7 Day Kruger and Victoria Falls Lodge Safari Popular

Below is the basic day to day brief,

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Day 1:  Johannesburg – Kruger Park

Our adventure begins with an early start from Johannesburg as we head for the scenic province of Mpumulanga. We enjoy a stop at the famous Blyde River Canyon and take in the “Three Rondawels”, and the spectacular surrounding scenery. After lunch we head for our accommodation located a short distance from the Kruger Park.

Meals:  Dinner

Day 2:  Kruger Park

Waking at sunrise we board our specially adapted 4x4 safari vehicles. We enter the park as soon as the gates open and begin an exciting morning of wildlife viewing. Our experienced guides know the area well and assist in finding the best game viewing spots as well as providing a wealth of information.  The high concentration of animals in the Kruger Park makes for an incredible safari experience. We take a lunch break at one of the Kruger rest camps before heading off on our afternoon game drive, where we have an opportunity to spot more wildlife including the Big 5. Our safari ends at sunset as we head for accommodation and a well-deserved rest.

Meals:  Breakfast and dinner

Day 3:  Kruger Park to Polokwane 

After breakfast we pack up and leave the Kruger area and head north for the Limpopo province, home to Polokwane. We learn about the Bakone culture and take a look at an open-air museum to learn more about this tribe and their unique traditions of fire making, harvesting their staple food and beautifying their unusual dwellings.

Meals:  Breakfast and dinner

Day 4:  Polokwane to Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)

Today we have a long drive as we leave South Africa and cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe. Travelling through rural Zimbabwe, we head for Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we have time to explore this historical town. Note that this is dependent on how long border formalities take.

Meals:  Breakfast and dinner

Day 5:  Bulawayo – Matobo National Park

Today we head to the Matobos National Park. Known for its spectacular rock formations, this world heritage site is home to numerous bushman paintings as well as a large population of black and white rhinos. There is also a large concentration of leopards and the magnificent black eagle.  We enjoy a game walk where we have a chance to view these animals on our half day excursion. Matobo National Park is also home to the infamous Cecil John Rhodes' grave and if we choose to do the informative full day tour, we will visit the spot where he was buried and also have the chance to see several ancient Bushman paintings .

Meals:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Included Highlight: Nature Drive and Wilderness Walk

Optional Activity: Upgrade to a full day tour including historical tour and village tour

Day 6:  Bulawayo to Victoria Falls

Our journey continues north as we head to Victoria Falls – one of the seven natural wonders of the world. We arrive in the afternoon and visit this spectacular waterfall with its natural rain forests created by the immense spray generated by the Falls. We finish an exciting day with a sunset cruise up the Zambezi River where we have an opportunity to view elephants, hippos and other animals coming down to the river to drink. Victoria Falls is the adventure capital of Southern Africa and offers a huge variety of activities. The Zambezi River and surrounding villages offer opportunities for both adrenaline as well as cultural activities. Note that the visit to the waterfalls may take place in the morning depending on time constraints.

Meals:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7:  Victoria Falls

Today our exciting Kruger Park and Victoria Falls tour comes to an end.  It is highly recommended that clients allow themselves an extra day or two to explore this amazing area and partake in some of the activities on offer.

Meals:  Breakfast

Optional Activities – Victoria Falls – some of the popular options    

• Bungee Jumping

• Sunset Zambezi cruise 

• Full day White water rafting 

• Gorge swing 

• Helicopter Scenic flight 

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Note : Itineraries do change, please speak to your consultant for the latest up to date itinerary for your travel period .