14 Day Southern Africa Explore (BSSA)

Day 1Panoramic Route/Nyani Tribal Village South Africa

After an early start we leave the city of gold and make our way through the Mpumalanga Province en-route to the Drakensberg Escarpment. We spend the day visiting the scenic sights along the Panoramic Route including: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels at the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. From here we journey onto the Shangaan Tribal Village, where a guided tour gives us an insight into the culture and traditions of the local Shangaan people. We enjoy an exciting evening of tribal dancing, singing and a traditional African dinner. We overnight in traditional huts. (D)

Day 2 Kruger National Park South Africa

Up at sunrise we travel a short distance to the Kruger National Park. Upon entering Kruger we begin our search for the many species of birds, mammals and reptiles that inhabit the Park. Kruger is home to a wide diversity of animals including Africa's Big Five. Our game drive takes us to our campsite, where we board an open safari vehicle and head out on an exciting night drive. Evening to be spent camping within the Kruger Park. (BD)

An early morning game drive takes us along some of the best game drive routes that Kruger Park has to offer. Sunrise at a waterhole offers scenes straight out of National Geographic. The entire day is spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en-route to our next camp. Evening to be spent relaxing around the campfire reminiscing about the day's events. (BD)

Day 4 Makopane South Africa

We venture out on our final game drive in the Kruger Park before heading towards the town of Makopane, where we overnight en-route to Botswana. (BD)

Day 5 Nata Botswana

Leaving South Africa, we cross into Botswana. This vast, thinly populated country is one of Africa's economic success stories due to its mineral wealth. After changing money into local currency, we continue to Nata, where we camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. (BD)

Days 6 & 7 Livingstone/Victoria Falls Zambia

We arrive in Livingstone and venture out on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. The following day is spent on optional activities, including white water rafting, bungy jumping, microlighting, jet boating or a 'flight of angels'. We explore the town, its markets and visit the Victoria Falls. (BD)

Day 8 Chobe Botswana

This morning is spent at your leisure exploring the town of Livingstone, before departing for Botswana. We set up camp on the edge of the Chobe National Park before exploring the Chobe River on a magical sunset cruise. (D)

Day 9 Maun Botswana

Up at daybreak, we have the opportunity to take an optional open vehicle game drive into the famous Chobe National Park. After breakfast, we depart for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. (BD)

Day 10 Okavango Delta Botswana

We venture into the wild bush of Africa, far from any civilisation. Our trip begins by 4x4 Land Rover across the 'Buffalo Fence' into the wildlife area. Once in the Delta, we join local villagers/guides on mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and begin our search for the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the Delta. We set up camp on an island in the Delta and enjoy an evening under the African skies. (BLD)

Day 11 Okavango Delta Botswana

This is a unique opportunity to live under nature's rules. Rising with the sun, we enjoy more poling on the mokoros, drifting silently through the channels. We also undertake game walks in the Delta, tracking different animals, learning their habits and understanding nature's finer details. This is also a great opportunity to learn about the people of the area, each mokoro has a polar or local guide who grew up in the area and lives in the local village. These people work together in a community tourism initiative. After a breathtaking sunset, we relax around the campfire listening to the sounds the night has to offer. (BLD)

Day 12 Okavango Delta/ Leroo La Tau Botswana

We leave behind the tranquillity and memories offered by the Delta on our last mokoro trip before transferring back to Maun. Our journey continues to Leroo La Tau Lodge "Spoor of the Lion" which is situated near the dry Boteti River. This special surrounding allows us to take part in activities such as game walks, accompanied by skilled guides or a visit to the site of the famous Bane's Baobab at the edge of Kudiakam Pan. (BD)

Day 13 Khama Rhino Sanctuary Botswana

This morning we once again have the option to explore this area on various guided excursions before heading for the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where we spend the evening camping within the Reserve. (BLD)

Day 14 Johannesburg South Africa

Today we drive through to Johannesburg, arriving in the early evening. (B)