9 Day Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Tour

Arrive at your convenience and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers this evening. Our accommodation is situated in Rosebank, a convenient location just north of central Johannesburg. Should you have additional time, the hotel offers easy access to taxis for exploring the city.

Drive the breathtaking Panorama Route, regarded as one of the most scenic routes in the world, as you head towards Kruger National Park. Visit the striking Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. From God’s Window viewpoint, enjoy expansive views of the valley covered in forest. Proceed to our lodge in the vicinity of Kruger National Park and have a delectable South African dinner in this scenic setting.

Get up early and head to Kruger National Park, home to an amazing variety of huge mammals, for a full-day safari in an open jeep. See giraffes, lions, elephants, and maybe even the elusive leopard as we explore this magnificent savanna and scrubland habitat. In the evening, return to our lodge so you may unwind and soak in the sounds of the nighttime jungle. The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the biggest and most remarkable animal reserves in the world, spanning approximately 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi). Large mammal species are more abundant in Kruger than in any other park on the continent, numbering 147.

Embark on a meaningful adventure at Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine 9,000-hectare sanctuary where luxury meets wild conservation. Your journey begins with an exclusive encounter: meet a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project. Supported by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative, this project is at the forefront of carnivore protection. You’ll enjoy a private lecture on cheetah conservation before heading into the bush with the researcher for a specialized wildlife-viewing excursion.

The adventure continues over the next two days with guide-led morning and evening Big Five safaris. Roam the supreme African bushveld in an open safari vehicle, tracking lions, leopards, and elephants across 22,240 acres of untamed wilderness. Whether you retreat to a luxury lodge room or a sophisticated permanent tent, you’ll enjoy world-class amenities in the middle of the Lowveld.

Take morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides and spend the day discovering Karongwe. Look for Africa’s renowned “big five” as we go across the bushveld’s shrublands. After you get back to camp, stroll around the property or unwind on the balcony. Get up early (around 5 a.m.) and have your morning coffee before going on a wildlife safari drive in the morning. After brunch and some downtime, head back to the cabin. Talk on the deck, stroll through the gardens and grounds, then have high tea. It’s time for a late afternoon safari drive after tea. Once you’ve seen a ton of animals, it’s time to get back to camp and change before a traditional braai for supper.

Set out on a final safari this morning, watching for the recognisable residents of Karongwe.

Take a plane to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, which is named after one of the world’s most potent waterfalls. Go grocery shopping in the busy market in a nearby village. After that, have supper with a local family, assist your hosts in preparing a traditional Zimbabwean dish using the items you selected, and enjoy stories about the way of life and culture in the area. More than 400 meters (1312 feet) can be reached by the mist at Victoria Falls. The falls were formerly known by the local tribes as Mosi-o-Tunya, or “the smoke that thunders.” When explorer and missionary David Livingstone first saw the falls in 1855, he christened them after Queen Victoria.

Go on a tour of the breathtaking Victoria Falls. They were given the name Victoria by Scottish adventurer David Livingstone, but their original name is Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means “the smoke that thunders.” Choose between a breathtaking Zambezi River sunset cruise and much more.

Your journey comes to an end. Depart at any time that best suits you.