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18 to 35s
Overland
Wildlife
Essential African Safari
9 days • 5
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Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
YBYV
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (8 nights)
From £916(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Embark on an exhilarating 4WD safari in Kruger National Park, where you'll track Africa’s legendary animals through breathtaking landscapes teeming with wildlife.
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Witness the incredible force of the Zambezi River as it plunges over the cliff edge, creating a stunning mist that nurtures the unique rainforest ecosystem surrounding Vic Falls.
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Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from conflict and poaching and have the possibility of meeting some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
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Experience the thrill of spotting majestic elephants, elusive leopards, and powerful lions, all from the comfort of your open-air vehicle on a safari through Hwange National Park.
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Cool off with a cold one made from pure Zambezi water with a taste and tour of the biggest microbrewery in Victoria Falls.
Is this trip right for you?
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The African wild comes alive at sunrise, so there will be some early starts for game drives. The thrill of spotting your first lion or rhino is well worth the early start!
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows, which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Real Southern Africa.
Itinerary
Take on the ultimate African adventure from Zimbabwe to South Africa
Get to know southern Africa’s big three most exciting destinations – Hwange and Kruger national parks and the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls. From South Africa's sprawling modern capital to the best wilderness areas in the world, you'll experience a dizzying diversity of communities, cultures and landscapes in just over a week. Oh, and did we mention the animals you’ll see? You can expect 4x4 safaris in the day, and by night, you'll head out in search of the Big Five - keep your eyes (and ears) peeled.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 2Day 2 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hwange National Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 5Day 5 • Matobo National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Tshipise
- DAY 7Day 7 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
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Overland vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle
bed Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (8 nights)
festival Included activities
circleVictoria Falls - Brewery Tour and Tasting
circleHwange National Park - 4x4 Game drive
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleKruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
circleKruger National Park - Full Day 4WD Safari
museum Optional activities
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Entrance Fee - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
circleVictoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
circleVictoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
circleVictoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (12 mins - excludes USD25 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter flight (25 mins - excludes USD30 Fuel & NP Fee) - USD284
circleMatobos National Park - Cook-led Cooking Class - Free
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking - USD140
circleKruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290
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£1,106£995
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This trip finishes upon arrival in Johannesburg on Day 9. Please do not book any flights until after 10pm this evening.
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3. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.
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5. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
Reviews (3)
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Shannon
Sep 21, 2023
This trip was a wonderful experience and I would likely do it again. If however you are booking this trip for Kruger National Park I would not recommend. Kruger was a bit of a let down and slightly ruined the end of the trip for me
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Andre
Sep 19, 2023
Intrepid were amazing at organising the trip you get to meet great people and make new friends. You feel safe and you don’t have to worry or organise a thing. You can relax.
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Sarah
Sep 04, 2023
I was nervous about doing a trip like this for the first time, as soon as the trip started any hesitations I had went away. Our crew was so friendly and accommodating. They made everything so fun! I would recommend doing this trip to anyone who would like to visit Africa and be close to the nature and wildlife.