Southern Africa Circuit Safari with Adventure In The Wild Safaris

Day 15: Maun to Khwai River Conservation Area (Okavango Delta) – Botswana

Start your day with an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (weather permitting), then transfer into 4×4 safari vehicles for a journey into the pristine Khwai River floodplains. Enjoy two nights at a tented camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta, where wildlife roams freely just beyond your tent.

In the afternoon, experience a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) trip led by local guides. Glide peacefully through reed-lined waterways, stopping for a guided nature walk on one of the delta’s islands before returning to camp at sunset.

• Included Activity: Sunset Mokoro Trip
• Optional Activity: Scenic Okavango Delta Flight
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) – Botswana

Embark on a full-day game drive through Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa’s most diverse ecosystems. Moremi is rich in wildlife including Africa’s Big 5, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and a stunning variety of birds. Named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe, the reserve offers pristine habitats of grasslands, lagoons, and papyrus swamps.

• Included Activity: Full Day Moremi Game Drive
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 17: Khwai to Maun & Nata (Makgadikgadi Pans) – Botswana

Today, we journey back to Maun, rejoining our overland truck before heading through rural Botswana to the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. These ancient salt flats are the remnants of a prehistoric lake and offer a surreal, otherworldly landscape. Wildlife such as zebra and migratory birds frequent the pans in the wet season.

• Included Activity: Pans Lookout
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 18: Nata to Kasane & Chobe National Park – Botswana

Travel northeast to Kasane, where four countries converge. After lunch, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise on the Chobe River. Observe elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos up close, along with diverse birdlife, as you cruise past the banks of Chobe National Park.

• Included Activity: Chobe River Boat Cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days 19–20: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Cross into Zimbabwe to explore Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your time here is flexible—choose from optional activities like guided tours, helicopter flights, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, or a sunset Zambezi River cruise. Or simply relax at your lodge or explore the vibrant town.

• Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Park Entry, Helicopter Flights, White-Water Rafting, Sunset Cruise, Village Tours, and more
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Day 19), Breakfast (Day 20)

Day 21: Victoria Falls to Francistown – Botswana

Return to Botswana and travel south to Francistown, where we overnight at a peaceful lodge with a pool to unwind after the day’s drive.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 22: Francistown to Johannesburg – South Africa

Journey along the Great North Road to South Africa. Travel through bushveld and farmland into the economic heart of the country, Gauteng Province, arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon.

• Meals: No meals included

Days 23–24: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park – South Africa

Depart for the world-famous Kruger National Park. This part of the safari transitions to a small group tour. Stay in a private concession inside Kruger and enjoy a full-day 4×4 game drive led by experienced rangers in search of Africa’s Big 5 and more.

• Included Activity: Full Day 4×4 Game Drive in Kruger
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (both days)

Day 25: Panorama Route – South Africa

Explore the scenic Panorama Route, taking in the breathtaking beauty of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, and the Three Rondavels. Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening around the fire.

• Included Activity: Panorama Route Tour
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Days 26–27: Kruger to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Eswatini

Enjoy a final game drive through Kruger before entering the lush, mountainous kingdom of Eswatini. Camp at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where smaller, non-dangerous animals roam freely. Day 27 includes a guided nature walk and time to explore hiking and cultural activities at your leisure.

• Included Activities: Kruger Game Drive, Guided Nature Walk
• Optional Activities: Hiking, Horse Riding, Village Tours, Mountain Biking
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (both days)

Day 28: Eswatini to Zululand & St Lucia – South Africa

Re-enter South Africa and travel into KwaZulu-Natal’s scenic Zululand region. Overnight in St Lucia, a village on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Keep an eye out for hippos wandering through the streets at night!

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 29: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve & iSimangaliso Wetland Park – South Africa

Start with a game drive in the Big 5 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Return to St Lucia for an afternoon estuary cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds thrive in this unique coastal ecosystem.

• Included Activities: Game Drive, iSimangaliso Estuary Cruise
• Meals: Breakfast

Days 30–31: Zululand to Drakensberg Mountains – South Africa

Say farewell to the coast and journey inland to the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains. En route, visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, a place of historical significance. Spend the night in the UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park area, surrounded by soaring peaks and breathtaking landscapes.

• Included Activity: Mandela Capture Site Visit
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (Day 30), Breakfast (Day 31)