What does camping consist of? Is there electricity? Are there cots with bedding.

On this camping tour, we make use of 2-person tents and the tents are set up at each campsite on arrival. These campsites have shared bathroom facilities with showers. Electricity is also supplied at night at the site. We provide a sleeping mat per person, however, the bedding you'd be taking along with you.

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Wildlife & Waterfalls - 2026

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From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Hwange National Park
Landmarks
Hwange National Park
Day 2
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Hwange National Park
- Visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre
Landmarks
Hwange National Park
Painted Dog Conservation Centre
Day 3
Hwange National Park to Matobo Hills
Hwange National Park to Matobo Hills
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Matobo Hills (Matopos National Park)
Optional Activities
- Rhino tracking on foot (subject to local conditions and park regulations)
Landmarks
Matobo Hills
Day 4
Matobo Hills to Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Matobo Hills to Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Day 5
Great Zimbabwe to Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Great Zimbabwe to Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area
Day 6
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kaoxa Rock Art Shelter
- Guided tracking experience in Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Landmarks
Kaoxa Rock Art Shelter
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Day 7
Mapesu to Phalaborwa - Kruger National Park
Mapesu to Phalaborwa - Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Kruger National Park
- Sunset game drive in private reserve near Phalaborwa
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 8
Phalaborwa to Timbavati
Phalaborwa to Timbavati
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning bush walk in Phalaborwa area
- Sunset game drive in Timbavati/Greater Kruger area
Landmarks
Timbavati
Day 9
Timbavati to Panorama Route - Hazyview
Timbavati to Panorama Route - Hazyview
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to God's Window
- Visit to Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Visit to Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon viewpoint
- Visit to Lisbon Falls or Berlin Falls
Landmarks
God's Window
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Three Rondavels
Blyde River Canyon
Lisbon Falls
Berlin Falls
Day 10
Hazyview - Kruger National Park Full Day Safari
Hazyview - Kruger National Park Full Day Safari
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day guided safari in Kruger National Park
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 11
Hazyview to Johannesburg
Hazyview to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hwange National Park

Landmarks
Hwange National Park
Painted Dog Conservation Centre

Landmarks
Matobo Hills

Landmarks
Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Landmarks
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area

Landmarks
Kaoxa Rock Art Shelter
Mapesu Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Timbavati

Landmarks
God's Window
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Three Rondavels
Blyde River Canyon
Lisbon Falls
Berlin Falls

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

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Meals
Additional Services
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Rating: 4.5 (897 reviews)
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KIM5.0•July 2025
It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was...
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Shannon5.0•October 2023
As a first time sole female traveler, my trip was absolutely incredible. My tour guide, Gareth, was so knowledgable...
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Brian5.0•January 2020
Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from the airport connections to the backpackers lodges. Our guide Wendy with...
Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from the airport connections to the backpackers lodges. Our guide Wendy with earthstompers was superb. Mariska was extremely helpful with tourradar and Nicolene was equally as well with travel encounters. They arranged our side trips for shark cage diving and skydiving as well without having any issues whatsoever. I would highly recommend this your to anyone. This trip to South Africa was a trip of a lifetime.Show more

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What does camping consist of? Is there electricity? Are there cots with bedding.
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- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  On this camping tour, we make use of 2-person tents and the tents are set up at each campsite on arrival. These campsites have shared bathroom facilities with showers. Electricity is also supplied at night at the site.
  
  We provide a sleeping mat per person, however, the bedding you'd be taking along with you.

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Tour ID: 67256

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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Rand in South Africa, US Dollar in .
Plug types C, D, M, N, G
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As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, D, M, N, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, D, M, N. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, N, G.
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