Kruger National Park & Victoria Falls

The Kruger National Park is South Africa's treasure and rightly so. Thousands of animals roam this almost 2 million hectares of land with big game such as lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino attracting visitors from all corners of the globe. The Crocodile River forms the southern boundary of the park and the Limpopo River, the northern boundary, a distance of more than 350km's between the two - that's a lot of terrain to cover and discover all kinds of species! For those who have been dreaming of experiencing an African safari in their lifetime, this destination is for you. In conjunction with the Kruger is the province of Mpumalanga's Panorama Route, home to some of South Africa's most beautiful sights. We visit the before heading back to Johannesburg for one night in preparation for the next leg of your journey to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. 

Accommodation: Your stay in the Kruger is within a private concession that is home to the beautiful Imbali Lodge. Your suite has a private plunge pool for those hot summer days and spa treatments are available in between your game drives, which take place in open 4x4 Land Cruisers. One night at the Johannesburg Intercontinental Airport Hotel, will ensure that you are on time for your flight the next morning to Zambia where you will stay for the next two nights at the Aha David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa. The lodge is positioned on the Zambezi River, a short drive away from Victoria Falls.

ITINERARY

Day 1

• Flight ex Jhb International Airport to Skukuza Airport (inside the Kruger National Park)

• On arrival, please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Transfer through the park to Imbali Safari Lodge (the drive is approximately 1.5 hours)

• Check in

• Game drive & sundowners

• Return to the lodge for dinner

• Overnight: Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

Day 2

• Early morning safari game drive – one of the best times of the day to go in search of animals

• Return to the lodge for a buffet breakfast under the trees on the outside deck

• The rest of the day is at leisure to relax by the pool or enjoy spa treatments (own account)

• High Tea is offered before your next safari game drive, made up of a selection of cakes and freshly baked pastries

• Afternoon safari game drive – hopefully luck is on your side, and you will spot some of Africa’s wildcats in action!

• Dinner

• Overnight: Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

Day 3

• Morning safari

• Breakfast

• Day at leisure

• This afternoon head out again on an exciting game drive in search of nocturnal animals

• Return to the lodge early evening for dinner

• Overnight: Imbali Safari Lodge Full Board

Day 4

• Final morning game drive

• Breakfast

• Check out- please settle any expenses you may have incurred during your stay

• Visit to Blyde River Canyon

• Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg

• Check in to hotel

• Overnight: Johannesburg Intercontinental Hotel BB

Day 5

• Flight ex O.R Tambo International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Zambia

• On arrival please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Road transfer to your lodge

• Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

• Overnight: Aha David Livingstone & Spa BB

Day 6

• After an early breakfast we visit Victoria Falls – walk the pathways along the Falls that offer excellent viewing points and photographic opportunities

• We visit the market with its many curios and meet the locals

• Return to the lodge for lunch

• The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy a range of additional activities such as a helicopter flip or microlight flight over the falls; gorge swing; white water rafting; or spa treatments

• Alternatively, you can relax at the hotel and enjoy the view over the Zambezi river

• Overnight: Aha David Livingstone & Spa BB

Day 7

• We indulge in our last breakfast overlooking the Zambezi

• Check out

• Transfer ex lodge for Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Zambia for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport

Included in tour:

• 3 nights Imbali Safari Lodge All Meals & Selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits)

• 1 night Johannesburg Intercontinental Hotel Bed & Breakfast

• 2 nights Aha David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Bed & Breakfast

• Kruger National Park Safari Experience

• Blyde River Canyon

• Zambezi sunset cruise

• Victoria Falls & Market Experience

• Conservation levies

• Return flights from Johannesburg to the Kruger

• Return flights from Johannesburg to Zambia

• Airport transfers

Excluded from tour:

• Lunches & dinners where not mentioned

• Any items purchased of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Additional activities

• Spa treatments

• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Swimwear