12 DAY - KRUGER, OKAVANGO DELTA, CHOBE & VICTORIA FALLS  (Book Now)

This tour can also run in the reverse order

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: JOHANNESBURG

Welcome to South Africa. A country teaming with Africa's wildlife, a land with friendly and diverse cultures. A contrast between traditional homesteads and vibrant modern cities. On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you are transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel, Johannesburg

Day 2: JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (B / D)

After breakfast you are transferred to the airport and fly to Kruger Mpumalanga (flight priced separately).  On arrival at the airport you are met and transferred to your lodge.

Our journey takes us through some of the spectacular scenery of the Mpumalanga province.  We enter Kruger National Park in search of the famous ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino).  Arriving at the lodge in the afternoon. 

The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size as Israel or Wales, and covers some 20,000 square kilometers. It extends approximately 350 kilometers from north to south and approximately 60 kilometers from east to west.

The Park is justly rated as one of the world's finest game reserves. Kruger is home to more species of wildlife than any other game sanctuary on the African continent. Well over a thousand lions, and large populations of leopard  roam freely here, along with substantial numbers of elephant, zebra, rhino, giraffe, hippopotamus, impala, and kudu.  Kruger is also home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. There is more than enough wildlife to satisfy even the most shutter-happy photographer.

Kruger is an outstanding destination for birdwatchers, offering more than 500 species of birds. Many of these are migratory birds like the African Hoopoe. This is also the home of the Giant Eagle Owl, the Largest of all the Owls. Birds to spot include Kingfishers, Storks, Shrikes, Weavers, Herons, Eagles, Vultures, Kites and many more. With such a variety of species of birds this truly is a bird watching haven.

Accommodation: Your choice between Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge Kruger National Park

Day 3/4:  KRUGER NATIONAL PARK  (B / L / D)

Your days are spent on early morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles in search of all the amazing game that inhabits Kruger National Park.  Spend some time between game drives relaxing on the spacious wooden decks of the lodge overlooking the African bush. 

Imagine taking in a magnificent sunset whilst you capture the moment of a pride of lions stalking their prey or possibly watching a buffalo or elephant strolling to a water hole. The rhino, with its extraordinary horns and bad temper or the leopard with its remarkable speed and skill to hunt.

Late in the day, when the sun has left orange and purple streaks on the horizon, enjoy traditional cuisine around a splattering boma fire under the flickering stars.

Choose between three wonderful lodges (Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge) located on a private concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This legendary wildlife reserve has the deserved reputation for showcasing some of the finest game-viewing on the continent.

CAMP SHONGA

The Lodge offers big five game viewing, superior service, excellent cuisine, and luxurious accommodation. The emphasis of the lodge is on nature without losing the luxury and superior service our guests are accustomed to. The lodge strives to create the optimum balance between people and their environments, while having an absolute minimal impact on the neighbouring habitat.

Guests can book a range of relaxation massages (extra). The lodge has a team of therapists that offer treatments including Aromatherapy Massages, Indian Head Massages and Foot Massages. The treatments can be done in the privacy of one's bedroom or on the room balconies.

Camp Shonga is a cherished bush retreat inside Kruger National Park.The emphasis  here is on nature without losing luxury and superior service, ensuring a minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem.

Camp Shonga offers imposing views over the African bushveld from a lounge, indoor and outdoor dining area, splash pool and five individual thatched roof tents accommodating 10 guests, emitting a rustic ambiance and equipped with en-suite ball and claw baths, outside shower, ceiling fans, mini-bar, fireplace and private game-viewing deck with recliner chairs.

Camp Shonga offers a special, primitive yet undeniably a glamorous experience, where one finds solitude in the arms of luxury.

Room Configuration

• 5  luxury suites sleeping a maximum of 10 people

• Exclusive Tented Camp

Room Features

• All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with a separate bath & shower

• Rooms have outdoor showers

• Fireplace in the room

• Private patio

CAMP SHAWU

With authentic buffalo dung walls, Camp Shawu captures the spirit of the ‘real Africa’ described by famous explorers of colonial times. This camp is situated in a 15,000 hectare private concession in South Africa's world-renowned Kruger National Park. Private decks overlooking the Mpanamana Dam, allow guests a priviledged view of game gathering to drink.

Explore Africa's wildlife in and around Camp Shawu. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile abound. You will return restored and rejuvenated - having absorbed the magical energy and spiritual presence inherent in the bush.

Accommodation

The Camp can accommodate 10 guests in 5 very large rooms overlooking the Mpanamana dam. All are luxuriously equipped with romantic ball and claw bath, sitting area facing open fireplace, ceiling fans and outside shower. A large verandah with reclining chairs and umbrella is the perfect spot from which to watch the game come down to drink.

Facilities

SHISHANGENI GAME LODGE

Situated on a 15,000 hectare private concession of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, this legendary wildlife reserve has the deserved reputation for showcasing some of the finest game viewing on the continent. Enjoy early morning or late afternoon game drives in search of the 'Big 5' with an expert guide.

Afterwards, return to camp to share your stories while you dine on traditional cuisine around a roaring boma fire under the stars of the African sky. Enjoy vivid storytelling by the local community including rituals that are still enacted today.

Accommodation

22 individual chalets accommodating 44 guests, all luxuriously appointed with a private game-viewing deck, fireplace, outdoor shower and sitting area. Inter-leading rooms for families and mini bar are available upon request.

