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25 Days Cape to Vic Falls & Zimbabwe Serviced Camping / PLUS

This tour gives the budget traveller 25 days from Cape Town, South Africa to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, onto Matopos National Park in Bulawayo finally ending in

Johannesburg.

You have 25 magnificent days to explore, starting off with the bustling and sophisticated city of Cape Town, nestled between mountains, beaches, and

Winelands, admire the sunset at Fish River Canyon, journey over the Namib Desert with its splendid red dunes, go on safari in Etosha National Park and visit Windhoek

one of the smallest and cleanest capital cities in the world. In Botswana, you meet the San (Bushmen), do a mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta, discover wildlife in

Chobe National Park, and soak up the incredible views of Victoria Falls, continuing to the splendid Matobo National Park and then ending in Johannesburg.

This tour offers 24 nights of adventure under the African sky and transport in an

Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle (fitted with 20 luxury seats), will ensure that you get an unforgettable camping experience in Africa. With time to explore on your own and a marvellous choice of included and optional activities to do, you will experience

the beauty and diversity of Southern Africa.

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Tour Highlights

Cape Town: Home to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain.

Fish River Canyon: Second largest canyon in the world.

The Namib Desert: The oldest desert and the the worlds highest dunes

Swakopmund: Coastal town with various optional activities

Brandberg: Highest mountain in Namibia. Various self-drive UAT tours

Etosha National Park: One of Africa’s greatest wildlife parks with unique landscapes

Ghanzi: Appreciate the Kalahari and the San (Bushmen) tribe.

The Okavango Delta: Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins.

Elephant Sands: Elephant Sands is famous for its wildlife watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa.

Chobe National Park: Explore the park on the Chobe river during your included afternoon sunset boat cruise and on an optional morning game drive.

Victoria Falls: Cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a short drive to the magnificent Victoria Falls (one of the world’s 7 natural wonders) and its charming little town.

Hwange National Park: Hwange is the largest park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14,650 square kilometres. Look forward to an included afternoon open vehicle game drive.




Matobo National Park: Enjoy a day filled with the best that Matobo National Park offers, a guided rhino walk, and game drive bring you as close as possible with these ancient looking giants.

General: Tour code: CVJAC / CVJAC+ Style: Serviced Camping / Serviced Camping Plus Comfort level: Adventurous Age Restriction: 18 – 65 Group size: Max 20 Days: 25 Start: Cape Town End: Johannesburg Distance: 7300km

Physical Rating / Trip Pace: Medium / Adventurous Our tours are of an adventurous nature and some activities could require a person to be actively involved, so we require all participants to be "young at heart", in good health and have a flexible outlook on problem-solving and participation in a group setting. You need to be fit enough to take your own luggage in and out of the vehicle and carry it to and from your tent/room. You need to be able to travel long distances on some days and you must be able to get in and out of an overland safari vehicle with ease and un-assisted.




Serviced Camping - Accommodation Grade: Serviced Camping (17 nights) with 3 star graded hotels and lodges (7 nights) Predominantly camping, with standard hotel accommodation at your start and end locations of each tour and depending on the itinerary, some nights in between. Tents are 2.5m x 2.5m dome tents with mesh windows and doors which acts as a mosquito net. Please bring your own sleeping bag or you could pre-purchase one via Africa4us. 2 Travellers per tent – All accommodation is shared between (same gender) members of the tour group unless you booked a single supplement.

Serviced Camping PLUS - Accommodation Grade: 3 Star graded hotels and lodges (15 nights) with Serviced Camping (9 nights) Predominantly, overnight in comfort 3-star graded lodges, hotels, and bungalows with twin shared en suite rooms. Most rooms in Southern Africa don’t have mosquito nets, as it is not needed. Some establishments will have fans instead of air-conditioning. All meals (breakfast included) will be prepared by your Adventure Crew and served at the vehicle. All accommodation is shared between (same gender) members of the tour group unless you booked with partner/friend/family member or a single supplement. For the camping nights - tents are 2.5m x 2.5m dome tents with mesh windows and doors which acts as a mosquito net. 2 Travellers per tent – Africa4us will supply all camping equipment including a sleeping bag. Please note: All tour related matters i.e. meals and briefings will take place at the vehicle in the campsite and are compulsory to attend. Attending these campsite activities to and from your room, would be at your own accord.




