Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

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Duration: 8 days

Begins: Victoria Falls

Ends: Johannesburg

Trip Code: DZKF

From

£1,049 per person

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    Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. For once-in-a-lifetime chances to see wildlife in the flesh (or fur), this eight-day tour through Southern Africa can’t be topped. In Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, you’ll track wildlife on foot and see the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle safari drive, search for the "big five" in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and witness the unique traditions of the local people. This is the Africa you've seen in all those incredible travel photos happening right before your eyes.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    18-to-Thirtysomethings
    Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
    Service Level
    Camping
    Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 22, avg 18.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
    • Guided nature walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP
    • Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives
    • Traditional dinner and local dancing
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Simple hotel (3 nts), participation camping (4 nts).

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

    Allow USD50-65 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.

    Staff & experts

    2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.

    Day 1 : Victoria Falls

    Arrive at any time.

    Tonight, head out with your CEO and group to further explore together in Victoria Falls. Sip a drink at Shearwater Village after your welcome meeting. Sit back, relax, enjoy the rushing sound of the falls, down a beer, and get to know your fellow travel mates as the adventure begins.

    Victoria Falls is a great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Arrive before your tour starts and opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.

    Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.

    Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

    For anyone with a later arrival time on Day 1 we recommend booking a pre-night if you want to spend time seeing Victoria Falls, as the group leaves in the morning of Day 2.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Connect With New Friends

    Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Optional Activities - Day 1

    Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Swim

    Livingstone 2h - 3h

    Take a swim on the wild side. Travel to Livingstone Island and take the opportunity to swim in the Devil's Pool - a rock pool at the lip of Victoria Falls, offering visitors the incredible experience of peering over the edge of one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Please note that this activity is only offered in the low water season (August to December), and on the Lunch and High Tea excursions. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance. Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

    Bridge Swing over the Zambezi

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Get strapped up, step over the Victoria Falls Bridge and free fall for 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the views as you swing back and forth over the roaring Zambezi river, with cascading waterfalls at your side. Don't think you can hack it alone? Swing with a partner.

    Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls

    Livingstone 0h15m

    Take a 12-15 Microlight flight over the falls to get an unparalleled, unobstructed view of the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi River has carved into the surrounding landscape over thousands of years. Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

    Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins

    Victoria Falls 0h15m

    You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

    Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Morning Breezer

    Livingstone 2h30m - 3h

    Take a short morning boat ride down the Zambezi River to the west side of the island overlooking Main Falls. Take in the incredible, close-up view of the rushing waters cascading over the steep rock face. Keep your eye out for rainbows on a sunny day. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance. Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

    Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min

    Victoria Falls 0h30m

    You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 25 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. This extended ride also includes time flying over the vast and towering walls of the Batoka Gorge. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 25min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

    Canoeing the Zambezi

    Victoria Falls

    Opt to canoe above the Falls on the upper Zambezi for a unique and tranquil bird and animal sighting experience.

    Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park

    Victoria Falls 9h - 10h

    Depart Victoria Falls in the morning for a full-day guided tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana - a wildlife-abundant region covering about 11,700km² of the Northern Kalahari. Begin your adventure with a cruise down the Chobe River, taking in the sweeping views and witnessing the wildlife grazing along the riverbank. Enjoy an included lunch on land before boarding 4x4 safari vehicles for an afternoon wildlife safari drive with an expert guide. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and buffalos. Transfer back to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, arriving in the early evening. Please note that this activity includes two border crossings between Zimbabwe and Botswana. The ordering of activities is susceptible to change. ** Please note that you need to get a double-entry visa or a Univisa when arriving in Zimbabwe to ensure you can return again without needing to pay an extra visa fee.

    Zambezi Bungee Jump

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

    Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting

    Victoria Falls 4h - 7h

    Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

    Acommodation

    Explorers Village Camping

    Day 2 : Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park

    Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out on the long, but scenic drive to Matobo National Park. Take this time to enjoy the scenery, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip.

