Southern Africa Encompassed

From$1999USD
15 days,Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Trip Code: DAJJ

Spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park, gazing out across Victoria Falls, tracking rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, feeling the pulse of a continent at a dancing demonstration, discovering the less-visited Zimbabwe, exploring the Okavango Delta the traditional way on a mokoro canoe excursion, feeling the pulse of four diverse countries.

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When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are incredible—from the vantage of our 16-seat minibus they are even more spectacular. Witness traditional dancing, explore the Okavango Delta with game walks and bush camping, track rhinos on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park and capture the Big Five (with your camera, of course) in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. All the while, camping keeps you close to the incomparable scenery. This quick tour isn't simply a taste of Africa; it's a full-course meal—with seconds.

What's Included

  • Guided rhino walk and open vehicle game drive in Matobo National Park, Kruger National Park entrance with game drives in overland vehicle, Traditional Shangaan dinner and dance, entrance fee to Victoria Falls (Zambian side).
  • 14 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 10 Dinners. (Allow USD40-55 for meals not included.)
  • Simple hotel (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts), basic bush camp (1 nt).
  • Overland truck, open safari vehicle, mokoro
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/cook and driver throughout, local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 22, Avg 16.
Map of the route for Southern Africa Encompassed Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Botswana
  • South Africa
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Day 1 Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Serowe/Maun (2B,2L,2D)

Embark on optional open vehicle game drive in Khama Rhino Sanctuary or a scenic flight from Maun over the delta.

Day 4 Okavango Delta (1B,1L,1D)

Enjoy game walks, traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, and birding. View wildlife up close.

Day 5-6 Gweta/Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)

Camp under ancient baobab trees; watch the elephants drink from the camp's watering hole. Hop on a optional boat cruise on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park.

Day 7-8 Livingstone (2B,1L)

Visit Victoria Falls. Choose among optional activities such as white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, or flying over the falls.

Day 9-10 Bulawayo (2B,2L,2D)

Option to visit the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls. Walk with rhinos and enjoy an open vehicle game drive in Matobo National Park.

Day 11-13 Greater Kruger Area/Kruger National Park (3B,3L,3D)

Chill in a warm water spring pool, view and photograph wildlife, taste local food and witness traditional dancing.

Day 14 Johannesburg (1B,1L)

Visit a Planeterra community school project and interact with the villagers.

Day 15 Johannesburg (1B)

Depart at any time.

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