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7 Day Kruger Park & Victoria Falls Budget Safari

From ZAR 19895
ZAR 19895 Per Single Traveller

2023 Rates

ZAR 19 895 Per Person Sharing

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Duration

7 Days

Pickup

Any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg / Pretoria

Itinerary

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Highlights:

  • Collection and drop off from any hotel or address in Johannesburg
  • Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 1 Night en-suite accommodation at the Tremisana Lodge
  • 2 Nights en-suite tented accommodation in the Motlala Game Reserve
  • Morning and Afternoon open vehicle safari drives
  • Sunset Safari Drive
  • All entrance and conservation fees
  • Guided Panorama Route Highlights tour
  • Airport transfers to/from the Victoria Falls Airport
  • Shuttle transfers to/from the Zambezi River for the sunset cruise
  • Glorious sunset cruise and dinner on the mighty Zambezi River
  • Tour of the Falls that lies within the magnificent Victoria Falls National Park
  • Two-nights’ accommodation at Shearwater Explorers Village

Description:

It’s a magical mix of spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife sightings and exciting adventure activities.

Guests enjoy daily game drives and guided walks in a protected wildlife reserve in the Greater Kruger, a full-day safari tour of southern Kruger Park and visit the main attractions along the scenic Panorama Route.

In Victoria Falls, enjoy a glorious sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River, a tour of the mighty falls and a selection of activities that are guaranteed to be loads of fun. Victoria Falls has a wide choice of popular restaurants and pubs for a great night out on the town.

Accommodation

MARC’S TENTED CAMP ǀ Accommodation adjacent to Greater Kruger

Marc’s Tented Camp is located in the Motlala Game Reserve which is a 3 000-hectare private reserve that lies adjacent to Greater Kruger. It’s ideally located to the iconic Kruger National Park and the major attractions in the northern safari hub of South Africa.

Guests stay in classic safari tents that are basic but comfortable. Each tent has an electric fan, mosquito nets and comfortable single beds with linen, towels and soap provided. There’s a swimming pool in the camp and a covered breakfast lapa that overlooks a large waterhole.

SHEARWATER EXPLORERS VILLAGE ǀ Accommodation in Victoria Falls

Shearwater Explorers Village offers budget-friendly accommodation close to the main attractions of Victoria Falls. It’s the base camp of Shearwater Victoria Falls which is a destination management company that has been operating in Victoria Falls for over 30 years. The company owns the rights to almost all the major activities on offer in and around the town.

Shearwater Explorers Village is located less than a 1 kilometre walk from the Falls and the centre of town which is famous for its traditional craft markets, wide choice of restaurants and vibrant tourist hub. It offers a combination of comfortable chalets, domed tents and Overland camping sites. The lodge facilities are basic to suit travellers on a budget but fully-equipped for comfort and convenience.

There’s free Wi-Fi available and a shuttle service to the main attractions aswell as a popular restaurant and bar, sparkling swimming pool and a spa centre on the property.

Each chalet is air-conditioned and has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. There is a daily housekeeping and turn-down service, and an outsourced laundry service; all for a price that’s exceptionally reasonable for international travellers.

Children of all ages are welcome at Shearwater Explorers Village.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – GREATER KRUGER (approx 442 kilometres)

Travel in an air-conditioned tour vehicle from Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge. It’s approximately a 5-6 hour drive with refreshment stops along the way. The lodge is located in Balule Game Reserve which falls within Greater Kruger.

Settle into your chalet and relax until it’s time to depart late afternoon for a 3-hour sunset game drive in Balule Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle. Enjoy a starlit dinner at Marula Tree Boma which is set up deep in the bushveld.

Overnight in a thatched chalet at Tremisana Game Lodge.

Includes: Dinner

 

DAY 2: GREATER KRUGER

Early morning wake-up for hot beverages and rusks and then we set off for a remote corner of Balule Game Reserve for a 4-hour guided bush walk along the Olifants River with an armed safari guide. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a real bushveld experience while keeping a keen eye on the thick bush for the Big 5 and an abundance of plains game and indigenous birds.

Return to Tremisana Game Lodge for a late breakfast and refreshments. Relax around the lodge until it’s time to depart after lunch at 14h30 for an afternoon game drive in Balule Game Reserve in an open safari vehicle.

Instead of returning to Tremisana Game Lodge, we make our way to Marc’s Tented Camp in Motlala Game Reserve which lies adjacent to Greater Kruger.

Overnight in a safari tent at Marc’s Tented Camp.

Includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

DAY 3: GREATER KRUGER – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks and then it’s time to depart for a full-day safari tour in Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. We enter via Orpen Gate and spend the day exploring the upper-south and central region. Lunch break at a popular Kruger Park rest camp (your own cost).

