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Victoria Falls to Joburg
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg on this 12-day lodge accommodated safari. There's time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls before crossing in Botswana to spot an abundance of wildlife in Chobe National Park and watch the sunset over the Makgadikgadi Pans. Then it's onto South Africa to view Kaoxa Bushman paintings, see the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and search for the Big Five on game drives in Kruger National Park.
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Tour Overview
Duration
12 daysStarts
Victoria FallsEnds
JohannesburgRange
HandpickedTour Guide
Yes - escorted by a tour guide/driverGroup Size
Min 4 / Max 15Minimum age
10 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
TuesdaysHotel Rating
Mid range lodgesCountries
Botswana, South Africa, ZimbabweArrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesMeals included
Breakfast: 11, Dinner: 6Excellent
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Victoria Falls
Day 1 - Victoria Falls
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you'll be met and transferred to our hotel in the town of Victoria Falls. There is a pre departure meeting in the hotel foyer at 6pm. The rest of today is free for you to explore the town independently.
Day 2 - Free day in Victoria Falls
Day 2 - Free day in Victoria Falls
Today is free to spend at leisure. Be sure to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls (park entrance not included). which is without doubt one of the most spectacular sights in Africa! You can also browse the local markets for soapstone sculptures and enjoy a range of exciting activities which are available to book locally. From scenic helicopter flights over the falls to white water rafting and sunset cruises.
Days 3-4 - Chobe National Park
Days 3-4 - Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls - Kasane (Botswana). We cross into Botswana on day 3 and travel to our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Look out for warthogs scurrying around the grounds!
Chobe is famous for its picturesque scenery, wonderful sunsets and abundance of wildlife. On day 4 we enjoy an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park and a sunset game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River, spotting wildlife on the banks of the river.
Day 5 - Makgadikgadi Pans
Day 5 - Makgadikgadi Pans
Kasane - Nata Region. Today we travel to the Nata Region and visit the Makgadikgadi Pans. Situated North-East of Botswana, Makhadikgadi Pans is one of the largest salt flats in the world, extending from the Boteti River in the west to the Ntwetwe Pan in the East. Here we take in the beautiful sunset over the remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake.
Day 6 - Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Day 6 - Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Nata - Mapesu Private Game Reserve (South Africa). We travel through Botswana today and cross the Limpopo River into South Africa. We spend the next two nights at a lodge in Mapesu Private Game Reserve on the border of Mapungubwe National Park. Mapungubwe National Park and Mapungubwe Hill is at the centre of the World Heritage Landscape where the first southern African kingdom was established in the 13th Century, it's also famous for its San rock art sites.
Day 7 - Mapungubwe National Park
Day 7 - Mapungubwe National Park
We take a scenic morning walk to view the remarkably well-preserved Kaoxa Bushman paintings today and in the afternoon enjoy a sunset game drive in Mapungubwe National Park. Look out for wildlife in the park and take in spectacular views over the Baobab laden landscape.
Day 8 - Blyde River Canyon
Day 8 - Blyde River Canyon
Mapesu Private Game Reserve - Hazyview. We travel south today, along the beautiful Panorama Route to Kruger National Park. On our journey we visit Bourkes Luck Potholes and see the beautiful Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa’s remarkable natural sights. The canyon is 26km long, averages 800m deep and forms the northern edge of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. At God's Window we take in the breath-taking view across the canyon and surrounding area. Late afternoon we arrive at our lodge where we'll spend the next 3 nights.
Days 9-10 - Kruger National Park
Days 9-10 - Kruger National Park
Kruger is the largest game reserve in South Africa and it's home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. On day 9 we have an exciting full day game drive inside the park in open 4x4 vehicles, going in search of the Big Five.
The following day is free to relax before we head out on a late afternoon game drive inside the park in open 4x4 vehicles. As the heat reduces we're likely to enjoy sightings of more active animals in the park.
Day 11 - Travel to Johannesburg
Day 11 - Travel to Johannesburg
Hazyview - Johannnesburg. We travel to Johannesburg today, South Africa's biggest city and capital of its inland. Upon arrival spend the remains of the day at leisure.
Day 12 - Johannesburg
Day 12 - Johannesburg
Our incredible adventure comes to an end after breakfast. A departure transfer to O.R Tambo International Airport is included.
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Prices & Dates
All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. This safari has a maximum group size of 16. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.
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