Kruger, Botswana and Falls - 12 days

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ACCOMMODATED OVERLAND SAFARI :This 12 day Accommodated Overland tour starts in Johannesburg travelling on to the world famous Kruger National Park, exploring the highlights of Botswana before ending in the adventure capital of Africa, Victoria Falls.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Johannesburg - begin your journey in the South African city and head out to explore independently
    • Okavango Delta - glide through the waterways of the delta aboard traditional mokoro canoes and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the shore
    • Kruger National Park - search for all of Africa's Big Five in the South African national park and enjoy a night game drive in search of nocturnal species
    • Blyde River Canyon - admire the view from God's Window and other viewpoints along the canyon
    • Victoria Falls - head out to marvel at stunning Victoria Falls and join optional activities including bungee jumping, helicopter rides or rafting on the Zambezi
    • Maun - journey along the edge of the Makgadikgadi salt pan and opt for a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta

What's this trip about?

    ACCOMMODATED OVERLAND SAFARI :This 12 day Accommodated Overland tour starts in Johannesburg travelling on to the world famous Kruger National Park, exploring the highlights of Botswana before ending in the adventure capital of Africa, Victoria Falls.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 30 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityVictoria Falls

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 30

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 30

Trip includes

    • Park entry - Victoria Falls NP. Park entry and game drives - Kruger NP
    • All road taxes and tolls
    • Arrival transfer from Johannesburg Airport on day 1
    • 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
    • 10 nights 2 - 3 hotels and permanent tents
    • 2 day/1 night Okavango Delta Excursion (camping)
    • A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
    • Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
    • Chobe National Park boat cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa! You will be met upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport by our representative and transferred to your accommodation for your first night. At around 5pm there will be a pre-departure meeting where you'll meet your tour leader and your other travel companions.

Day : 2-3 Kruger National Park

Johannesburg - Kruger. Departing Johannesburg head along the picturesque Panorama Route, a route steeped in history with breathtaking vistas. Our accommodation for the next two nights is perfectly situated with a variety of wildlife in close proximity. Hippo, giraffe,...

Day : 4 Blydepoort

Kruger - Polokwane - Blydepoort. Today we have a long but scenic drive from Kruger to the stunning Blyde River Canyon via the city of Polokwane. Polokwane is a major economic centre in the north-east of South Africa due to its close proximity to neighbouring countries...

Day : 5 Palapye

Blyde River Canyon - Palapye. Heading north this morning we reach the Botswana border. After the immigration formalities we continue to Palapye, a popular 'stopover' town which is located between the cities of Francistown and the capital Gabarone. Botswana is one ...

Day : 6 Maun

Palapye - Maun. This morning we set off for Maun, the starting point for travel into the Okovango Delta. It's a long drive today through some impressive scenery. Arriving into Maun later today we will begin our preparations for the following day.

Day : 7 Okavango Delta

Maun - Okavango Delta. Today we rise early and head north to the Mokoro poler's station. Along the drive we'll see a number of local villages where families have lived in a traditional way for many years. Mokoros are dugout canoes manoeuvred through the waterways by l...

Day : 8 Maun

Okovango - Maun. This morning we have the opportunity to take a game walk through the delta before we take a mokoro ride back to our vehicle in time for lunch. From here there will be an optional scenic flight over the vast expanse of water (dependent on weather conditions & availability). This afternoon we continue back to Maun.

Day : 9 Nata Region

Maun - Nata Region. Departing Maun we head east around the edge of the scarcely populated area of the Makgadikgadi Pan. One of the largest salt flats in the world it is the vast remains of an early super lake. This afternoon there will be the option of partaking in a salt pan drive. One of the world's few untouched wildernesses, the salt pans are vast and impressive.

Day : 10 Kasane

Nata Region - Kasane. We continue north this morning travelling to the town of Kasane and to our accommodation on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River is a natural border which divides Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Later we'll take a cruise up this mighty wat...

Day : 11 Victoria Falls

Kasane - Victoria Falls. This morning we make our way to the border into Zimbabwe. After completing border formalities we make our way to our accommodation at our final stop - Victoria Falls. The entrance to the falls is just a 20 minute walk away from our accommodati...

Day : 12 Victoria Falls

After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,470
Price per day$123
Last Updated: 10/19/2021

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 persons. The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 people sharing a room/tent. The 'Single Room' price is applicable to all solo travellers, or if your booking party cannot reach the minimum of 2 persons in a room. Single Rooms can also be booked by any other person wanting the comfort and privacy of their own room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities - Check our Trip Notes for optional activities available on this tour
    • Local payment - $690pp, paid in USD

Accommodation

2 - 3* hotels & permanent tents
Travel Insurance
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Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
18 and over.Overland Age Policy:To travel on one of our overland family departure safaris children need to be a minimum age of 6 for Southern Africa safaris (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) and a minimum of 8 years old for East Africa safaris (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia). If a safari includes both East and Southern Africa then the minimum age will be 8 years old. Please note that they will be travelling with the normal group. These are not separate family tours. For family dates look for the icon next to the tour date online. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). You should travel with these documents in case you’re asked to provide them. There are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.' Tell pax to contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for further information.
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