Welcome to Victoria Falls!
You will be met at the airport and taken to your Lodge, after check in there is time to refresh before going on a tour of the Falls.
A truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that you are witnessing one of Nature’s Supreme Masterpieces. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight. Make a stop at the ‘Big Tree’ and take a walk through the Rainforest with your guide who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Raincoats are provided when needed.
The Lookout Cafe is perched 120 m above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, over the giant Batonka gorge, just down from the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge which forms part of the spectacular backdrop.
In the evening we have a welcome dinner.
tour of the falls including entrance fee ($30)
lunch at Lookout Cafe
welcome dinner
After breakfast embark on an exciting guided tour of the nearby city of Livingstone in Zambia. You see Victoria Falls in Livingstone and then proceed to the museum houses the most comprehensive memorabilia of the missionary, David Livingstone. A guided tour offers an interesting insight into the life and work of one of the world’s greatest explorers. After the museum tour we will do the Livingstone City tour then proceed to Mukuni’s Village which is a Royal village which was founded around the 13th Century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs. The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their huts and take you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer. This is a working village, not a purpose built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle.
tour of Livingstone
Today is an early start for your transfer to Kasane and you will be helped with the border crossing formalities.
Ichingo is the ideal location to experience all that the Chobe has to offer with the added benefit of being on the Namibian side of the river, quieter and more secluded.
The lounge, bar and open air-dining room set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River provide the ultimate in comfort allowing you to completely unwind and enjoy the sights and sounds of a true African river safari experience.
Enjoy your boat safari on the Chobe River and dinner at the lodge.
full board including activities
Today the transfer back to Kasane is about 1.5 hours and once you arrive you collect your motorbike.
The route south to Nata is often referred to as the game drive route, as there is always the chance of seeing wildlife of some sort along the way. North of Pandamatenga, elephants are common, and buffalo, sable and giraffe can be seen.
Today is quite a long day, but once you arrive at your lodge make sure to spend time at the watering hole, you can expect to see animals such as wild dogs, different antelope species and of course elephants that walk through the campsite searching for fresh water.
In the early evening enjoy a trip to the Makgadikgadi salt pans in Nata for a beautiful view of the sunset whilst holding onto your drink and absorbing the beauty of the African sunset, with snacks and sundowners you can relax and enjoy.
Dinner at the lodge in the evening.
approximately 260km
Makgadikgadi sundowner
dinner
After breakfast you head south and make your way to Francistown in Eastern Botswana. This historical town is one of the oldest in Botswana and site of Southern Africa's first gold rush.
You have a free evening to relax at the hotel or visit the town for dinner.
approximately 250km
Leaving Francistown, through small towns like Bobonong and Mathathane continue on to Lekkerpoet Junction. From there it is a short 3 km on a dirt road to the Koro gate.
You arrive in the early afternoon, enjoy the panoramic views from your spacious deck or take a dip in your private pool.
In the late afternoon embark on your first game drive in Central Tuli Block, sip on a sundowner and watch the african sun set on the horizon before returning to camp for dinner.
approximately 330km
- Including all game drives, game walks, village visit, participation in leopard research, all soft drinks and local beers. Excluding wines, spirits and premium brands.
A typical day at Koro:
You will be woken up at 05h00 for your morning game drive. Fresh coffee and muffins, fruit and yoghurt will be waiting for you at the main complex to have a little bite before you leave. A typical game drive is about 3 hours. An exciting alternative is taking a hike over the River Islands or Koppies and seeing nature up close.
Around 10.00 in the morning you arrive back in camp for a sumptuous breakfast, with fresh bread roles, yoghurts, fruits, pancakes and much more.
After breakfast you can meet with the researchers and learn about our leopard and brown hyena research. If you wish you can help with their activities and go out and track animal, collect pictures from our camera traps and even collect scat in order to see what they have eaten or learn the history of this magnificent area.
Alternatively you can relax at the main lodge lounge or your tent or take a dip in your private plunge pool.
Visit the local village, schools and farmers, they produce a lot of their vegetables used at Koro. A local farmer has Koro’s beehives around his land in order to keep elephants away from his crops.
A high tea is served around 14.00 and around 16.30/17.00 we are ready to depart for our evening game drive and will be back in Camp around 20.00 for dinner.
Today you have an early start after a sumptuous breakfast, you bid farewell to Botswana. You enter South Africa at the Platjan Border Post about 20 km away.
Travel through Limpopo's Waterberg region with astounding rock formations that were shaped over hundreds of millions of years ago.
You ride through the lush forests of Magoebaskloof at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountain's northern tip. Pockets of thick white mist lie in the hollows and folds of the mountains.
Your lodge outside Tzaneen is nestled on 170 hectares of farmland and indigenous forest, a wonderful place to enjoy warm hospitality and Limpopo charm with a wealth of beauty and allure.
approximately 300km including border crossing
dinner at your hotel
Explore the Panorama Route with endless views, plunging waters, crystal rock pools, abundant forests, all making for a breathtakingly beautiful road trip. There will be a series of stops at the scenic viewpoints and waterfalls. The beautifully clear waters in the pools at Mac Mac and Berlin are perfect for a quick dip on a hot day.
Misty Mountain Lodge is perched on the spectacular Long Tom Pass, in the evening dinner is served at the lodge.
approximately 250km
dinner at your hotel
Today you have an early start and you take the back roads for peace and quiet and enjoy the ride through the heart Mpumalanga and you can also expect some highway riding.
In the afternoon you return the motorbikes when you reach Pretoria.
approximately 320km
Dinner in a nearby restaurant to bid farewell to new friends from your journey through Africa.
dinner
After breakfast and time to relax you will be transferred to the airport.
airport transfer
