Kruger, Falls & Botswana: Wildlife Walks & National Parks
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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 South Africa's Mapungubwe National Park, you’ll see the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle safari drive and track wildlife on foot in Mapesu Private Reserve, 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 Mapungubwe National Park
- Experience local dancing
- Discover the museum that houses historical information telling the story of Mapungubwe’s incredible history
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 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
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: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Guided bush walk in Mapesu Private Reserve
- Open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Mapungubwe 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 nts), 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 $1199 ($150 /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.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping
Day 2: Victoria Falls/Francistown
Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out towards the Kazangula Border crossing into Botswana. On this long, but scenic drive, take the time to enjoy the views, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip. Your stop tonight is a little north of Francistown. Enjoy dinner together at camp before a night under the vast sky.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. Cross the border into Botswana and stop in Nata for a packed lunch before continuing on to Francistown.Activity - Cross the border from Zimbabwe to Botswana at the Kazungula border crossing.Accommodation - Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge
Day 3: Francistown/Mapungubwe National Park Area
Depart Francistown after breakfast and cross the border into South Africa at Martins Drift. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Upon arrival to Mapungubwe National Park area, the group will embark on a guided bush walk in the Mapesu Private Wildlife Reserve. This is the area where archaeologists excavated the famous golden rhino and other evidence of a wealthy African kingdom. Home to elephants, leopards, and an abundance of birdlife, set against a backdrop of forests and towering cliffs, this is a wonderful place to explore on foot.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private, overland vehicle. Today the group will cross the border into South Africa at the Martin's Drift Border Post en route to Mapungubwe National Park.Activity - Cross over the border into South Africa today at the Martin's Drift Border Post. The town you cross near in Botswana is Mahalapye and the town in South Africa you cross into is Groblersbrug.Activity - Set off on a guided bush walk in the heart of the Mapesu Private Widlife Reserve near tonight's campsite. This place of natural beauty is dotted with unique sandstone formations and baobab trees. Plus, the thrill of spotting wildlife up close. The preserve is in a wonderful location near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mapungubwe National Park. Ideal for bird watching, guided walks, and exploring.Accommodation - Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Day 4: Mapungubwe National Park
Another day, another slice of adventure! Travel into Mapungubwe National Park after breakfast at camp. Visit the Interpretation Centre and Museum for a self-guided experience and short film. Learn about the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area before a packed picnic lunch at the spot where the Limpopo River splits Zimbabwe and Botswana. Then, the main event! A safari drive in the park to spot wildlife before returning to camp this evening. After dark, you can choose to go on a night wildlife drive in the private reserve near the campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the Mapungubwe Museum and Interpretation Centre for about an hour on a self-guided visit that includes a short film. The museum houses historical artifacts, images, and information that details the story of Mapungubwe’s incredible history. It was here that the Golden Rhino was discovered in a grave in 1932, more than seven centuries after the civilization inhabited the area. Cap off the visit here with a short walk to a lookout point where travellers will be able to views of the surrounding landscape.Activity - Enjoy a safari drive to spot wildlife in Mapungubwe National Park. Located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, the park forms part of the UNESCO site for cultural landscapes and conservation area. It is situated right up against the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe.Accommodation - Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Day 5: Mapungubwe National Park/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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.Accommodation - Satara Rest Campsite
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.Accommodation - Hotel Numbi Camping
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Hotel Sky Sandton
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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
