8-Day Premium Adventure Across Southern Africa
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Embark on an eight-day Premium adventure through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, immersing yourself in the splendor of wilderness, wildlife, and waterfalls. Enjoy three remarkable days in Kruger National Park, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, and the breathtaking sight of Victoria Falls. Explore Chobe National Park, famed for its abundant elephants. From thrilling game drives to enchanting nights under the stars, southern Africa offers countless unforgettable experiences.
Included/Exclude
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat
Hotel (1 night), Lodge (6 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Johannesburg - Welcome Dinner
- Kruger National Park - Afternoon Game Drive
- Kruger National Park - Full Day Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive
- Kruger National Park - Sundowner Drinks
- Victoria Falls – Zambezi River Dinner Cruise
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
- Chobe National Park - River cruise
- Chobe National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Welcome to South Africa! Your journey kicks off in Johannesburg, where you'll be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. Make sure to arrange your arrival transfer details ahead of time. At 6pm, you'll have a welcome meeting with your group and leader. If you arrive early, feel free to explore at your own pace. After the meeting, join your leader and fellow travelers for dinner at the hotel. South Africa's diverse culinary scene reflects its multicultural heritage, so you might want to try boerewors, a spiced South African sausage, or springbok carpaccio this evening.
- The Maslow Hotel or similar (1 night)
- Dinner
- Johannesburg - Welcome Dinner
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Set off early for a drive to Kruger National Park, arriving just in time for lunch at Mdluli Safari Lodge, your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three evenings. Developed in partnership with the local Mdluli community, the lodge is in perfect harmony with its wild surroundings. Luxury tents feature first-class amenities, with private en suites, indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning and a gorgeous swimming pool for cooling off. Sit back and relax in the cosy lounge of the main lodge and take in spectacular views. In the afternoon you'll enjoy your first open 4x4 vehicle game drive. Experience close encounters with wild animals in their own habitat, and if you’re lucky, you may meet lions, elephants, rhinos and leopards. Retire to your lodge in the evening.
- Mdluli Safari Lodge (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Kruger National Park - Afternoon Game Drive
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Rise early and journey into the heart of Kruger National Park. Upon entering, you'll be in prime position to spot one, or hopefully all, of the Big Five. Enjoy your packed breakfast at a picnic spot before continuing with a full-day wildlife safari, stopping at waterholes and various points to observe animals in their natural habitats. As one of Southern Africa's largest game reserves, Kruger National Park hosts not only the Big Five but also 500 bird species, 100 reptile species, and 150 mammal species. The park's diverse habitats, including savanna, mixed acacia woodland, rocky hills, and mopane woodland, are home to the endangered African wild dog, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope species. Return to the lodge this evening to relax and reflect on your favorite moments of the day.
- Mdluli Safari Lodge (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Kruger National Park - Full Day Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive
Return to Kruger National Park for another thrilling game drive. This is an opportunity to catch a glimpse of any animals the group didn't see the day before. Today's game drive will finish in time for sunset and drinks, served on a kopje at your Feature Stay. Pronounced 'kopee' these large ancient rock formations provide scenic contrasts across Africa's vast landscapes. Take a moment to sit back and take in the sounds and sights of the bush as day turns to night.
- Mdluli Safari Lodge (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Kruger National Park - Full Day Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive
- Kruger National Park - Sundowner Drinks
Rise early and depart for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, where you will say goodbye to South Africa and board a mid-morning flight to Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe. Continue to your lodge accommodation, which serves up stunning views of uninterrupted wilderness and a waterhole frequented by elephant, buffalo, kudu and more. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or spotting wildlife from any of the multiple viewing decks around the lodge. This evening head above the falls onto the Zambezi River and embark on a small and intimate dinner cruise. The specially designed jet-propelled boats allow you to reach the shallow water among the islands directly above Victoria Falls. Two private chefs will prepare dinner with locally sourced fresh ingredients and serve drinks while the captain navigates the islands above the thundering Victoria Falls. Sit back in your comfortable lounge chair as you enjoy a four-course meal while looking out for crocodiles lazing on the banks or elephants and hippos submerging themselves in the river – this is truly an experience to remember.
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Victoria Falls – Zambezi River Dinner Cruise
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Today’s total driving time is approximately 1 hour, and your flight is approximately 2 hours.
This morning, visit the breathtaking Victoria Falls – one of the world's natural marvels, creating the largest sheet of falling water when in full flow. Your guide will lead you through the falls area, stopping at various viewpoints to explain the history and surroundings. After an exhilarating morning, leave Zimbabwe and head to Chobe National Park in Botswana, crossing the Kazangula border. The afternoon is yours to explore Kasane town (keep an eye out for wandering warthogs!), relax by the pool on the Chobe River's edge and watch the sunset, or choose an optional afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park.
- Chobe Marina Lodge or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hours (excluding border crossing).
Start the day with a game drive through Chobe National Park, the first designated national park in Botswana. Chobe is known for its huge population of elephants and buffalo and you may well see them drinking at the local watering hole during the drive. Then head back to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards embark on a cruise along the picturesque Chobe River, an ideal location for spotting bird life such as saddle-billed storks, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles and beautiful bee-eaters as well as hippos, crocodiles and large families of elephants often seen crossing the river between the boats. You will be joined by other travellers on the boat cruise which has a toilet and small bar to purchase drinks. Enjoy a drink on board and watch the sun set over the river.
- Chobe Marina Lodge or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Chobe National Park - River cruise
- Chobe National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend more time in Chobe, or Victoria Falls, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability). Airport transfers can also be booked (for an additional fee) for flights departing from Victoria Falls or Livingstone.
- Breakfast