A shuttle bus from ORT International Airport takes you to the starting hotel. The day is free and the tour starts with a pre departure meeting at 18h00 in the reception of the hotel. (Dinner for own account)
Departing Johannesburg after breakfast, travel the scenic panorama route to a boutique hotel located in the Lowveld area of Mpumalanga. (B - Dinner for own account)
The morning is spent viewing the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Gods Window viewpoint and Bourkes Luck Potholes, en-route to the famous Timbavati Private Game Reserve situated in the Greater Kruger National Park. Shindzela tented safari camp provides you with a true safari experience in a private game reserve – an ideal way to make the most of your Kruger safari holiday. Day 4, enjoy a morning game drive and afternoon bush walk in search of the many animals inhabiting the reserve. (B & D + lunch on Day 4)
Up at sunrise, exit Timbavati and enter the Kruger National Park at Phalaborwa gate. A full day game drive is enjoyed whilst traversing north, exiting the park through the Pafuri gate to a lodge in the Limpopo Province. Here, experience a taste of the local Venda culture. Day 5 we have dinner in a nearby cave. Day 6 is an early start with a walk to view some rock paintings returning to camp for breakfast. Depart for a full day cultural tour which includes a visit to a local village, tavern & a school. Dinner is enjoyed in Venda style in the local village. (B & D + lunch on day 6)
An early departure takes us 2 hours to Beit Bridge border post, for crossing into Zimbabwe. Continue to our lodge located on the edge of the World Heritage site - Matopos National Park. The following day is spent on a historic trek to Rhodes grave and walks to renowned caves and Bushman paintings. The lodge is set within the large granite boulders of the Matopos. (B & D)
Travelling through Zimbabwe you arrive in the early afternoon at Hwange National Park. Enjoy a late afternoon open 4x4 vehicle game drive in the private concession bordering Hwange National Park. The following morning, enjoy another game drive in the concession and in the afternoon relax at the lodge or an optional game drive (own expense). (B & D)
Today you arrive at about midday to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa (entrance to the Falls for own account). The days are free to browse the local markets and to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including helicopter flights over the Falls, bungee jumping, white water rafting, canoeing, sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River etc (own expense). (B)
Crossing into Botswana you travel to Kasane and your lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The following day is spent on an early morning Game drive in Chobe National Park and a sunset Game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. (B & D)
The tour ends after breakfast with transfer to Kasane Airport. (B)