    Lando

    Victoria Falls - Matobo National Park 6h 475km 08:00

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    African Wanderer Campsite

    Acommodation

    African Wanderer Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 3 : Matobo National Park

    Huge granite masses, land that has been walked on for forty thousand years, and a peaceful quiet that will have you wondering why you would ever want to return to the hustle and bustle of the modern world are what await you on this visit to Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Hop aboard an open wildlife safari vehicle and have an immersive experience in the park focussing on edible plants, visit a Khoisan cave with historic cave paintings, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife, while learning about rhino conservation efforts.

    Guided Rhino Walk

    Matobo National Park - Bulawayo

    Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.

    Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive

    Matobo National Park

    Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world.

    Acommodation

    African Wanderer Campsite

    Acommodation

    African Wanderer Campsite

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 4 : Matobo National Park/Tshipise

    Another day, another slice of adventure! Make the most of your day getting to know the people in your group. Share past travel stories, take backseat bus selfies, and watch as the African scenery passes you by on your way across the border into South Africa. In the evening sit back, relax, tip your head to the sky and bask in the warm water of the mineral pool at our campsite.

    Lando

    Matobo National Park - Tshipise 7h 600km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa)

    Beitbridge

    Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

    Acommodation

    Tshipise Forever Resort

    Optional Activities - Day 4

    Hot Springs Soak

    Tshipise

    After a long day of traveling, take a relaxing soak in the warm water mineral pool at the campsite. “Tshipise” meaning “something warm”, refers to the mineral springs feeding the pool. The famous Tshipise koppie (hill) towers protectively over the charming resort, set amongst a host of indigenous trees.

    Acommodation

    Tshipise Forever Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Tshipise/Kruger National Park

    Welcome to wildlife country! Kruger is the kind of place that you’ll visit, but still want to return to over and over again. With nearly 5 million acres this park offers some of the best access to wild animals in Africa, so prepare for an epic time… (but you already knew that!) Keep those cameras at the ready and experience your ultimate African safari fantasy become a reality.

    Search for lions, elephants and many other animals on a full-day wildlife safari drive. Word of advice? Remember that it’s not all about the animals. This sprawling sanctuary is home to much more; think giant baobab, fever, and marula trees towering over the savannah in a place that feels older than time itself. Stop at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks, while you simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you.

    Lando

    Tshipise - Kruger National Park 1h - 1h30m

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

    Kruger National Park 6h

    Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

    Acommodation

    Satara Rest Camp

    Acommodation

    Satara Rest Camp

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area

    Yesterday was only a taste of the beauty that resides in the National Parks of South Africa. Today, you will head out into Kruger NP again on another wildlife safari drive in the Lando. (Upgrade alert! You can choose to embark on this experience in a 4x4 safari vehicle instead.)

    Take your gaze to the sky today and try to search for all of the things you didn’t get to yesterday. In the evening fill your bellies with a traditional dinner together, then grab someone’s hand and work up a sweat with some local dancing as the night settles around you.

    Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

    Kruger National Park 6h

    Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

    Lando

    Kruger National Park - Hazyview 7h 200km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

    Hazyview

    Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

    Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

    Acommodation

    Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day

    Kruger National Park 6h - 7h

    Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.

    Enjoy safari driving inside Kruger National Park in our own vehicle. Search for more lion, elephant, rhino and many other animals in one of Africa’s most well-known wildlife areas on our transfer through Kruger National Park in our own vehicle, making our way south towards our camp Nkambeni. Enjoy an optional late afternoon wildlife safari drive in an open vehicle where you will have a chance to search out some more incredible animals.

    Acommodation

    Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 7 : Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

    While you may be leaving the bush behind today, the memories will stay with you forever. So don’t despair, instead look ahead with excitement as you journey back to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and economic heart.

    Lando

    Hazyview - Johannesburg 8h 407km

    Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

    Acommodation

    Hotel Sky Sandton

    Acommodation

    Hotel Sky Sandton

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 8 : Johannesburg

    Depart at any time.

    Alas, it’s time to go home, but not before giving "Jozi" some love! Perhaps you’ll extend for a few days and enjoy this vibrant, up and coming South African city? Wander through important cultural spaces like the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House, soaking in the history that shaped Johannesburg. Sample food, music, and art in the city’s trendy neighbourhoods like Melville and give yourself time to relax and unwind before returning home.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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