6 Days South African Safari in Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls
Our 6-day South African Safari in Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls will allow you to enjoy 2 of Africa's most iconic destinations! First, spend 3 nights in the famous Sabi Sands Reserve, in the heart of South Africa’s premier wildlife area of the Greater Kruger Park. Excellent wildlife, including the Big Five, are viewed on guided game drives or guided walks. Next, you fly to Victoria Falls for 2 nights of 5-star luxury on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Experience the incredible falls and many other activities on offer. It's easy to add on Cape Town or more safari days.
The heart of your South African Safari unfolds in the exclusive Sabi Sand Reserve, where expert guides lead you through pristine bushveld in search of the legendary Big Five. Here, in this unfenced paradise bordering Kruger National Park, you'll witness nature's most spectacular moments, from tracking leopards through dense vegetation to watching elephants gather at waterholes.
Your journey culminates at the thundering Victoria Falls, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke that Thunders), where the mighty Zambezi River creates one of Earth's most spectacular natural wonders. The transition from South African Safari to Zimbabwe's natural wonder offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing and natural splendor.
Tour highlights
Exclusive game drives in Sabi Sand Reserve
Big Five Wildlife Viewing in Greater Kruger
Luxury accommodation at the award-winning Idube Game Reserve
Off-road game viewing opportunities
Expert-guided bush walks
Sundowner experiences in the African bush
Victoria Falls guided tour
Zambezi River sunset cruise
Optional helicopter flights over Victoria Falls
White-water rafting in Batoka Gorge
Traditional dining experiences at The Boma
Price Includes:
- Park entry fees for both reserves
- All mentioned activities
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- Conservation fees
Price Excludes:
- South Africa and Zimbabwe Visa
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratitude and beverages
- Optional Activities
- Laundry fees
- Tips
- Life insurance
- Additional drinks
Itinary in details
- DayDay 1Pick up and Drive to Sabi Sand Reserve - Greater Kruger
Your South African Safari adventure begins with a one-hour flight from Johannesburg to KMIA Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. The South African Safari experience continues with a transfer through the iconic lowveld landscape to Idube Game Reserve, located in the heart of Sabi Sand Reserve, approximately 65 kilometers from the airport. This South African Safari destination is renowned for its incredible predator sightings and the unfenced border with Kruger National Park, allowing for unrestricted wildlife movement across vast territories.
- DayDay 2Safari in Sabi Sand Reserve - Greater Kruger
Your South African Safari intensifies with dawn and dusk game drives through the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Reserve. Each South African Safari excursion offers unique opportunities to witness the resident leopard population, for which this reserve is famous. Your South African Safari Day includes guided walks through the bush, where you'll learn about the smaller aspects of the ecosystem, from bird calls to medicinal plants.
- DayDay 3Another Safari in Sabi Sand Reserve - Greater Kruger
This day of your South African Safari provides another opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes of Sabi Sand. Your South African Safari guide will take you through different sections of the reserve, each offering unique wildlife viewing opportunities. The South African Safari experience continues with intimate encounters at hidden waterholes and the chance to track animals on foot during optional guided walks.
- DayDay 4Transfer to a Hotel Near Victoria Falls
Transitioning from your South African Safari, take a 1-hour-45-minute flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Your South African Safari journey evolves into a Falls experience at the Palm River Hotel or its equivalent, situated 3 kilometers upstream from Victoria Falls. The South African Safari portion concludes as you settle into your new base for exploring one of Africa's most magnificent natural wonders.
- DayDay 5Visit the Victoria Falls
Experience the mighty Victoria Falls, where white-water rafting adventures begin in the Batoka Gorge, located in the Matabeleland North province. The rafting experience, organized through local operators in Victoria Falls town, covers a 24-kilometer stretch of rapids categorized from class III to V. Additional activities complement your post-South African Safari experience, including helicopter flights and cultural visits to the nearby Mpisi village.
- DayDay 6Departure and End of Trip
Conclude your South African Safari and Falls adventure with a final morning at Palm River Hotel. Your transfer to Victoria Falls Airport, 20 kilometers south of town, takes approximately 25 minutes. Reflect on your South African Safari memories as you prepare for your onward journey.