About this trip
This 12-day lodge safari takes you overland from Johannesburg through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, finishing at Victoria Falls. You sleep in lodges throughout rather than camping, with game drives and guided stops built around three major national parks.
The route mixes big-name wildlife spots like Kruger and Chobe with quieter cultural and scenic stops, including Bushman rock art and the Blyde River Canyon. It's a proper cross-border journey rather than a single-park stay, so you'll cover real distance between highlights.
Expect a steady rhythm of game drives, river cruises and lodge stays, with wildlife spotting as the constant thread from start to finish.
What you'll do
- Game drives through Kruger National Park
- Cruise the Chobe River in Botswana
- Rhino encounters in Matobo National Park
- View ancient Bushman paintings in Mapesu
- Game drives in Hwange National Park
- Take in the Blyde River Canyon
- Overland route through three countries, so travel days between parks are part of the trip
- Lodge-based throughout, not a camping safari
- Easy-paced and family-friendly, suited to those who want wildlife without a physically demanding schedule
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £3,835, about 15% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 31 Jul – 1 Aug
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