Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg
You'll arrive in Johannesburg whenever works for you. Later this evening, there's a welcome meeting with your CEO and group, followed by a traditional South African braai where everyone gathers for dinner to start things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue)
Optional Activities
- Apartheid Museum (180 ZAR per person)
- Day 2
Johannesburg to Hazyview
Head out early from Johannesburg in a private vehicle for the long drive to your lodge in Hazyview. Lunch is included along the way so you can get out and stretch. You'll pull in late afternoon and have time to freshen up before dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Awelani Lodge)
- Day 3
Hazyview
Get up early for a guided nature walk through the Awelani Conservancy to see wildlife up close. After a picnic lunch, you'll have a few hours to rest back at the lodge. In the late afternoon, head out on a safari drive to check out wildlife in Kruger National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch after the nature walk), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Awelani Lodge)
Included Activities
- Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy
- Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 4
Hazyview
Start early and spend the full day on a safari drive in Kruger National Park hunting for the Big Five. After an active day out in the wild, you'll return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner features local cuisine served back at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 5
Hazyview
Another full day in Kruger awaits. You'll hop into a 4x4 vehicle for a more intimate safari that gives you different perspectives on the scenery and animals. Head back to the lodge in the evening and have dinner with the rest of your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
- Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 6
Hazyview
This day is yours to plan. Choose an optional morning or afternoon safari in Kruger, or take a full-day tour along the scenic Panorama Route if you want to work on your photography. The route has incredible views and exciting mountain passes through the Great Escarpment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive
- Panorama Route Full-Day Tour
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 7
Kruger to Johannesburg
Your morning starts with breakfast at the lodge before heading out to Chimp Eden in the Umhloti Nature Reserve. The sanctuary focuses on rescued chimpanzees, and during the educational tour you'll learn about local conservation efforts and how the facility works to rehabilitate these animals. After spending a few hours there, you'll travel by private vehicle toward Johannesburg, which takes several hours. You should arrive in the early evening, giving you time to settle in at your hotel. Dinner is a group meal at your accommodation, a nice way to connect with others on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the lodge), Dinner (Group dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Chimp Eden Tour at Umhloti Nature Reserve
Landmarks Chimp Eden (Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden) Umhloti Nature Reserve - Day 8
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Time to leave South Africa behind and head to Zimbabwe. You'll have breakfast, then travel to Johannesburg airport and fly to Victoria Falls. After settling in, there's a group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a community initiative supported by G Adventures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (A Zambezi River Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 9
Victoria Falls
Your day is open at Victoria Falls, home to the world's largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Natural Wonders. Try white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba Tram, or preorder a helicopter ride. In the evening, the group reunites for the Simunye Theatrical Show with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Served during the Simunye Theatrical Show)
Included Activities
- Simunye Theatrical Show
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Minutes (150 USD per person)
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (150-160 USD per person)
- Bamba Tram
- Zipline over the Zambezi (50 USD per person)
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 10
Victoria Falls to Hwange
Travel to Hwange National Park and stop at the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. You'll learn about their work saving and reintroducing wild dogs to the area. Continue to your lodge where you have free time to relax or join an optional afternoon or night safari into the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Hwange Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Visit
Optional Activities
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park (80 USD per person)
- Night Safari Through Hwange National Park
Landmarks Hwange National Park Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre - Day 11
Hwange National Park
Head out early this morning for a safari drive through Hwange National Park, which has over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and then the afternoon is yours. Relax at the lodge or join another optional safari drive into the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Hwange Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park
Optional Activities
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park (80 USD per person)
- Night Safari Through Hwange National Park
Landmarks Hwange National Park - Day 12
Hwange to Kasane
Leave Hwange this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls, where you'll grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing into Botswana. You'll arrive at your lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. Join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise to get a preview of what's coming, or simply rest at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Thebe River Safaris Lodge)
Included Activities
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Landmarks Chobe National Park 
- Day 13
Kasane
Have breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari through Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant concentration with herds in the hundreds. You might also spot lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and buffalo. Lunch is on your own. Later, preorder the Four Corners of Africa River cruise where four countries meet, or explore at your own pace. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Thebe River Safaris Lodge)
Included Activities
- Chobe National Park Morning Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- 4 Corners Africa Deluxe Bridge Tour
- Chobe National Park Afternoon Safari Drive
Landmarks Chobe National Park - Day 14
Kasane
You're free to head out anytime. Your African adventure ends with included breakfast before you make your way to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
