Intergenerational African Wildlife Encounters

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Search for the Big Five — elephant, lion, rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard — in the magnificent African wilderness. Take game drives and walks with superb professional guides who reveal nature’s secrets to you and your young companions. Two generations discover the heart of Africa and learn about wildlife, culture and human history.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Learn to track wildlife and identify plants with medicinal qualities.
    • Meet cheetah researchers and conservationists to discuss their work.
    • Stand in awe of Victoria Falls and hear the story of Dr. Livingstone.

What's this trip about?

    Search for the Big Five — elephant, lion, rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard — in the magnificent African wilderness. Take game drives and walks with superb professional guides who reveal nature’s secrets to you and your young companions. Two generations discover the heart of Africa and learn about wildlife, culture and human history.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range10 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityLivingstone

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Meals
    • Accommodation
    • Expert guides

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit to Program

In Flight

Day 2: Arrive Johannesburg, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Johannesburg

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Courtyard Hotel Eastgate

Activity note: Hotel check-in from 2:00pm.

Afternoon: Check in at the hotel and relax before the welcome dinner.

Dinner: At the hotel, enjoy a buffet welcome dinner including a starter a...

Day 3: Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Courtyard Hotel Eastgate

Breakfast: Taken at the hotel, breakfast is an expansive buffet featuring a variety of cold cereals, fresh fruit, cold meats and cheeses, pastries and hot items such as bacon, sau...

Day 4: De Wildt Cheetah Centre, Bush Skills Course, Plumari Africa Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Askari Game Lodge

Activity note: Drive time to De Wildt Cheetah Centre is 1.5 hours; from De Wildt to Plumari Game Reserve is 1 hour. The beginner bush skills course consists of walking in the bush, on po...

Day 5: Game Drive, Introduction to Predators, Game Drive, Plumari Africa Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Askari Game Lodge

Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge consists of a buffet with various bread and cereal options and fresh fruit with hot items cooked to order; coffee/tea, fruit juice and water included.

Day 6: Elephant Interaction, Animal Tracking, Plumari Africa Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Askari Game Lodge

Activity note: Bush walk is over uneven, dirt ground and involves inclines/declines; exact route and length are dependent on group's ability.

Breakfast: At the lodge.

Morni...

Day 7: Fly to Botswana, Chobe Boat Cruise, Chobe National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp (Chobe)

Activity note: Drive time from Plumari to the airport is 1.5 hours. Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane is 1 hour 40 minutes. Drive from Kasane airport to the boat dock is approximately...

Day 8: Safari in Chobe National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp (Chobe)

Breakfast: Breakfasts in camp are buffets with cold cereals, bread, fresh fruit and rusks; coffee/tea, fruit juice and bottled water provided.

Morning: This morning, we w...

Day 9: Search for Wildlife, Termites, Chobe National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp (Chobe)

Breakfast: In camp.

Morning: This morning, we will venture on an interpretive game drive in Chobe National Park. We can keep track of the amazing wildlife that we see wit...

Day 10: To Livingstone, Free Time, Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

Activity note: Total transfer time from camp to Livingstone can be up to 2.5 hours depending on border formalities.

Breakfast: In camp.

Morning: This m...

Day 11: Local School, Livingstone Museum, Falls from Zimbabwean Side, Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

B,L,D David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles at Victoria Falls on mostly flat, paved paths. Transfer to the Zimbabwean side of the falls can take up to 1 hour with border formalities.

Breakfast: Expansive buffet with ...

Day 12: Local Village,Victoria Falls from Zambian Side,Sunset Cruise, Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

Activity note: Walking in the village on flat ground with extended periods of standing. Climbing and descending approximately 150 steps one way at the Falls; pathway...

Day 13: Program Concludes

Meals: Breakfast

In Flight

Activity note: Flight time Livingstone to Johannesburg is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Breakfast: At the lodge.

Morning: Following breakfast, we will transfer to the Livingstone Airport for our commercial flight to Johannes...

Day 14: In Transit From Program

In Flight

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Accommodation

Courtyard Hotel Eastgate: 2 nights  Johannesburg

The Courtyard Hotel, a beautifully appointed, Tuscan-themed hotel, is located only 15 minutes from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in a very secure area. The hotel overlooks a landscaped greenbelt with walking path. The Eastgate Shopping Centre is nearby, hosting many shops and restaurants. There is a complimentary shuttle to the shopping center offered between 7:00pm to 10:00pm each evening.

 

Askari Game Lodge: 3 nights  Magaliesburg

Located in an historic area with beautiful mountain scenery, Askari Lodge offers comfortable accommodations with the chance to view the Big Five (rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard, although leopard are hard to spot). Each chalet has a thatch roof and wooden patio, and is equipped with modern amenities. All chalets have an attached bathroom with a Victorian bath and shower. The rooms are furnished with antiques to complement the theme of the entire lodge.

 

Mobile Tented Camp (Chobe): 3 nights  n/a

An authentic, tented safari camp is set up in a private location with Hemingway-style safari tents. Each tent has two or three beds with linens and an attached bathroom with chemical toilet. All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.

 

David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa: 3 nights  Livingstone

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge commands prime river-front property on the Zambezi River. The open-air floor plan of the main lodge affords views over the river, while the beautiful teak-wood finishes and doors highlight the lodge throughout. Each room has a lovely, en-suite bathroom and private patio or deck with views of the river. The lodge’s restaurant and lounge offer fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with the option of dining on the extensive teak deck along the river.

Guides
Helen Malisan Helen Malisan’s passion for exploration began in high school when she visited Italy, her ancestral country. After completing her final year at school, she immediately joined South African Airways where she worked for 10 years. In 1993, her love for nature and South Africa inspired her to complete the necessary courses to become a wilderness excursion leader, spurring her career as a safari leader in Namibia and Zambia. Helen says her interest in people, nature and animals inspires her work.
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 11 Dinners

Age Requirements
10 years and up
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Trip ID
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