Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Chobe National Park (Botswana)
We depart early morning from Victoria Falls driving to the Botswana border post through the Matetsi game reserve where we often see herds of elephants, sable antelope, buffalo and many more animal species. We arrive late morning in Kasane where we will be staying at a campsite on the shores of the Chobe River that is close to the gate of Chobe National Park. Here we often see hippo and large herds of animals. You will have the opportunity to change money and / or relax at the swimming pool and at the river shores. This afternoon we do a game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle inside Chobe national park, which is well known for its large variety and numbers of wildlife. These game drives are always very successful with spotting large numbers of wildlife. Dinner will be served on return to camp.
Accommodation: Camping with option to upgrade to bedded accommodation.
Included meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Khama Rhino Sanctuary (Botswana)
We leave Kasane after a light breakfast, driving south to Palapye where we enjoy lunch (own cost). A short drive takes us to Khama Rhino Sanctuary where we stay the night. Here you can relax in the bird hide from where you will see many of the local birds at a watering hole, or you can take part in one of the many optional game viewing activities, such as a game drive, night drive, nature walk, rhino tracking or giraffe tracking.
Accommodation: Camping with option to upgrade to bedded accommodation.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Hartbeespoort (South Africa)
We depart early morning driving further south crossing the border into South Africa. You will stop en-route for breakfast & lunch, at own cost. This night we stay at Moonlight backpackers lodge game farm, that is situated in the valley below the Magaliesberg mountains close to Hartbeespoort and Brits. Here you will see rare and exotic wildlife, such as golden wildebeest, black impala, sable antelopes, nyala and much more. Dinner is at own cost. Your guide will stop at a mall in Hartbeespoort where you can buy dinner. There is a full kitchen where you can cook your own food.
Accommodation: Bedded accommodation with en-suite bathrooms
Included meals: No meals included
Day 4: Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (South Africa)
We depart early morning after coffee and tea. We will stop en-route for breakfast (own cost), after which we continue to Nelspruit (only if we have pickups there) and then to the Kapama Cheetah Centre (Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre). This afternoon we do a guided tour of the Centre with one of their guides. The centre is home to many endangered species, such as wild dog, cheetah, ground hornbill, vultures, king cheetah and many more.
A short drive takes us to a 3 star safari lodge close to Kruger national park where we will be staying. The lodge has a variety of wildlife including blue wildebeest, impala, nyala, giraffe and much more. Clients can cool off in the large swimming pool, or relax by the vibrant pool bar. A three course dinner will be prepared by the lodge chef and served in the restaurant next to the pool. This is truly one of the most beautiful safari lodges in the area.
Camping accommodation: Permanent erected canvas tents
Bedded accommodation: Chalets with en-suite bathrooms
Included meals: Dinner
Day 5: Kruger National Park (South Africa)
A short drive takes us to Orpen gate which is the most central gate to Kruger national park, where we arrive as the gates open. Kruger is home to 147 mammal (including the Big 5), 114 reptile & 502 bird species. All game drives will be done in open sided 4x4 game viewing vehicles, for ultimate game viewing and photos. Kruger national park is the same size as Israel, Wales or Netherlands and contains different vegetation types that attract different animals to different areas of the park. Therefore we spend as much time on game drives as possible, so that we give ourselves a better chance of seeing different animal and bird species. We concentrate the game drives around the central region of the park, where we have a better chance of seeing the big cats and a large variety of animals. All our guides are very knowledgeable and will give you plenty of information on each animal seen, birds and the vegetation. Breakfast and lunch will be prepared by your guide and enjoyed at one of the many picnic sites inside Kruger national park. The guides will also stop at various view points and hides inside the park, where you can stretch your legs while looking for wildlife. You will also stop at shops during the day, where you can buy snacks, drinks etc. You guide will also stop at a shop before leaving the park, so that you can buy drinks for the evening.
Camping accommodation: Permanent erected canvas tents
Bedded accommodation: Chalets with en-suite bathrooms
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kruger National Park (South Africa)
We start the day with a cup of coffee or tea, before heading out on a game drive in an open game viewing vehicle shortly after the gates open. You will be on a game drive for the majority of the day, searching for as many animal species as possible. Breakfast and lunch will be enjoyed at picnic sites inside Kruger national park. You will stop at shops during the day, as well as before leaving the park to buy drinks.
Camping accommodation: Permanent erected canvas tents
Bedded accommodation: Chalets with en-suite bathrooms
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Blyde River Canyon to Johannesburg & Pretoria (South Africa)
We depart early morning, heading towards the Blyde River Canyon, where we stop at the magnificent Three Rondawels view point. The Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. We drive back to Nelspruit, Johannesburg and Pretoria, where your guide will drop you off at the airport or backpacker hostels and hotels. You will stop en-route for lunch, at own cost.
Included meals: Light breakfast
Optional activities
Optional activities in Kruger national park (to be booked while on tour) |
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| Night drive |
R 200 to R 250 |
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| Optional activities in Victoria Falls (to be booked while on tour) |
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| Full day white water rafting (Low water, August to January) (rapids 1 to 21) |
US$ 130 |
| Full day white water rafting (High water, February to July) (rapids 11 to 24) |
US$ 120 |
| Half day white water rafting & river boarding (Low water, August to January) (rapids 1 to 21) |
US$ 185 |
| Bungee jump from the Victoria Falls bridge |
US$ 120 |
| Bridge slide |
US$ 35 |
| Tandem Bridge slide (2 people) |
US$ 55 |
| Bridge swing |
US$ 120 |
| Tandem bridge swing (2 people) |
US$ 190 |
| Historical bridge tour |
US$ 50 |
| Helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls waterfall (13 minutes) |
US$ 130 |
| Helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls waterfall (25 minutes) |
US$ 250 |
| Elephant interactive safari |
US$ 130 |
| Walk with lions |
US$ 130 |
| Game drive: Night drive including bush dinner |
US$ 110 |
| Game drive: Morning or afternoon |
US$ 90 |
| Game walk: Morning walk |
US$ 90 |
| Half day upper Zambezi canoeing |
US$ 110 |
| Full day upper Zambezi canoeing |
US$ 125 |
| Upper Zambezi canoeing (wine route) (3 hours) |
US$ 60 |
| Multi day canoe safaris on the Zambezi River |
On request |
| Morning elephant interactive safari + Lion walk |
US$ 200 |
| Morning elephant interactive safari + Lion walk + Rhino tracking & Vulture restaurant |
US$ 230 |
| Afternoon elephant safari + Rhino tracking + night game drive + bush dinner under stars |
US$ 260 |
| Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river |
US$ 35 |
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Optional activities at Khama rhino sanctuary (to be booked while on tour) |
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| Game drive (Minimum fee up to first 4 people) |
Botswana Pula 410 |
| Game drive (per additional person more than 4 people) |
Botswana Pula 110 |
| Night game drive (Minimum fee up to first 4 people) |
Botswana Pula 560 |
| Night game drive (per additional person more than 4 people) |
Botswana Pula 170 |
| Nature walk |
Botswana Pula 170 |
| Rhino tracking |
Botswana Pula 280 |
| Giraffe tracking |
Botswana Pula 280 |
