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A 14 day accommodated adventure highlighting the best in Southern Africa, connecting to African grass routes, incorporating the panoramic sights of Mpumalanga and the Big 5 of Kruger. Cruising the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers with hippos and crocodiles, walking the Polokwane National Game Reserve, Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe, viewing elephant in Botswana, feeling the wet Zambezi spray off the thundering Victoria Falls, gliding the waterways of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro and open vehicle game drives in Chobe and Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
Day 1. Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Accommodation. Nsele Lodge.
Departing from South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg, we drive across the scenic mountainous Mpumalanga province and enjoy the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels rock formation. The Blyde River, the third largest canyon in the world and a ‘wet’ canyon, making it different from the wind-carved dry canyons of the Grand Canyon and the Fish River Canyon. After lunch, we continue our journey to our accommodation for 2 nights, set in attractive gardens situated an hour or so drive from Kruger National Park. 4 images Nsele LodgeDay 2. Kruger National Park Highlights. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Accommodation. Nsele Lodge.
We are off on our first Game Drive today. Waking before dawn, we aim to enter the park as the gates open at sunrise and spend the whole day game driving in this world famous national park.Day 3. Hoedspruit to Polokwane Highlights. Polokwane Game Reserve, South Africa. Accommodation. Boma In The Bush.
Our journey today takes us northwards to the undulating hills of South Africa's Limpopo province.Day 4. Polokwane to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Accommodation. Travellers Guest House, Bulawayo.
Leaving South Africa and entering Zimbabwe at the busy Beitbridge border crossing we wait patiently as the border formalities are completed before continuing our journey onto Bulawayo.Day 5. Matobo National Park Highlights. Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe. Accommodation. Travellers Guest House, Bulawayo.
Again, we are swapping into more suitable open 4x4 game drive vehicles today with a local guide to visit the nearby Matobo National Park, easily recognisable by it's wind sculpted hills. Provided the conditions are right we will also explore the area on foot and track some of the wild animals in the park, a truly exhilarating experience.Day 6. Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Highlights. Zambezi sunset cruise - Zimbabwe.
Onwards after breakfast this morning to Victoria Falls, the adventure and activity capital of Southern Africa.Day 7. Victoria Falls Highlights. Victoria Falls National Park.
Rising early, we visit the falls themselves and wander around the rainforest that has grown up from the spray from the falls. After our morning adventure, the rest of the day is free to partake in some of the many activities that are on offer or simply relax at the hotel and explore the small town and markets. 2 images Victoria Falls National ParkDay 8. Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana Highlights. Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana. Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana. Accommodation. Thebe River Lodge.
We travel the short distance this morning from Victoria Falls across into neighbouring Botswana and the small town of Kasane.Day 9. Chobe National Park to Gweta Highlights. Gweta Village Walk, Botswana. Accommodation. Gweta Lodge, Gweta, Botswana.
Turning southbound today, our journey takes us down to Gweta, the gateway to the vast Makgadikgadi and Nxai salt pans. There are no game fences in this area so we may be lucky enough to encounter big game en route including elephant and buffalo.Day 10. Gweta to Maun Highlights. Maun, Botswana. Accommodation. Sitatunga Camp, Maun.
After a morning tour to a local Tswana village to learn more about their every day life we are back in the vehicle and on further west to Maun, the gateway to the famed Okavango Delta.Day 11. Maun to Okavango Delta Highlights. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Accommodation. Elephant Bush Camp, Okavango Delta.
Transferring out to the mokoro station this morning in the 4x4 truck we meet the local Tswana guides who are going to accompany us through the labyrinth of islands and channels to our tented camp which is home for the night.Day 12. Okavango Delta to Maun Accommodation. Sitatunga Camp, Maun.
After an exhilarating nature walk this morning, we pack up and return via mokoro and 4x4 transfer to our comfortable lodge outside Maun.Day 13. Maun to Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Martin's Drift Highlights. Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana. Accommodation. Stevensford Game Reserve.
We're up early this morning to hit the road. Travelling through the Greater Kalahari Region via Mopipi and we eventually arrive at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.Day 14. Stevensford Game Reserve to Johannesburg, South Africa
Crossing the border one final time on the tour and back into South Africa at the Martins Drift border post over the Limpopo River.Safari Club SA is a lodge located in Johannesburg, South Africa only 25 mins from OR Tambo International Airport. This country style lodge has a luxurious yet homely ambiance with comfortable private rooms, en-suite showers, air conditioning and mulit-channel flat screen TV. When you step outside your room you will find yourself in the well maintainted garden where you can relax at one of the outside tables or by the pool to cool off during the hot African summer.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Suggested Post-Tour Accommodation. Safari Club SASafari Club SA is a lodge located in Johannesburg, South Africa only 25 mins from OR Tambo International Airport. This country style lodge has a luxurious yet homely ambiance with comfortable private rooms, en-suite showers, air conditioning and mulit-channel flat screen TV. When you step outside your room you will find yourself in the well maintainted garden where you can relax at one of the outside tables or by the pool to cool off during the hot African summer.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
PRE TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs Johannesburg early on Day 1; we strongly recommend therefore that you plan to arrive the day before departure to overcome any jet-lag and acclimatise to Africa. We would be happy to book pre-tour accommodation for you – please call or email us (or speak to your agent) with your arrival details and accommodation requirements. However please book early to avoid disappointment and the risk of having to find more expensive (or less convenient) lodgings.
If time allows, we also suggest planning a night or two extra (after your tour) to make the most of Johannesburg and the surrounding area.
ACCOMMODATION:
Selected lodges with en-suite facilities and one night at a tented camp with basic en-suite facilities in the Okavango Delta. Most lodges are situated in comfortable and picturesque locations with a pool, restaurant and bar.
Please note that whilst every effort has been made to select accommodation of a consistent standard throughout the tour there are areas where this is difficult to achieve. We have not designed or costed this tour with international standard hotels but have instead sourced privately owned properties more suited to the environment. For that reason accommodation, hotel facilities and service levels may vary between countries and from area to area within each country. To a degree this is a reflection of local infrastructure, tourism development, and of the communities whose areas we are visiting. At times you may find any lapse in service frustrating but we ask your patience and that you consider it a part of the African experience.
TRANSPORT:
Minibus, overland vehicle, 4x4 open safari vehicle, river cruise boat, Mokoro. Maximum group size: 12 passengers
Meals
13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 12 Dinners
Accommodation
Twin share chalets and guest houses with en-suite facilities (12 nts), pre-erected tent with en-suite facilities (1 nts)
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