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32 day Northern Safari. Johannesburg to Nairobi
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This budget African safari tour starts in Johannesburg, travels north through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Pre-departure meeting: 17:00pm the day before at the departure point Departure point: Johannesburg, Backpackers Ritz, 1A North Road, Dunkeld West Check-in: 08:45am Departure: 09:30am Accommodation: Camping Group size: Max 30 passengers Safari vehicle: Overland truck
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Please note that this budget African safari tour operates in both directions.
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Day 1: Johannesburg to Hazyview, South AfricaYour South Africa tour starts by departing Johannesburg. You head towards the Lowveld and the very famous Kruger National Park, your camp for the next two nights, situated just 8km from Kruger Parks Numbi Gate. Spoilt with a swimming pool and good hot showers you spend the evening around the campfire anticipating your game drive tomorrow. Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 2: Kruger National Park, South AfricaToday you explore the wonders of Kruger National Park. This is one of the most famous wildlife parks in the world. Covering an area of 21, 497 sq km – 60km wide and over 350km long, this conservation area has more than 500 bird species, 114 reptile, 49 fish, 33 amphibians, 146 mammals and over 23000 plant species have been recorded.
Today is spent in the Park on a full day game drive to see how many of the species can be found. Tonight there is an option of a night drive in the park. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 3: Hazyview to Graskop, South AfricaAfter a quick replenishing of your stocks you leave the Lowveld, climbing up in altitude to the beautiful town of Graskop, it is from this gateway that you get to explore the beauties of Mpumulanga, known for some of the best landscape in South Africa. Your stops for the day include the ever striking Blyde River Canyon and Gods Window.
There is a chance to view the Canyon from the many viewpoints, which offers fantastic photographic opportunities. We then set up camp on lush green grass and enjoy the luxuries of a swimming pool with the most amazing view. For those in a party mood the small town of Graskops nightlife is something to be indulged in. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 4: Graskop to Messina, South AfricaA long yet lovely days drive on day 4 of your South Africa tour as you head up north toward Zimbabwe, this is your chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the ever changing scenery, tonight is your last night in beautiful South Africa in a town called Messina – said to be one of the hottest areas in South Africa.
Years back this was a flourishing copper mining area, but with the mines closing down in the early 1990’s it tumbled into the darkness of a small quiet ghost town. With the discovery of diamonds it has again once flourished into its former self, and now a sphere filled with history. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 2 Day 5: Messina to Masivingo, Zimbabwe
Leaving South Africa we enter Zimbabwe a country of tradition, culture, soul and a lot of scenic beauty. You make your way to the town of Masivingo, which lies in the outskirts of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Great Zimbabwe was the greatest ...
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Page: 3 Day 9: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Today you take in Matobo National Park. The park is one of the last strongholds of both Black and White Rhino, and the region is renowned for it’s high concentration of Leopards and Black Eagle. There are numerous caves and rock painting ...
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Page: 4 Days 13 & 14: Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba, Zambia
This morning you will pack up camp and depart Victoria Falls. Exiting Zimbabwe you cross the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River to enter into Zambia at the town of Livingstone. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba, your base camp for the ...
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Page: 5 Days 17 - 20: Chipata to Lake Malawi, Malawi
Leaving Zambia you cross the border into Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. You visit the capital Lilongwe, a small city distinctively divided into the old town and the new administrative centre. The newly democratic Malawi is a landlock ...
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Page: 6 Day 24 & 25: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast em ...
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Page: 8 Optional Excursions:
Night game drive in the Kruger National Park Walking with Lions Victoria Falls National Park Kariba House Boats (2 nights) Game walk on Maaze Island Zanzibar accommodation Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crat ...
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Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route
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The Blyde River Canyon on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is the third largest canyon on earth and has some of the most dramatic and overwhelming scenery in the country.
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The Serengeti
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The tropics of East Africa have two distinct rainy seasons; the Short Rains in November and December and the Long Rains from March to April.
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