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12 Day | South Africa Explorer

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Johannesburg

    Start point
    O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), R21, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1619, South Africa (Arrival, 05:00 - 20:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Gautrain Station)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby shopping malls
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg City Tour

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Gautrain Station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Johannesburg through Rosebank, Parktown North, Parkhurst, Melville, and University of Johannesburg area
    • Visit Constitution Hill (old fort and former prison)
    • Drive through downtown Johannesburg crossing Nelson Mandela Bridge
    • Explore Maboneng Precinct
    • Visit Apartheid Museum
    Landmarks
    Constitution Hill
    Nelson Mandela Bridge
    Gandhi Square
    Carlton Centre
    Maboneng Precinct
    Apartheid Museum
  3. Day 3

    Soweto Township Tour

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Gautrain Station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Soweto
    • Visit Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
    • Visit Soweto Orlando Towers
    • Visit Nelson Mandela Museum
    • Visit Desmond Tutu's House
    • Stop at Hector Peterson Memorial site (photo opportunity)
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Museum (Soweto)
    Desmond Tutu's House
    Hector Peterson Memorial
    Soweto Orlando Towers
  4. Day 4

    Pretoria City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Gautrain Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Freedom Park Heritage Museum
    • Visit Union Building
    Landmarks
    Freedom Park Heritage Museum
    Union Building
  5. Day 5

    Journey to Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Kruger National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park Game Drives

    Meals
    Breakfast (Pre-packed breakfast during morning game drive), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in open vehicle in Kruger National Park
    • Pre-packed breakfast during morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Kruger National Park Game Viewing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Kruger Adventure Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game viewing in open-air safari vehicle in Kruger National Park
    • Afternoon game viewing in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Transfer to Victoria Falls

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  9. Day 9

    Victoria Falls & Zambezi Sundowner Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    • Sundowner cruise along Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  10. Day 10

    Chobe National Park

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Big 5 Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Viewing of Chobe National Park
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Chobe National Park Game Drives & River Experience

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Big 5 Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park
    • Afternoon game viewing activity in Chobe National Park
    • Afternoon tea
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  12. Day 12

    Return to Johannesburg

    End point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Johannesburg Hotel, 09:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Asked on February 27th, 2025

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      Meals are typically included as specified in the itinerary. Details are provided in the tour documents.

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      You will be transferred to Johannesburg by road, which takes up to 5 hours. If preferred, you can request a flight from Kruger to Victoria Falls, usually connecting via Johannesburg, which will be added to the price.

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