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Journeys: Southern Africa Safari Experience National Geographic Journeys

18 days
From Johannesburg to Maun
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
  2. Day 2

    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 1
  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional South African 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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Zimbabwean meal prepared with local family)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Zimbabwean Family Dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  9. Day 9

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

    Optional Activities

    • Zip line over the Zambezi River
    • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
    • Self-guided exploration of Victoria Falls paths
    • Optional dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  10. Day 10

    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 (if not completed on Day 8)
    Landmarks
    Painted Dog Conservation
    Hwange National Park
  11. Day 11

    Hwange National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
    Dete Vlei
  12. Day 12

    Hwange National Park 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
  13. Day 13

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  14. Day 14

    Kasane to Okavango Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moremi Crossing Safari Lodge)
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  15. Day 15

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Delta Excursion
    Landmarks
    Chief's Island
    Moremi Game Reserve
  16. Day 16

    Okavango Delta

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

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Excursion
    Landmarks
    Chief's Island
  17. Day 17

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch served between 10-11am before flight departure), Dinner (Traditional Botswana meal with author Bonty Botumile)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cresta Maun)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Wilderness Project Experience
    • Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner
    Landmarks
    Maun
  18. Day 18

    Maun

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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Where You'll Stay

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Response rate
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  • Roger
    April 1st, 2026
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    June 1st, 2025
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  • nick
    January 31st, 2025
    CEO's and everyone else were great. Tour delivered as advertised.

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    Ok if open dated because it will be given as a gift to my husband?

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