Original
Overland
Wildlife
Kruger to Vic Falls
8 days • 4.6
4.5
Excellent
58 reviews
8 days
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Trip Code
UBSA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Lodge (1 night), Meru Tent (1 night), Permanent Tented Overland Camp (1 night), Camping with facilities (3 nights).
From £1,836(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Head out on a very special bush walk with members of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit – the Black Mambas. During this exclusive experience, learn how they're deterring poachers and patrolling 20,000 hectares of nature reserve, then spend the evening listening to their stories by the campfire.
Go in search of Africa’s stunning wildlife on a full-day 4WD game drive in Kruger National Park, looking out for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos.
Experience the rumble and roar of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, which gives you the broadest view of its phenomenal torrent.
Fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness in comfort as camping beds, sleeping bags, blankets and pillows are provided for those nights under the stars.
Kick back with a beer and say cheers to your adventure with an included brewery tour in Victoria Falls on the last full day of your trip.
Is this trip right for you?
No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is an overland trip so you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle. 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: tuuur.com/au/africa/overland
There will be many early starts, either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
This trip can be partnered with other adventures into a ‘combo’, which means that some of your fellow travellers may carry on to further destinations at the end of this tour. If you’d like to spend more time in Africa, have a look at the combo itinerary: Experience Southern Africa (UBSCC)
Itinerary
Spend an evening with the Black Mambas and spot iconic African animals in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Encounter wildlife and salt pans on this eight-day overland adventure that visits two of Southern Africa’s most famous sites – Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. Spot lions, leopards, zebras and giraffes on safari through landscapes blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, then fall asleep to the sounds of the African night in your comfortable camp. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, enjoy a bushwalk accompanied by members of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, The Black Mambas, and end an epic journey with Zimbabwe’s mighty Victoria Falls.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Lodge (1 night), Meru Tent (1 night), Permanent Tented Overland Camp (1 night), Camping with facilities (3 nights).
Included activities
Kruger National Park - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
Black Mambas HQ - Dinner by Lantern Light
Black Mambas HQ - Campfire Story Time
Black Mambas HQ - Snare Walk
Nata - 4x4 Pan Excursion
Victoria Falls - Brewery Tour
Optional activities
Kruger National Park - Night 4x4 Game Drive - ZAR440
Goo Moremi Gorge - Waterfall Three Hike - AUD1
Victoria Falls - Entrance & Visit - USD50
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD75
Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD110
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD126
Victoria Falls - Standard Sunset Cruise (excludes USD10 NP Fee) - USD45
Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD168
Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD55
Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD68
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Important notes
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.
2. This trip includes a mixture camping and other accommodation. While camping, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags will be provided and set up for you by our crew.
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.
4. 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 (60)
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Brock
Jun 01, 2025
This trip was sensational. Amazing to see such incredible wildlife up close and to witness the awesome power of Vic Falls. Highly recommended
Allison
May 26, 2025
Great trip overland highlighting the wonderful scenery, animals and people of this area. Fantastic to meet and hear from the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit and spend a night with them under the stars. An adventure not to be missed.
Sue
May 04, 2025
Our trip was incredible! Our guide Sandile ensured his awareness of why each of us had chosen this itinerary and went out of his way to 'make the family happy'! The food was incredible (thanks to Ssomekelo) and our driver Shadreck was professional and always had our safety as first priority. Kruger NP and the Black Mambas were highlights for us but every destination was amazing. Our group and crew ensured these great memories will stay with us forever.
Cameron
Jan 20, 2025
The Johannesburg to Vic Falls trip was incredible. There was a lot of driving but we were able to see 3 countries over 7 days. The guides/cook/driver on the trip were the best of the best. Our guide Daniel on the Kruger safari was able to find many desirable animals. Highly recommend, great experience that you would not regret.
Traci
Sep 05, 2024
We did the Kruger to Vic Falls trip and it was absolutely amazing. Nathi, our tour guide, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help those in our group with anything they needed. Our cook, Blessings was very amenable and flexible, considering many of our group members wanted to eat at different times. She took care to ensure that everyone got enough to eat and that everything was always set up well. Chedrick (I may have misspelled this) was so pleasant. He was always in a great mood, was so kind helping everyone break down their tents and pack their luggage into the truck, and his driving was superb on the bumpy roads. This was my first tour with Intrepid and the Intrepid staff made it so easy and so stress-free. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our crew.
Ana
Aug 23, 2024
I loved this trip! Got the chance to visit 3 different countries, learn about them, see many animals in the wild, and see different landscapes. Our guide Nathi was super fun, knowledgeable and always there to assist in whatever was needed. The only downside was lots of driving - which is needed in order to cover such distances. My recommendation is take a book (if you can read on the bus) or download a couple of audiobooks for the road.
Karina
Aug 01, 2024
This was a fantastic tour. We got to experience some of the key highlights of Southern Africa alongside a lovely group of people. Great mix of accommodation types (tents, glamping, cabin, hotel), and tasty food throughout courtesy of our chef. Highly recommended tour and a great way to see the different countries.
Geoffrey
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent trip with great variety of activities and accommodation. Njabulo was a very good leader, food was excellent and the animals outstanding
Pete
Jul 15, 2024
If you want to experience Africa, the animals and people this is the trip for you. Intrepid find a wonderful balance between adventure and tourist. I loved my time going from johannesburg and Victoria falls
Lucy
Jul 01, 2024
Was such an amazing trip that I will remember forever. Will definitely recommend
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