Kruger National Park

Why you will love this group tour

You will visit three of south Africa’s national parks seeking out sightings of the worlds most spectacular animals in Hwange National Park, Kruger National Park and Matobo National Park.

Over nine days you will search for the Big Five on this journey through South Africa and Zimbabwe while also spending time in a traditional village in the Limpopo province.

Itinerary

Day 1

Victoria Falls

Welcome to Zimbabwe and Awe inspiring Victoria Falls. A welcome meeting will be held shortly after your arrival to hear all about the exploits you will be taking over the next 9 days.

Next you’ll be shown your camping accommodation where you will spend 1 night and an early night is recommended ready for tomorrow’s early start.

Day 2

Hwange National Park

If you didn’t get chance to see Victoria Falls on your arrival then today is your time to witness it’s splendour, a 6AM arrival is advised as this is a great time to see the falls.

It’s now time to leave Victoria Falls and make our way to Hwange National Park, this park boasts a huge selection of wildlife including one of the largest Elephant populations in Africa.

You will now spend the afternoon exploring in an open 4WD vehicle with expert guides.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 3

Matobo National Park

After leaving Hwange we will stop at a conservation centre for the African wild dog to learn how they protect and increase the numbers in Zimbabwe.

Then we head to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. We’ll make our way through the, stopping at a local restaurant for lunch before heading to our camp for the next 2 nights.

Matobo National Park is home to a large population of black and white rhinoceroses.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 4

Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park has an incredibly diverse range of birdlife and wildlife and is home to both Black and White rhino. This morning, you have a unique opportunity to track white rhinos on foot with the help of an expert local guide. There will also be the chance to spot other game – the park is home to klipspringers, leopards, warthogs and springhares. You can also learn about the various local plants and trees, including wild pear and paperbark, while discovering San paintings and the rock formations of the park. After lunch, venture to a nearby village and meet some of the local people. Learn about how it was when they were living in the hills and meet with some of the local personalities – including elderly chief Pondo.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

Day 5

Tshipise

This morning, leave Zimbabwe behind and cross a very busy border post – the only direct border crossing between Zimbabwe and South Africa. You should arrive at your camping site on the edge of Honnet Nature Reserve in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the extensive facilities available including an indoor and outdoor pool, putt putt, nature trail and optional game drives.

Breakfast and Dinner Included.

Day 6

Makushu Village

Make your way to Makushu – a small village in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. When you arrive, you’ll be met by a local village guide. You’ll be staying with homestay host mothers in their family homes. With no two days the same for local villagers, you might be taking part in activities like beading, dancing, beer tasting and cooking. Tonight, you can interact with the local villagers and learn the traditional Venda ways.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 7

Kruger National Park

After breakfast today, you’ll make the epic journey towards Kruger National Park. Along the way, you'll get the extraordinary opportunity to visit the Black Mambas headquarters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit made up of 36 young African women. Supported by the Intrepid Foundation, the Black Mambas are turning a traditionally male-dominated industry on its head, they’re putting their female prowess to work protecting the wildlife of Kruger National Park in an unconventional way. Discover how they find and destroy snares left by poachers, set up roadblocks, patrol park perimeters, and then get an exclusive inside look into their ops room. Afterwards, head to your campsite inside Kruger National Park and fall asleep to the sounds of the wild.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

Day 8

Kruger National Park

Today, you'll embark on a full-day 4WD safari in the vast Kruger National Park, a wildlife sanctuary comparable in size to countries like Belgium and Wales. Home to the iconic "Big Five"—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos—Kruger offers an outstanding wildlife experience in one of the world’s premier conservation areas. In addition to spotting these majestic animals, keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the elusive, endangered African wild dog. As you venture deep into prime wildlife viewing zones, you'll likely encounter a diverse array of species, from graceful antelopes and elands to fast-moving cheetahs and powerful rhinos, all within the park’s breathtaking savannas and forests.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

Day 9

Johannesburg

It's time to head to Johannesburg. Along the way, you’ll take in amazing vistas at the 3 Rondavals viewpoint over Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes. This is a magnificent lookout where cloud cover is usually at a minimum. Your African safari adventure comes to an end when you arrive in Johannesburg this evening. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to us ahead of time.