Duration
9-Day
Kruger National Park, Botswana
9-Day Affordable Kruger, Vic Falls & Johannesburg Safari
Overview
Enjoy a magical blend of rich cultural history, daily game drives in open safari vehicles, guided bush walks, a stunning Zambezi River boat cruise, a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, engaging outdoor activities, starlit dinners, and comfortable accommodations in beautiful bushveld settings. This tour also includes a full day exploring the vibrant city of Soweto and the world-famous Apartheid Museum.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Town
Via Soweto (Johannesburg), Greater Kruger, Balule NR
Country & park
Botswana / Kruger National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
The Catalyst Hotel - Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa)
Meals
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast & Lunch Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
R 42,299 ZAR
R 39,475 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 2
Soweto (Johannesburg)
Day 3
Greater Kruger
Day 4
Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Day 5
Kruger NP
Day 6
Johannesburg (City)
country
Zimbabwe
Day 7-8
Victoria Falls
Day 9
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
End
Victoria Falls Town (Day 9)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
The Catalyst Hotel
Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa)
Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 3
Tremisana Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4-5
Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent)
Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR, South Africa)
Day 4: All Meals Included; Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6
The Catalyst Hotel
Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 7-8
Shearwater Explorers Village
Budget lodge at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 7: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 8: Breakfast Included
Day 9
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Johannesburg
You will be welcomed at O.R. Tambo International Airport and transferred to your accommodations in Johannesburg. After settling in at the budget-friendly guesthouse, you can relax before heading out to a nearby shopping mall for dinner. Note: Meals are not included. Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Stay: The Catalyst Hotel Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Soweto
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and be ready to depart at about 0800hrs for a full-day tour of Soweto. Your guide will take you to the main attractions, providing real insight into the city's turbulent political history and vibrant modern-day culture. The tour includes lunch at a popular tavern and a visit to the world-famous Apartheid Museum. You will return to your guesthouse in the late afternoon. Enjoy a meal at the guesthouse restaurant or dine at a nearby shopping mall. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Soweto (Johannesburg, South Africa) Stay: The Catalyst Hotel Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Johannesburg - Kruger National Park
Wake up for breakfast and prepare for your trip to Greater Kruger. It's a five- to six-hour drive with refreshment stops along the way. The lodge is located in the Balule Private Game Reserve. You’ll settle into your chalet and relax until it's time to depart for a three-hour sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. Later you’ll enjoy a starlit dinner at the Marula Tree Boma, set up deep in the bushveld. Your overnight stay will be in a thatched chalet at the lodge. Meals included: Breakfast and lunch. Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Greater Kruger (South Africa) Stay: Tremisana Game Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Balule Private Nature Reserve
Enjoy hot beverages and rusks before setting off into Balule Game Reserve for a four-hour guided bush walk along the Olifants River with an armed safari guide. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and refreshments. You’ll then relax and enjoy the lodge facilities until it's time to depart in the mid-afternoon for a three-hour game drive in an open safari vehicle. Later we’ll make our way to the tented camp in Motlala Game Reserve, which lies adjacent to Greater Kruger. Dinner will be served under the stars at the outdoor boma. Your overnight stay will be in a safari tent. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR, South Africa) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Stay: Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent) Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR, South Africa) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Kruger National Park
Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks before departing for a full-day safari tour in Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. We will enter via Orpen Gate and spend the day exploring the upper-south and central regions. Enjoy a lunch break at a popular Kruger Park rest camp before returning to your camp in the late afternoon as the sun sets. Dinner will be served under the stars at the outdoor boma. Your overnight stay will be in a safari tent. Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Kruger National Park (South Africa) Stay: Marc's treehouse Lodge (Tent) Budget tented camp inside Moditlo GR (Blue Canyon GR, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Kruger National Park - Johannesburg
Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks, then depart for a one-hour guided bush walk in Motlala Game Reserve with an armed ranger. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, pack up, and be ready to depart mid-morning for Johannesburg. We will travel via the famous Panorama Route, stopping at viewpoints and for refreshment breaks along the way. Expect to arrive in Johannesburg between 1700hrs and 1800hrs. Enjoy a meal at the guesthouse restaurant or eat out at a nearby shopping mall. Your overnight will be in a budget-friendly guesthouse. Meals included: Breakfast. Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Stay: The Catalyst Hotel Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Johannesburg - Victoria Falls
Wake up early for breakfast. We will then depart for O.R. Tambo International Airport to catch a scheduled flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up and transferred to Shearwaters Explorers Village. In the evening, you’ll depart for a four-hour sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. The boat cruise includes a three-course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne. Return to your lodge at about 1900hrs. Meals included: Breakfast and dinner. Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Stay: Shearwater Explorers Village Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Victoria Falls
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, then depart at around 800hrs for a two-hour guided tour of the iconic Victoria Falls. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, enjoying any add-on activities that interest you (please inquire with the MoAfrika Tours agent to book). You can have dinner at the lodge restaurant or choose from one of the many popular restaurants in town. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. Meals included: Breakfast. Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Stay: Shearwater Explorers Village Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
Victoria Falls Airport
After breakfast, you’ll check out by 1030hrs, at which time you can choose to spend your last day at Victoria Falls relaxing or indulge in any activities you may not have had time for the previous day. When it’s time, you will be transferred back to the airport for your departing flight. Meals included: Breakfast. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
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
Getting There
This tour starts in Johannesburg, South Africa and ends in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
Fly back from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
MoAfrika Tours
4.9 operator rating
4,785 reviews
MoAfrika Tours is best described by these four adjectives: new, honest, bold, and exciting. MoAfrika Tours has been in the tourism industry in South Africa for over 15 years. We are a youthful and driven group, and we are unwavering in our commitment to our core beliefs, principles, and service offerings. Our handpicked team has extensive experience in their respective fields.
Office In
South Africa
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2007)
Member Of
SATSA, SAYTC & TGCSA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Awesome!
Our first Big 5 Safari Tour was nothing short of incredible! From the very start, the excitement was unreal and it only got better with every moment out in the wild. Seeing lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo in their natural habitat was absolutely breathtaking. Our guide Martin was knowledgeable, passionate and made the whole experience even more special. It’s something we’ll never forget, truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! But we will repeat it as we still have to „hunt“ leopard 🐆 hehe
Irina, Maik & Alex · Germany
Knowledgeable
Martin took us through the reserve to locate the animals. He answered our questions and taught us so many things about the big 5
Dayo · Australia
Always a quick response, if there were any questions.
We had a very good time at the Dumela Tented Camp. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The guides on the game drives were really good. We had luck and could see many different animals.
Kerrin · Germany
Jo’burg and Soweto private tour
Really enjoyable and informative tour which also included an eye opening tour of the poorer parts of Soweto. Our guide Thomas was excellent , very knowledgable about a number of key historical events . A top quality tour and highly recommended .
Craig · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
The Catalyst Hotel - Luxury hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa). Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
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
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by MoAfrika Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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 MoAfrika Tours.
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