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Trip Itenerary:

Day 1 – Central Kruger Park – South Africa
Depart from Johannesburg and make our way to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. After settling into camp, we venture out on our first exciting game drive as we explore Africa’s famed “Big Five” territory. We return to camp at sunset, before heading out on an open vehicle night drive accompanied by Kruger Park Rangers. Dinner to be enjoyed around the log fire, listening to the sounds of the African night.

Day 2 – Northern Kruger Park – South Africa
An early rise, we start the day with coffee and rusks befor venturing out to explore Northern Kruger. Most of the day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping at various waterholes en route to our northern camp. Arriving at our camp at sunset, we settle down for a traditional braii (barbeque) for dinner and relax around the campfire.

Day 3 – Great Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe
Up at daybreak, we go on our last game drive in Kruger Park, before heading towards the border post at Beitbridge and into Zimbabwe. We then make our way to the town of Masvingo and the sight of the Great Zimbabwe Monument. Overnight at a campsite in Masvingo.

Day 4 – Chipengali Wildlife Orphange – Zimbabwe
After breakfast, we take a guided walking tour of the mysterious archaeological site known as the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. We then depart for Zimbabwe’s second largest city, Bulawayo and spend the afternoon on a tour of the Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage. Overnight at Bulawayo.

Day 5 & 6 – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
Departing Bulawayo after breakfast, we head for Victoria Falls (one of the seven wonders of the world!). We arrive in time to set up camp and relax, before heading out on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Sundowner drinks and snacks to be enjoyed on board. After dinner, we venture out to explore the nightlife of Victoria Falls. Time is spent at your leisure over these two days. Optional activities include white water rafting, bungy jumping, a canoeing safari, or even the “flight of the angels” over the falls. We spend one evening out on the town enjoying a traditional meal at one of the local restaurants.

Day 7 – Chobe – Botswana
This morning we explore the magnificent Victoria Falls before venturing out for the Kazangula border post and into Botswana. We set up camp on the edge of the Chobe National Park, where you have the option to relax or enjoy some great game viewing on a Chobe River Cruise.

Day 8 – Nata (Makgadikgadi Pans) – Botswana
We venture out into an open 4x4 vehicle to explore the Chobe National Park, home to some of the largest herds of migratory elephant in Africa. After brunch, our journey takes us south to the edge of the famous Makgadikgadi Pan, where you have the opportunity of an optional trip to the fascinating pans. The evening is to be spent camping at Nata Lodge.

Day 9 – Johannesburg – South AfricaAn early rise, we enjoy coffee and rusks before departing for Martin’s Drift border post, we have breakfast en route, then onto the final stretch to Johannesburg.

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