be our stop-over before we cross into Zimbabwe on the following day.

Main Destination:
Musina (Town, South Africa)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Musina (Town, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6-7

Bulawayo

Bulawayo

Crossing out of South Africa and entering Zimbabwe, which is formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, and it is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa, very rich in history and in agriculture. Our first stop is in Bulawayo, Matebele land. We will spend the following day visiting the Big Cave (San rock painting), Chief Pondo homestead to learn a bit about their culture and enter Matopos for Rhino tracking late afternoon before we head back to the lodge.

Main Destination:
Matobo National Park (Zimbabwe)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Middle to end of the Dry season)
High Season July to September (Matobo doesn't get too busy)
Best Weather April to September (Rains are a rarity)

Wildlife in Matobo NP

GiraffeOccasional
White RhinoOccasional
ZebraOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Matobo NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8-9

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

A leisurely start, after enjoying the beautiful sunrise over the rocks and done with breakfast, we pack our vehicle and leave for Hwange National Park. Hwange is very famous for its big heads of Elephant and packs of Wild dogs; they roam freely in and out of Zimbabwe to Botswana or other way round. This will be our last opportunity to see some of the Big 5 in the real wild before our tour ends in Vic falls. We will spend our afternoon and the following morning spotting animals in the park.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)
High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • In or near Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10-11

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Today we have a short drive to Victoria town, which is named after Queen Victoria by the explorer David Livingstone and local people call it Mosi-ao- Tunya (the smoke that Thunders). After we arrive at the lodge, we will check in, go to the activity center to book optional activities for the following day and visit the Victoria Falls, spend our time there until the sun goes down.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Bayete Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Tour Ends After breakfast 8:30. The transfer to the airport leaves at 9:00am for your departure.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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