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Journeys: The Great Southern Africa Safari National Geographic

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From Cape Town to Maun
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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kirstenbosch Guided Walk
    • Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point
    Landmarks
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Boulders Beach
    Cape Point
    Cape of Good Hope
    Bo-Kaap
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • South African Wine Tour and Tasting
    • Table Mountain Cable Car
    • Cape Winelands Tour
    • Two Oceans Aquarium
    • Robben Island visit
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
    Stellenbosch
    Robben Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Cape Town to Johannesburg

    Cape Town to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Soweto Tour
    • Mandela House Museum visit
    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    Landmarks
    Soweto Township
    Mandela House Museum
  6. Day 5

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (South African Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Panorama Route Scenic Drive
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    God's Window
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  7. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 7

    Greater Kruger Area to Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Greater Kruger Area to Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Carnivore Conservation Experience
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional braai)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Boma Braai
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  10. Day 9

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  11. Day 10

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Zimbabwean meal prepared with local family using ingredients from local market)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Village visit with local market shopping
    • Zimbabwean Family Dinner - preparation and meal with local family
    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

    Optional Activities

    • Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
    • Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person)
    • Victoria Falls Guided Tour (26USD per person)
    • Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  13. Day 12

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

    Optional Activities

    • Zipline over the Zambezi
    • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
    • Explore surrounding paths around Victoria Falls
    • Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
    • Victoria Falls Visit
    • Victoria Falls Guided Tour
    • Evening Photo Safari on Chobe River
    • Optional dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Chobe National Park
  14. Day 13

    Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park

    Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Painted Dog Conservation
    • Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
  15. Day 14

    Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
    Dete Vlei
  16. Day 15

    Hwange to Chobe National Park

    Hwange to Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Botswana)
    • Chobe River Sunset Cruise
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 16

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  18. Day 17

    Kasane to Okavango Delta

    Kasane to Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moremi Crossing Safari Lodge)
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  19. Day 18

    Okavango Delta

    Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moremi Crossing Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Delta Excursion
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Chief's Island
    Moremi Game Reserve
  20. Day 19

    Okavango Delta

    Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moremi Crossing Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Excursion
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
    Chief's Island
  21. Day 20

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Okavango Delta to Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch between 10-11 before boarding flight to Maun), Dinner (Storytelling and traditional dinner with local author Bonty Botumile)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cresta Maun)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Wilderness Project Experience
    • Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  22. Day 21

    Maun

    Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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