Included:

Transport: Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle

Meals: 24 Breakfasts, 19 Lunches, 17 Dinners

Accommodation (camping): Hotel/Lodge/Tented Rooms (7nts), Serviced Camping (17nts)

Accommodation (camping +): Hotel/Lodge/Tented Rooms (15nts), Serviced Camping (9nts)

Entrance fees: Fish River Canyon, Sesriem / Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park

Activities: Fish River Canyon, Sesriem Canyon, Dune 45, Sossusvlei/Deadvlei Transfer, Etosha National Park Game Drives, Okavango Delta Experience, Chobe River Boat Cruise, Hwange Game Drive PM, Rhino Walk & Game Drive Matobo National Park

Airport transfer: Inclusive of your arrival transfer. Please see “Joining Instructions” for more details

Serviced Camping: No Duties! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure: Services of a Tour Leader, Driver and Camp Assistant for the duration of the tour, local guides as per activities included. All chores covered by the crew – cooking, cleaning, pitching & packing of tents




Excluded:

Sleeping bag: Our Serviced Camping travellers are required

to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow.

For our Serviced Camping PLUS travellers, we will supply a sleeping bag and pillow. All passengers are required to bring their own towels.

Visas: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip could vary depending on where you are from and in some cases where you have been prior to visiting us. Please contact us if you require an invitation letter for your visa application.

Optional Activities: Activities included as per itinerary. Please contact us for the optional activity list.

Departure Airport Transfer: Departure airport transfer is bookable via Africa4us. Our departure transfer is a private transfer. Some hotels and lodges might have a shuttle service.

Victoria Falls: Please take note that the park entry to Victoria Falls is not included.

Flights: For flights, we have partnered with Flight Centre. Please let us know if we can assist with your flights.




Travel and Medical Insurance: It is compulsory to have medical and travel insurance when joining us for our adventure tours.

Route Map:

Joining Instructions

On arrival in the beautiful Cape Town, you will make your way to the joining hotel. As an added service to our travellers, your arrival airport transfer is included. Walk out of the international arrivals area and look for a transfer person holding Africa4us signage and your name. Ask him/her what hotel he/she will be taking you to (do not volunteer this information). Then present your passport for proof of identity. The tour departs in the morning of day 2. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area in evening on day 1 of your tour at 6 PM. Upon arrival, the reception will provide information from your Tour Leader regarding the meeting place and time. NB: As a precondition we require your arrival flight details no later than four weeks prior to the start date of your tour. Kindly e-mail this information to: [email protected]. Please make sure that you receive your travel voucher confirming the transfer. The transfer in non-refundable if not used.





If you have not met our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, please call the 24-hour emergency number at +27 (0) 82 556 4562.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cape Town Explore the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town during the day and meet your group and your Tour Leader in the evening at 18:00 to get acquainted and review your trip details. Cape Town offers an unbelievable variety of experiences, tastes and sightseeing. Try a variety of exotic tastes, like some of the delicious Cape Malay curries, the famous local dish Bobotie, or the freshest seafood at one of exquisite seafood restaurants. Make sure to arrive a day early to go to the world-famous Robben Island where former President Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison, visit Cape Point or go with a cable car up Table Mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Cape Town from the top.

Meals Included: None

Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Airport Transfer, Welcome Meeting at 18:00 Activities Optional: Table Mountain, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Cape Point Tour

Entrance Fees Included: N/A

Hotel: Cape Town City Bowl (please refer to the final rooming list)




Day 2: Cape Town to Trawal Today you leave behind the delights of Cape Town and depart on the first leg of your journey. The first overnight stop will be on a small vineyard farm in the vicinity of the Cederberg Mountains. Grapes are produced for the local cellars and you have an opportunity to taste and buy some of the local wines in an optional wine tasting activity.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel time: 5 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: Wine Tasting


Camping: Highlanders Camp or similar

Plus: Highlanders Lodge or similar

Day 3: Trawal to Gariep River Travel through the Northern Cape’s vast fields of wild flowers (in bloom between August and November) to the Namibian border. End the day with spectacular sunset views over the Gariep River.





Travel time: 7 hrs

Activities Included: N/A

Activities Optional: N/A


Camping: Felix Unite Camp or similar

Plus: Felix Unite Bungalow/Lodge or similar

Day 4: Gariep River to the Fish River Canyon Enjoy a slow morning and sleep in or go on an optional canoe trip down the river. Later during the morning, we travel to the Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa. Explore the canyon rim on a short hike as the sun slips over the horizon to end your day of exploration.


