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15-Nights Best of Africa's Wildlife: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, & Chobe - Classic from $4,699
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1612854
Best of Africa's Wildlife: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, & Chobe
If an African safari is on your bucket list, this 16-day adventure is your dream come true. With so many iconic wildlife destinations to choose from, why pick just one? Start in cosmopolitan Cape Town, riding the cable car to the top of Table Mountain before flying north to Johannesburg. Then, it’s a full week in Kruger National Park, tracking the Big Five, experiencing thrilling safari drives, and learning about conservation at Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden. Next, feel the mist of mighty Victoria Falls before heading into Hwange National Park, home to Zimbabwe’s largest elephant population. And for the grand finale? Safari drives through Botswana’s legendary Chobe National Park, where the wildlife is as diverse as the landscapes. This is Africa at its wildest, most unforgettable best.
Highlights
Take in stunning views of Table Mountain and enjoy a farm-to-table feast, Spot wildlife up close on thrilling safari drives through Kruger National Park, Dine under the stars with a classic bush dinner at camp, Feel the mist of Victoria Falls and explore Zimbabwe’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Search for the Big Five in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Cruise the Chobe River and watch wildlife along the banks
Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts) Lodges (9 nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg. 14
Meals Included
15 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 12 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner, Victoria Falls
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls. Table Mountain cable car ride and visit. Nature Walk. Wildlife Safari Drive. Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing. Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive. Chimp Eden Tour. Simunye Theatre Show. Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour. Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP. Chobe River Sunset Cruise. Morning safari drive in Chobe NP. Free time in Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Hwange, & Chobe for optional activities in the area. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
15 nights from $4,699 per person
G Adventures: Best of Africa's Wildlife: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, & Chobe
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.
Day 2: Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the top on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city.
Day 3: Cape Town/Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a taste of South African fare for the next leg of your adventure.
Day 4: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.
Day 5: Greater Kruger Area
Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park.
Day 6: Kruger National Park Area
Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.
Day 7: Kruger National Park Area
Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 8: Kruger National Park Area
Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.
Day 9: Kruger/Johannesburg
After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.
Day 10: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Leave South Africa behind today and head to the epic wildlife and scenery of Zimbabwe. After breakfast the group will travel to the airport in Johannesburg and catch a flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, there will be free time to get settled and relax before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative.
Day 11: Victoria Falls
It’s time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served.
Day 12: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park
Transfer to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property’s amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park.
Day 13: Hwange National Park
This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe’s specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge’s amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park.
Day 14: Hwange NP to Chobe NP via Kasane
Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you’ll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what’s to come on this next leg of your adventure.
Day 15: Chobe National Park
Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.
Day 16: Chobe National Park/Kasane
Depart at any time.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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