Zimbabwe & Botswana Game Tracker
16 Days
Get set for safari. Combine Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa's best game park for a totally wild trip. After exploring Kruger, head into Zimbabwe, where you'll game drive in Matobo and Hwange National Park. After a spectacular stop at Victoria Falls, cross into Botswana for the magnificent Okavango Delta.
from USD $2766pp

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Itinerary Highlights
- Game drive through 4 of Africa's largest Parks- Kruger, Matobos, Hwange & Chobe
- Take a guided tour of the Zimbabwe Ruins
- Tour the Smoke that Thunders the great and mighty Victoria Falls
- Mokoro (dug-out canoe) through the Okavango Delta
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Kruger National Park
- Day 2: Kruger National Park
- Day 3: Great Zimbabwe
- Day 4-5: Matobos National Park
- Day 6-7: Hwange National Park
- Day 8-9: Victoria Falls
- Day 10: Chobe National Park
- Day 11: Nata
- Day 12-14: Okavango Delta
- Day 15: Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 16: Johannesburg - Tour Ends

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head into the world famous Kruger National Park. We visit the northern part of the park and stay in the Letaba area of the reserve. We enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in our safari vehicle and hope to spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in this icon of wildlife conservation.
Day 2: Kruger National Park
This morning we wake early and game drive north through the park to the Pafuri region. The northern Kruger is dominated by mopane veld and is the domain of large elephant bulls, wilddog and lions. As we reach the Limpopo Valley the vegetation changes to forest and birdlife is prolific. We exit the park, late in the afternoon, and overnight at a lodge just outside the Kruger.
Day 3: Musina
This morning we drive to Musina, where we have a PCR test done. We then overnight nearby, in preparation for entry into Zimbabwe on day 4
Day 4-5: Matobo National Park
Travelling via the city of Bulawayo we move on to the Matobo National Park and our chalets on the outskirts of the park. This afternoon we enjoy sundowners from the granite ridge overlooking the park. The following morning we visit World’s View and the historical site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Unusual rock formations are home to an array of ancient bushman paintings which we visit while on our game drive and walk. This area is also home to Zimbabwe’s rhino which we hope to see on our excursion in the national park.
Day 6-7: Hwange National Park
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometers and is located in the north-west corner of the country. It is famed for its large elephant population. Our chalets are in the game management area that borders the park, and we explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle.
Day 8-9: Victoria Falls
We spend 2 nights in the town of Victoria Falls. We enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. There are opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, bungi jump or take a “flight of angels” (own expense).
Day 10: Chobe National Park
Entering Botswana, we head to the town of Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The river flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. A highlight of any trip to the Chobe is the afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise where we hope to see a large number of elephants and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day.
Day 11: Nata Botswana
This morning there is time for an optional (own expense) game drive in the Chobe National Park. Heading south through the Kasane Forest Reserve we make our way to the Nata area for our overnight stop.
Day 12-14: Okavango Delta
We transfer into the delta by open 4WD game viewing vehicle. Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Mokoro (dugout canoes). Being gently poled through the network of channels is an experience not to be missed. The delta forms as rain water from the Angolan highlands flows out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands, forming a delicate, green oasis for birds and wildlife. We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment for two nights and enjoy bush walks, bird watching & swimming in the clear waters. Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle & culture. We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 14 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta. This evening we stay at a chalet with swimming pool restaurant and bar.
*No dinner included on day 14. This will be at your own expense at a local restaurant in Maun.*
Day 15: Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Heading south from Maun, we drive through the wide open spaces of the Kalahari Desert on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This is a community based wildlife project established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino, restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state and to provide economic benefits to the local Batswana community through tourism and the sustainable use of natural resources. We hope to spot some of the elusive rhino on an afternoon game drive.
Day 16: Johannesburg - Tour Ends
Crossing back into South Africa, we make our way to Johannesburg where the tour ends at around 18:00. You will be offered a free airport drop off upon arrival in to Johannesburg.
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14 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
21 Oct 2023 - 05 Nov 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
28 Oct 2023 - 12 Nov 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
11 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
18 Nov 2023 - 03 Dec 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
25 Nov 2023 - 10 Dec 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
16 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | USD $2766pp | Contact us |
06 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
13 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
03 Feb 2024 - 18 Feb 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
24 Feb 2024 - 10 Mar 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
23 Mar 2024 - 07 Apr 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
06 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
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04 May 2024 - 19 May 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
11 May 2024 - 26 May 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
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01 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
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14 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024 | USD $3152pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
City | Accommodation |
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Kruger | Letaba Rest Camp |
Kruger | Awelani Lodge |
Musina | Old Mine Guest House |
Matobo National Park | Hermit's Peak Lodge |
Hwange National Park | Miombo Safari Lodge |
Victoria Falls | Rainbow Hotel |
Chobe National Park | Thebe River Safaris |
Nata | Nata Lodge |
Okavango Delta | Wilderness Tented Camp |
Serowe | Khama Rhino Sanctuary |
Whats included?
- Accommodation in camps or hotels and lodges
- Park/entrance fees
- Activities as specified
- Services of a professional guide
- Land transportation
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- International & internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Local payment*
- Optional activities (please ask us for full details)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not listed as included
Notes
This tour operates with a maximum number of 12 passengers.
The minimum age is 12 years.
Please note: Accommodation specified in the itinerary is a guide only and is subject to availability.
*Local Payment
A local payment of US$300.00 per person is required on this safari. This will be collected by your tour leader at the start of the tour. The local payment forms part of your overall tour cost, and must be taken into consideration when booking your safari. It will be used by your tour leaders to pay for some of the operational costs incurred on safari.