Travel time: 3 hrs

Activities Included: Fish River Canyon Activities Optional: Canoeing on Gariep River

Entrance Fees Included: Fish River Canyon

Camping: Canyon Roadhouse Camp or similar




Day 5: Fish River Canyon to Sesriem Today is an early departure and a long drive north to the Namib Desert. On the way to Sesriem, you pass the small towns of Bethanie and Helmeringhausen and farm settlements, but other than that it will mostly just be the wide-open Namibian landscape with spectacular scenery. Arriving in the late afternoon, you will visit the Sesriem Canyon. Admire the lofty red sand dunes in the distance that form a gateway into the Namib Desert, which means "vast place."


Travel time: 9 hrs

Activities Included: Sesriem Canyon afternoon visit Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Namib Naukluft Park – Sesriem/Sossusvlei

Camping: Sesriem Campsite or similar

Naukluft Region An early departure allows you to experience a beautiful desert sunrise over the dunes. Climb the majestic Dune 45 before continuing to the entrance of Sossusvlei, a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. In the afternoon, you can join an optional guided walk during which you will explore the beautiful granite foothills of the Rantberg Mountains or choose from a variety of optional activities on offer.





Travel time: 5 hrs Dune 45 & Sossusvlei, 3 hrs Drive to Naukluft Region

Activities Included: Dune 45 visit, 4x4 Transfer to Sossusvlei / Deadvlei Activities Optional: Various Optional Activities

Entrance Fees Included: Namib Naukluft Park

Camping: Hammerstein Camp or similar

Camping Plus: Hammerstein Lodge or similar

Day 7: Naukluft Region to Swakopmund Today we will travel to the coastal town of Swakopmund. There will be several photo-stop opportunities along the way as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn and drive through the surreal landscapes of the Kuiseb and Gaub passes.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Travel time: 6 hrs


Activities Optional: Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Skydiving etc


Hotel: Prost Hotel or similar




Day 8: Swakopmund Swakopmund’s variety of attractions and activities cater for all tastes and styles. Take a walk along the beach and dip your toes in the icy Atlantic Ocean or visit the Kristal Gallery which boasts the largest Quartz Crystal Cluster on display in the world, weighing in at 14,100 kilogrammes. Browse the many excellent bookshops and curio shops and spoil yourself with a unique gift from the area. If adrenalin and the outdoors thrills you, you can enjoy optional activities like quad biking, sand boarding, 4x4 safaris, skydiving (weather permitting) and more.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel time: N/A


Activities Optional: Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Skydiving etc


Hotel: Prost Hotel Lodge or similar

Day 9: Swakopmund to Brandberg (Uis Area) We travel northeast to Brandberg which is home to Königstein, at 2,573m above sea level the highest peak in Namibia. At Brandberg we offer a variety of guided self-drive tours with our Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV).




Enabling you to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the Brandberg area as well as experience the thrill of driving one of these customised vehicles. Tours are led by professional local guides and backup includes satellite phone communications and vehicle tracking. We suggest booking the 4-hour White Lady Ultimate Adventure – a self-drive of fun and adventure. On this trip, you visit the famous White Lady Bushmen Painting. Around the lodge area, there is a great chance of seeing the famous desert elephant, sometimes casually wandering into the lodge premises.


Travel time: 4 hrs

Activities Included:N/A Activities Optional: Ultimate Adventure Tours, White Lady Bushmen Painting, Hikes


Camping: Brandberg White Lady Camp or similar

Camping Plus: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar

Day 10: Brandberg to Etosha National Park Travel through the vast expanse of Northern Namibia to the Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s most loved wildlife sanctuaries. Head out for a game drive in search of elephant, antelope and lion around various watering holes. Etosha is home to more than 100 species of mammals including the endangered black rhino. It is a birdwatcher’s paradise with species such as the famous Kori Bustard, ostrich, several vultures, and eagle species and after heavy rains, you might even find water birds such as flamingos and pelicans.


Travel time: 7 hrs




Activities Included: Game Drives in Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Etosha National Park

Camping: Okaukuejo/Halali or similar

Day 11: Etosha National Park Enjoy a full day’s game drive in your air-conditioned Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle. Gather memories of unique sightings that you will not likely experience again. Watch how ghostly grey-white elephants bathe themselves in the white dust of the area or zoom in on the magnificent sight of giraffes etched against a wide and open horizon. Fall asleep with the haunting calls of hyena or a lion’s roar in the distance.


Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Game Drives in Adventure Overland Safari Vehicle Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Etosha National Park

Camping: Okaukuejo/Halali or similar




Day 12: Etosha National Park to Windhoek Travel to Windhoek, Namibia's capital. Spend the last few hours of the day exploring Windhoek and its strong German influence. You will have the option to celebrate tonight at one of Windhoek’s famous restaurants. This tiny capital town has loads of interesting things to offer. One of the most famous is the display of 33 meteorites, the Gibeon Meteorites in the Post Street Mall. Here you can take pictures of and touch these extra-terrestrial bodies that are corrosive resistant due to the high amount of nickel in them. Shopping opportunities abound and for the historically inclined there are many museums and historical buildings within walking distance in the town centre. One of the most widely photographed and a historical landmark is the Christ Church, a Lutheran church, built in the Gothic revival style. Windhoek is the “getting on” and “getting off” hub for people who have booked shorter “legs” of your combo trip. You might lose some of your travel companions and new people might join. You might also have a change of vehicle and adventure crew (Tour Leader and Driver.) Although it might sound a bit daunting, please be assured that your vehicle will be the same standard and your adventure crew are very experienced in dealing with these changes to make it as smooth as possible. All adventure crew is committed to giving the best possible service but because all have their own style, own special recipes, and own passion with regards to culture, fauna and flora, geology etc. having a change of crew will broaden your experience on the trip immensely.


Travel time: 7 hrs

Activities Included: Welcome Meeting PM Activities Optional: Explore City & Craft Market, Museums


Hotel: Hotel Safari or similar




Day 13: Windhoek to Ghanzi Depart Windhoek early for a long drive through the eastern part of Namibia, crossing the border into Botswana and travelling into the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Ghanzi is the area where San (Bushmen) live who still have the knowledge of an ancient lifestyle and who are eager to welcome visitors into their almost forgotten world. In the evening, you can enjoy an optional ancient dance ritual performed around a campfire by the San and if the night is clear, enjoy the sparkling, starry skies for which Ghanzi is famous.


Travel time: 9 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: San (Bushmen) Dance PM


Camping: Ghanzi Trail Blazers Camp or similar

Camping Plus: Ghanzi Trail Blazers Bungalow/Lodge or similar

Day 14: Ghanzi to Maun Enjoy an optional morning walk with the San (Bushmen) as they display their survival skills that have been passed on from generation to generation before departing Ghanzi. Arrive in Maun, Botswana's fifth largest town, after lunchtime. Once you arrive in Maun you will have the option to get a spectacular




birds-eye view of the Okavango Delta in a small fixed wing aircraft (weather permitting). Looking down on the Delta from the aircraft, you will get a fair idea of the magnitude of this massive mix of land and water with its intricate system of channels and islands. You might also see families of elephant, giraffe, and herds of buffalo or even hippos from the air. If you skip the flight, you will have the chance to kick back and relax at the lodge/campsite with bar and pool facilities.


Travel time: 5 hrs


Activities Optional: San (Bushmen) Walk AM, Delta Flight PM


Camping: Island Safari Camp or similar

Camping Plus: Island Safari Lodge or similar

Day 15: Maun (Okavango Delta) To ensure the best Delta experience for our clients we have implemented two different styles or means of exploring this unique eco system. Due to the changing water levels in the Delta and dry seasons we will either explore the Delta on a Mokoro (canoe) or on a 4x4 open vehicle game drive. Mokoro: Today you will experience a unique way of travelling into the Okavango Delta with a mokoro. The mokoro is used by local people as means of transport. You will be transferred to the ‘’polling’’ station either with a motorized boat or a 4x4 vehicle depending on the water levels of the Delta. A mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe that seats two people. The mokoro is steered by a ‘’poler” standing at the back, manoeuvring the mokoro downstream with a pole, very much like the gondoliers in Venice. Once you are comfortable and laid back in your mokoro, the slow and tranquil journey into The Delta begins. Gliding along on the quiet water you will have an unlimited source of opportunities to take exquisite photos of your surroundings. The duration of the mokoro trail depends on the time of year and water levels of the Delta. You will stop for lunch at an island and enjoy a nature walk of a few hours.




