Highlights of South Africa, Zambia & Botswana

If watching nature shows on TV has gotten a little stale, try getting up close with the wildlife of Southern Africa instead. With a maximum group size of 9, you’ll immerse yourself in the best of Africa's wildlife, visiting the top national parks and private reserves of the region. We also explore the many different faces of culture. Have a cultural dinner, visit a local school project. Prepare for amazement.

Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2 Cape Town
Explore vibrant Cape Town with a local guide, including a visit to the Castle of Good Hope. Continue on to Cape Point and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.

Day 3 Cape Town
Enjoy a full day at leisure and choose from a variety of optional activities.

Day 4 Cape Town/Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Meet your CEO and enjoy a traditional South African Braai (barbecue) welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 5 Johannesburg/Kruger National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Continue on to our tented camp located just outside Kruger National Park.

Day 6 Kruger National Park
Embark on an early morning wildlife safari drive inside Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, taking in views of the abundant wildlife. Return to our camp, and enjoy a drink on the deck with views of the watering hole, a popular spot for wildlife to visit. In the afternoon, opt to take another wildlife safari drive or bush walk. Tonight enjoy a delicious South African dinner on the deck or in the boma.

Day 7 Kruger National Park/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
In the morning, visit a G Adventures-supported Children’s Day School and Shalati Village, located just outside Kruger National Park. Continue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area, to enjoy open vehicle wildlife safari drives while searching for Africa's famed Big Five.

Day 8 Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Enjoy an early morning wildlife safari drive, followed by brunch and free time at the Lodge. In the afternoon, indulge in high tea before an evening wildlife safari drive. In the evenings enjoy a sundowner (drink) while the sun sets over the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 9 Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last safari wildlife safari drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy an Afrikaans dinner at our local guest house.

Day 10 Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Fly to Zimbabwe and meet the local G representative for a guided tour of Victoria Falls.

Day 11 Victoria Falls
Today is free and our conveniently located G desk can book the optionals of your choice including; river safari, cultural tours, whitewater rafting, canoeing or a flight over the falls.

Day 12 Victoria Falls
Enjoy the day with many optional activities to choose from. In the evening, meet the Botswana CEO for a briefing.

Day 13 Victoria Falls/Okavango Delta
Cross the border into Botswana, via a short border crossing through Namibia, continuing on to the Okavango Delta.

Transfer to a houseboat, which is home for the next 2 nights in the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. Travelling by houseboat allows us to explore a more secluded area of the delta, taking small boats into the channels and waterways for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.

Day 14 Okavango Delta
Enjoy the day on a houseboat with early morning and late afternoon wildlife excursions. Opt to enjoy a cultural excursion to Tsoldilo Hills to view ancient San Bushman rock paintings, or relax on deck with a cool drink watching the passing scenery.

Day 15 Okavango Delta/Maun
Transfer to the frontier town of Maun. Option to shop and take a scenic flight over the delta.

Day 16 Maun/Moremi Game Reserve
Drive to the Khwai River area bordering Moremi Game Reserve. With astounding wildlife, this area has been rated one of the best for wildlife viewing in the world. Relax this evening on the camp deck, admiring the stunning views with a cool drink.

Day 17 Moremi Game Reserve
Embark early on an open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Moremi and surrounding concession areas, enjoy lunch and continue with the wildlife safari drive. Make it back to camp in the afternoon with time to relax at the comfortable tented camp.

Day 18 Moremi Game Reserve/Chobe National Park
Leave the Khwai Area and move eastwards to Chobe National Park. Later, travel deeper into the Chobe wilderness to Ghoha Hills, with spectacular views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy late afternoon wildlife viewing in open vehicles around the hills and waterholes in search of elephants, lions, hippos, and giraffes.

Day 19 Chobe National Park/Kasane
In the morning, take a slow wildlife safari drive along the southern bank of the Chobe River. This afternoon, opt to take a sunset photography river cruise for wildlife viewing, accompanied by an expert wildlife photographer and guide.

Day 20 Kasane/Victoria Falls
Cross the border back into Zimbabwe for our final evening.

Day 21 Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.