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Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, 2027)

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Start and end in Johannesburg
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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
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Overnight Flight
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Destiny Exclusive Hotel & Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo)
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Johannesburg
  4. Day 3

    Johannesburg - Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park

    Johannesburg - Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Victoria Falls
    • Transfer to Chobe Bush Lodge
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Chobe National Park
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  5. Day 4

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the lodge), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chobe Bush Lodge, Chobe National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Chobe National Park
    • Private boat cruise on Chobe River
    • Lunch at lodge
    • Expert local guide for wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cruise along Chobe River)
    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

    • Spa services at lodge
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  7. Day 6

    Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park

    Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with views of the gorge and Zambezi River at Victoria Falls), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at lodge
    • 90-minute drive to Victoria Falls
    • Lunch at Victoria Falls
    • Late afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Hwange National Park
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  8. Day 7

    Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch break in the bushland), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iganyana Tented Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Hwange National Park
    • Picnic lunch in the bush
    • Dinner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
  9. Day 8

    Hwange National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in open-air vehicle OR guided game walk
    • Lunch at lodge
    • Afternoon game drive
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
  10. Day 9

    Hwange National Park to Lake Kariba

    Hwange National Park to Lake Kariba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lake Kariba Safari Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Final morning safari in Hwange National Park
    • Boarding private safari boat on Lake Kariba
    Landmarks
    Hwange National Park
    Lake Kariba
  11. Day 10

    Lake Kariba

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

    Included Activities

    • Wilderness drive through the bush
    • Visit to local chief's village
    • Meeting with village family
    • Lunch on safari boat
    • Sunset nature cruise on Lake Kariba
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  12. Day 11

    Lake Kariba

    Lake Kariba
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on safari boat), Dinner (Dinner coupled with stargazing experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Small tender boat visit to fishing community
    • Lunch on safari boat
    • Nature walk at Gwai River Mouth
    • Stargazing
    • Dinner with stargazing experience
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
    Gwai River Mouth
  13. Day 12

    Lake Kariba - Victoria Falls

    Lake Kariba - Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ilala Lodge), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Drive back from Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls
    • Transfer to Ilala Lodge
    • Lunch at lodge
    • Visit to Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 13

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic, simple lunch at local family home), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ilala Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chinotimba township
    • Local market exploration
    • Lunch at local family home
    • Cultural exchange with host family

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing cruise on Zambezi River (optional)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Chinotimba township
    Zambezi River
  15. Day 14

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (3-course farewell dinner under the stars on Zambezi River bank)

    Included Activities

    • Elephant sanctuary visit
    • Meeting with elephant caretakers
    • Visit to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
    • 3-course farewell dinner under the stars on Zambezi River bank
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
  16. Day 15

    Victoria Falls - Johannesburg

    Victoria Falls - Johannesburg

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Johannesburg

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  • 3 local currencies

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