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This week-long safari will combine two of southern Africa’s top destinations - the Kruger Park and Victoria Falls. Spend your first three nights along the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the renowned Timbavati Private Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park.

Spend your days here searching the African bush for the Big 5 and other wildlife. After spending one night in trendy Johannesburg, you’ll head to Victoria Falls, where you'll stay within in the National Park and get the opportunity to enjoy a range of exciting water sports at the Falls, or merely marvel at its incredible beauty.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Search for the Big 5 in the Kruger
  • Stay on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River
  • See elephant come to drink opposite your lodge
  • Marvel at the incredible Victoria Falls
  • Stay in comfortable lodges in classic destinations

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at the beautiful Simbavati

Your safari adventure begins today as you catch an express flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport in Mpumalanga. Here you'll be met and transferred to Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve, bordering the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

This intimate safari lodge is situated on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River and will be your home for the following three nights. Settle into your river-facing room before relaxing with a drink in hand, perhaps spotting hippos or elephants as they come to drink.

Days 2-3

Search for the Big Five in Timbavati

Situated on 12 000 hectares of wildlife-rich wilderness, Simbavati River Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore these beautiful surrounds and experience an authentic African safari.

Set off on early morning and evening game drives in search of the Big 5 and other wildlife. The Timbavati shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, so the wildlife is free to roam. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing on the lodge's expansive decks, waiting patiently for the animals to come drink at the river, a mere stone's throw away from your room.

Days 4

Get a taste of Joburg's nightlife

Today you’ll transfer back to Hoedspruit to catch your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you'll be met and transferred to Peermont Metcourt where you'll spend the night.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of Johannesburg's trendy restaurants and, if you feel up to it, discover a bit of this city's vibrant nightlife.

Days 5-6

Enjoy adventure at the Victoria Falls

Today you'll transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport where you'll connect with your flight to Livingstone. Here you'll be met and transferred to the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, where you'll spend the following two nights close to the mighty Victoria Falls.

Your home will be at the grand, colonial Victoria Falls Hotel, a mere a 10-minute walk away from this mesmerising wonder. The hotel is set within lush tropical gardens and the available activities are endless - from sports like tennis and swimming, to relaxing massage and beauty treatments.

The more adventurous at heart will enjoy the wide range of adventure activities on offer, for example bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge or white water rafting down the mighty Zambezi River. You could also enjoy a game drive in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, on the Zambian side of the Falls, or visit the local village to learn more about their culture and lifestyle.

Day 7

Return to Johannesburg

Your safari adventure comes to an end today as you are transferred back to Livingstone Airport for your outbound flight back to Johannesburg, where you can connect with your ongoing travel arrangements.

Inclusions

  • 3 nights at Simbavati River Lodge on a full board basis
  • 1 night at Peermont Metcourt on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 2 nights at Ilala Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Return scheduled charter flight from OR Tambo to Hoedspruit Airport
  • Return transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Simbavati Lodge
  • Return scheduled flight from OR Tambo to Victoria Falls Airport
  • Return road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Ilala Lodge
  • Return transfer from OR Tambo to Peermont Metcourt

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Rates

  • dates rates from
  • 06 May 2013 - 09 Jun 2013 $2200
  • 10 Jun 2013 - 14 Jul 2013 $2200
  • 15 Jul 2013 - 18 Aug 2013 $2220
  • 19 Aug 2013 - 22 Sep 2013 $2220
  • 23 Sep 2013 - 27 Oct 2013 $2385
  • 28 Oct 2013 - 01 Dec 2013 $2495

All rates are quoted per person sharing unless otherwise stipulated

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Carlien Parsons

Carlien Parsons

Product Manager

"A popular family holiday among our travellers, this trip has all you are looking for in a holiday: family adventures, easy travel arrangements & child-friendly lodges."

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