Accommodation

Simple hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts).

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, 4x4 open safari vehicle.

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends. Guided nature walk and open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Matobo NP. Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives. Traditional dinner and local dancing. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes 2. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe customized safari truck for the long drives. 3. As of January 26th 2011 the Director General of the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism declared a valid Yellow Fever Certificate is required at all points of entry into Zanzibar. This includes the airport, seaport and other points of entry. Failure to provide the correct certification may result in an on the spot vaccination or $50 fine. Please check with your health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 4. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. 5. Sleeping bags can not be rented on any of our Africa overland or safari 6. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS: It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Cape Town, Victoria Falls or Johannesburg does not arrive. Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection in either of these centres, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Southern Africa, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 10 and 48 hours after the initial plane’s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Southern Africa. You may find that your tour will begin, and you still have not received your luggage. When reporting your missing bag at the airport please provide the airline with the emergency telephone number of our local office in South Africa (+27 71 470 6928). Please do not give out any address (starting point hotel) as on most trips we do not stay long enough for the bag to arrive, the airline should phone our local office to arrange the delivery address. It is recommended that you purchase locally a few needed items, begin your tour. Your CEO or local representative will be able to help you organize this, and once your luggage is retrieved, it should be able to be forwarded to you – depending where you are. Please note that any costs that you may incur for luggage retrieval or sending luggage are not the responsibility of G Adventures, though we will always strive to assist you in any way possible, Please make sure to hand in the reference number of the bag and your flight details to your CEO in order to help with the tracing of the bag. You should always keep all receipts and documentation, and contact your airline or insurance provider for reimbursement. 7. Your CEO aims to provide you with the best service possible during your tour. They will be joining you in the back of the truck for a maximum of approximately 50% during driving, to answer questions and provide more information about the areas that you visit. They will spend the remainder of the driving time in front with the driver to enable them to make bookings, do planning and to fulfil other organizational requirements of the tour. During wildlife safari drives, your CEO will ensure to accompany you in the passenger area of the truck. This is of course because they have a lot of knowledge to share with you during these exciting wildlife safari drives. Please do not hesitate to ask your CEO any questions. 8. Please note that on all our Overland adventure vehicle (OAV) safaris there is a maximum of 22 people per vehicle. 9. VISAS. Please read the Visa section very carefully. Visas are your own responsibility. Always double check with the embassies what each countries requirement are. 10. All passengers on this trip must be 18 years of age or older. 11. MONEY EXCHANGE We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 12. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins (150USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (284USD per person) - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park - Zambezi Bungee Jump (168USD per person) Livingstone - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Swim (125USD per person) - Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls (360USD per person) - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Morning Breezer (125USD per person) Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person) Tshipise - Hot Springs Soak Kruger National Park - Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day (860ZAR per person)

Optional

Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (150-160USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15min (160USD per person) - Canoeing the Zambezi (160USD per person) - Chobe National Park Day Trip (170USD per person) - Zambezi Bungee Jump (160USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (330USD per person) Livingstone - Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls (175USD per person) - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Morning Breezer (98-123USD per person) - Livingstone Island (Devil’s Pool) Swim (133-183USD per person) Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (160USD per person) Tshipise - Hot Springs Soak Kruger National Park - Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day (750ZAR per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, head out with your CEO and group to further explore together in Victoria Falls. Sip a drink at Shearwater Village after your welcome meeting. Sit back, relax, enjoy the rushing sound of the falls, down a beer, and get to know your fellow travel mates as the adventure begins.
Victoria Falls is a great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Arrive before your tour starts and opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Additional Notes: Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.

Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

For anyone with a later arrival time on Day 1 we recommend booking a pre-night if you want to spend time seeing Victoria Falls, as the group leaves in the morning of Day 2.
Day 2 Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out on the long, but scenic drive to Matobo National Park. Take this time to enjoy the scenery, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Victoria Falls to Matobo National Park 06:00 Hr(s)
Day 3 Day 3: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Huge granite masses, land that has been walked on for forty thousand years, and a peaceful quiet that will have you wondering why you would ever want to return to the hustle and bustle of the modern world are what await you on this visit to Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Hop aboard an open wildlife safari vehicle and have an immersive experience in the park focussing on edible plants, visit a Khoisan cave with historic cave paintings, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife, while learning about rhino conservation efforts.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Guided Rhino Walk
- Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 4 Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Another day, another slice of adventure! Make the most of your day getting to know the people in your group. Share past travel stories, take backseat bus selfies, and watch as the African scenery passes you by on your way across the border into South Africa. In the evening sit back, relax, tip your head to the sky and bask in the warm water of the mineral pool at our campsite.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Matobo National Park to Tshipise 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa)
Day 5 Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Welcome to wildlife country! Kruger is the kind of place that you’ll visit, but still want to return to over and over again. With nearly 5 million acres this park offers some of the best access to wild animals in Africa, so prepare for an epic time… (but you already knew that!) Keep those cameras at the ready and experience your ultimate African safari fantasy become a reality.

Search for lions, elephants and many other animals on a full-day wildlife safari drive. Word of advice? Remember that it’s not all about the animals. This sprawling sanctuary is home to much more; think giant baobab, fever, and marula trees towering over the savannah in a place that feels older than time itself. Stop at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks, while you simply revel in your primitive surroundings as nature moves around you.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 6 Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)

Yesterday was only a taste of the beauty that resides in the National Parks of South Africa. Today, you will head out into Kruger NP again on another wildlife safari drive in the Lando. (Upgrade alert! You can choose to embark on this experience in a 4x4 safari vehicle instead.)

Take your gaze to the sky today and try to search for all of the things you didn’t get to yesterday. In the evening fill your bellies with a traditional dinner together, then grab someone’s hand and work up a sweat with some local dancing as the night settles around you.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Kruger National Park to Hazyview 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
- Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Day 7 Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)

While you may be leaving the bush behind today, the memories will stay with you forever. So don’t despair, instead look ahead with excitement as you journey back to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and economic heart.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Hazyview to Johannesburg 08:00 Hr(s)
Day 8 Day 8: Johannesburg (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Johannesburg (1B)

Depart at any time.

Alas, it’s time to go home, but not before giving "Jozi" some love! Perhaps you’ll extend for a few days and enjoy this vibrant, up and coming South African city? Wander through important cultural spaces like the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela House, soaking in the history that shaped Johannesburg. Sample food, music, and art in the city’s trendy neighbourhoods like Melville and give yourself time to relax and unwind before returning home.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

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Itinerary of your trip Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

Day 1: Victoria Falls

Day 2: Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Matobo National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Matobo National Park/Tshipise (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Tshipise/Kruger National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Johannesburg (1B)

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