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Game Trails of Zimbabwe & Botswana Lodge Safari

Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
1 reviews
Available Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

17 days from

US$3,915

without flights
Wildlife
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Overland adventure safari holiday through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana

Trip Code: ZAB
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Game Trails of Zimbabwe & Botswana Lodge Safari

Highlights
  • Game drives in the sublime National Parks of Kruger in South Africa, Hwange in Zimbabwe and Chobe in Botswana.

  • Plenty of time to look for the Big 5 elephants, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino as well as giraffe and zebra herds

  • Visit the ancient UNESCO Shona City of Great Zimbabwe and the splendid Victoria Falls

  • Explore the Okavango Delta by traditional Mokoro Canoe and a walking safari to see the rhino at Matopos


At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 12
  • 17 days sightseeing with safari game drives and short walks and 4000km of ovewrlanding in between.
  • Join In Johannesburg

Accommodation & Meals
  • 15 Breakfasts
  • 13 Lunches
  • 11 Dinners
  • 4 nights Hotel
  • 2 nights Cabin
  • 6 nights Lodge
  • 2 nights Tented Lodge
  • 2 nights Wild Camp
Overview

This fabulous overland safari adventure takes us through three countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. This gives us ample time to see a variety of wildlife, special UNESCO sites and meet many smiling people along the way. Our first experience is game drives in the famous Kruger National, where we may see big cats, rhino and herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest. Arriving into Zimbabwe we visit the treasured ruins of Great Zimbabwe and the Matobo National Park. Our visit here is an unforgettable experience as the maze of giant kopjes (granite rocks), perched atop of each other is a staggering sight and provides excellent rhino viewing opportunities at sunset. The following days’ at Hwange is a supreme experience to track the abundant elephant, leopard and wild dog populations. Stopping at the border, we visit the dramatic Victoria Falls before crossing into Botswana and Chobe National Park for a sunset safari cruise amidst the hippo and elephant. Our grand finale to this natural world experience is the world-famous Okavango Delta where we use traditional Mokoro Canoes to seek out hippo, lion, cheetah, hyenas, elephant and the plentiful birdlife. Completing our overland journey of some 4000km, we return to Johannesburg via the Khama Rhino Sanctuary for a vibrant end to this supreme safari adventure.

Is a lodge safari not quite your thing? Take a look at our camping version of this itinerary, here: Game Trails of Zimbabwe and Botswana - Camping

If you would like further information on when to go to Southern Africa on safari and which trip suits you best please refer to our detailed guide: Which safari is right for you?

Is this holiday for you?

Everything in Africa is on a big scale, and to cover the ground necessary, your journey across Southern Africa includes several long drives accompanied by Africa's spectacular scenery. Such drives, including your game drives, can often be on dirt tracks, graded roads and also tar highways. The driving times are indicated on each day. These times do not include stops along the way. We ensure tha …

Everything in Africa is on a big scale, and to cover the ground necessary, your journey across Southern Africa includes several long drives accompanied by Africa's spectacular scenery. Such drives, including your game drives, can often be on dirt tracks, graded roads and also tar highways. The driving times are indicated on each day. These times do not include stops along the way. We ensure that regular comfort breaks are taken, and stops try to be scheduled to visit interesting towns or sights.


Included in the itinerary are a variety of walks. These walks can be on paved surfaces, uneven sandy dunes or rocky terrain and are always accompanied by your experienced guide. Each walk is paced with time for your guide to interpret the environment around you. On some walks, it is vital to keep within the group in case of an animal encounter. When in the Okavango Delta we travel by mokoro canoe. These are traditional dug-out canoes and we may have to walk in the shallows to board at water level.


The accommodation will range from hotels, simple cabins through to tented lodges. The majority of nights you have en-suite facilities. There may be a bar/restaurant available and some accommodations may have a swimming pool. When in the Okavango you will have 2 nights wild camping.


Many of the meals are prepared by the guides and it is good group etiquette to help with preparation and washing up on these days and this is usually done on rotation. This journey is suitable for the adventure traveller looking to experience some of Africa's most special safari experiences!

Why KE?

This beautiful safari does game drives in the National Parks of Kruger in South Africa, Hwange in Zimbabwe and Chobe in Botswana. This gives us ample time to see a variety of wildlife, special UNESCO sites and meet many smiling people along the way.

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