Then you head back to Maun, again in your mokoro enjoying the last hour or two on the water while the late afternoon sun starts heading for the horizon. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May 4X4 Open Vehicle Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve: Departing from Maun early morning, we are destined for the Blackpools and Xini Lagoon areas in Moremi Game Reserve. Once past the Buffalo Fence and inside the Delta area, 50km from Maun, we start our Delta experience. You can expect a full day of exploration in the search of wild animals, interesting and varied landscapes in this untamed African bush. Lunch will be done en-route and you will have the opportunity to take exquisite photos as Moremi is well known for teeming bird life, elephants, buffalo, hippo, lion and if you are lucky leopard (including various antelope species). What makes Moremi unique is that it was the first tribal land to be proclaimed by a local African tribe in 1963 as a wildlife sanctuary. During the dry season, a congregation of all bird and wildlife species, along permanent rivers and water holes makes Moremi Game Reserve one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences! This experience will only be conducted if the water levels are too low for our travellers to have a proper Mokoro Delta experience. The Delta is usually at its lowest point from December to May. Africa4us is deeply committed to protecting the environment and we make sure that our tours reflect this commitment. During the years of conducting tours in the Delta, we have experienced that the human footprint left behind has a negative effect on this extremely sensitive eco system therefore, we do not include an overnight experience in the Delta. We believe that our included Delta experience gives one the same adventure with less impact on the environment.


Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Okavango Delta Experience Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Okavango Delta

Camping: Island Safari Camp or similar

Camping Plus: Island Safari Lodge or similar




Day 16: Maun to Elephant Sands Set out for Elephant Sands, which is close to the Botswanan village of Nata. Elephant Sands is famous for its watering hole, voted as one of the top ten watering holes in Africa. At this watering hole, you can expect to see animals such as wild dogs, different antelope species and of course elephants that walk through the campsite searching for fresh water. This will most certainly be the closest you will get to these wild animals on foot.


Travel time: 6 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: N/A


Camping: Elephant Sands or similar

Day 17: Elephant Sands to Chobe River (Kasane) Continue to the small town of Kasane, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park & Chobe River. Relish the views during your included afternoon sunset boat cruise. Take your own sundowner with you as you look for wildlife on the banks of the Chobe River. Game such as elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, hippo, giraffe, and sable are commonly seen along the river edge, and it is a birdwatcher’s paradise during the summer months. (Deleted mention of the optional Pangolin photo safari as availability is almost non-existent).


Travel time: 4 hrs




Activities Included: Chobe Boat Cruise Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Chobe National Park

Camping: Thebe River Safari Camp or similar

Plus: Thebe River Safari Lodge or similar

Day 18: Chobe River (Kasane) to Victoria Falls

Cross into Zimbabwe and enjoy a short drive to the magnificent Victoria Falls and its charming little town. The Victoria Falls is not the widest or highest falls but is regarded as the world's biggest. It produces a breath-taking curtain of falling water as it drops into the gorge below. See why it is considered among one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Today you will have time to do some of the action-filled activities that the area offers. Bungee jump or gorge swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge that links Zambia and Zimbabwe and have a different view of the Victoria Falls at the same time. This bridge is constructed to carry railway, road, and foot traffic. For an adrenaline-filled activity closer to the Zambezi River, choose a half day or full day white water rafting adventure. Many of our groups opt to book their final evening together aboard a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River with game-viewing, beautiful scenery, and an open bar.


Travel time: 2 hrs


Activities Optional: Chobe Game Drive, White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Helicopter Flights, Boat Cruise





Lodge/Bungalow: Phezulu Lodge or similar

Day 19: Victoria Falls Today you will have time to do some of the action-filled activities that the area offers. Bungee jump or gorge swing off the Victoria Falls Bridge that links Zambia and Zimbabwe and have a different view of the Victoria Falls at the same time. This bridge is constructed to carry railway, road and foot traffic. For an adrenaline-filled activity closer to the Zambezi River, choose a half-day or full day white water rafting adventure. Many of our groups opt to book their final evening together aboard a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River with game-viewing, beautiful scenery and an open bar. Victoria Falls is the “getting on” and “getting off” hub for people who have booked shorter “legs” of your combo trip. You might lose some of your travel companions and new people might join. You might also have a change of vehicle and adventure crew (Tour Leader and Driver.) Although it might sound a bit daunting, please be assured that your vehicle will be the same standard and your adventure crew are very experienced in dealing with these changes to make it as smooth as possible. All adventure crew is committed to giving the best possible service but because all have their own style, own special recipes, and own passion with regards to culture, fauna and flora, geology etc. having a change of crew will broaden your experience on the trip immensely.


