Cape Town, Kruger & Zimbabwe
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Cape Town, Kruger & Zimbabwe
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13 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Southern Africa is so packed full of diverse highlights that we’re taking two weeks to explore a few of them in depth. Wildlife is the region's calling card and there will be plenty of chances to spot the "big five" in Kruger, Hwange, and Matobo national parks.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Soweto township bicycle tour
- Panorama Route drive
- Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in our vehicle (full-day)
- Traditional dance experience
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument visit
- Nature walk (Matobo National Park)
- Victoria Falls visit
- Border-crossing support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts), Lodges (5 nts), Tented Lodges (2 nts)
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
- Plane, air-conditioned private vehicle, safari vehicles, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) & driver throughout, local guides
Highlights
- Search for the "big five" in Kruger and Hwange national parks
- Track wildlife in Matobo National Park
Trip Details
13 days
Plane, air-conditioned private vehicle, safari vehicles, walking
English
Cape Town, South Africa
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Budget
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Inn on the Square
Day 2: Cape Town
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - There's so much to see and do in cosmopolitan Cape Town; don't waste a minute.Accommodation - Inn on the Square
Day 3: Cape Town/Johannesburg
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore South Africa’s largest township on two wheels and under your own steam. This guided tour will take you through the vibrant streets of Soweto, giving you the opportunity to meet some of its diverse residents, see the sights, hear the music and even taste a local ‘home-brewed’ beer. Popular stops include the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela used to live.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Day 4: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Enjoy sights along the Panorama Route en route to the Greater Kruger Area.Activity - Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.Accommodation - Lions Rock River Lodge
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Opt for a wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.Accommodation - Lions Rock River Lodge
Day 6: Greater Kruger Area
The lodge is nestled among glades of mature, exquisite indigenous trees, and is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - This bush walk is not about the big 5, but looking out for the small 5, known as the ant lion, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, buffalo weaver and rhino beetle. There are a huge variety of bugs/insects and reptiles that can be seen, and it does not stop there. The bush is filled with many legends and historical stories, medicinal and traditional uses of the plants, that are often only known about through the expert knowledge of local guides.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Timbavati Safari Lodge
Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Louis Trichardt
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute— get exploring.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Lalapanzi Hotel & Conference Centre
Day 8: Louis Trichardt/Great Zimbabwe Monument Area
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Clevers Lakeview Resort
Day 9: Great Zimbabwe Monument Area/Matobo National Park
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, the ancient ruins site the country was named for. Hike around the site learning more about the life of the people that inhabited the area and how these structures were built.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Farmhouse Matopos
Day 10: Matobo National Park
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With so much to see and do, don't waste a minute...or just relax by the pool. Activity - Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while searching for wildlife in the area.Accommodation - Farmhouse Matopos
Day 11: Matobo National Park/Hwange National Park
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hwange Safari Lodge
Day 12: Hwange National Park/Victoria Falls
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.Activity - Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.Free_time - Enjoy an evening by the Zambezi.Accommodation - Explorers Village Lodge
Day 13: Victoria Falls
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5599
Duration: 13 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Southern Africa is so packed full of diverse highlights that we’re taking two weeks to explore a few of them in depth. Wildlife is the region's calling card and there will be plenty of chances to spot the "big five" in Kruger, Hwange, and Matobo national parks.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 20 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
07/16/2024
Memorable and full of highlights
07/16/2024
Well planned and perfectly executed.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/16/2024
Memorable and full of highlights
07/16/2024
Well planned and perfectly executed.
07/16/2024
Amazing! The trip was better than I was expecting and there were heaps of activities which exceeded my expectations. A great trip and travel itinerary.
07/15/2024
The South Africa & Zimbabwe tour was outstanding. We saw more animals than I could have hoped for. And most of the accommodations were very charming and unique. Visiting Africa has been a bucket-list item for me for as long as I can remember.
07/14/2024
I felt very safe and felt like I was getting the best product for what was paid
07/14/2024
G Adventures takes the stress out of travelling and allowed us to enjoy the food, culture and experiences of the trip without a worry! Amazing!
07/13/2024
The trip was very good. Iwouldn't say fantastic, but very good.
07/10/2024
Very nice and unique experience, Africa has really a lot to give. CEO was great and really took care of us. However, additional activities were very expensive.
07/10/2024
The G Adventures tours exceeded my expectiations in every way. It combined the expertise, knowledge, and grace of an outstanding and experienced guide, Chris Ncube, with a variety of accommodations, activities, cultural experiences, wildlife experiences
07/08/2024
It was an amazing trip. A great group and a superb CEO
07/02/2024
An amazing experience to numerous Safari parks. Well thought out and planned to see the most possible in a short time frame and executed amazingly by a fantastic CEO.
06/25/2024
My African trip with G Adventures was overall brilliant, offering a variety of experiences, excellent choices of accommodation, engaging activities including the optional choices, and an enthusiastic guide, earning a 10 out of 10.
06/19/2024
Would highly recommend it
06/17/2024
This trip provides a wonderful taste of Southern Africa. It provides a great mix of natural, cultural and historic experiences and gives one the chance to interact with the people and wildlife in a responsible way.
06/17/2024
Educational and enlightening
06/13/2024
Not my age group, but a good experience overall.
06/11/2024
This was yet another amazing trip travelling with G. The trip was filled with natural beauty of Southern Africa, the culture. the food, the history and of course the plenty of wildlife.
06/09/2024
A very good "first time experience" in South Africa/Zimbabwe. The '"small group" style also helped to make new friends.
06/02/2024
This trip of South Africa and Zimbabwe was my first trip with G Adventures, and it will certainly not be my last! Everything was so well organised, and our tour guide Johannes was absolutely wonderful!
05/27/2024
It was a great trip. Saw a lot a places, people and wild animals.
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