Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Overland Tour

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Day 1: Pretoria to Kruger Park
An early morning departure from Pretoria sees us heading towards the Kruger via the Drakensberg escarpment. We descend the escarpment into the “Low veld” taking in the magnificent views. The “low veld” provides ideal conditions for Africa’s famous wildlife to thrive. The Kruger National Park and surrounding reserves is home to large concentrations of animals and is ideal for safaris. We set up camp on the outskirts of the Kruger. Tonight, we experience traditional tribal Shangaan dancing and singing around the camp fire.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kruger National Park
After an early morning breakfast, we head to the gate of the Kruger Park. Note that the game drives are conducted in specially adapted open game vehicles. These 4x4 vehicles offer great viewing as well as excellent photographic opportunities. The local guides are well experienced and know all the best spots to find the animals. The guides are very knowledgeable and offer great insight with regards to the wildlife. We enjoy a morning game drive, before having a welcome break for lunch and a rest at one of the Kruger rest camps. The afternoon is spent searching for any elusive species that may have eluded us. After a long day in the park, we head for camp for a well-deserved rest.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional Activity: Kruger Night Game Drive

Day 3: Kruger to Tshipise
Leaving the Kruger area we head north to the Limpopo Province and set up camp just outside the town of Tshipise. The resort where we camp has natural hot pools and one can spend the afternoon soaking in the pools or strolling in the surrounding woods.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 4 & 5: Matopos National Park
Traveling north we cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe and head for the Matopos area. The Matobo National Park, with its unusual boulder formations is a rich cultural heritage area and is home to many Bushman paintings. It is also the burial site of the infamous Cecil John Rhodes – a major player in the colonisation of Southern Africa. Matobo National Park is also known for its population of Black and White rhino, as well as a large number of leopards and Black eagles.

Meals: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x lunches & 2 x dinners
Optional Activity: Upgrade to full day tour including historical tour and village tour

Day 6: Victoria Falls - Livingstone
We head north to our final destination, Victoria Falls. We pass through the city/town of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city. We set up camp on the Zambian side of the Zambezi at the popular “Waterfront Rest Camp”. Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world and provides spectacular viewing. The surrounding area offers loads of activities including markets, traditional villages, river cruises as well as many adrenaline activities to partake in.

Optional Activities – Victoria Falls – some of the popular options

• Bungee Jumping

• Sunset Zambezi cruise

• Full day White water rafting

• Gorge swing

• Helicopter Scenic flight

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Victoria Fall – Livingstone
The final day of our overland tour and time to continue exploring the area and making the most of this unique and special adventure. Our tour ends after breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast