Duration
16-Day
Kruger National Park, Botswana
Explore Southern Africa's diverse landscapes on this safari through Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. Search for wildlife in Kruger, Hwange and Chobe, glide through the Okavango Delta in mekoros, and walk among the granite hills of Matobo. Discover the ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins and marvel at Victoria Falls. With comfortable accommodation and a mix of wildlife, culture and scenery, this journey promises an unforgettable adventure.
Plan snapshot
Duration
16-Day
Route
Johannesburg to Johannesburg (Johannesburg)
Via Kruger NP, Great Zimbabwe (Ruins), Matobo NP
Country & park
Botswana / Kruger National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives & canoe/mokoro safaris
Accommodation
Letaba Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour includes camping and lodges. Guests must assist with camp chores.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1
Mid-range rest camp inside Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Mid-range hotel near Great Zimbabwe (Ruins, Zimbabwe) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Mid-range guest house just outside Matobo NP (Zimbabwe) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Mid-range lodge just outside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Mid-range guest house at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 10
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 12-14
Inside Okavango Delta (Botswana) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 15
Mid-range tented camp inside Goo-Moremi Gorge (Botswana) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 16
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head into the world famous Kruger National Park. We visit the northern part of the park and stay in the Letaba area of the reserve. We enjoy an afternoon game drive in our safari vehicle and hope to spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in this icon of wildlife conservation. Mid-range rest camp located inside Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
This morning, we'll wake up early and game drive north through the park to the Pafuri region. The northern Kruger is dominated by mopane veld and is the domain of large elephant bulls, wild dogs and lions. As we reach the Limpopo Valley, the vegetation changes to forest and birdlife is prolific. We will exit the park late in the afternoon for our overnight at a lodge just outside the Kruger. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Entering Zimbabwe at the Beit Bridge border post, we will travel north to our overnight stop. The following morning, we will visit the Great Zimbabwe Monuments. These well preserved ruins are some of the oldest and largest stone structures in Southern Africa and were built during the 11th to 14th centuries. We will explore these ancient stone structures on an informative walk with a local guide. Mid-range hotelnear Great Zimbabwe (Ruins, Zimbabwe) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Travelling via the city of Bulawayo, we will move on to the Matobo National Park and our chalets on the outskirts of the park. This afternoon we will enjoy sundowners from the granite ridge overlooking the park. The following morning, we will visit World’s View and the historical site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Unusual rock formations are home to an array of ancient bushman paintings which we visit while on our game drive and walk. This area is also home to Zimbabwe’s rhino which we hope to see on our excursion in the national park. Mid-range guest house located just outside Matobo NP (Zimbabwe) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650sq km. Hwange is famed for its large elephant population. Our chalets are in the game management area that borders the park. We will explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle. Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8
We will enjoy a spectacular guided walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders”—Victoria Falls. There are opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jump or take a “flight of angels” (at your own expense). Mid-range guest house located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Entering Botswana, we will head to the town of Kasane and enjoy our accommodation on the banks of the Chobe River. The river flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. A highlight of any trip to the Chobe is the afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise where we hope to see large herds of elephants and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11
This morning we venture into the Chobe National Park in an open 4WD in search of big cats and elephants. Thereafter we head south through the Kasane Forest Reserve to the Nata area for our overnight stop. In the late afternoon we visit Nata Sanctuary for sunset and look out across the expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans. During dry months, the pans appear as endless white expanses, while summer rains create shallow waters that attract flamingos, pelicans, and migratory herds. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 12
We transfer into the Delta by open 4WD game viewing vehicle. Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (dugout canoes) to our pre-erected tented camp. The delta forms as rainwater from the Angolan Highlands flows out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands, forming a delicate, green oasis for birds and wildlife. Our camp is on a remote island in this amazingly dynamic environment and we will enjoy bush walks, bird watching, and swimming in the clear waters. Camping with our local guides, we will learn more about their lifestyle and culture. Returning to Maun in the afternoon of day 14, there is time for an optional scenic flight over the Okavango (at your own expense). Inside Okavango Delta (Botswana) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 15
Heading south from Maun, we cross the wide open spaces of the Kalahari Desert. Along the route we might encounter small herds of zebra interspersed among cattle herds between remote villages. As we approach Goo-Moremi the Tswapong Hills rise above the horizon. Here endangered Cape Vultures nest on the gorge cliffs above the ancestral waterfalls in the protected conservation area of Goo-Moremi Gorge. Time permitting we take an afternoon guided walk to stretch our legs. Mid-range tented camp located inside Goo-Moremi Gorge (Botswana) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 16
Crossing back into South Africa, we make our way to Johannesburg where the tour ends at +/- 18:00. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Bed linen
Bath towels
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
Sunway Safaris operates small group wildlife tours and safaris in Southern Africa. You can book as a solo, a couple or small group. Our "join-in" scheduled tours are maximum 12 clients per group, with 2 qualified guides. We focus on wildlife, wilderness and national parks as an all inclusive value for money experience. Since 1994 we've perfected our itineraries ensuring that your holiday will run smoothly. We look forward to welcoming you to Southern Africa.
