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9 DAY KRUGER PARK, VICTORIA FALLS AND BOTSWANA
BASIC ITINERARY
Central Kruger Park - Northern Kruger Park - Great Zimbabwe
- Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage - Victoria Falls - Chobe -
Nata - Johannesburg
TOUR COST R5 800.00 per person
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Zimbabwe
and Botswana
DEPARTURES - This tour has regular departures
please contact African Budget Safaris for details.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Game drives in Kruger
Park, Open vehicle night drive, Tour of Great Zimbabwe MonumentGuided
tour to the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage, Visit to Victoria
Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Game drive in Chobe
ACCOMMODATION Camping in 2 person dome tents,
mattresses provided
VEHICLE Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 9
passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle - Maximum 16 passenger per group
WHAT IS PROVIDES All ground transportation,
services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping
equipment (2 person dome tents, mats, cooking equipment),
all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per
itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED All visa costs are the clients
responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes,
sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks, optional
activities.
PARTICIPATION Participation safari - clients
to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes
and vehicle cleanliness.
 Itinerary:
Day 1 Central Kruger Park South Africa
Departing from Johannesburg we travel east through the highveld
farmlands to the Mpumalanga Province. Heading, for the world-renowned
Kruger National Park, we enter through one of the central
entrance gates. After settling into our camp, we venture out
on our first exciting game drive. We return to camp at sunset,
to freshen up and head out on an open vehicle night drive
accompanied by Kruger Park Rangers. We then enjoy a hearty
dinner and relax around the log fire, listening to the sounds
of the African night. (D)
Day 2 Northern Kruger Park South Africa
An early rise, we start the day with coffee and rusks before
venturing out on a morning game drive. Breakfast is to be
served at one of the picnic sites. Most of the day will be
spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping at the various
water holes en-route to our northern camp. Arriving at our
camp at sunset, we settle down for a traditional "braai"
(barbeque) for dinner and relax around the campfire. (BD)
Day 3 Great Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
Up at daybreak, we go on our last game drive in the 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. We overnight
at a campsite in Masvingo. (BD)
Day 4 Chipengali Wildlife Orphanage 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.
We overnight in Bulawayo. (BD)
Day 5 & 6 Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Departing Bulawayo after breakfast, we head for Victoria Falls.
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. Activities include
White River 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 (own expense). (B)
 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. (optional) (BD)
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. (B D)
Day 9 Johannesburg South Africa
An 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. (B)
FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Days Meals
1 D
2-4 BD
5 BD
6 B
7 & 8 BD
9 B
Your guide prepares meals with your assistance. On days where
lunches are not included we stop at places where you can buy
food at a reasonable cost.
CAMPSITES
We stay in a variety of campsites, from basic facilities only
to ones with restaurants, swimming pools, bars etc. All campsites
have shower and toilet facilities, although it is advisable
to bring a small supply of your own toilet paper.
VEHICLES & GROUP SIZE
We utilize either a minibus that seats a maximum of 9 passengers
or a custom built safari vehicle which seats a maximum of
16 passengers.
The vehicles do not have air conditioning, but do have opening
windows. The night drive and Chobe game drive are done in
an open vehicle.
 EQUIPMENT
• We provide you with the following equipment:
• 2 - person dome tent.
• The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances.
• Mattress
• All cooking equipment and utensils.
• Camping stools.
• Sleeping Bags may be hired for R50 per tour (Please
notify us in advance if you will require one).
WHAT TO BRING
For comfort reasons luggage is limited on each trip to 1 backpack,
1 small daypack, sleeping bag and camera per person. Soft
Bags only may be used (i.e.: no suitcases)
Binoculars Torch & Batteries
Sun Screen & Hat Insect Repellent
Small Personal First Aid Kit Towel
Comfortable Shoes Rain Coat ( rainy season)
Anti malaria Medication Camera and films
Neutral coloured clothing for game walks Warm jacket for evenings
Swimming Gear Roll of toilet paper
Sleeping Bag (please let us know at time of booking if you
require one - R50 per tour)
PARTICIPATION
Our tours are based on limited client participation and as
an active member of the group; everyone helps out with the
running of the tour, e.g. making campfires, its all part of
the African experience. Remember the more you put in, the
more you get out!
ONWARD TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Due to unforeseen problems we recommend onward travel arrangements
be made only for the day after the tour ends. If arrangements
are made for the same day the tour ends, we cannot be held
responsible for any delays; you will have to take the risk
yourself. If you are making further bookings for busses, trains
or flights the day the tour ends we strongly recommend you
make them the latest time possible and that you inform African
Budget Safaris or the tour guide at the beginning of the tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES 
Activity Price USD
Zimbabwe
Bungy Jumping $ 95
Tandem Bungy $ 120
Gorge Swing (half day) $ 80
Gorge Swing (Full day) $ 95
White water rafting (full day or half day) $ 95
Canoeing (full day) $ 85
Tandem Kayaking $ 135
Jet boat ride (30 mins) $ 60
Microlight over the Falls (15 mins) $ 75
Microlight over the Falls (30 mins) $ 125
Helicopter (15 mins) $ 85
Horse Trails (1 ½ hours) $ 45
Horse Trails (3 hours) $ 65
Game drive in Zambia Nat. Park (2 ½ hrs) $ 40
Rafting/Riverboarding combo $ 125
Rhino Walk (full day) $ 55 (min 4 people)
Elephant rides (morning or afternoon) $ 100
Botswana
Chobe river cruise $ 45
Please note that these prices are meant only as a guideline
as they change seasonally, although we do make every effort
to keep up to date with the changes.
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