This was an extraordinary trip. During our time in the parks we saw at least 3-7 lions a day, and a leopard every day! The last day after driving for 7 hours with little activity, we saw within the last two hours, lions a leopard and 4 cheetahs resting on the road-it was unbelievable. The other animals were great as well-lots and lots of elephants and many animals had young ones- elephants, zebra's and hyena cubs. We were able to get remarkabley close-10-15 ft. so got great pictures with my Apple 15 pro. The lodges were lovely and a nice break from the camp. The camping was not glamping-cots weren't particularly comfortable, especially if you are tall and on the larger side. While the toilet facilities were basic they provided hot water for the showers in the afternoon and filled wash basins in front of the tent in the morning with hot water to wash with. The food was delicious-fresh baked breads and deserts, homemade soups to begin every meal and much to my surprise lots of good vegetables. Bring warm clothes including hats and gloves and a windbreaker for the morning game drive-it's an open truck so gets very cold when the wind blows through. Wool blankets are provided to cover your legs. Be prepared for long and very bumpy, dusty drives. Most of the roads/tracks are sand. This is not a trip for someone with a bad back. Make sure you have a waterbottle with a spout so you can drink while the truck is moving and something to cover your mouth and nose with to keep out the dust. Be prepared to go to the bathroom in the bush. The houseboat is so relaxing and great bird watching on the boat trips. Finally, our guide Bibi was wonderful and a phenomenal tracker-always slowing down to look for animal tracks and then racing off to find the animal for us.
We saw a T-shirt in Africa that said “it’s not a holiday, it’s an adventure!“ This sums up exactly what this trip is about. Although it took some stamina to camp the entire time and the bus trips were long to get from destination to destination, this was an adventure like no other. Spinning, two nights roughing it in Okavango Delta was magical and we heard lions roaring at night. Our guides were outstanding and the food was better than I could possibly expect, especially since our cook did it all in a campground the safari walks and drives did not disappoint!
Because we were there in July, the nights were bitterly cold, but we stayed cozy in the tents. This is definitely a trip for those seeking authentic adventure, but not for those who are uncomfortable with idea of sleeping in a tent for 10 days. Our Guide Pappy was, always so patient and so thorough with all of us and was a wealth of knowledge about the region. I love this trip, but it definitely is not for those unused to roughing it or are expecting luxury.
Our trip was amazing - seeing the rhinos at Matobo was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our CEOs were knowledgeable and fun, and we enjoyed sitting under the stars at night with our group.
I absolutely would recommend this trip to anyone. It is a very active tour because you are on the go all of the time, but we saw and experienced so much. I got just enough of a taste to want to return. I would also recommend adding at least a day, or two, before and after the tour.
Experience three of southern Africa’s most phenomenal wildlife viewing sites in search of the world’s most spectacular animals – Hwange National Park, Kruger National Park and Matobo National Park. Spend nine days in search of the Big Five (that’s lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo) and more on this journey through South Africa and Zimbabwe. Plus, you’ll enjoy time in a traditional village in the Limpopo province and visit South Africa's modern capital – all the while uncovering Africa's incredible and diverse natural beauty.
Wild landscapes, intrepid activities and all the laughs - what an epic trip! Taffy was an incredible guide - communicative, knowledgeable on local culture, and the best laugh! We felt safe in his presence, he's an amazing cook, and he's a credit to G Adventures!
This is an outstanding tour that involves significant road travel, superb landscapes and wildlife sightings together with excellent accommodation. Our guide (Nonki) is a lovely lady who treated us very well while maintaining the schedule appropriately.
My experience was amazing and took me out of my comfort zone with the onsite camping in the Okavango Delta. However, the people and the experiences we met along the way surpassed any negatives. One other thing I forgot to mention about our CEO was that it would have been more engaging if he had identified various markers along the way. For example, our taxi drive to WDH airport pointed out landmarks and items of interest on our way to the airport that our guide could maybe have identified to enrich our knowledge.
This was one of my favourite trips I've done with G adventures! The locations are absolutely stunning, and I think we got lucky with our tour guides who were brilliant. I really enjoyed the mix of activities and I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
The South Africa Encompassed 17 days was a very good itinerary that allows you to see the best and most beautiful parts of the country. Sunway-safaris had done a very good job in organising the trip and the guilds Claude and Duncan did a fantastic job to make everything happened smoothly. They are responsible, efficient and organised; they know their job well and are just amazing! There are some very long drives but we had a good time because everyone in the group is so fun loving!
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Guest House
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Garden Route National Park, Hluhluwe, Drakensberg, Mpumalanga, Hermanus, Swaziland, Hluhluwe game reserve, Drakensberg Mountains, Qunu, Tsitsikamma Forest
Every single place that I visited from Vic Falls to Cape Town, it was totally full of epic. Astonishing, breathtaking, beautiful and wild side of Africa is what I experienced.
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Bethanie, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Western Cape, Chobe National Park, Bagani, Okavango Delta
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