Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks
8 days, Livingstone to Johannesburg
Itinerary
Day 1Livingstone
Arrive at any time.
Livingstone is great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close (at wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.
Please note that the entrance fee to the Victoria Falls is not included in the tour.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Livingstone/Matobo National Park
Cross into Zimbabwe and opt to check out the falls from another side.
Opt to visit Victoria Falls town or the falls from the Zimbabwe side before we continue to Matobo National Park.
Border Crossing (Zambia - Zimbabwe)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Victoria Falls Visit
50USD per personTake in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Matobo National Park
Walk with rhinos and enjoy an open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo National Park.
Guided Rhino Walk
Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.
Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Matobo National Park/Tshipise
Cross the border into South Africa, and relax in the hot springs at our campsite.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Hot Springs Soak
After a long day of traveling, take a relaxing soak in the warm water mineral pool at the campsite. “Tshipise” meaning “something warm”, refers to the mineral springs feeding the pool. The famous Tshipise koppie (hill) towers protectively over the charming resort, set amongst a host of indigenous trees.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Tshipise/Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive in the overland adventure vehicle in Kruger National Park. Opt to upgrade to a 4x4 safari vehicle.
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Kruger National Park/Manyeleti
Enjoy more spectacular wildlife on a wildlife safari drive in the overland adventure vehicle.
Experience a traditional dinner and local Shangaan dance in the evening.
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Manyeleti/Johannesburg
Visit the G Adventures-supported G Hope Africa preschool and interact with the villagers.
We visit and interact with the local community of the Planeterra volunteer project , Hope Africa Children's Day School, in the Shalati village outside of Manyaleti. We will have an early breakfast in order to spend enough time at the project before driving back to Johannesburg.
Continue to Johannesburg, the economic heart of South Africa and the largest city in the country.
Your G for Good Moment: Hope Africa Children's Day School
Learn how G Adventures supports accessible early childhood education in South Africa through the Hope Africa Children’s Day School. This school provides education for over 80 children under the age of five. The parents of the children are mostly rangers and lodge staff in the Kruger area. This school provides families with access to safe childcare during the day, so they can rest assured while being employed in the tourism industry. The preschool also provides two meals a day for each student. A past G Adventures’ traveller who visited the school helped raise much needed funds to have a water line, borehole, and tank installed. Thanks to her efforts, the school and community have access to water.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 8Johannesburg
Depart at any time.