Journeys: Explore Southern Africa

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 12 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4862
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Cape Town, South Africa
Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

HIGHLIGHTS

Go for a wildlife safari drive with a researcher and expert on carnivores.
Enjoy a traditional South African barbecue.
Visit the Kirstenbosch botanical garden with an expert botanist.
Help prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal with a family in their home.
Spot wildlife in world-famous Kruger National Park

Start in Cape Town and end in Victoria Falls, the trip "Journeys: Explore Southern Africa" is a guided wildlife trip that takes 12 days. You will be traveling through Johannesburg, Kruger National Park and Cape Town in South Africa and Zimbabwe. "Journeys: Explore Southern Africa" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

On this extraordinary adventure through southern Africa, journey from glittering Cape Town to the vast wilderness of Kruger National Park—home of the legendary "big five". Visit Soweto township, where Nelson Mandela once lived; enjoy a homemade dinner with a local family in a Zimbabwean village; and witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Day 1: Cape Town
Day 2: Cape Town
Day 3: Cape Town
Day 4: Cape Town/Johannesburg
Day 5: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Day 6: Kruger National Park
Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 8: Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 9: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
Day 10: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Day 11: Victoria Falls
Day 12: Victoria Falls

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nts), Lodge (4 nts), Comfortable tent or chalets (2 nts).

Meals

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD245-320 for meals not included.

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking, plane.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

Local CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Cape Town and Victoria Falls, CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for the Kruger portion, local guides/rangers.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Guided Walk, Cape Town
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg
Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Arrival transfer
Orientation tour of Cape Town
Excursion to Cape Point including the penguins at Boulders Beach
Soweto tour
Panorama Route scenic drive with entrances
Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in open vehicle
Private nature reserve wildlife safari drive in open safari vehicles
Tour of Victoria Falls
Internal flights

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Cape Town and from Victoria Falls are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Journeys: Explore Southern Africa tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Journeys: Explore Southern Africa tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Journeys: Explore Southern Africa tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Journeys: Explore Southern Africa tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Travel Style : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

2. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

3. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

4. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

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