Office In
South Africa
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 1994)
Member Of
ATTA, SATSA, ASA & HATAB
Tour Types
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5I started at Victoria Falls and travelled through Botswana and Namibia, camping for most of 21 nights. I was a bit apprehensive as my trip had been delayed 3 years, but Bruce and Grace's communication was helpful, friendly and positive and made me feel happy. The trip itself was magnificent, it surpassed any expectations I had. My guides, Patrick and Moses were knowledgeable, humorous, hard working and catered meals to a high standard. I was well briefed each day about the itinerary, what to expect and lists of highlights. Geography, political and social information as well as superb information about the wildlife was constant and I gained such insights. I was comfortable in my tent and in the van - P and M always made sure to check I was okay. I really felt like I saw what was special, the itinerary was well set. I left Livingstone and Africa feeling like I left home, with a love that grew because my experience was so enriching. I can't thank Sunways, Patrick and Moses enough for the experience of a lifetime. My tour was NB21 and I would do it all again - though I have been told of the Malawi Mozambique tour and am saving my pennies.
Helen McPherson · Thailand
Superbly organised safari. Great interaction with our guides,fabulous knowledge of animals etc.The wild camping was a terrific experience sitting around the fire at nights hearing the animals and seeing the star filled skies.Food prepared was extremely good,catered for all tastes.Everyone helped each other.To see wild animals in their natural habitat and absorbing the grandeur of the landscape was a dream come true,thank you Sunway. Value for money 10/10 BT14 tour,28th August-10 September
Stephen Kirby · United Kingdom
We took the 16 day accommodated Game Tracker through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We enjoyed every day of our trip. It was our first safari and so everything was new to us; we never tired of seeing the birds and animals and even just driving though the countryside. Our guides Chris and Joseph were outstanding. They always gave us a briefing about what to expect the next day, after dinner in the evening. They provided a wealth of information about the birds, animals, the culture and the landscape and even the economies of the countries we visited. We had a nice mix off meals in lodges/restaurants and meals made by the guides. Everything was delicious and by and large very healthy as well. While we were in Okavango, we had koodoo (farmed, not wild) stew. The lodges selected by Sunway were great- very comfortable and they usually had very nice grounds that were good for bird watching. Some of the restaurants are still learning about the logistics of serving customers and getting them their bills. But the guides are aware of this and so we usually placed our orders ahead of time so there were not long delays getting our meals. We absolutely detest camping, so we were not big fans of the accommodation in the Okavango Delta. If you like camping, it would be great. But anyway, we loved the whole Okavango experience. It was definitely worth any shortcomings with the accommodation. The local guides selected by Sunway for the most part were excellent. for example, our guide for Thebes River in Botswana seemed to know exactly how to position the boat and the safari vehicle to get the best pictures. Our favourite parts of the trip were the Thebes River cruise and game drive and the salt pan (for the birds). The vehicle we used to get from venue to venue was called the red elephant. It is a custom designed truck. The seating was comfortable and you got good views from the windows. We always had snacks available, mostly local fruits. Of course what everyone goes on a safari for is the animals. We got great views of lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, koodoos, impala, monkeys and much more in many of the places we visited. The Sunway trip was great value and we would definitely consider another trip with Sunway
Nancy and Michal Bardecki · Canada
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James · United States
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Letaba Rest Camp - Mid-range rest camp inside Northern Kruger NP (South Africa) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Sunway Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Sunway Safaris.
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