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Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls) (2026)

15 days
Start and end in Johannesburg
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo)
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer and check-in
    Landmarks
    Johannesburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Victoria Falls
    • Transfer to lodge
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Chobe National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Chobe National Park with expert guide
    • Private boat safari on Chobe River

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the nearby town of Kasane
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Kasane
  5. Day 5

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cruise)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Private game cruise on Chobe River (morning)
    • Game drive in Chobe National Park (afternoon)
    • Dinner cruise on Chobe River

    Optional Activities

    • Pool relaxation
    • Beauty salon services
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  6. Day 6

    Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Victoria Falls with views over the gorge to the Zambezi River), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Victoria Falls
    • Lunch at Victoria Falls
    • Late afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Hwange National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Hwange National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Hwange National Park with expert guide
    • Picnic lunch during game drive
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
  8. Day 8

    Hwange National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Kariba Safari Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Morning game drive in open-air vehicle
    • Morning game walk with expert guide
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
  9. Day 9

    Hwange National Park to Lake Kariba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Kariba Safari Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Hwange National Park
    • Drive to Lake Kariba
    • Boarding chartered safari boat
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  10. Day 10

    Lake Kariba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Kariba Safari Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Tender boat cruise on upriver channels
    • Afternoon fishing from tender boat
    • Afternoon game cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  11. Day 11

    Lake Kariba

    Meals
    Brunch, Dinner (Stargazing dinner experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing on Lake Kariba
    • Fishing trip on tender boats
    • Stargazing
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  12. Day 12

    Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Drive back to Victoria Falls
    • Lunch at Ilala Lodge
    • Visit to Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  13. Day 13

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal at local family home), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chinotimba township
    • Local market visit
    • Lunch at local family home

    Optional Activities

    • Zambezi River cruise
    Landmarks
    Chinotimba township
    Zambezi River
  14. Day 14

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Dinner (3-course farewell dinner under the stars on the bank of the Zambezi River)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local elephant sanctuary and hear stories from caretakers about elephant care and conservation
    • Visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust for Impact Moment to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, community outreach, and disease research
    • 3-course farewell dinner under the stars on the bank of the Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
    Zambezi River
  15. Day 15

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg to Home

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Johannesburg
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4.4
Overall rating based on 26 Reviews
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    2.0
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  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.4
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    2.5
    River safari was misrepresented in terms of content and accommodation
    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    All of it. Well rounded trip. We so many animals & close up. Tour guide went out of his way to find different...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    3.0
    More down time would have been appreciated. Wonderful, wonderful tour guide. She made the trip!
    Traveled in January 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    There were so many great experiences it is hard to single one out. Seeing herds of Hippos and Elephants on the first...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    THIS was amazing!! I did no research before picking and just knew I had the right group! Samantha made the entire...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    An amazing tour from start to finish. Our Tour Manager was excellent, all accomodations exceeded expectations and we...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    4.0
    We would give this tour a 5 star review with the exception of our accomodations on the boat for three nights. The...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    The best tour manager ever. Very attentive to everyone’s needs. Extremely knowledgeable and made us feel...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    5.0
    Everything was fantastic! Animals, accommodations, food, etc
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    October 30th, 2024
    4.3
    The tour, guide, inclusions, content were a 5 star, dealing with your airfare dept was horrible and was a one star
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Collette

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