Day 1 - South Africa, Kruger National Park

Leaving Johannesburg early we head east towards Kruger, stopping on the way to see the Lowveld and Blyde River Canyon. We enter Kruger National Park to begin our search for game animals including; cheetah, leopard, lions, hyena, wild dog, rhino and elephant. (D)

Day 2 - South Africa, Kruger National Park

Rising with the sun, we continue to explore the park. We could see a kill in the early dawn by the waterholes. Game driving in the day and camp and take a drive with local guide to see the animals at night. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - South Africa, Louis Trichardt

We leave the Park and travel through to Louis Trichardt one of the towns started by the early Voortrekkers. We stay here for the night on the way to Zimbabwe. (B,D)

Day 4 - Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

We cross into Zimbabwe at Beitbridge and follow the A6 highway to Bulawayo the second town of Zimbabwe. (B,D)

Day 5 - Zimbabwe, Bulawayo

We visit Rhodes Matopos National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a series of granite hills with endless views and quiet groves with wild animals. (B,D)

Day 6 – Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls

We cross into the north of Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls. We stay in Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe, above the falls. The Zambezi River plunges 100 metres down a mile wide chasm, creating one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world. The local name for the falls is 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' meaning 'smoke that thunders' when the river is in full flow, the falling water causes a huge roar and sends clouds of spray 500 metres high. We normally all eat out at one of the hotels beside the Falls.(B)

Day 7 - Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls

Adventure day - bungee jump, white water raft, and go game-viewing on horse back. More sedate excursions include; canoeing, light aircraft or helicopter flights over the falls and the sunset cruise on the Zambezi. The falls themselves are the main attraction and you can walk through the rain forest along the cliff opposite for an excellent view. Here you can walk with lion cubs. (B,D)

Day 8 – Botswana, Chobe River

An early start and a stunning drive through arid land. We cross the border to Botswana where the country becomes lush and forested as we approach Chobe River; here the river cruise with excellent game viewing is a must. (B,D)

Day 9 – Botswana, Okavango Delta

We travel along the edge of the Kalahari Desert to Maun; a small town on the edge of the Okavango Delta and the starting point for the Mokoro trip. The Delta is formed by the Kavango River fanning out into the vast flats of the Kalahari Desert forming an enormous wetland. It’s the home to lots of animals the easiest to see been hippo, buffalo and elephant. (B,L,D)

Day 10 – Botswana, Okavango Delta

For the trip into the Delta pack; an overnight bag, food, cooking and camping equipment and you’re off. A short drive to the dugout canoes, called Mokoros and you punt out into the delta along reed lined waterways. The guides find an island for the night and set up camp. As you glide through the waterways, you will see a fantastic array of wetland wildlife, birds in particular, and you will come across hippos in the water and elephants drinking from the shore. You can go on a walking safari to look for giraffe, buffalo and rare antelope. The overnight stay is a great wilderness experience. For those not going into the Delta; relax by the pool, visit town or go to the crocodile farm (B,L,D)

Day 11 – Botswana, Maun

Return from the Delta to Maun, with an option to take a flight over the Delta (B,D)

Day 12 – Botswana, Maun

We cross the Makgadikgadi Pans; heading south east across the plains to Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Here there are over 25 rhinos easily viewable from this small and very beautiful park (B,D)

Day 13 - Botswana, Palapye

We stop for the night at Palapye near the South African border. (B,D)

Day 14 - South Africa, Johannesburg

We cross the border of South Africa and on to Johannesburg, the end of our trip. (B)

Africa is an unpredictable continent. We do not have a fixed itinerary so please treat the information given as a guideline only. Although our information is written in good faith at the time of printing, our route may vary at any time due to weather, politics or road conditions.