Best of Africa's Wildlife: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, & Chobe

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Duration: 16 days

Begins: Cape Town

Ends: Kasane

Trip Code: DSCB

From

£3,899 per person

Angebot anfordern

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    If an African safari is on your bucket list, this 16-day adventure is your dream come true. With so many iconic wildlife destinations to choose from, why pick just one? Start in cosmopolitan Cape Town, riding the cable car to the top of Table Mountain before flying north to Johannesburg. Then, it’s a full week in Kruger National Park, tracking the Big Five, experiencing thrilling safari drives, and learning about conservation at Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden. Next, feel the mist of mighty Victoria Falls before heading into Hwange National Park, home to Zimbabwe’s largest elephant population. And for the grand finale? Safari drives through Botswana’s legendary Chobe National Park, where the wildlife is as diverse as the landscapes. This is Africa at its wildest, most unforgettable best.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Standard
    Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of 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 18, avg. 14
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner, Victoria Falls
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
    • Table Mountain cable car ride and visit
    • Nature Walk
    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
    • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Chimp Eden Tour
    • Simunye Theatre Show
    • Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour
    • Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP
    • Chobe River Sunset Cruise
    • Morning safari drive in Chobe NP
    • Free time in Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Hwange, & Chobe for optional activities in the area
    • Internal flights
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (4 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts) Lodges (9 nts)

    Meals

    15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 12 dinners

    Allow USD185-240 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Plane. Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

    Day 1 : Cape Town

    Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.

    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.

    Day 2 : Cape Town

    Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the time on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city.

    Table Mountain Visit via the Cable Car

    Cape Town 3h

    Take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park.

    Free time:

    Cape Town Afternoon

    Enjoy a completely free afternoon and evening in Cape Town. Choose from a variety of optional activities that your CEO will recommend or simply walk around and see the city on foot. In the evening you can opt to join the group for dinner at a local spot.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 3 : Cape Town/Johannesburg

    Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a taste of South African fare for the next leg of your adventure.

    Plane

    Cape Town - Johannesburg 3h

    Sit back and relax on your included flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg for your bush camping part of the adventure.

    Free time:

    Johannesburg

    Spend free time in Johannesburg before tonight's included Braai dinner.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 4 : Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area

    Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.

    Private Vehicle

    Johannesburg - Kruger National Park 7h - 8h30m 500km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle on the way to the Greater Kruger Area and your accommodation for the night at the Awelani Conservancy.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Greater Kruger Area

    Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park.

    Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy

    Kruger 2h - 3h Morning 8:00 10:00

    There are many ways to experience the African soil, but doing it on foot is one of the most exciting ways to immerse yourself in the Great Kruger area. Follow an expert guide into the bush. The area is surrounded with Baobab trees and other plants and bushes endemic to the area. This is a great place to visit for any avid birdwatchers.

    Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

    Kruger 2h30m - 3h Afternoon 15:00

    Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot large herds of elephant roaming in the area as well as groups of buffalo, antelope, hyena, and more.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Kruger National Park Area

    Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.

    Private Vehicle

    Kruger - Hazyview 9h - 10h Full day 420km 7:00 16:00

    Spend the day in Kruger National Park, trying to spot the big five. Enjoy a full day safari drive en-route to our lodge.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 7 : Kruger National Park Area

    Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.

    Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day

    Kruger National Park 6h - 7h Full day

    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.

    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.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 8 : Kruger National Park Area

    Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.

    Free time:

    Hazyview Full day

    With loads of optional activities to choose from, there's lots to see and do in Greater Kruger.

    Optional Activities - Day 8

    Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive

    Hazyview 9h - 10h

    Kruger National Park has been dubbed the most famous safari destination in the world. Whenever it is mentioned images of African wildlife and wilderness immediately spring to mind. The vastness of this park is what sets it apart. The breath-taking area with expansive and varied nature makes it a wonderful place to view the African “Big Five”. 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.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 9 : Kruger/Johannesburg

    After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.

    Chimp Eden Tour

    Nelspruit 2h - 2h30m 12:00 14:00

    Chimp Eden, run by the Jane Goodall Institute, is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa. This is a home for orphaned and rescued chimps as well as those displaced from their natural habitats in other parts of Africa. Tour the facility and visit viewing areas for two different 'camps' where a guide will introduce you to the chimps and tell you about their history and behaviour.

    Private Vehicle

    Hazyview - Johannesburg 4h - 5h30m Full day 10:00 17:00

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 10 : Johannesburg/Victoria Falls

    Leave South Africa behind today and head to the epic wildlife and scenery of Zimbabwe. After breakfast the group will travel to the airport in Johannesburg and catch a flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, there will be free time to get settled and relax before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative.

    Plane

    Johannesburg - Victoria Falls 1h45m - 2h

    Sit back and relax on your flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls

    Take advantage of some free time to get settled and explore the area around your lodge accommodations before dinner this evening.

    Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table dinner made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 11 : Victoria Falls

    It’s time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Full day

    Spend a full free day in Victoria Falls and choose from a wide variety of optional activities offered locally. If you're feeling very adventurous there's a helicopter ride over the falls you can pre-book or other options include the Bamba Tram, ziplining, and white water rafting.

