See Africa at its best on this small group accommodated safari. Experience the spiritual Matobo National Park, the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, huge elephant herds at Chobe National Park and Mokoro safaris though the Okavango Delta. Marvel at sunsets over the Kalahari Desert and encounter rhinos at Khama Rhino before heading back to the city of Pretoria.
Day 1. Pretoria to Polokwane Highlights. Bakone Open Air Museum .
We depart by shuttle transfer to the beautiful Limpopo Province. Previously known as the Northern Province, this is a land of myths and legends and is also highly rated as a southern Africa Eco-tourism destination.Day 2. Polokwane to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Highlights. Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe.
This morning we make our way north to Bulawayo, a pleasant city with broad tree-lined avenues and wide open spaces. The area around the city offers much in the way of historical, geological and natural interest. Several national parks are nearby including the well-known Matobo (sometimes written Matopos) which we shall visit. Our accommodation for the evening is in a quiet garden setting on the outskirts of town.Day 3. Bulawayo to Matobo National Park Highlights. Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe.
This morning we transfer into open 4x4 game drive vehicles with experienced local guides and drive a short distance from Bulawayo to the wonderful Matobo National Park. The reserve has the largest concentration of Black and White Rhino in Africa and if conditions are suitable, the guides will lead us on foot to some of the more concealed places for a close view of these magnificent animals.Day 4. Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Highlights. Zambezi Sunset Cruise - Zimbabwe.
The journey continues today travelling in a north-westerly direction towards the town of Victoria Falls, passing along the edge of Hwange National Park.Day 5. Victoria Falls Highlights. Victoria Falls National Park.
This morning we view the spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Day 6. Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park Highlights. Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana.
Leaving Zimbabwe behind this morning we cross into Botswana and the nearby Chobe National Park. Stopping briefly in the small town of Kasane we head to our river fronted accommodation.Day 7. Chobe National Park to Gweta
On the road again continuing the safari. Travelling through various unfenced areas we might be lucky enough to see wild animals roaming on or near the road as we journey close to the famous Makagadikgadi and Nxai Pans. Our destination, Gweta, is the gateway to the pans and on arrival, we have the option to take a 4x4 excursion out onto the pans themselves.Day 8. Gweta to Maun Highlights. Gweta Village Walk, Botswana. Maun, Botswana.
After a morning village walk with the local Tswana people, we continue through the large flat countryside to the town of Maun which is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and prepare for our overnight excursion tomorrow.Day 9. Maun to Okavango Delta Highlights. Okavango Delta, Botswana.
The Okavango Delta is a vast inland labyrinth of islands, rivers and marshes covering an area of up to 15,000 sq km where the Okavango River spreads out and sinks away into the sands of the Kalahari Desert.Day 10. Okavango Delta to Maun
After a final morning out exploring this beautiful wilderness area, we return to Maun where we have the option to take a flight over this fantastic natural wilderness giving a different perspective from that on land. There is also the chance to take some time to explore the small town itself.Day 11. Maun to Khama Rhino Sanctuary Highlights. Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana.
Heading back eastwards through Botswana and skirting around the south of the Makagadikgadi Pans and onwards to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.Day 12. Stevensford Game Reserve to Pretoria
Wrapping up our journey today we continue on southwards crossing back into South Africa and onwards to Pretoria, the administrative city of South Africa where our safari ends late this afternoon.Court Classique Suite Hotel is set among the embassy buildings in suburban Arcadia, Pretoria. This 3-storey building is 3.9 km from the city centre allowing easy access to restaurants, cinemas shops and cultural attractions. It's also 6.5 km from the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Court Classique Suite Hotel offers single and double ensuite rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, swimming pool, a spa room and wine cellar.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Court Classique Suite Hotel is set among the embassy buildings in suburban Arcadia, Pretoria. This 3-storey building is 3.9 km from the city centre allowing easy access to restaurants, cinemas shops and cultural attractions. It's also 6.5 km from the Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Court Classique Suite Hotel offers single and double ensuite rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, swimming pool, a spa room and wine cellar.
* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Additional Info
Meals
11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 10 Dinners
Accommodation
Twin share rooms with en suite facilities (10 nights), Twin share pre-erected tent with en-suite (1 night)
Each small group tour, Short Safari & Trek, Short Break and City Stay has a Safari Pass which is paid to your tour leader in Africa at the beginning of the tour (or pre-paid by arrangement prior to your tour). This is separate and in addition to the Tour Price, and covers selected park entries, activities and excursions along the way where payment goes directly to the supplier to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from the income.
* This pass is a compulsory add-on for this tour.