Joburg to Victoria Falls

Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport, you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. There is a pre departure meeting in the hotel foyer at 6pm. The rest of today is free for you relax before our adventure begins!

Johannesburg - Hazyview. From Johannesburg we travel south to the famous Kruger National Park, along the spectacular Panorama Route of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular canyon is 26km long, averages 800m deep and forms the northern edge of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. En route we visit the Bourkes Luck Pothole, which is the result of water erosion over a millions of years ago, and take in the breath-taking views across the canyon and surrounding area from Gods Window. We arrive at our lodge in Hazyview late afternoon.

Over the next two days we explore the world famous Kruger National Park, which is home to Africa's Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. On day 3 we enjoy an exciting full day of game drive inside the park in open 4x4 vehicles.The following day is free for you to relax before our search for wildlife in Kruger National Park continues on a late afternoon game drive.

Hazyview - Mapesu Private Game Reserve. This morning we leave Kruger area and head north towards the Botswana border through the Limpopo Province. 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.

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. Carbon dating indicates that these enormous trees can live to be 3,000 years old and they can be found throughout the drier regions of Africa.

Mapesu Private Game Reserve - Nata (Botswana). After breakfast we cross the border into Botswana and reach the Nata Region. This afternoon we visit the incredible Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world. Here we stop to take in a truly unforgettable sunset over the remains of an ancient 6500km2 Lake.

Nata - Kasane. We travel north to Kasane and a beautiful lodge on the banks of Chobe River, which will be our home for the next two days. Spend the rest of day 8 at leisure. Relax by the pool and enjoy the wonderful river views.

Chobe is famous for its picturesque scenery, wonderful sunsets and abundance of wildlife. On day 9 we enjoy an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park and a sunset game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River, spotting animals on the banks of the river.

Kasane - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). We cross the border in Zimbabwe on day 10 and arrive in the charming town of Victoria Falls. The next two days are free to spend at leisure. Be sure to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls - one of the world’s greatest natural wonders (park entrance not included). Explore the town, shop at the local markets and enjoy a variety of exciting optional activities, from scenic helicopter flights over the falls to bungee jumps and sunset cruises.

Today we bid farewell to our fellow travellers as our adventure comes to an end. A departure transfer to Victoria Falls Airport is included.