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$3,848 to $4,004 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1-2
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
Departing Johannesburg (Road Lodge Rivonia) at 06:30am we head into the world famous Kruger National Park. We visit the northern part of the park and stay in the Letaba area of the reserve. We enjoy an afternoon game drive in our safari vehicle and hope to spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in this icon of wildlife conservation.
Limited participation: An essential part of your safari is some participation. From carrying your own bag to cleaning your window and packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Where the tour leaders provide meals, we ask that clients help (on rotation) with the washing up.
- Main Destination:
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Punda Maria Rest Camp
Wildlife in Kruger NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe
Entering Zimbabwe at the Beit Bridge border post, we will travel north to our overnight stop. The following morning, we will visit the Great Zimbabwe Monuments. These well preserved ruins are some of the oldest and largest stone structures in Southern Africa and were built during the 11th to 14th centuries. We will explore these ancient stone structures on an informative walk with a local guide.
- Main Destination:
- Great Zimbabwe (Ruins, Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Great Zimbabwe Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Matobo National Park
Matobo National Park
Travelling via the city of Bulawayo, we will move on to the Matobo National Park and our chalets on the outskirts of the park. This afternoon we will enjoy sundowners from the granite ridge overlooking the park. The following morning, we will visit World’s View and the historical site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Unusual rock formations are home to an array of ancient bushman paintings which we visit while on our game drive and walk. This area is also home to Zimbabwe’s rhino which we hope to see on our excursion in the national park.
- Main Destination:
- Matobo National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hermits Peak Guest Lodge
Wildlife in Matobo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650sq km. Hwange is famed for its large elephant population. Our chalets are in the game management area that borders the park. We will explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Miombo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Hwange NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
We will enjoy a spectacular guided walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders”—Victoria Falls. There are opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jump or take a “flight of angels” (at your own expense).
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- PheZulu Guest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
Entering Botswana, we will head to the town of Kasane and enjoy our accommodation on the banks of the Chobe River. The river flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. A highlight of any trip to the Chobe is the afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise where we hope to see large herds of elephants and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Thebe River Safaris Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Nata Lodge
Nata Lodge
This morning we venture into the Chobe National Park in an open 4WD in search of big cats and elephants. Thereafter we head south through the Kasane Forest Reserve to the Nata area for our overnight stop. In the late afternoon we visit Nata Sanctuary for sunset and look out across the expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans. During dry months, the pans appear as endless white expanses, while summer rains create shallow waters that attract flamingos, pelicans, and migratory herds.
- Main Destination:
- Nata (Town, Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Nata Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12-14
Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
We transfer into the Delta by open 4WD game viewing vehicle. Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (dugout canoes) to our pre-erected tented camp. The delta forms as rainwater from the Angolan Highlands flows out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands, forming a delicate, green oasis for birds and wildlife. Our camp is on a remote island in this amazingly dynamic environment and we will enjoy bush walks, bird watching, and swimming in the clear waters. Camping with our local guides, we will learn more about their lifestyle and culture. Returning to Maun in the afternoon of day 14, there is time for an optional scenic flight over the Okavango (at your own expense).
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Goo Moremi Gorge
Goo Moremi Gorge
Heading south from Maun, we cross the wide open spaces of the Kalahari Desert. Along the route we might encounter small herds of zebra interspersed among cattle herds between remote villages. As we approach Goo-Moremi the Tswapong Hills rise above the horizon. Here endangered Cape Vultures nest on the gorge cliffs above the ancestral waterfalls in the protected conservation area of Goo-Moremi Gorge. Time permitting we take an afternoon guided walk to stretch our legs.
- Main Destination:
- Palapye (Town, Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Goo Moremi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Johannesburg - Tour Ends
Johannesburg - Tour Ends
Crossing back into South Africa, we make our way to Johannesburg where the tour ends at +/- 18:00 at Rivonia Road Lodge.
We do a free airport drop off at OR Tambo International at 17:00 should you wish to fly out on the same day.
- Main Destination:
- Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
