DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – GREATER KRUGER (approx 442 kilometres)

Travel in an air-conditioned tour vehicle from Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge. It’s approximately a 5-6 hour drive with refreshment stops along the way. The lodge is located in Balule Game Reserve which falls within Greater Kruger. Settle into your chalet and relax until it’s time to depart late afternoon for a 3-hour sunset game drive in Balule Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle.

Includes: Dinner

DAY 2: GREATER KRUGER

Early morning wake-up for hot beverages and rusks and then we set off for a remote corner of Balule for a 4-hour guided bush walk along the Olifants River with an armed safari guide. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a real bushveld experience while keeping a keen eye on the thick bush for the Big 5.

Return to your lodge for a late breakfast and refreshments. Relax in your room or at the pool until it’s time to depart after lunch at 15h00 for an afternoon game drive in Balule in an open safari vehicle.

Instead of returning to Tremisana Game Lodge, we make our way to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge in Motlala Game Reserve which lies adjacent to Greater Kruger.

Includes: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 3: GREATER KRUGER – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks and then it’s time to depart for a full-day safari tour in Kruger Park in an open safari vehicle. We enter via Orpen Gate and spend the day exploring the upper-south and central region. Lunch break at a popular Kruger Park rest camp (your own cost).

Return to your lodge late afternoon as the sun is setting. Dinner is served at the outdoor boma under the stars.

Overnight in a treehouse at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Includes: Breakfast & dinner

DAY 4: GREATER KRUGER – JOHANNESBURG

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks and then it’s time to depart for a 1-hour guided bush walk in Motlala Game Reserve with an armed ranger. Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to depart for the return journey to Johannesburg.

We travel via the famous Panorama Route and stop along the way at the main viewpoints and for refreshment breaks (your own cost). Expect to arrive in Johannesburg between 17h00 and 18h00.

Overnight in budget-friendly accommodation (TBA) in Johannesburg, close to OR Tambo International Airport.

Includes: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up early for breakfast. We depart for OR Tambo International Airport to catch a scheduled flight to Victoria Falls (cost of flight is not included in the tour price).

On arrival in Victoria Falls, you’re picked up and transferred to Kingdom Hotel in an air-conditioned shuttle bus. Book in, freshen up and enjoy the lodge facilities before it’s time to depart late afternoon for a 4-hour sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.

The boat cruise on the Zambezi River includes a 3-course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne. Cash bar for other drinks. Return to your lodge at about 9pm.

Overnight in a chalet at Kingdom Hotel.

Includes: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 6: VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Depart between 08h00 and 08h30 for a 2-hour guided tour of the iconic Victoria Falls. Young children are allowed to join the tour at the discretion of the tour guide.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying whichever add-on activities grab your fancy (for your own cost).

Victoria Falls has earned itself the reputation of being the “Adrenalin Capital of Africa” and offers an exciting array of head-rushing activities; from bungee jumping 100 plus metres off a railway bridge to white water rafting through the Batoka Gorge and sitting on the precipice of the mighty falls in Devil’s Pool.

Or, you can opt to take it easy and enjoy a tour of the historic Victoria Falls Bridge and a leisurely afternoon at a spectacular restaurant that overlooks the mighty waterfall. A real treat is High Tea on Stanley’s Terrace at the Victoria Falls Hotel.

You can have dinner at the lodge restaurant or choose one of the many popular restaurants in town (for your own account).

Overnight in a chalet at Kingdom Hotel.

Included: Breakfast

DAY 7: VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge and a few hours exploring the town of Victoria Falls. The local craft market is great for some last-minute souvenir shopping. A shuttle bus picks you up mid-morning and takes you to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.

Includes: Breakfast