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Ultimate African Safari

19-day small group African adventure with spectacular landscapes and wildlife — save 40%* when booked by 1 October!

Johannesburg return

19 days / 18 nights

Small Group Guided Tour

Airport Transfers Included

Multiple departures

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable African safari, exploring diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife. Spot the Big Five in Kruger, glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, and marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls. Experience thrilling game drives in Chobe and Hwange National Parks, stay in quality lodges and camps while immersing yourself in the wild heart of Africa.

Inclusions & Highlights

  • 18 nights 3 & 4 star hotels, lodge accommodation and safari camps with private facilities
  • Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
  • Breakfast daily, 9 lunches and 13 dinners
  • Game drives through Kruger National Park, The Okavango Delta, Chobe & Hwange National Park
  • Witness the thundering power of Victoria Falls
  • Internal flights from Kruger National Park to Maun, and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg with airport transfers
  • Dedicated transport throughout
  • Independent touring with included game drives in Kruger National Park (days 1-3)
  • Fully escorted by professional, English-speaking guide through Botswana and Zimbabwe (days 4-17)
  • Sightseeing including entry fees as per itinerary
  • Kruger National Park - Game drives
  • Okavango Delta - Day game safaris in Moremi Reserve
  • Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Chobe National Park - Game drive
  • Chobe National Park - Cruise on the Chobe River
  • Hwange National Park - Game drive
  • Victoria Falls - Guided tour 

Itinerary

Day 1 | Johannesburg
Welcome to Johannesburg and the start of your African adventure. After collecting your luggage, make your way to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure.

Hotel: Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport – Johannesburg

Day 2 | Johannesburg → Kruger National Park
Travel by road to your safari lodge on the outskirts of Kruger National Park. Surrounded by the African bush, Maqueda Lodge offers the chance to spot giraffe and zebra roaming nearby. This afternoon, head into Kruger National Park with your expert safari guide in search of leopard, cheetah, wild dogs, lion and more.

Hotel: Maqueda Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlight: Kruger National Park

Day 3 | Kruger National Park
Set out early for a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park. Visit waterholes and explore with local experts as you search for the incredible wildlife found throughout one of South Africa’s premier national parks.

Hotel: Maqueda Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Kruger National Park

Day 4 | Kruger National Park → Maun
Transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Maun. On arrival, transfer to Thamalakane River Lodge on the banks of the Thamalakane River, gateway to the famous Okavango Delta. This evening, meet your fellow travellers and guide for a tour briefing.

Hotel: Thamalakane River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5 | Maun → Okavango Delta
Travel to Etsha 13 on the western border of the extraordinary Okavango Delta, where waterways flow into the Kalahari Desert without ever reaching the coast. Settle into your safari camp and enjoy dinner ahead of tomorrow’s adventure.

Hotel: Nguma Island Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 | Okavango Delta
Explore the Delta’s network of waterways aboard a traditional mokoro canoe, navigating through thick vegetation in search of birds and wildlife. Stop at a secluded island for a guided walk with the chance to spot elephants, waterbuck and other wildlife.

Hotel: Nguma Island Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Traditional mokoro excursion

Day 7 | Okavango Delta → Moremi Game Reserve
Travel via Maun to your camp in a private concession in the Greater Moremi area. Renowned for its concentration of mammals, the region offers exceptional opportunities to encounter a diverse range of wildlife.

Hotel: Camelthorn Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 | Moremi Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Greater Moremi area in an open 4x4 vehicle, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the region’s abundant wildlife. After dinner, head out on a night drive for the chance to spot rare nocturnal animals.

Hotel: Camelthorn Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Moremi Game Reserve game drives

Day 9 | Moremi Game Reserve
Enjoy another full day of game drives through Moremi Game Reserve, considered one of Africa’s most beautiful and varied reserves. Explore its unspoiled landscapes while watching for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife.

Hotel: Camelthorn Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Moremi Game Reserve game drive

Day 10 | Moremi Game Reserve → Nata
Journey east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, an immense landscape of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted with palm islands. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Hotel: Nata Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 | Nata → Chobe National Park
Visit Nata Bird Sanctuary for magnificent views across Sowa Pan before continuing north to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. Home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of elephants, Chobe promises outstanding wildlife encounters.

Hotel: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlight: Nata Bird Sanctuary

Day 12 | Chobe National Park
Enter Chobe National Park for a spectacular morning game drive before returning to the lodge for a late breakfast. This afternoon, cruise the Chobe River and watch for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.

Hotel: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Highlights: Chobe National Park game drive and Chobe River sunset cruise

Day 13 | Chobe National Park → Hwange National Park
Depart Botswana and cross into Zimbabwe, travelling to your lodge in a private concession near Hwange National Park. Spend the next three nights surrounded by one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich wilderness areas.

Hotel: Robins Camp – Matabeleland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14 | Hwange National Park
Explore the vast wilderness of Hwange National Park on game drives. The park is renowned for huge herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra, along with giraffes, predators, endangered species and diverse birdlife.

Hotel: Robins Camp – Matabeleland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Hwange National Park game drives

Day 15 | Hwange National Park
Head out on another morning game drive through Hwange National Park, exploring its varied landscapes and searching for more memorable wildlife encounters. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or choose from optional activities.

Hotel: Robins Camp – Matabeleland
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Highlight: Morning Hwange National Park game drive

Day 16 | Hwange National Park → Victoria Falls
Travel to Victoria Falls, with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to relax or discover the many activities available around this iconic destination.

Hotel: Shearwater Explorer Village – Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast

Day 17 | Victoria Falls
Join your guide for a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, with time to explore the town and its range of cultural and adventure experiences. This afternoon, relax on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.

Hotel: Shearwater Explorer Village – Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Victoria Falls and Zambezi River cruise

Day 18 | Victoria Falls → Johannesburg
Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your included flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, make your way to your airport hotel using the complimentary shuttle.

Hotel: Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Meals: Breakfast

Day 19 | Johannesburg
Enjoy some final leisure time in Johannesburg before making your way to the airport for your flight home, bringing your African adventure to an end.

Itinerary is subject to change.

Dates/Pricing

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30 Mar – 17 Apr 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
11 Apr – 29 Apr 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
7 May – 25 May 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
1 Jun – 19 Jun 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
25 Jun – 13 Jul 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
29 Jun – 17 Jul 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
3 Jul – 21 Jul 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
6 Jul – 24 Jul 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
17 Jul – 4 Aug 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
26 Sep – 14 Oct 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
2 Oct – 20 Oct 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
10 Oct – 28 Oct 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
25 Oct – 12 Nov 2027$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
12 Nov – 30 Nov 2027$21,645 pp$12,985 pp
17 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028$22,645 pp$13,585 pp
*Advertised price is per person, twin share and inclusive of any savings. Information is correct as of 24 September 2026 and is subject to change and availability. Offer ends 1 October 2026, unless sold out prior.

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* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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