Guide

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

Meals

13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria FallsYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: Victoria Falls. Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Guided walk and open vehicle safari drive in Matobo NP. Kruger NP entrance with wildlife safari drives in the Lando. Traditional dinner and local dancing. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), open safari vehicle, mokoro, walking

Accommodation

Simple hotels (2 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (11 nts), basic bush camp (1 nt).

Hygieneprotocol

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Flights

International flights not included.

Others

Johannesburg- Apartheid Museum (100ZAR per person)Soweto- Soweto Tour (1100-1650 per person)Maun- Okavango Delta FlightChobe National Park- Chobe River Sunset Cruise- Chobe National Park Safari DriveVictoria Falls- Victoria Falls Visit (30USD per person)- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise- Princess Laundry Service (10USD per person)- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min- Zambezi Bungee Jump (160USD per person)- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15min- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (130USD per person)- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National ParkVictoria Falls- Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person)- Zipline over the Zambezi (47USD per person)Tshipise- Hot Springs SoakKruger National Park- Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day (800ZAR per person)

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Johannesburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum. Accommodation: - Airport Game Lodge (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group - Connect With New Friends Additional Notes: 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 you have all visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain visas upon arrival at the border.
Day 2 Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get ready to check another country off those travel lists as you and the group pass across the border into Botswana. We’re not going to lie today will be a lot of driving, but use this opportunity to talk with your group, swap stories, and watch as the landscape changes around you from the desolate scenery of central-eastern Botswana to the wild bush within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The group will stop here for the night to set up camp, enjoy each other's company around a fire, and fall peacefully asleep beneath the stars.Today's travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation. Accommodation: - Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Martins Drift to Serowe 02:30 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)
Day 3 Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

You didn’t think the group was leaving before taking part in a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary did you? Good, because there’s not a chance. Get out there in an open air vehicle with a guide to spot some wildlife. Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun, scroll through your camera roll checking those pictures while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta. You might be looking for something adventurous after a day of travel so choose to take a scenic flight over the delta to get those hearts thumping like the beat of African drums. Accommodation: - Sedia Riverside Lodge (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Lando: Serowe to Maun 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive Optional Extras to chose from: - Okavango Delta Flight Additional Notes: Please note: if you have pre-booked the Okavango Delta Flight, today's likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation when it will take place, as it is subject to change.
Day 4 Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today is going to be busy, but fun and man do we wish we were going with you on this epic adventure. You’ll wake to the sound and smell of the bush around you, later dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour on a much more intimate level. From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire… cheers! Accommodation: - Okavango Delta Camping (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Safari vehicle: Maun to Okavango Delta 01:00 Hr(s) - Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Okavango Delta Excursion Additional Notes: Pack a small bag for this overnight excursion; we'll leave our big bags with the Lando. Please note that there are no showers or running water for toilets. Bring along 5 litres of water for both drinking and cleaning.
Day 5 Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful sunrises in the world and today (if the weather is just right) you will get to experience the almost too vibrant colours of that quintessential sunrise that we all picture when we think of going on safari to Africa. Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Gweta where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night. Accommodation: - Planet Baobab (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s) - Safari vehicle: Okavango Delta to Maun 01:00 Hr(s) - Lando: Maun to Gweta 04:00 Hr(s) Additional Notes: Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight's campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.
Day 6 Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Travel to Kasane and choose to embark on a river cruise through Chobe NP, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. “I bless the rains down in Africaaaaa” ahh we can just hear it now... (and it has never sounded so good!) because surely someone is bound to play this song as you drive through the verdant lands between Gweta and Kasane. Turns out Toto knew what they were talking about because the rains in Africa are no joke. Rain brings life to the pans awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps from the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the great big African sky.Today we journey to Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent. You may also choose to embark on a open vehicle safari drive in search of lions, antelope, and, of course, elephants. Accommodation: - Thebe River Safaris Camping (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Lando: Gweta to Kasane 06:00 Hr(s) Optional Extras to chose from: - Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Day 7 Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria falls. All that driving is bound to make you hungry and we have a treat for you today! The group will be having a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. With full bellies and even more full hearts get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls. Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That’s okay we understand, either way the choice is yours, but remember you’re here now so why not escape those comfort zones?Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing crossing the border into Zimbabwe, then continue on to the town of Victoria Falls. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, or bungee jump (with Victoria Falls in sight). Accommodation: - Explorers Village Camping (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Lando 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Border Crossing (Botswana - Zimbabwe) - Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch Optional Extras to chose from: - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Additional Notes: Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Day 8 Day 8: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Get close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world on this free day in Victoria Falls. Feel the strength of the water splashing your skin on the observation deck, taking in the sound of tons of water thundering in over the edge of the falls in the distance, and make your day as relaxing or hair-raising as you like. Opt to try whitewater rafting. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or take the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight. Accommodation: - Explorers Village Camping (or similar). Included Activities: - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Optional Extras to chose from: - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15min - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting - Zambezi River Sunset Cruise Additional Notes: Want to do more with your tour? Pre-book any two of the following activities: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride, or the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise. You can pre-book on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent. Any optional activities listed on this day can also be booked upon arrival in Victoria Falls.
Day 9 Day 9: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

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. Accommodation: - African Wanderer Campsite (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Victoria Falls to Matobo National Park 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 10 Day 10: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

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 bump along past huge granite masses shaped by time and the elements in search of the stunning wildlife that call this small park home. Accommodation: - African Wanderer Campsite (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Included Activities: - Guided Rhino Walk - Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 11 Day 11: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)

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. Accommodation: - Tshipise Forever Resort (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Matobo National Park to Tshipise 07:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa)
Day 12 Day 12: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

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, the Red Rocks and simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you. Accommodation: - Satara Campsite (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Tshipise to Kruger National Park 06:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 13 Day 13: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)

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. Accommodation: - Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Kruger National Park to Hazyview 07:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive - Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Day 14 Day 14: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)

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. Accommodation: - Airport Game Lodge (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Lando: Hazyview to Johannesburg 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 15 Day 15: Johannesburg (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Johannesburg (1B)

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 museums like the Apartheid Museum and historic properties like 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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Day 1: Johannesburg

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Day 9: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 12: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 13: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 14: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)

Day 15: Johannesburg (1B)

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