OVERLAND COMFORT TOUR
Kruger National Park& Victoria Falls
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- Tour Information
What's included
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- All transport, as described in itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- Services of an English speaking driver/tour leader
- Tour highlights
- Gratuities
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Laundry
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Visa arrangements
Visit the best of what South Africa and Zimbabwe have to offer in this beautiful overland trip. You’ll be experiencing Blyde River Canyon, game drives in the Kruger National Park, a trip to an Open Air Cultural Museum and so much more.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
Pretoria - Hoedspruit
Departing from Pretoria, we drive across the scenic Mpumalanga province enjoying the surrounding mountain views. A quick stop at Blyde River Canyon where we can view the odd looking Three Rondavels rock formations perched at the edge and enjoy the crisp air and picturesque views. After lunch we continue our journey making out way to our accommodation which is set just 38km's from of Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Sunset Game Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Hoedspruit - Kruger National Park
Early rise and shine! We board 4x4 game viewing vehicles for an intense but rewarding day in Kruger National Park. We will be game driving during the morning and afternoon with a break during the middle of the day to enjoy the peace of the rest camp and wait out the hottest part of the day (wildlife are less active then). We leave the park to return to our accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sunset Game Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Hoedspruit - Polokwane
After breakfast we leave the Kruger area and travel towards Polokwane. Beautiful scenic mountain passes and flourishing citrus plantations will greet us along the way. Once we arrive in Polokwane, we head off to learn more about the local Bakone culture.
Accommodation: Destiny Inn Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Polokwane - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
We make our way north crossing out of South Africa and into Zimbabwe. Bulawayo offers much in the way of historical, geological and natural interest. Accommodation is on the outskirts of the town in a quiet setting.
Accommodation: Travellers Guest House or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Matobo National Park
Matobo National Park is located a short distance outside Bulawayo and knowledgeable guides will take us to this very impressive park.
Optional Full Day: The wind-sculptured Matobo Hills are home to numerous Bushman paintings of which we get to visit on this optional full-day tour. The hills are also home to the gravesite of Cecil John Rhodes who chose this as his burial place owing to the intense natural beauty and startling views from the hills. His grave can be visited at World’s View - a place of continual debate owing to his involvement in claiming the land and its people for Queen & Country in colonial times.
Accommodation: Travellers Guest House or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bulawayo - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
We say goodby to Bulawayo and head north to Victoria Falls. Arrival is usually around early afternoon. Explore the area before we end our day joining a peaceful sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi river.
Accommodation: Cresta Sprayview or Shearwater Explorers Village or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities (prices are guide only):
- Bungee Jumping US$190,
- Gorge Swing $120,
- Helicopter Flights from US$170,
- White water rafting $150,
- Full day canoe $170,
- Game walk $140,
- Jet boating $120,
- Birding ½ day $180,
- Bike tour – 3 hours $85
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This morning, we visit the Victoria Falls National Park itself to witness one of Africa’s most enduring sights. Please take care when wandering along the pathways inside the reserve - the Falls are almost 100 meters deep and the drops are sheer! Your tour ends after the falls visit. We do, however, recommend that you spend a few extra days to explore the Victoria Falls area.
Meals included: Breakfast
TOUR STYLE: Small Group Safaris – Twin Share comfort accommodation tour. Minimum age on this
tour is 8 years to a maximum of 75 years old.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Tour highlights, transport, accommodation, meals as indicated, services of an English- speaking driver /tour leader.
Tour highlights include:
- Blyde River Canyon
- Kruger National Park, Game Drives
- Bakone Open Air Cultural Museum
- Motobo National Park, Nature Drive and Wilderness Walk - half day
- Victoria Falls Visit
- Victoria Falls Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, optional activities, laundry, gratuities, passport; visa fees, items of a personal nature. Meals not included are purchased ‘en-route’ for lunches, and in restaurants for dinner when in towns. Please ensure you budget for these.
SAFARI PASS: The mandatory Safari Pass is paid to your tour leader at the beginning of the tour in USD cash, US dollars in clean, un-torn post 2008 edition notes (or pre-paid by arrangement at the time of booking). It is separate and in addition to the Tour Price and covers the cost of selected park entries, activities and excursions as well as some accommodation along the way. The purpose of the separate payment is to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from your visit at the time of travel. The Safari Pass covers the following tour highlights:
- Kruger National Park Game Drive
- Bakone Museum Entrance
- Matobo National Park Entrance and Game Drive
- Victoria Falls National Park Entrance
- Zambezi River Sunset Dinner Cruise
ACCOMMODATION: Selected lodges with en-suite facilities. Most lodges are situated in comfortable and picturesque locations with a pool, restaurant, and bar.
TRANSPORT: 12 seater bus, 4x4 open safari vehicle, river cruise boat. Maximum group size: 12 passengers (please note vehicles are not air-conditioned).
