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Wildlife & Waterfalls - 2026

11 days
From Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
4.5 (895 reviews)
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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. 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
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  2. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. 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
  4. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
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  8. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. 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
  11. Day 11

    Hazyview to Johannesburg

    Hazyview to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

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