Delight in all the intimate details with an overland journey through the heart of Southern Africa. Crossing famous wildernesses and connecting the highlights of Zimbabwe, this private adventure plots a course to the essence of the African experience. Spot rhinos on foot, discover over a hundred mammal species, explore exotic ecosystems and feel the beauty of an untouched land. From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, this 2-week journey is what Africa is all about.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Johannesburg – Creative Delights in the Revitalized City
Land in Johannesburg and your driver guide greets you at the airport for the short journey across the city to Sandton. Check into a five-star boutique hotel and enjoy lunch with your private driver, who will go through the itinerary in detail. As this is a private overland journey, there's some flexibility, particularly over the timings on each day. Your exploration of Africa then starts in inner-city Johannesburg, where precincts have used art to stimulate their transformation into some of the continent's most talked-about areas. Quirky pop-up shops fill revitalized industrial buildings, galleries, and food markets stand side by side, while the enthusiasm of the Rainbow Nation touches all who visit. These precincts are a great way to view South Africa's present and celebrate the journey into a multicultural future.
What's Included:
Day 2
Johannesburg – Stories of Mandela and Desmond Tutu on a Soweto Day Tour
Day 3
Waterberg Mountains – The Escapism of Sandstone Peaks
Day 4
Madikwe Private Game Reserve – Big Five Introductions
Day 5
Madikwe Private Game Reserve – Delights of a Private African Safari
Day 6
Matobo Hills – Enchanting Day Driving Through the Kalahari
Day 7
Matobo Hills – A Morning With Rhinos and Afternoon With Evocative San Rock Art
Day 8
Hwange National Park – Elephants Roaming Past the Camp
Day 9
Hwange National Park – Exploring Zimbabwe's Endless Big-Game Plains
Day 10
Hwange National Park – Discovering the Animals of the Miombo Woodland
Day 11
Victoria Falls – Sunset Cruising Along the Zambezi
Day 12 - 13
Victoria Falls – Immersed in Nature's Wonder
Day 14
Victoria Falls – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Spend three days enjoying one of Africa's most authentic safari experiences, with game drives and bush walks in the spectacular Hwange National Park
- Get intimate with both black and white rhinos at a protected reserve in the heart of Zimbabwe
- Uncover the tales behind Zimbabwe's rock art with an afternoon amongst the sandstone boulders of Matobo Hills
- Marvel at the sheet of tumbling water and open all your senses to the wonder of Victoria Falls
- Unravel the behavior of the Big Five with two days of exclusive safari in Madikwe Private Game Reserve
- Feel the enveloping silence of the Waterberg Mountains, stunning swathes of red peaks that symbolize remote Africa
- Explore different sides to Johannesburg, including the revitalized central precincts and the colorful history of Soweto, where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu were neighbors
- Cruise along the Zambezi at sunset, allowing hippos to lead your eyes along the banks
- Unravel the colors of the Kalahari Desert as you cruise across one of Africa's great wildernesses
Starting Price
$17,800 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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