9 Days Zimbabwe and Southern Africa Safari to Victoria Falls and Kruger

Your journey begins with elements of a traditional Namibia and Botswana Safari, adapted for this arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. After landing at Victoria Falls International Airport, you'll be transferred to your luxury accommodation, a scenic 25-minute drive through the lush landscapes surrounding the falls. Your afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari-inspired experience includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls, where you'll witness the world's largest curtain of falling water from multiple vantage points along the 1.7km walkway. The evening Namibia and Botswana Safari elements continue with a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine at your lodge.

Drawing from Namibia and Botswana Safari expertise, your second day begins with a morning bird-watching walk through the rainforest microclimate surrounding the falls. The Namibia and Botswana Safari-influenced afternoon offers a range of optional activities, from helicopter rides over the falls ("Flight of Angels") to bungee jumping or white-water rafting, with approximately 3-4 hours of activity time. Your evening Namibia and Botswana Safari experience culminates with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, where you'll observe hippos, crocodiles, and elephants while enjoying refreshments.

Today's journey incorporates Namibia and Botswana Safari standards as you travel from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, a comfortable 2-hour drive (approximately 190km) through rural Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, your Namibia and Botswana Safari-style accommodation awaits at one of Hwange's premier lodges, strategically located near the park's productive waterholes. The afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari component includes your first game drive into Zimbabwe's largest national park, covering an area of 14,650 square kilometers and home to over 100 mammal species.

Your full-day Namibia and Botswana Safari-inspired exploration of Hwange begins with an early morning game drive to witness the park coming to life. The Park is known locally as "Wange," and your Namibia and Botswana Safari guide will track the park's famous elephant herds, which can number up to 100 individuals in a single group. The afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari activity continues with a visit to the Nyamandhlovu Pan, where you'll spend time at a concealed hide observing wildlife at its most natural.

With Namibia and Botswana Safari efficiency, you'll transfer from Hwange to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa (approximately 2 hours flying time). Upon arrival, your Namibia and Botswana Safari-style journey continues with a road transfer to your lodge in the Greater Kruger area, a scenic 1.5-hour drive through the Lowveld landscape. Your evening Namibia and Botswana Safari experience includes a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle, offering your first glimpse of Kruger's diverse wildlife.

Drawing from Namibia and Botswana Safari expertise, your day in Kruger begins with a pre-dawn departure for optimal wildlife viewing. Kruger National Park, locally known as "Skukuza" after its main rest camp, offers a Namibia and Botswana Safari comparable experience across its massive 19,485 square kilometer expanse. The afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari component includes a visit to a different section of the park, maximizing your chances of encountering the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) in their natural habitat.

Your Namibia and Botswana Safari-influenced morning begins with another game drive in Kruger, focusing on areas known for predator activity. The midday Namibia and Botswana Safari experience shifts to a cultural dimension with a visit to a local Shangaan village, where you'll learn about traditional customs and daily life in rural South Africa. Your final Namibia and Botswana Safari-style evening in Kruger features a memorable bush dinner under the African stars, complete with traditional entertainment.

Incorporating Namibia and Botswana Safari precision, your journey continues with a morning transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Cape Town International Airport (approximately 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, your Namibia and Botswana Safari-inspired city experience begins with a drive to your accommodation in the vibrant V&A Waterfront area, approximately 20 minutes from the airport. The afternoon Namibia and Botswana Safari approach to urban exploration includes a cable car ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting), offering panoramic views of the city, ocean, and surrounding mountains.

Your final day blends Namibia and Botswana Safari's attention to detail with a morning tour of the Cape Peninsula. This scenic 100km journey takes you along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where two oceans meet. The Namibia and Botswana Safari thorough exploration continues with a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and a wine tasting in the historic Constantia Valley. Your Namibia and Botswana Safari experience concludes with an evening transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Southern African adventure.