Cape Town to Kruger Park Safari

A fully comprehensive trip of South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.

This trip starts in Cape Town, South Africa and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa.

You will start the trip with a visit to the Cederberg region and the Orange River which forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. From their its off into Namibia where you will cover highlights such as the coastal town of Swakopmund, the Naukluft NP, the Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei, Spitzkoppe, a Himba tribe visit and the Etosha National Park.

We then head across the border to the jewel of Botswana, the Okavango Delta and onwards to Chobe National Park. From Chobe we cross into Zimbabwe and visit the mightly Victoria Falls, the heavy weight Adventure Capital of Southern Africa.

We then make our way back down through Botswana and on to South Africa's premier reserve, the Kruger National Park where we will go in search of Africa's "Big 5".

We finish our journey with a trip via the Panoramic Route to Johannesburg.

Day 1 South Africa - Cederberg Mountain Region

After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.

Meals: Lunch, DinnerDay 2 Namaqualand - Orange/Gariep River

Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Namibia - Orange/Gariep River - Fish River Canyon

You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half -day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park

From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National Park

We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6/7 Swakopmund

Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia's Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (Dinner day 7 only)

Day 8 Spitzkoppe

We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 Himba Tribes

After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10/11 Etosha National Park

Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Windhoek

After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour.
Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe's Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13 Botswana, Ghanzi

It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14/15/16 Maun - Okavango Delta

Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days' activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 Gweta

We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 Chobe National Park

When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa's spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day's adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 20 Victoria Falls

Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 21 Victoria Falls To Palapye / Martinsdrift (Botswana)

Departure is at 6.00 am from Savanna Lodge. It is a long and uneventful drive through Botswana to Palapye, or the border at Martinsdrift, where we will spend the night.
Meals: No meals

Day 22 Palapye / Martinsdrift To Johannesburg (South Africa)

Another 6.00 am departure will ensure that we cover the next 450 - 550 km and get to Johannesburg as early as possible.

Meals: No mealsDay 23 Kruger National Park

Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga to the world famous Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo, Africa's famed "Big Five", on our game drives in the truck.
Optional activities: Evening game drive.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 24 Kruger National Park

Our game drives continue and an early start usually rewards us with some great sightings. Keep your eyes open for the diverse bird life and some of the more elusive animals. An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals. Optional Activities: Night game drive and morning walk with park ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 25 Traditional Cultural Village

After a morning game drive in the truck or an optional game walk, we leave the Kruger NP and head for Timbavati. In the afternoon we visit a Shangaan village, and then make our way to a wildlife concession area adjacent to the KNP. This evening we experience an evening game drive. Tonight's game drive allows us another opportunity to view the mysterious nocturnal creatures that inhabit the African bushveld. Optional activities: Morning walk with park ranger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 26 Panorama Route - Jhb - Tour Ends

We complete our Kruger Park experience with an early morning game walk, before heading back towards Johannesburg. We will be travelling the Panorama Route through some spectacular scenery. Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world, offers breathtaking view points, including God's Window and Three Rondavels. The Bourke's Luck Potholes are the fascinating results of erosion caused by the River. Tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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