Day 1 - Kasane
Day 1: Kasane - Chobe National Park (Botswana)
After breakfast we take a short drive from Victoria Falls to Kasane in Botswana. Here you will have the opportunity to change money at the bank. We then head off to Chobe Safari Lodge where we will be staying the night and where you can enjoy lunch at the pool restaurant overlooking the Chobe River. Late afternoon you will do a game drive in Chobe National Park in an open sided 4x4 vehicle. The park is well known for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the large variety of wildlife, including lion, leopard, hippo, antelope species, wild dog and much more.
Breakfast, Dinner included
Stage highlights:
Chobe Game Drive
Stage duration:1 day
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Day 2 - Nata, Botswana
Day 2: Nata (Botswana)
This morning we head back to Nata, where you can relax by the pool, visit the shady tree canopy where you will see a large variety of birds, or do an optional quad bike excursion. Late afternoon we do a game drive (included) in the Magadigadi Pans in an open 4x4 vehicle.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Stage highlights:
Magadigadi Pans Game Drive
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 4 - Shangaan Tribal Village
Day 4: Tribal Village (South Africa)
We depart early morning from Hartbeespoort for Nelspruit, where we also pick clients up. From here we drive through the mountains to Graskop where we stop to do last minute shopping and enjoy lunch (own cost). After lunch we visit God's Window, Bourke Luck Potholes, and the Blyde River Canyon.
Tonight you have the choice of accommodation:
Tribal Shangaan village: You will do a short tour of the village, during which they will tell you more about the Shangaan culture and traditions. You will join the village people for a traditional meal, and then be treated to some traditional singing and dancing at the campfire. Tonight you will sleep in the village huts, as the village people do.
Private Lodge: A beautiful lodge with bar and swimming pool, where you will stay in rondawels (chalets) with own bathrooms. The local kids will entertain you with traditional African dancing and singing, after a large home style dinner. They work for themselves and collect all the tips in order to pay for school.
Dinner included
Stage highlights:
Panorama Route
Stage duration:1 day
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Days 5 & 6 - Kruger
Days 5 & 6: Kruger National Park (South Africa)
After breakfast we visit Kapama cheetah & endangered species research and breeding project, where you do a two hour tour with their staff. Here you will learn more about the endangered species of southern Africa, and the efforts to re-introduce them to nature.
We then enter Kruger National Park, which is home to 147 mammal, 114 reptile, & 502 bird species, including all of the Big Five. You will be doing game drives inside Kruger National Park the majority of the day, with stops at view points and hides at waterholes. You will learn a lot from the guides, who have extensive knowledge of the animals, birds and plants. They also know the park, and animal movements, which enhances your game viewing opportunities.
Breakfasts and lunches will be enjoyed at picnic sites within Kruger National Park, and you will be staying at a campsite inside Kruger National Park. During the evenings you can relax around the campfire while listening to the sounds of Africa as the animals call out at night. You might see various animals like hyena, buffalo or elephant walking along the fences.
During these two days you have the opportunity of doing an optional game walk and / or night drive. Both activities are conducted by Kruger Park rangers and are approximately three hours in duration.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Stage highlights:
Kapama Cheetah Research Station, Kruger Game Drives
Stage duration:2 days
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Cost includes:-
All transport, accommodation, entrance fees Chobe National Park Game Drive, Magadigadi Pans Game Drive, Shangaan Tribal Village, Kruger National Park.
Cost Excludes:-
All drinks i.e. water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, meals not specified and Accommodation upgrade: You can upgrade the accommodation on night 13 to a rondawel in a private lodge, instead of staying at the tribal village.additional excursions i.e. night game drive (approx R70 pp and subject to availability)
Departure dates:-
02/12/2005, 09/12/2005, 16/12/2005, 23/12/2005, 30/12/2005, 06/01/2006, 13/01/2006, 20/01/2006, 27/01/2006, 03/02/2006, 10/02/2006, 17/02/2006, 24/02/2006
Baggage Limits:-
Sleeping bag, one travel day bag, camera,bag
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 60
Passenger Limit:-
20
What to bring along:-
Sleeping bags, sun glasses, cap, camera, mosquito repellant and Spray (Deet)
Price:-
The cost of the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe National Park, Kruger National Park to Johannesburg 7 Days Safaris is ZAR 5500.00
Local Payment:-
Nil
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