Kruger, Matobo & Falls - 7 days

Kruger, Matobo & Falls - 7 days

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Kruger, Matobo & Falls - 7 days

7 Days Starting in Pretoria and ending in Livingstone

Visiting: Pretoria, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Tshipise, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Livingstone

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2507/KMF

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 16

Age range:

18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Activities:

4WD, Canoeing-Kayaking

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$1555
$1244 Operator discount: -$311 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 31-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

CAMPING SAFARI: Explore South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia on this week-long overland camping safari travelling from Pretoria to Livingstone. Discover the wildlife of Kruger National Park on a 4X4 safari and take a walking safari into Matobo National Park. Relax in Tshipise, explore the Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo, and end your journey in Livingstone, with an included visit to the Zambian side of legendary Victoria Falls.

Highlights

  • Pretoria - Begin your adventure in South Africa's administrative capital, located just outside Johannesburg

  • Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve

  • Tshipise - Camp in a woodland resort outside this charming town, with time to relax in hot springs and admire giant baobab trees

  • Matobo National Park - Join a walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rare rhinos and elusive leopards

  • Bulawayo - Opt to visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but hugely controversial historical figure

  • Livingstone - End your tour in Zambia with an included visit to see Victoria Falls, the 'Smoke That Thunders'

Itinerary

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Day 1: Pretoria

Location: Pretoria, Hazyview, Kruger National Park

Meals Included: Dinner

Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa's administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region to reach Kruger National Park. Fences in the area were removed several years ago to create the Greater Kruger ecosystem, one of Africa's best wild places. We'll enjoy Shangaan tribal dancing around the campfire tonight before we head into the park tomorrow.



Please note: Please arrive in Pretoria at least one night before your tour. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions for more information. We can book an airport transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria pre-tour accommodation upon request.

Day 2: Kruger National Park

Location: Kruger National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we'll head into Kruger National Park on safari, making use of specialized 4X4 vehicles and a resident local guide. Kruger is home to all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) and is an African stronghold for the white rhino and the critically endangered black rhino. Our game drive lasts all day, with a break for lunch.



Returning to our campsite, you will have the option to head back out into the park at night, when creatures such as leopards become more active.

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Location: Kruger National Park, Tshipise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kruger National Park - Tshipise. Leaving the Greater Kruger area aboard our overland truck, we head north through the South African countryside to Tshipise, in the Limpopo province.



Tonight's campsite is in a picturesque resort next to a nature reserve, surrounded by thick woodland. There is free time to relax by the pool or in a nearby hot spring, and you may want to go and have a look at one of the biggest baobab trees in South Africa.

Day 4: Bulawayo

Location: Tshipise, Bulawayo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tshipise - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). We say farewell to South Africa today, crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Our destination is Bulawayo, a pleasant city with tree-lined avenues and lots of open spaces. We'll stop for supplies before arriving at our campsite, and the rest of today is free to relax or head into the city and explore.

Day 5: Matobo N.P.

Location: Bulawayo, Matobo National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Located just outside Bulawayo is Matobo National Park, one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserves. We'll be joined by a resident guide for our game drive and will also enjoy a walking safari into the park, which is home to the largest concentration of rhinos in Africa. Matobo also has a huge leopard population, and we'll keep our eyes peeled in the treetops for one of these elusive cats. Our tour ends at lunchtime and the rest of today is at leisure.



Alternatively, you can book an optional extension to today's tour. Head into the Matobo Hills to see some of the ancient Bushmen paintings in the area, and visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but controversial historical figure who ruled as Prime Minister of the colonial Cape Colony from 1890 - 1896. Rhodes grew up as a diamond magnate before entering politics. As Prime Minister of Britain's colony, he was a believer in Empire, and cruelly expropriated land from black Africans, as well as barring many non-white citizens from voting. His grave remains a controversial place in modern Zimbabwe today.

Day 6: Victoria Falls

Location: Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Livingstone

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bulawayo - Victoria Falls - Livingstone (Zambia). Leaving Bulawayo, we drive via the town of Victoria Falls before crossing the border into Zambia and arriving in Livingstone.



Named after the explorer David Livingstone, this is our base for visiting the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Known locally as 'Mosi Oa Tunya', the 'Smoke that Thunders', we will enjoy an included visit to see the falls.



You will also have time to enjoy optional activities such as rafting, canoeing, abseiling or scenic flights over the cascade. See the Trip Notes for more details.

Day 7: Livingstone

Location: Livingstone

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour ends after breakfast today. However, there are so many activities available in Livingstone that we recommend booking a day or two post-tour accommodation in order to further explore. We can arrange this for you on request.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Camping

  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners

  • 6 nights camping in 2-person dome tents

  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew

  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)

  • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit

  • Shangaan cultural evening

  • Kruger National Park, full day open vehicle game drive with resident guide

  • Matobo National Park, open vehicle game drive and wilderness walk with resident guide

  • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes), meals not listed in inclusions, additional drinks and items of a personal nature

  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request

  • Local payment - $100 paid in USD

  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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