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Safari Overview
Experience southern Africa’s diverse wonders on this 12-day adventure, from the glittering beauty of Cape Town to the vast wilderness of Kruger National Park home of the Big Five and countless photo ops and onward to Victoria Falls to feel their awesome roar for yourself. Take in the most memorable highlights of the region’s wildlife, nature, and culture on this journey of a lifetime.
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Is This Explore Southern Africa Safari Right For You?
Duration: 12 days
Cost: Starting From:$3299 USD PP
Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam ? all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours such as private transport (including internal flights on some tours) and more included meals and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 14.
Age requirement: 12+
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s Included
- Arrival transfer
- Visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Orientation tour of Cape Town
- Excursion to Cape Point including the penguins at Boulders Beach
- Panorama Route scenic drive
- Kruger National Park game drive in open vehicle
- Private nature reserve entrance fee with game drives in open safari vehicles
- Lecture and game drive with a researcher
- Tour of Victoria Falls
- Traditional dinner at a Zimbabwean family home
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Guest house (2 nts), hotel (5 nts), comfortable safari camp (2 nts), comfortable tent or chalet (2 nts).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Allow USD280-365 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking, plane.
Experts & Staff
Local G representative in Cape Town and Victoria Falls, Chief Experience Officer (CEO) for the Kruger portion, local guides/rangers.
Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Cape Town
Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden with an expert guide on a tour exclusively designed for our groups ? the garden has been named one of the top gardens in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Continue on to explore vibrant Cape Town and Cape Point, with a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3Cape Town
Enjoy a day of leisure and choose from a variety of optional activities, including Table Mountain or a Stellenbosch wine tour.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4Cape Town/Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg. Arrive in time for a unique dinner Braai (barbecue) and meet your CEO and fellow travelers.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 5Johannesburg/Kruger National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window. Continue to our tented camp located just outside Kruger National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6Kruger National Park
Opt to take a morning game drive or bush walk, or relax on the deck with views of the watering hole, a popular spot for game to visit. This afternoon, take an included game drive inside Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. Take in views of the abundant wildlife from your seat. Return to the camp and enjoy a delicious South African dinner on the deck or in the boma.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 7Kruger National Park/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Continue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area to enjoy open vehicle game drives while searching for Africa’s famed Big Five.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Take part in an early morning game drive and then enjoy brunch and free time at the lodge. In the afternoon, meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Conservation Programme, a project headed by National Geographic grantee Kelly Marnewick. A member of Kelly’s team will teach us about their ongoing research and join us on our evening game drive.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last safari game drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy dinner at our local guest house.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 10Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Fly to Zimbabwe and enjoy a guided tour along the trails of the famous falls. Gain insight into what life?s like in Africa with a walk through a local market and dinner at a family homestead. Meet the family, learn their history, and share stories as you help prepare a traditional Zimbabwean dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 11Victoria Falls
Enjoy a free day to explore the area. Take part in a river safari, cultural tours, whitewater rafting, canoeing, or a helicopter ride over the falls.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride (Zambia) – $160.00
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the raging Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge, forming the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls.
Victoria Falls River Rafting (Zambia) – $160.00
Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and head to the river, spend the morning navigating through the canyon that forms the famous falls. This adrenaline filled day will be one to remember. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year – this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The “closed season” is dependent on the season?s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.
My Own Room – $1399.00
If you’re traveling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.