Experience Overview
Southern Africa is so packed full of diverse highlights that we’re taking two weeks to explore a few of them in depth. Wildlife is the region's calling card and there will be plenty of chances to spot the "big five" in Kruger, Hwange, and Matobo national parks. Aside from animals, there’ll be many occasions to experience the unique regional cultures of Soweto, the Lowveld, and Victoria Falls. Come away with an even deeper understanding of what makes this part of the world truly special.
Highlights
- Search for the "big five" in Kruger and Hwange national parks
- Track wildlife in Matobo National Park.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2037
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, air-conditioned private vehicle, safari vehicles, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: DSCZ
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Cape Town orientation walk
- Soweto township bicycle tour
- Panorama Route drive
- Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in our vehicle (full-day)
- Traditional dance experience
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument visit
- Nature walk (Matobo National Park)
- Victoria Falls visit
- Border-crossing support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), Lodges (5 nts), Tented Lodges (2 nts)
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
- Plane, air-conditioned private vehicle, safari vehicles, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) & driver throughout, local guides
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4499 (CAD 346 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Cape Town
Enjoy a full day in Cape Town with the option to visit Table Mountain, choose to explore Cape Point, or embark on a wine tour around Stellenbosch. In the evening, opt to join your group for meal at one of Cape Town's many great restaurants.
Day 3: Cape Town/Johannesburg
Take a short flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. In the afternoon, travel to Soweto for a bicycle tour and learn more about its important history and significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront.
Day 4: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Take the Panorama Route into the Kruger National Park area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and dance experience.
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full day wildlife safari drive in the Kruger NP. Keep an eye out for Africa's famed "big five".
Opt for a wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle.
Day 6: Greater Kruger Area
Head north to Timbavati Safari Lodge, for a guided nature walk in search of the small 5. Listening, touching and sensing, can open your world to the real secrets of the African Lowveld.
The lodge is nestled among glades of mature, exquisite indigenous trees, and is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Louis Trichardt
Opt for a morning safari drive, or soak up the atmosphere in the camp, before traveling to the next location, in the Louis Trichardt area. Free afternoon to relax by the pool, opt to walk/hike in the property, or learn about South Africa rich history of the Anglo Boer era.
Day 8: Louis Trichardt/Great Zimbabwe Monument Area
Get an earlier start and cross the border into Zimbabwe. Continue on to the Great Zimbabwe Monument.
Day 9: Great Zimbabwe Monument Area/Matobo National Park
Start the day with a visit to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Africa's most significant ruins site south of Cairo. Learn the history of the ruins and climb to the citadel for a view over the site. Continue on to Matobo National Park.
Day 10: Matobo National Park
Wake up early and opt to explore ancient cave paintings, hike the unique and stunning landscape, or hang out by the pool. In the afternoon, enjoy an included nature walk, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the resident wildlife.
Day 11: Matobo National Park/Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park for an opportunity to spot more wildlife. Opt to enjoy an evening wildlife safari drive in a safari vehicle.
Day 12: Hwange National Park/Victoria Falls
Continue on to Victoria Falls and enjoy lunch at the G Adventurers–supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Marvel at the spectacular falls from the Zimbabwean side, then enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore further.
Day 13: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
David S. - Traveled, July 2024
Memorable and full of highlights
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Omid T. - Traveled, July 2024
Well planned and perfectly executed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Leanne B. - Traveled, July 2024
Amazing! The trip was better than I was expecting and there were heaps of activities which exceeded my expectations. A great trip and travel itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Dale F. - Traveled, July 2024
The South Africa & Zimbabwe tour was outstanding. We saw more animals than I could have hoped for. And most of the accommodations were very charming and unique. Visiting Africa has been a bucket-list item for me for as long as I can remember.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Dominic G. - Traveled, July 2024
I felt very safe and felt like I was getting the best product for what was paid
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Skylar S. - Traveled, July 2024
G Adventures takes the stress out of travelling and allowed us to enjoy the food, culture and experiences of the trip without a worry! Amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Carol D. - Traveled, June 2024
The trip was very good. Iwouldn't say fantastic, but very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Sabrina P. - Traveled, June 2024
Very nice and unique experience, Africa has really a lot to give. CEO was great and really took care of us. However, additional activities were very expensive.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Teresa K. - Traveled, June 2024
The G Adventures tours exceeded my expectiations in every way. It combined the expertise, knowledge, and grace of an outstanding and experienced guide, Chris Ncube, with a variety of accommodations, activities, cultural experiences, wildlife experiences
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Niamh S. - Traveled, June 2024
It was an amazing trip. A great group and a superb CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Aisling S. - Traveled, June 2024
An amazing experience to numerous Safari parks. Well thought out and planned to see the most possible in a short time frame and executed amazingly by a fantastic CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Edyta R. - Traveled, June 2024
My African trip with G Adventures was overall brilliant, offering a variety of experiences, excellent choices of accommodation, engaging activities including the optional choices, and an enthusiastic guide, earning a 10 out of 10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Mark L. - Traveled, June 2024
Would highly recommend it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Gwylan N. - Traveled, June 2024
This trip provides a wonderful taste of Southern Africa. It provides a great mix of natural, cultural and historic experiences and gives one the chance to interact with the people and wildlife in a responsible way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Matthew H. - Traveled, June 2024
Educational and enlightening
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Aaron H. - Traveled, May 2024
Not my age group, but a good experience overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2024
Parag M. - Traveled, May 2024
This was yet another amazing trip travelling with G. The trip was filled with natural beauty of Southern Africa, the culture. the food, the history and of course the plenty of wildlife.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2024
Chistopher H. - Traveled, May 2024
A very good "first time experience" in South Africa/Zimbabwe. The '"small group" style also helped to make new friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Mrinal P. - Traveled, May 2024
This trip of South Africa and Zimbabwe was my first trip with G Adventures, and it will certainly not be my last! Everything was so well organised, and our tour guide Johannes was absolutely wonderful!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2024
Jean P. - Traveled, May 2024
It was a great trip. Saw a lot a places, people and wild animals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
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