Facilities

Accommodation: Your choice between Camp Shonga or Camp Shawu or Shishangeni Game Lodge Kruger National Park

Day 5:  KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - JOHANNESBURG (B)

After an early morning game drive and a relaxed breakfast, you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg (flight priced separately). 

Accommodation: Hotel, Johannesburg

Day 6/7: JOHANNESBURG – MAUN – MOREMI CROSSING (B / D)

After breakfast you are transferred to the airport from where you fly to Maun Botswana. On arrival in Maun you take a charter flight to the Okavango.

The Okavango is a vast river that never meets the sea. Instead, its clear waters spread across the Kalahari Desert, forming Africa's largest wetland. The Delta is an oasis amidst the vast plains and pans of the desert that covers most of Southern Africa. Its waterways are a collection of meandering channels, creating a haven for Africa's most notable wildlife.

MOREMI CROSSING (B / L / D)

Moremi Crossing is a new 16 tented camp built on a palm fringed island surrounded by the Moremi's game-rich seasonal floodplains and overlooking Chief's Island. This is a 100% eco-friendly development featuring the latest in solar and waste disposal technology.

Accommodation consists of 16 en suite and spacious tents on raised decks, each with their own veranda. Moremi Crossing has both a Family Tent and a Honeymoon Tent.

The main building consists of a large open plan deck that has a spectacular view over the Boro River onto Chief's Island. This crescent-shaped area is built on different levels to give you the feeling of space.

The dining room, bar and lounge are covered by a large thatched roof that hugs the tree line. Various small private lounge areas have been created for comfort, privacy and spaciousness. Within the tree line you will find a nice shaded decked area that leads to the pool. Moremi also has a Curio Shop where you may pick up some mementos which will remind you of your stay.

The camp offers a personalized wildlife experience through the provision of high quality guiding services and new custom made boats. Activities on offer are half or full day Mokoro Trips with Game Walks, Island Camping and Sunset Motorboat Cruises.

Accommodation:  Moremi Crossing

Day 8/9: MOREMI CROSSING - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (B / L / D)

After breakfast you are take a charter flight to Chobe.

Spend the next two nights at Chobe Safari Lodge. 

On Botswana’s far northern border the lie the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe River systems, which form a mosaic of lakes, islands, channels, and floodplains.  Part of this system is the Chobe National Park, renowned for its vast herds of elephant and buffalo.  It has the largest concentration of elephants on earth, some estimates count over 120,000 elephants.  Your game drive and boat cruise offer you the opportunity to witness these amazing beasts. Due to the physical location of the lodge, there is also a wide variety of other activities, including Namibian village visit, Fishing for the legendary Tigerfish and several species of Bream, birding and boat safaris.

Exploring Chobe National Park with a morning game drives and a sunset river cruise (3 activities)

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 10: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) (B)

After breakfast you are transferred to Victoria Falls (Zambia).

This afternoon you partake in a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Sunset cruises arrive back after sunset. From the boats, sightings or elephant, giraffe and even rhino coming down to the river to drink are common.

These great and famous falls, named by Dr. David Livingstone for his queen, Victoria, in November 1855, were well known to the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa by many names, perhaps the most meaningful being Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders).

David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa consists of 77 rooms, all en-suite, of which 5 are suites and 2 rooms accommodate the disabled comfortably. Most rooms look out over the Mighty Zambezi and a leisurely sun downer can be enjoyed from your private balcony. The rooms Room features include:

Colour, remote control televisions with access to satellite channels
Radio, alarm clocks and hairdryers
24 hour room service, wake-up calls and a laundry service are provided
Mini bar and Coffee / Tea station
Telephones, Internet & Email and Air Conditioning
Separate bath and shower

Dining at David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

The Pool Deck, Gwembe Terrace.

The deck area downstairs on the river and around the pool offers a true gastronomic experience. A relaxed and casual meeting place, where guests are encouraged to sit back and watch the magnificent African sunset while sipping cocktails and nibbling on local offerings.

Kalai Restaurant

Situated in the main lodge, Kalai promises contemporary meals in a traditional setting. Offerings range from succulent and traditional delicacies and mouth watering afro-arabian fusion dishes. The style of cuisine offered here is fresh flavoured, aromatic and healthy where guests are presented with an exciting interactive buffet by friendly and attentive chefs.
Kalai offers a culturally inspiring setting, which invites guests to immerse themselves

Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, Livingstone, Zambia

Day 11: VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) (B)

This morning you partake in a tour of the Zambian side of the famous Victoria Falls. A natural phenomenon and one of the seven natural Wonders of the World, the Victoria Falls is an immense curtain of water cascading over 100m. Around 550 million litres over the lip every minute, at peak flow this increases to 750 million litres. Around the Falls is rainforest sustained by the spray of the Falls with some plant species rarely found elsewhere in Zambia or Zimbabwe.

During peak flow (January to June) the Zambian side of the Falls is the most spectacular and there are walkways to look out points and across the swaying Knife Edge bridge.

• The guide will accompany you· During high water visitors can get wet at the Falls, raincoats are advisable (available for hire) and cameras should be sealed in plastic bags

Partake in many of the optional activities while you are in Victoria Falls (optional extra):

• Elephant Back Trails
• Game Drives
• Upper Zambezi Canoeing
• Micro Light Flights
• Horse Trails
• Abseiling
• Bungee Jumps
• White Water Rafting
• Lion Encounter

Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, Livingstone, Zambia

Day 12: VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBURG TOUR ENDS (B)

The morning is at leisure, after which you are transferred to the Airport for your flight to Johannesburg from where you fly home (flights priced separately). Tour Ends.