Return to your camp late afternoon as the sun is setting. Dinner is served at the outdoor boma under the stars.

Overnight in a safari tent at Marc’s Tented Camp.

Includes: Breakfast and dinner

 

DAY 4: GREATER KRUGER – JOHANNESBURG

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks and then it’s time to depart for a 1-hour guided bush walk in Motlala Game Reserve with an armed ranger. Return to the camp for a hearty breakfast; pack up and be ready to depart for the return journey to Johannesburg.

We travel via the famous Panorama Route and stop along the way at the main viewpoints and for refreshment breaks (your own cost). Expect to arrive in Johannesburg between 17h00 and 18h00.

Overnight in budget-friendly accommodation (TBA) in Johannesburg, close to OR Tambo International Airport.

Includes: Breakfast and dinner

 

DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up early for breakfast. We depart for OR Tambo International Airport to catch a scheduled flight to Victoria Falls (cost of flight is not included in the tour price).

On arrival in Victoria Falls, you’re picked up and transferred to Shearwaters Explorers Village in an air-conditioned shuttle bus. Book in, freshen up and enjoy the lodge facilities before it’s time to depart late afternoon for a 4-hour sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.

The boat cruise on the Zambezi River includes a 3-course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne. Cash bar for other drinks. Return to your lodge at about 9pm.

Overnight in a chalet at Shearwaters Explorers Village.

Includes: Breakfast and dinner

 

DAY 6: VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Depart between 08h00 and 08h30 for a 2-hour guided tour of the iconic Victoria Falls. Young children are allowed to join the tour at the discretion of the tour guide.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying whichever add-on activities grab your fancy (for your own cost).

Victoria Falls has earned itself the reputation of being the “Adrenalin Capital of Africa” and offers an exciting array of head-rushing activities; from bungee jumping 100 plus metres off a railway bridge to white water rafting through the Batoka Gorge and sitting on the precipice of the mighty falls in Devil’s Pool.

Or, you can opt to take it easy and enjoy a tour of the historic Victoria Falls Bridge and a leisurely afternoon at a spectacular restaurant that overlooks the mighty waterfall. A real treat is High Tea on Stanley’s Terrace at the Victoria Falls Hotel.

You can have dinner at the lodge restaurant or choose one of the many popular restaurants in town (for your own account).

Overnight in a chalet at Shearwaters Explorers Village.

Included: Breakfast

Please note

Add-on activities are not included in the price of the tour. Ask your MoAfrika Tours agent for advice and help booking the different activities in Victoria Falls.

 

DAY 7: VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge and a few hours exploring the town of Victoria Falls. The local craft market is great for some last-minute souvenir shopping. A shuttle bus picks you up mid-morning and takes you to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.

Includes: Breakfast

Included:

  • Transfers in a luxury airconditioned tour vehicle
  • Registered tour guide
  • Meals specified in the itinerary
  • Activities specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fee for activities specified in the itinerary

Greater Kruger &Kruger National Park

  • 1 night’s accommodation at Tremisana Game Lodge in Balule Private Game Reserve
  • 2 nights’ accommodation at Marc’s Tented Camp in Motlala Game Reserve
  • 2 x 3-hour afternoon open-vehicle game drive in Balule Private Game Reserve
  • 4-hour guided bush walk in Balule Private Game Reserve
  • Full-day safari tour of Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle
  • 1-hour guided bush walk in Motlala Game Reserve
  • Highlights of the Panorama Route

Johannesburg

  • 1 night’s accommodation at a budget-friendly guest house (TBA)
  • Complimentary airport transfer

Victoria Falls

  • 2 nights’ accommodation at Shearwaters Explorers Village
  • 4-hour sunset dinner cruise on Zambezi River (3-course meal & complimentary drink)
  • 2-hour tour of Victoria Falls National Park
  • Complimentary airport shuttle

Excluded:

  • Scheduled domestic and international flights to/within South Africa
  • Scheduled return flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
  • Purchases of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (cash bar)
  • Meals and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Balule Game Reserve conservation levy
  • Gratuities
  • Visa fees if required

Please note:

The return flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls is NOT included in the price of this tour.

Good to know:

Group tours

MoAfrika Tours and its service providers offer cost effective group tours and transfers ranging from 2 – 12 persons per vehicle, please do inform us if you would prefer a private tour (additional rates may apply).

Collection / Drop off

Kruger Park: Collection from any Hotel or address in Johannesburg between 06:30am – 09:30am depending on collection location.

Drop-off at any hotel or address in Johannesburg from 17h00

Victoria Falls: Collection from the Victoria falls Airport.

Please note

All international / local flights and visa fees are excluded from our tour rates.

If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of the safari tour, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00

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