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Journeys: Southern Africa Safari Experience

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18 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
12 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Explore Zimbabwe's largest national park in an open safari vehicle.

Cruise the waters of the Chobe River.

Listen to a talk and watch a documentary on the Okavango Wilderness Project.

Spend a few nights at Moremi Crossing in the Okavango Delta.

Enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue).

Embark on an incredible wildlife safari drive inside Kruger National Park.

Meet researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Carnivore Conservation Programme

Journeys: Southern Africa Safari Experience

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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels – 3 nts, safari lodges/camps – 9 nts, comfortable safari tent – 3 nts, comfortable tent or chalets – 2 nts.
Meals
17 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 15 dinners
Note: Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Botswana Storytelling and Traditional Dinner, Maun
Transport
Plane, air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, 4x4, walking, boat, mokoro.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader for Kruger and Botswana, local Expedition Leader in Victoria Falls, local guides/rangers.
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game ReserveYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria FallsYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Painted Dog Conservation, Hwange National ParkYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Okavango Wilderness Project Experience, Okavango DeltaYour Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game ReserveYour Discover Moment: Victoria FallsArrival transferPanorama Route scenic drive with entrancesPrivate nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehiclesOpen-vehicle wildlife safari drives in Kruger, Hwange and Chobe National ParksTour of Victoria FallsChobe boat safariWildlife excursions by boat and on foot in the Okavango Delta

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