Operated by G Adventures

Best of Africa's Wildlife: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, & Chobe

From

CAD 6,799

Duration

16 days

Countries

Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa

Activity

moderate

The adventure

If an African safari is on your bucket list, this 16-day adventure is your dream come true. With so many iconic wildlife destinations to choose from, why pick just one? Start in cosmopolitan Cape Town, riding the cable car to the top of Table Mountain before flying north to Johannesburg. Then, it’s a full week in Kruger National Park, tracking the Big Five, experiencing thrilling safari drives, and learning about conservation at Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden. Next, feel the mist of mighty Victoria Falls before heading into Hwange National Park, home to Zimbabwe’s largest elephant population. And for the grand finale? Safari drives through Botswana’s legendary Chobe National Park, where the wildlife is as diverse as the landscapes. This is Africa at its wildest, most unforgettable best.

At a glance

Duration

16 days

Route

Cape Town → Kasane

Countries

Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa

Activity level

moderate

Style

Multi-Country / Grand Tour, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

A group of hippos in a tranquil wetland setting, with one yawning widely.

Your journey through

Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.

Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.

Day 2Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain

Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the top on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city.

Day 3Transfer to the airport in the morning…Cape Town

Cape Town

Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Settle in to your hotel and prepare for the next leg of your adventure.

Day 4Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start…

Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.

Day 5Wake up bright and early today…

Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to view the wildlife in Kruger National Park. When you return, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a true taste of South African fare.

Day 6Enjoy an early start this morning to enter…

Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.

Day 7Another full day in Kruger awaits

Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 8Spend a free day in the area…

Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.

Day 9After breakfast at the lodge

After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.

Day 10Leave South Africa behind today and head…Victoria Falls

A stunning view of a waterfall cascading surrounded by dense forest.

Victoria Falls

Leave South Africa behind today and head to the epic wildlife and scenery of Zimbabwe. After breakfast the group will travel to the airport in Johannesburg and catch a flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, there will be free time to get settled and relax before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative.

Day 11It’s time for a free day of exploration…Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

It’s time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served.

Day 12Transfer to Hwange National Park today…

Transfer to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property’s amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park.

Day 13This morning the group will set out early…

This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe’s specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge’s amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park.

Day 14Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer…Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you’ll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what’s to come on this next leg of your adventure.

Day 15Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning…

Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.

Day 16Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.