Kruger, Matobo & Falls - 7 days

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CAMPING SAFARI: Explore South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia on this week-long overland camping safari travelling from Pretoria to Livingstone. Discover the wildlife of Kruger National Park on a 4X4 safari and take a walking safari into Matobo National Park. Relax in Tshipise, explore the Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo, and end your journey in Livingstone, with an ...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Pretoria - Begin your adventure in South Africa's administrative capital, located just outside Johannesburg
    • Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
    • Tshipise - Camp in a woodland resort outside this charming town, with time to relax in hot springs and admire giant baobab trees
    • Matobo National Park - Join a walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rare rhinos and elusive leopards
    • Bulawayo - Opt to visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but hugely controversial historical figure
    • Livingstone - End your tour in Zambia with an included visit to see Victoria Falls, the 'Smoke That Thunders'

What's this trip about?

    CAMPING SAFARI: Explore South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia on this week-long overland camping safari travelling from Pretoria to Livingstone. Discover the wildlife of Kruger National Park on a 4X4 safari and take a walking safari into Matobo National Park. Relax in Tshipise, explore the Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo, and end your journey in Livingstone, with an included visit to the Zambian side of legendary Victoria Falls.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPretoria
End CityLivingstone

Destinations

Attractions

  • Kruger National Park
  • Livingstone

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners
    • 6 nights camping in 2-person dome tents
    • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
    • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
    • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
    • All road tolls and vehicle taxes
    • Kruger National Park, full day open vehicle game drive with resident guide
    • Shangaan cultural evening
    • Matobo National Park, open vehicle game drive and wilderness walk with resident guide
    • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Pretoria

Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa's administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region to reach Kruger National Park. Fences in the area were removed several years ago to create the Greater Kruger ecosy...

Day : 2 Kruger National Park

Today we'll head into Kruger National Park on safari, making use of specialized 4X4 vehicles and a resident local guide. Kruger is home to all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) and is an African stronghold for the white rhino and the critically...

Day : 3 Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park - Tshipise. Leaving the Greater Kruger area aboard our overland truck, we head north through the South African countryside to Tshipise, in the Limpopo province. Tonight's campsite is in a picturesque resort next to a nature reserve, surrounded ...

Day : 4 Bulawayo

Tshipise - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). We say farewell to South Africa today, crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Our destination is Bulawayo, a pleasant city with tree-lined avenues and lots of open spaces. We'll stop for supplies before arriving at our campsite, and the rest of today is free to relax or head into the city and explore.

Day : 5 Matobo N.P.

Located just outside Bulawayo is Matobo National Park, one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserves. We'll be joined by a resident guide for our game drive and will also enjoy a walking safari into the park, which is home to the largest concentration of rhinos in Afric...

Day : 6 Victoria Falls

Bulawayo - Victoria Falls - Livingstone (Zambia). Leaving Bulawayo, we drive via the town of Victoria Falls before crossing the border into Zambia and arriving in Livingstone. Named after the explorer David Livingstone, this is our base for visiting the Zambian sid...

Day : 7 Livingstone

Our tour ends after breakfast today. However, there are so many activities available in Livingstone that we recommend booking a day or two post-tour accommodation in order to further explore. We can arrange this for you on request.

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Last Updated: 1/6/2025
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Departures are guaranteed to operate when there are 6 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a tent. 'Shared' prices are applicable to solo travellers, who will share a tent with another traveller of the same sex.

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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.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
    • Airport transfers - can be booked on request
    • Local payment - $100 paid in USD

Accommodation

Camping
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.
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