Kruger, Falls & Botswana: Wildlife Walks & National Parks

Kruger, Falls & Botswana: Wildlife Walks & National Parks

• Trip code: 4F7X001
• Dauer: 8
• Stil: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. For once-in-a-lifetime chances to see wildlife in the flesh (or fur), this eight-day tour through Southern Africa can’t be topped. In South Africa's Mapungubwe National Park, you’ll see the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle safari drive and track wildlife on foot in Mapesu Private Reserve, search for the "big five" in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and witness the unique traditions of the local people. This is the Africa you've seen in all those incredible travel photos happening right before your eyes.

Übersicht

Start / Finish

Victoria Falls nach Johannesburg

Group Size Notes

Max. 22, im Schnitt 18

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden. Guided bush walk in Mapesu Private Reserve. Open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Mapungubwe NP. Kruger NP entrance and wildlife safari drives. Traditional dinner and local dancing. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters can be really cold and summers will be really hot. If you travel during winter months (May to October) please ensure that you bring warm clothing and a suitable sleeping bag

Checklist

Additional Items:
• Sleeping bag (required)

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters can be really cold and summers will be really hot. If you travel during winter months (May to October) please ensure that you bring warm clothing and a suitable sleeping bag

Optional Activities

Victoria Falls
- Helikopterflug über die Victoriafälle - 25 Minuten (284USD pro Person)
- Ganztagesausflug im Chobe-Nationalpark
- Helikopterflug über die Victoriafälle - 15 Minuten
- Sambesi-Bungeesprung (168USD pro Person)
- Rafting bei den Victoriafällen (120USD pro Person)
- Kanufahren auf dem Sambesi (160USD pro Person)

Livingstone
- Livingstone-Insel (Devil's Pool) Schwimmen (125USD pro Person)
- Ultraleichtflugzeug über die Victoriafälle (360USD pro Person)
- Livingstone-Insel (Devil's Pool) Morgendliche Bootsfahrt (125USD pro Person)

Victoria Falls
- Schaukeln über dem Sambesi (168USD pro Person)

Mapungubwe
- Mapesa Night Safari Drive

Kruger National Park
- Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive

Transport

Lando (Overland-Abenteuer-Vehikel), zu Fuß, offenes Allrad-Safarifahrzeug

Group Leader

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) während der ganzen Reise als Head Guide / Koch und Fahrer, lokale Guides

Meal Budget

Plane USD60-80 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Meal Budget

Plane USD60-80 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Accommodation

Einfaches Hotel (3 N), Mitmach-Camping (4 N)

Accommodation

Einfaches Hotel (1 Nacht), Mitmach-Camping (6 Nächte)

Highlights

Spot the "big five" in Kruger National Park, gaze out across Victoria Falls, observe wildlife from a safari vehicle in Mapungubwe National Park, experience local dancing, discover the museum that houses historical information telling the story of Mapungubwe’s incredible history

Introduction

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. For once-in-a-lifetime chances to see wildlife in the flesh (or fur), this eight-day tour through Southern Africa can’t be topped. In South Africa's Mapungubwe National Park, you’ll see the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle safari drive and track wildlife on foot in Mapesu Private Reserve, search for the "big five" in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and witness the unique traditions of the local people. This is the Africa you've seen in all those incredible travel photos happening right before your eyes

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 6 Mittagessen, 5 Abendessen

Minimum Age

Mindestalter für diese Reise sind 18 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Victoria Falls

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Livingstone/Matobo Nationalpark

Rise early to the sounds of Victoria Falls thundering in the distance before the group heads out towards the Kazangula Border crossing into Botswana. On this long, but scenic drive, take the time to enjoy the views, get to know your group more, and reflect on what you hope to gain from taking this trip. Your stop tonight is a little north of Francistown. Enjoy dinner together at camp before a night under the vast sky

Day 3 Francistown/Mapungubwe National Park Area

Depart Francistown after breakfast and cross the border into South Africa at Martins Drift. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Upon arrival to Mapungubwe National Park area, the group will embark on a guided bush walk in the Mapesu Private Wildlife Reserve. This is the area where archaeologists excavated the famous golden rhino and other evidence of a wealthy African kingdom. Home to elephants, leopards, and an abundance of birdlife, set against a backdrop of forests and towering cliffs, this is a wonderful place to explore on foot

Day 4 Matobo Nationalpark/Tshipise

Another day, another slice of adventure! Travel into Mapungubwe National Park after breakfast at camp. Visit the Interpretation Centre and Museum for a self-guided experience and short film. Learn about the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area before a packed picnic lunch at the spot where the Limpopo River splits Zimbabwe and Botswana. Then, the main event! A safari drive in the park to spot wildlife before returning to camp this evening. After dark, you can choose to go on a night wildlife drive in the private reserve near the campsite

Day 5 Tshipise/Krüger Nationalpark

Genieße eine ganztägige Tierbeobachtungsfahrt im Overland Wagen im Krüger Nationalpark

Day 6 Krüger Nationalpark/Greater Kruger Area

Erlebe die spektakuläre Tierwelt auf einer Safarifahrt im Overland-Abenteuer-Vehikel oder mache ein optionales Upgrade auf einen Allrad-Safariwagen

Day 7 Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

Transfer zurück in die größte Stadt Südafrikas

Day 8 Johannesburg

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Arrive before your tour starts and opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view. Bitte vergewissere dich, dass du bis zum Begrüßungstreffen alle erforderlichen Visa für die Reise besorgt hast. Lies dir bitte die Visa-Informationen in den Trip Details durch, damit du weißt, ob du Visa benötigst, und wenn ja, welche. Beachte bitte, dass je nach Nationalität nicht alle Einreisenden in der Lage sein werden, bei der Einreise ein Visum zu erhalten.

Allen, deren Abflug am ersten Tag verspätet ist, empfehlen wir die Buchung einer Vornacht, wenn Sie mehr Zeit damit verbringen möchten, die Victoriafälle zu besichtigen, da die Gruppe am zweiten Tag morgens abreist

Day 2 Livingstone/Matobo Nationalpark

Day 3 Francistown/Mapungubwe National Park Area

Day 4 Matobo Nationalpark/Tshipise

Day 5 Tshipise/Krüger Nationalpark

Day 6 Krüger Nationalpark/Greater Kruger Area

Day 7 Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

Weiterreise nach Johannesburg, das wirtschaftliche Zentrum von Südafrika und die größte Stadt des Landes.

Day 8 Johannesburg