Travel time: N/A


Activities Optional: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Helicopter Flights, Boat Cruise


Lodge/Bungalow: Phezulu Lodge or similar




Day 20: Victoria Falls to Hwange Area After breakfast, we continue to Hwange area, named after a local chief. Hwange National Park is the largest park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14,650 square kilometres. Look forward to an included afternoon open vehicle game drive. After dinner, you can go on an optional night game drive which will give you the opportunity to discover nocturnal animals such as porcupines, civet cats, genets and leopard.


Travel time: 3 hrs

Activities Included: Afternoon Game Drive Hwange Activities Optional: Night Game Drive

Entrance Fees Included: Hwange National Park

Camping: Hwange Area

Day 21: Hwange Area to Matobo National Park (Bulawayo) After an optional morning game drive, we head south towards Matobo National Park, which is at the Matobo or Matopos Hills, a scenic area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys. We overnight at Big Cave Camp, in preparation for a full day of activities on Day 4.





Travel time: 6 hrs


Activities Optional: Morning Game Drive


Camping: Big Cave Camp or similar

Day 22: Bulawayo (Matobo National Park)

Enjoy a day filled with the best that Matobo National Park offers, a guided rhino walk, and game drive bring you as close as possible with these ancient looking giants. Visitors to Matobo National Park regularly spot white and black rhino, sable antelope and impala among other wildlife. Return to Big Cave Camp after your exciting day and enjoy a sundowner while watching another spectacular African sunset.


Travel time: N/A

Activities Included: Rhino Walk and Game Drive in Matobo National Park Activities Optional: N/A

Entrance Fees Included: Matobo National Park

Camping: Big Cave Camp or similar




Day 23: Bulawayo to Musina We cross the Zimbabwe / South Africa Border and overnight at Zvakanaka Camp at the foot of the Soutpansberg. Enjoy some self-guided hikes on this 74-hectare farm. Hike to the top of the mountain to enjoy some stunning 360-degree views.


Travel time: 6 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: Bird and Nature Walks


Camping: Zvakanaka Camp or similar

Day 24: Musina to Johannesburg Our last night is spent in Johannesburg - South Africa’s largest city - also known as Egoli or The City of Gold, referring to the gold mining history of this fast-paced city. Book a day or two post tour to make the most of your stay. A visit to Gold Reef City, the amusement park and museum built on an old mine shaft gives you the opportunity to experience a ride on the Shaft of Terror, a vertical-drop roller coaster known as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Africa due to its sheer 47-metre drop. For the historically inclined there is the ever-popular Soweto tour or just jump on a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus to discover Johannesburg at your own pace.




Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Travel time: 8 hrs

Activities Included: N/A Activities Optional: N/A


Lodge: Airport Game Lodge or similar (please refer to the final rooming list)

Day 25: Johannesburg

Our last goodbye, a healthy breakfast, and the end of another incredible tour.


Departure Airport Transfer: Your departure airport transfer is bookable through Africa4us.

Post-night Accommodation: We recommend booking a post-night to make the most of your stay. Post-night accommodation is bookable through Africa4us. Please note - your pre/post-night accommodation might be different compared to the joining or ending establishment that is part of the tour schedule. In this case, as part of our addon services, Africa4us will provide the transfer between the pre/-post and joining/ending establishment.




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We have designed this itinerary to ensure that you get the best possible experience from this tour and region. Please note that if the itinerary on your trip differs slightly from the online itinerary or brochure, be assured that any change has been made after careful consideration and with the goal to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Changes considered necessary will usually be due to change in service levels, road conditions, recommendations from past clients etc. The goal of any change will be to give an improved experience. You will be informed in writing of any major changes prior to departure. Some changes might also be totally beyond our control, like changes in visa fees and procedures, available activities etc. and might differ to what we have advised on our website. If changes take place while you are on the road, our adventure crew will be informed immediately, and this information will be conveyed to you. The adventure crew will give you all possible assistance to manage these changes.

Africa4us Pty Ltd reserves the right to change or use similar accommodation. Please take note that the Final Rooming List (which will be sent 30 days prior to departure) overrides the website details

and Itinerary details.


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