Optional pre-night accommodation or tour available.
DAY 1 – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Your adventure starts in Johannesburg – a vibrant city that revolves around modernity and a gold-mining history. As South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg is home to a wide collection of cultures, museums, and attractions. As travelers’ arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Enjoy time to get settled on your own before tomorrow’s exploration into the wild. Dinner tonight is on your own.
Accommodation: Destiny Exclusive Hotel & Convention Centre
DAY 2 – JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Fly to Victoria Falls today, an awe-inspiring Natural Wonder of the World. When you arrive, check in to your lodge, an authentic African tent camp with all the amenities of a luxury resort. This afternoon, when the chance to see rainbows is highest, witness the awesome power of Victoria Falls.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: The Wallow, Victoria Falls
DAY 3 – VICTORIA FALLS
Embark on an experience of a lifetime. Spend some quality time watching African elephants in their own habitat and witness some of their unique behaviors. Then, experience an Impact Moment during our visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and learn how their programs are having a positive impact on the local communities and animals. After you’ve worked up an appetite, travel to a township where you will join a local family for a simple home-hosted lunch. Your evening continues with dinner overlooking the Zambezi River.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Wallow, Victoria Falls
DAY 4 – VICTORIA FALLS – CHOBE, BOTSWANA
Start your day with a visit to a traditional rural homestead, meet the village chief, and come to understand more about traditional ways of living in this part of the world. Cross the border into Botswana and arrive in Chobe – an untamed national park whose namesake river twists its way throughout the area. During a captivating safari cruise along the Chobe River, spot elephants and hippos that linger along the shores, and crocodiles basking in the sun.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge*
DAY 5 – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
On a game drive through Chobe National Park, take in diverse ecosystems and unparalleled biodiversity. After lunch, it’s your choice! Continue the wildlife search by land on an afternoon game drive -OR- venture down the river again for a different perspective on a safari cruise. Enjoy dinner upon return to the hotel, complete with some local favorites and delicacies, to discuss the sightings of the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge*
DAY 6 – CHOBE – VIC FALLS – JOHANNESBURG – PILANESBERG NP
This morning, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport, where you will fly to Johannesburg. On arrival at Johannesburg, transfer to Pilanesberg National Park, a game reserve set within an ancient crater, where the lions reign as kings. This is the wild Africa you’ve always dreamt of – now laid out before you, just waiting to be discovered.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
DAY 7 – PILANESBERG NP
Before sunrise, in the open expanse of Pilanesberg, drive out in search of the “Big 5” across vast marshlands and craggy landscapes. Later on, an afternoon game drive could take you past the big cats preparing for the hunt, and whilst you’re out there, enjoy a traditional African sundowner with a drink and watch as the sun disappears behind the mountain. Back at the lodge tonight, indulge in a Boma dinner, an authentic, outdoor dining experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge
