14 Day Southern Explore, South Africa

Day 1 Panoramic Route/Nyani Tribal Village South Africa
After an early start we leave the city of gold and make our way through the Mpumalanga Province en-route to the Drakensberg Escarpment. We spend the day visiting the scenic sights along the Panoramic Route including: God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels at the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. From here we journey onto the Shangaan Tribal Village, where a guided tour gives us an insight into the culture and traditions of the local Shangaan people. We enjoy an exciting evening of tribal dancing, singing and a traditional African dinner. We overnight in traditional huts. (D)

Day 2 Kruger National Park South Africa
Up at sunrise we travel a short distance to the Kruger National Park. Upon entering Kruger we begin our search for the many species of birds, mammals and reptiles that inhabit the Park. Kruger is home to a wide diversity of animals including Africa’s Big Five. Our game drive takes us to our campsite, where we board an open safari vehicle and head out on an exciting night drive. Evening to be spent camping within the Kruger Park. (BD)

Day 3 Kruger National Park South Africa
An early morning game drive takes us along some of the best game drive routes that Kruger Park has to offer. Sunrise at a waterhole offers scenes straight out of National Geographic. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en-route to our next camp. Evening to be spent relaxing around the campfire reminiscing about the day’s events. (BD)

Day 4 Makopane South Africa
We venture out on our final game drive in the Kruger Park before heading towards the town of Makopane, where we overnight en-route to Botswana. (BD)

Day 5 Nata Botswana
Leaving South Africa, we cross into Botswana. This vast, thinly populated country is one of Africa’s economic success stories due to its mineral wealth. After changing money into local currency, we continue to Nata, where we camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. (BD)

Days 6 & 7 Livingstone/Victoria Falls Zambia
We arrive in Livingstone and venture out on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. The following day is spent on optional activities, including white water rafting, bungy jumping, microlighting, jet boating or a ‘flight of angels’. We explore the town, its markets and visit the Victoria Falls. (BD)

Day 8 Chobe Botswana
This morning is spent at your leisure exploring the town of Livingstone, before departing for Botswana. We set up camp on the edge of the Chobe National Park before exploring the Chobe River on a magical sunset cruise. (D)

Day 9 Maun Botswana
Up at daybreak, we have the opportunity to take an optional open vehicle game drive into the famous Chobe National Park. After breakfast, we depart for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. (BD)

Day 10 Okavango Delta Botswana
We venture into the wild bush of Africa, far from any civilisation. Our trip begins by 4x4 Land Rover across the ‘Buffalo Fence’ into the wildlife area. Once in the Delta, we join local villagers/guides on mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and begin our search for the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the Delta. We set up camp on an island in the Delta and enjoy an evening under the African skies. (BLD)

Day 11 Okavango Delta Botswana
This is a unique opportunity to live under nature’s rules. Rising with the sun, we enjoy more poling on the mokoros, drifting silently through the channels. We also undertake game walks in the Delta, tracking different animals, learning their habits and understanding nature’s finer details. This is also a great opportunity to learn about the people of the area, each mokoro has a polar or local guide who grew up in the area and lives in the local village. These people work together in a community tourism initiative. After a breathtaking sunset, we relax around the campfire listening to the sounds the night has to offer. (BLD)

Day 12 Okavango Delta/ Leroo La Tau Botswana
We leave behind the tranquillity and memories offered by the Delta on our last mokoro trip before transferring back to Maun. Our journey continues to Leroo La Tau Lodge “Spoor of the Lion” which is situated near the dry Boteti River. This special surrounding allows us to take part in activities such as game walks, accompanied by skilled guides or a visit to the site of the famous Bane's Baobab at the edge of Kudiakam Pan. (BD)

Day 13 Khama Rhino Sanctuary Botswana
This morning we once again have the option to explore this area on various guided excursions before heading for the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where we spend the evening camping within the Reserve. (BLD)

Day 14 Johannesburg South Africa
Today we drive through to Johannesburg, arriving in the early evening. (B)
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Tour Cost: £ 603.00 Convert fee into your local currency

Local Payments: US$ 500 per person (The local payment is paid in cash on departure)The local payment is in US Dollars cash on departure. Due to fluctuating exchange rates in many African countries, local suppliers fix their rates in US Dollars. The local payment goes directly to the local companies who organise excursions, entrance fees and food. It is not a kitty for food alone but pays your way throughout the tour

Start Country: Johannesburg, South Africa. Finish Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Countries visited during tour: Botswana - South Africa - Zambia

Included Highlights:
Panoramic Route, Shangaan Cultural Village, Kruger Park Entrance Fee, Kruger Park Game Drives, Kruger Park Night Drive, Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian Side), Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Chobe NP Game Drive, Chobe entrance fees, 3 Days Okavango Delta (entrance, mokoros and game walks), Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Tour Start Date: Every Monday

Transport: All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver/guide, camping equipment (2 person dome tents, mattresses, cooking equipment), all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary Participation: Participation safari, clients to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes and vehicle cleanliness.

Accommodation: Camping in two person dome tents; Multishare huts in tribal village

Meals: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park (D)
Kruger National Park to Kruger National Park (BLD)
Kruger National Park to Panoramic Route/Nyani (BLD)
Panoramic Route/Nyani to Makopane (BD)
Makopane to Nata (BD)
Nata to Livingstone (BD)
Victoria Falls to Chobe (BD)
Chobe to Maun (BD)
Maun to Okavango Delta (BLD)
Okavango Delta to Maun (BD)
Maun to Khama Rhino Sanctuary (BLD)
Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Johannesburg (B)

Optional activities:
These rates are in USD and can change at any time without notice. Please use as a guideline only.

Activities in Victoria Falls: White water rafting - $135; Canoeing - $95; Bungy Jump - $95; Tandem Kayaking - $150; Jet boat - $90; Rhino Walk - $80 Elephant Ride - $100; Helicopter Flip - $85
Activities in Botswana: Delta Game Flight - $60; Chobe River Cruise - $45 ; Crocodile Farm - $10 Activities in South Africa: Private Game Walk min 4 people - $45

What’s NOT included: All visa costs are the clients responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks, optional activities