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Southern Africa Safari

Trip Type: Wildlife

9 Days
| 1 - 13 People

Starts From:

NZD $7,400.00 /Person
On this nine-day wildlife journey, you’ll explore the epic game parks of Southern Africa. Start in Victoria Falls, where in your free time, you …
Southern Africa Safari

On this nine-day wildlife journey, you’ll explore the epic game parks of Southern Africa. Start in Victoria Falls, where in your free time, you can experience the thunderous falls however you like. Then, head to Hwange National Park, known for its elephant population, and Matobo National Park to track rhinos and learn about the local San people and their culture. Take game drives, look out for all the big cats and then spend some time in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mapungubwe National Park. Visit a 13th-century grave site and head out on a night safari to see some nocturnal wildlife that doesn’t come out while the sun’s up! Finally, you’ll go in search of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and the African buffalo in the famous Kruger National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Day 2: Hwange National Park

Day 3: Matobo National Park

Day 4: Matobo National Park

Day 5: Mapungubwe National Park

Day 6: Mapungubwe National Park

Day 7: Kruger National Park

Day 8: Kruger National Park

Day 9: Johannesburg

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included

Transport

Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle

Accomodation

Lodge (8 nights)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer (shared)
  • Hwange National Park - Guided 4x4 Game Drive
  • Hwange - Painted Dog Conservation visit
  • Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking
  • Mapesu Private Game Reserve - Night Safari
  • Mapungubwe - Heritage & Museum Tour
  • Kruger - Visit to Black Mambas HQ
  • Kruger National Park - Full Day 4WD Safari
  • Panorama Route - Bourke's Luck Potholes
  • Panorama Route - Three Rondawels
Trip Highlights
  • Explore Kruger National Park for an unforgettable experience, where lions, elephants, and rhinos roam freely amid stunning natural beauty.
  • Spend time at the headquarters of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, the Black Mambas. Visit their operations room and learn how they patrol park boundaries, dismantle poachers' snares, and manage roadblocks.
  • See the huge elephant populations of Hwange National Park on a 4WD game drive. This national park is also home to lots of other wildlife, with over 100 species of mammals!
  • Track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park – an exhilarating way to experience the animals of Zimbabwe. Then, see some of the ancient rock paintings here and learn about the local San people.
  • Explore the World Heritage site of Mapungubwe National Park, where the ancient ruins of a once-thriving kingdom meet stunning landscapes of baobab trees and sandstone cliffs. Then, head out on a night safari to spot nocturnal wildlife in a private game reserve next door.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: UBKK
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Trip Ends: Johannesburg, South Africa
Countries Visited: South Africa

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Destination Details

South Africa
| 9 Days
| 1 - 13 People