Days 1 - 3: Johannesburg, South Africa, to Kruger National Park We leave Johannesburg, “the city of gold” to head northeast to South Africa’s most prized game reserve, Kruger National Park ZAMBIA We have a full day of game drives to explore in the park for our ANGOLA Lake Kariba first experience of Africa’s fabulous wild animals. One of Africa’s Kavango River Livingstone largest parks, Kruger, is home to 147 mammals including the Chobe Victoria Falls Rundu National Hwange National Park Big 5 – elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and lion. There is also Park a tremendous diversity of reptiles and bird life in the park with Okavango Delta Nata Bulawayo NAMIBIA Makgadikgadi ZIMBABWE 502 recorded bird species including vultures, eagles, carmine Pans bee-eaters, rollers and storks. Khama MOZAMBIQUE BOTSWANA We also visit Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the Kruger world with its spectacular viewpoints including the Three I IN T Johannesburg A Rondavels and God’s Window. W S E
Distance, Day 1: 570 kms O TH SO Est. Drive Time, Day 1: 11 hours Incl. stops for lunch & REPUBLIC OF LE shopping SOUTH AFRICA Distance, Day 2: 100 kms Stellenbosch Addo Est. Drive Time, Day 2: +/- 3 hours Cape Town Distance, Day 3: 303 kms Port Elizabeth Est. Drive Time, Day 3: +/- 6 hours Key Meals: X2 Breakfasts, X3 Dinners THE ROUTE GAME PARK Included wildlife activity: Full day of game drives, PRE TOUR ADD ON Garden Route tour Kruger National Park; Blyde river viewpoints
Vehicle used for game drive: Overland truck
Days 4 – 5: Kruger National Park to Khama Rhino Distance over two days: 700 kms Sanctuary, Botswana Est. Drive Time, Day 6: 7 - 8 hours Incl. lunch stop Over two days we make our way to our next highlight in the Est. Drive Time, Day 7: 5 - 6 hours second country of our trip, Botswana. Meals: X2 Breakfasts, X2 Dinners We arrive at Khama Rhino Sanctuary on day five. Based in the Kalahari Sandveld, the sanctuary was set up in Day 8: Chobe National Park, Kasane 1992 to restore the area’s depleted wildlife. It is now home to Chobe National Park is our first chance to enjoy one of Africa’s black and white rhino as well as 30 other animal species and very special wildlife parks. In the afternoon we all head out on an over 230 bird species. Here you can opt for a rhino trek and afternoon cruise on the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its night drives are also available. elephant population, and the river is regularly a fabulous play to watch elephant enjoy the river as they drink, play and swim. Distance over two days: 739 kms There is an also excellent chance of seeing hippo and crocodile Est. Drive Time, Day 4: +/- 10 hours (depending on the in and by the river, as well as game such as giraffe, zebra, border). Incl. stops for lunch & shopping waterbuck and impala down at the water’s edge. Est. Drive Time, Day 5: 2 hours Those who also want to see a little more in the park can take the Meals: X2 Breakfasts, X2 Dinners option to head out in an open vehicle on safari with a local guide for an early morning game drive in search of the Big 5. Chobe Included wildlife activity: Entry to Khama Rhino Sanctuary particularly has a large lion population.
Optional excursions: Rhino trek, night game drive. Distance: 0 km Est. Drive time: 0 Days 6 - 7: Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Chobe National Park, Kasane Meals: X1 Breakfast, X1 Dinner The following day we continue our journey north to Nata, travelling on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. We stop for a Included wildlife activity: Game cruise on the Chobe River, Chobe night in Nata before continuing to the town of Kasane for National Park. Conducted in open cruise vessel shopping and then onto our campsite on the banks of the Chobe River. Optional excursion: Morning game drive, Chobe National Park.
page 1 Day 9: Kasane to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. This is our next destination for our next chance to enjoy Africa’s wonderful wildlife the park having over a 11 species of mammals and a great number of bird species. Hwange’s elephant herds are world famous, and the park also has large number of lion, as well as cheetah, buffalo, hyena and giraffe, crocodile and hippo.
There are also wild or “painted” dogs in this park. A visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre based at the park is also arranged during our visit. The painted dog, or African wild dog, recognisable by its Mickey Mouse ears, is very rare and is in danger of extinction.
We head out on game drives in Hwange with an expert professional Zimbabwean guide. There is also the option of extra game drives, including evening game drives.
Distance: 260 kms Est. Drive Time: +/- 7 hours (depending on the border)
Meals: X1 Breakfast, X1 Dinner
Included wildlife activity: Game drives in Hwange National Park Vehicle for game drive: Open 4x4 safari vehicle
Optional excursion: Extra game drive, Hwange National Park.
Days 10 - 12: Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls We leave the park for our final stop at Victoria Falls.
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, the water from Victoria Falls can be seen rising into the air from miles around. They are aptly called locally Mosi oa Tunya, ‘the smoke which thunders’.
There is a wide range of activities based on both the upper and lower Zambezi River to enjoy, from canoeing and cruises to white water rafting and other adrenalin activities such as the bungee jump and gorge swing. Flights can also be arranged over the Falls in microlights. The craft markets in town offer the chance to practice your haggling skills for some souvenirs or gifts, and the small town has restaurants and cafes.
During your last few days, enjoy the rainforest walk by the Falls, for spectacular views of Mosi oa Tunya.
Victoria Falls is a perfect destination to finish your trip.
Distance, Day 10: 174 kms Est. Drive Time, Day 10: 5.5 hours incl. lunch stop
Meals: X1 Breakfast, X1 Dinner
Optional excursions: White water rafting, river boarding, bungee jumping, gorge swing, rap jump, ‘Flight of the Angels’, canoe trips, horse riding, sundowner cruise.
Please note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature, the unexpected can arise, so do allow for this.
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