Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. For once-in-a-lifetime chances to see wildlife in the flesh (or fur), this eight-day tour through Southern Africa can’t be topped. In Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, you’ll track wildlife on foot and see the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle safari drive, search for the "big five" in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and witness the unique traditions of the local people. This is the Africa you've seen in all those incredible travel photos happening right before your eyes.
Highlights
- Spot the "big five" in Kruger National Park
- Gaze out across Victoria Falls
- Observe wildlife from a safari vehicle in Matobo National Park
- Experience local dancing
- Discover the less-visited Zimbabwe.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2118
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DZKF
Starts: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finishes: Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Guided nature walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP
- Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives
- Traditional dinner and local dancing
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,311 ($164 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, head out with your CEO and group to further explore together in Victoria Falls. Sip a drink at Shearwater Village after your welcome meeting. Sit back, relax, enjoy the rushing sound of the falls, down a beer, and get to know your fellow travel mates as the adventure begins.
Victoria Falls is a great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Arrive before your tour starts and opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park
Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out on the long, but scenic drive to Matobo National Park. Take this time to enjoy the scenery, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip.
Day 3: Matobo National Park
Huge granite masses, land that has been walked on for forty thousand years, and a peaceful quiet that will have you wondering why you would ever want to return to the hustle and bustle of the modern world are what await you on this visit to Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Hop aboard an open wildlife safari vehicle and have an immersive experience in the park focussing on edible plants, visit a Khoisan cave with historic cave paintings, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife, while learning about rhino conservation efforts.
Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise
Another day, another slice of adventure! Make the most of your day getting to know the people in your group. Share past travel stories, take backseat bus selfies, and watch as the African scenery passes you by on your way across the border into South Africa. In the evening sit back, relax, tip your head to the sky and bask in the warm water of the mineral pool at our campsite.
Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park
Welcome to wildlife country! Kruger is the kind of place that you'll visit, but still want to return to over and over again. With nearly 5 million acres this park offers some of the best access to wild animals in Africa, so prepare for an epic time… (but you already knew that!) Keep those cameras at the ready and experience your ultimate African safari fantasy become a reality.
Search for lions, elephants and many other animals on a full-day wildlife safari drive. Word of advice? Remember that it's not all about the animals. This sprawling sanctuary is home to much more; think giant baobab, fever, and marula trees towering over the savannah in a place that feels older than time itself. Stop at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks, while you simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you.
Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area
Yesterday was only a taste of the beauty that resides in the National Parks of South Africa. Today, you will head out into Kruger NP again on another wildlife safari drive in the Lando. (Upgrade alert! You can choose to embark on this experience in a 4x4 safari vehicle instead.)
Take your gaze to the sky today and try to search for all of the things you didn't get to yesterday. In the evening fill your bellies with a traditional dinner together, then grab someone's hand and work up a sweat with some local dancing as the night settles around you.
Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg
While you may be leaving the bush behind today, the memories will stay with you forever. So don't despair, instead look ahead with excitement as you journey back to Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic heart.
Day 8: Johannesburg
Depart at any time.
Alas, it's time to go home, but not before giving "Jozi" some love! Perhaps you'll extend for a few days and enjoy this vibrant, up and coming South African city? Wander through important cultural spaces like the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House, soaking in the history that shaped Johannesburg. Sample food, music, and art in the city's trendy neighbourhoods like Melville and give yourself time to relax and unwind before returning home.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Franziska B. - Traveled, September 2024
Lovely trip, amazing wildlife, the best CEOs!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2024
Seb K. - Traveled, September 2024
We saw and learned more than we thought possible and this trip has inspired us to explore a lot more of Africa.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2024
Callum B. - Traveled, August 2024
Top experience allowing you to capture as much of Africa as possible in the limited time given, as well amazing stop overs and national parks. Wouldn"t be the same without the CEOs Prev and Jerry- both absolute beasts. Would highly recommend...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Jay O. - Traveled, June 2024
Africa, what an experience made even greater having Demi and Eddie on board to show us around. Thanks so much for one of the greatest experiences of my life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2024
Kristoffer S. - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing ceos, amazing people and an amazing tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Daniel H. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a great trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Kristina R. - Traveled, June 2024
An amazing one-off experience with lots of wonderful people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
James M. - Traveled, June 2024
Any problems encountered where due to misrepresentation of the trip and that offered from g-adventures. In future I would like to know if I was going to be joining people who are part way through a tour as they are looking to different things to those fr...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Lillian B. - Traveled, May 2024
I fell in love with Africa. The wildlife the culture and the people. Driving around in the Lando we got to see so much more than if we flew or did a shorter. The Motopo’s NP was a highlight learning about the Rhinos and poaching. This tour was ‘incredib...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Katie S. - Traveled, May 2024
I loved my experience with this trip. A massive thank you to Kirsti for making me fall in love with Africa all over again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Luke W. - Traveled, April 2024
I had an amazing experience with g-adventures through Southern Africa, it really had more than i was expecting, Wish I had done the 2 week trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Samara D. - Traveled, April 2024
Wish we did the full 2 week tour. Trip of a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2024
Beatriz R. - Traveled, April 2024
It was the most amazing experience i ever came across! Demi and Eddie were the best CEO's we could have asked for. Demi's energy, her love and enthusiasm for the job, that didnt feel like she was working cause you could tell how much she loved wh...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
Daniel D. - Traveled, March 2024
Great CEOs, great experiences, great people. Too much driving and not enough free time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2024
Hanna J. - Traveled, March 2024
Amazing trip!! Wish it lasted longer.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Anna J. - Traveled, February 2024
A lot of travel. Exceptional CEO. Needs comfier lando seats. Great tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/20/2024
Stefanie S. - Traveled, February 2024
Amazing experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Luca R. - Traveled, November 2024
The trip was amazing. I felt so welcomed and the group guides always helped right away. The accommodations and food were amazing. The activities are always included something I will never forget again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2024
Nadelle K. - Traveled, November 2024
Loved the tour but disappointed that we didn’t know we were joining half way through a bigger tour. And missed out on tour shirts ect because of this.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2024
Janelle F. - Traveled, November 2024
See previous comment about the tent poles. Matobo NP and Ian was a major highlight and made the tour worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2024
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