    Simunye Theatrical Show

    Victoria Falls

    Enjoy a lively theatre performance directed by the acclaimed handspring Puppeteer Mongiwekhaya, showcasing local professional artists in an intimate, open-air venue. This captivating fusion of dance, puppetry, music, and visuals delivers a powerful message of love and community and the universal spirit of togetherness.

    Optional Activities - Day 11

    Bamba Tram

    Zimbabwe 1h30m

    Witness the captivating atmosphere of Victoria Falls in a unique way aboard the iconic Bamba Train! Enjoy a 90-minute ride in a vintage-style tram for breathtaking views of Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge from the famous suspension bridge. Listen to your guide's stories and facts about the area's fascinating history as you journey through Zambezi National Park. Light refreshments will be available at the bridge while you admire the raging river below. During this experience there will also be time to visit the rail and bridge museum on the Zambian side of the water.

    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.

    Zipline over the Zambezi

    Victoria Falls 1h

    Glide along a zipline track for 300 metres over the rapids of the Batoka Gorge below. Take in incredible views of the Victoria Falls along the way.

    Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

    Victoria Falls

    Tick one off your bucket list! Raft the Class III-V rapids of the Zambezi River, considered by many to be one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in the world. It's exhilarating! 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 deep Batoka Gorge to access the river, which requires reasonable level of fitness. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 12 : Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park

    Transfer to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property’s amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park.

    Private Vehicle

    Victoria Falls - Hwange

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Visit

    Hwange 1h

    Visit Painted Dog Conservancy and learn about the work being done to rehabilitate animals that have been injured from poaching. The ultimate goal of the project is to release rehabilitated wild dogs back into the wild and to work with local children and communities in an effort to educate and shift behaviors away from poaching.

    Free time:

    Hwange National Park

    Spend a free afternoon enjoying the amenities at the lodge or opt for a daytime and/or night safari drive in open vehicles through the national park.

    Optional Activities - Day 12

    Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park - Hwange 3h

    Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest park, and home to elephant herds, lions, and the rare African wild dog. Get your cameras ready and keep an eye out for Africa's "big five," as well as other predators, over 300 bird species, and discover a remote portion of Hwange National Park where you will seldom see another vehicle.

    Night Safari Through Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park

    Engage all your senses on a night drive through the wildness of Hwange National Park. Your trackers will operate powerful spotlights to seek out some of the less-seen nocturnal creatures. Possible wildlife spotted could include porcupines, genets, springhares, and pennant winged nightjars.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 13 : Hwange National Park

    This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe’s specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge’s amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park.

    Morning Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park - Hwange 3h

    Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest park, and home to elephant herds, lions, and the rare African wild dog. Get your cameras ready and keep an eye out for Africa's "big five," as well as other predators, over 300 bird species, and discover a remote portion of Hwange National Park where you will seldom see another vehicle.

    Free time:

    Hwange National Park Afternoon

    Spend a free afternoon in the area. Choose to relax and enjoy the amenities at the lodge, or choose an optional safari drive back into the park to see more wildlife.

    Optional Activities - Day 13

    Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park - Hwange 3h

    Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest park, and home to elephant herds, lions, and the rare African wild dog. Get your cameras ready and keep an eye out for Africa's "big five," as well as other predators, over 300 bird species, and discover a remote portion of Hwange National Park where you will seldom see another vehicle.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 14 : Hwange NP to Chobe NP via Kasane

    Leave for Hwange National Park in the morning with a stop in Victoria Falls where you’ll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will then be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the optional Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what’s to come on this next leg of your adventure.

    Private Vehicle

    Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls 3h30m 164km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Private Vehicle

    Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park 2h30m

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. Your transfer today involves the Kazangula Border crossing into Botswana.

    Free time:

    Chobe National Park

    Take advantage of free time in Chobe. Get settled at the lodge and opt to book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of the magnificent wildlife in this area of Botswana.

    Optional Activities - Day 14

    Chobe River Sunset Cruise

    Chobe National Park - Kasane 3h

    Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 15 : Chobe National Park

    Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.

    Chobe National Park Morning Safari Drive

    Chobe National Park 2h30m 100km

    Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source. During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.

    Free time:

    Chobe National Park Afternoon

    The afternoon will be free for travellers to partake in optional activities in the area or to simply relax in the cozy setting of the lodge.

    Optional Activities - Day 15

    Four Corners of Africa River Cruise

    Kasane 2h

    There are many Tripoints in the world, but only one International Quadripoint! The four countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe all meet at what’s called the Four Corners of the World. Travel by boat to where you can view all Four Countries from one location at one time. You will also see the impressive Kazungula Bridge joining Botswana and Zambia that was inaugurated on the 10th of May 2021. As you cruise past the picturesque surroundings and wildlife, a local storyteller will tell you about the history of the fabled rivers where the four countries meet. You’ll hear some fascinating stories about the area’s journey from a war-torn region to one of the most sought-after safari destinations, the meeting of two iconic African rivers, whose floods feed the mighty Victoria Falls, and much more. Ever wondered why the Bridge is curved and not straight? Jump onboard and we will tell you why.

    Chobe National Park Afternoon Safari Drive

    Chobe National Park

    Choose to travel into the park again on an optional afternoon safari drive and encounter wildlife at a different time of day.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 16 : Chobe National Park/Kasane

    Depart at any time.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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