Kruger Park to Victoria Falls Combo Safari - 12 Day

Awesome Kruger -Vic Falls and Chobe National Park Safari

For the adventure traveler we have crafted an 12-day Kruger and Victoria Falls combo tour.

What’s included

• Transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
• Guide services
• Lodge / Chalet Accommodation
• Most meals
• Specified activities
• Tour highlights (Kruger Park, Khama Rhino, Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands, Victoria Falls)

What's excluded

• Bar drinks
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities
• Snacks/Purchases en-route
• Meals not mentioned
• Visa Fees
• All flights

Schedule for 12 Day Kruger Park to Vic Falls Safari

Day by Day Itinerary for 12 Day Kruger Park and Botswana - Vic Falls Safari

Day 1: Depart from Johannesburg to Kruger Park

We’ll either pick you up from your hotel/guesthouse in or from  Johannesburg Airport. We’ll then travel east via farmlands to the picturesque low veld towards Kruger National Park. On the way we stop for lunch in the quaint town of Dullstroom. After lunch we continue our journey to our camp in the Kruger - Manyeleti Game Reserve.

After a short relaxing break, we’ll board the open landcruiser for a 3 hour sunset wild life game drive and night safari. Your guide will show you various animals and birds and after darkness falls we use spotlights to locate nocturnal species.

Later relax around the camp fire before enjoying a full course dinner.

You stay overnight in a comfortable air-conditioned en-suite chalet.

Day 2: Kruger - Manyeleti

Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day in the bush! After early morning coffee and biscuits you will go an an exciting sunrise game drive.

We’ll return to camp for brunch. After breakfast you will have time to explore the camp, relax and enjoy the bush experience.

In the afternoon you will go an another exciting sunset and night safari.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Bush walk - Panorama Route

This morning you have the option of a riveting bush walk with armed ranger. After your bush walk we depart on a scenic tour of the Panorama Route.

Scenic stops at viewpoints include:

One of the Falls, God's Window, Potholes and Blyde River Canyon

The Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest Canyon in the world and you will have time to take photos from various viewing points.

We enjoy lunch in in the bustling town of Graskop.

Return to camp. Dinner and overnight

Day 4:  Kruger to Buffalo Thorn

This morning you will enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Manyeleti Reserve.

After breakfast we depart Manyeleti and towards the Botswana border.

Late afternoon we check in at Buffalo Thorn, close to the Botswana border.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Botswana  – Khama Rhino

This morning you can sleep in late. After a late breakfast we  travel to the Botswana border. After border formalities your Botswana guide will meet you and guide you on your journey through Botswana.

After our border crossing you will have the opportunity to exchange currencies. Then we head north to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This is a community based wild life project that endeavors to protect the endangered Rhinoceros as well as other species. The project is also of economic benefit to the local community through tourism and sustainable land use. The camp is set beautifully under large Manketti trees and is impeccably maintained.

You will enjoy a late afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight in one of the lodges in the area.

Day 6: Elephant sands in Botswana

(Serowe to Elephant Sands near  Nata: Distance 400 km)

After breakfast we leave Serowe behind and make our way  to Nata and the Elephant Sands rest camp.

Check in at camp.

Do expect to see elephants at the waterhole and around the camp site.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 7:  Magnificent Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

(Nata to  Victoria Falls: Distance 320 km)

After breakfast we depart for Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.  After border formalities we cross into Zimbabwe. It is short drive to Vic Falls.  Check in at hotel.

In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Falls.

Victoria Falls which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The waterfall is 1700 meters (1.1 mile) wide, of which 1300 meters is on the Zimbabwean side, including the main falls.

Late afternoon we will do a sunset dinner cruise on the 4th largest river in Africa (the Zambezi River), which has national parks on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides. 

Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:  Magnificent Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

After breakfast you will have plenty of free time whilst in Victoria Falls to explore the town, meet the locals, visit the African arts and craft markets, relax by the pool in the heat of the day, and to take part in some of the many optional activities on offer here.

Some optional activities

• Helicopter scenic flight over the falls
• Batoka Gorge Hike
• Village Tour
• Devils Pool: Swim directly at the edge of Victoria Falls
• White water rafting
• Bungee jumping
• Gorge / Zip lining

Evening:  Boma dinner

Day 9: Chobe National Park (Botswana)

(Vic Falls to Chobe NP in Kasane: Distance 90 km)

After an early breakfast we depart for Kasane. This will be our gateway to the Chobe National Park. Check in at lodge. If there is enough time you can enjoy an optional morning river safari (own cost). Later enjoy a light lunch at the lodge.

In the late afternoon we will go on an exciting sunset river safari that will take you into Chobe National Park and its rich and abundant wildlife.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Kasane to Francistown

(Kasane to Francistown:  500 km)

We start with and early morning coffee or tea and biscuits followed by a riveting game drive into the Chobe National Park.  After your game drive we enjoy a hearty breakfast. We then depart for Francistown.

We arrive Francistown early afternoon.  You can spend some quiet time or partake in optional activities such as a visit to the museum or the Domboshaba ruins.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Overnight close to the border

(Francistown to Martins Drift Border:  270 km)

After breakfast we depart and make our way to  the South African border. After border formalities we take a short drive to a lodge near the border. We will spend the last night of our tour at Buffalo Thorn or a similar lodge.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Return to Johannesburg, South Africa

(Return to Johannesburg: Distance 600 km)

After breakfast we will make our way back to Johannesburg /  Pretoria. Drop off early afternoon by arrangement. The tour officially end here.

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