Southern Cross Lodge Safari
12 Days of Classic Adventure Centered in Excellent Wildlife Viewing Areas
12 days of classic and adventure, indulge in a typical African hospitality centred in excellent wildlife viewing areas. Starting in Johannesburg in South Africa, through Zimbabwe and ending in Maun in Botswana, this escorted tour touches the 3 rivers, namely the Zambezi, Chobe and the Okavango.
From: $ 5626.00 per person Single Supplement: $983.00
Group Size: Minimum 4 pax
Meals: 12 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 8 Dinner
Key Features
Johannesburg – Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park – The Okavango Delta
- Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta in Botswana are three of the world’s prime wilderness areas with dense animal populations.
- Live your dream by punctuating your safari with a sensational visit to the awesome Victoria Falls.
- In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home.
- Game drives and mokoro excursion in the Okavango delta.
- Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River and Chobe River.
- Game drives in Hwange and Chobe National Parks.
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa
On arrival at the Oliver Tambo international airport you will be met by a Supertime representative and transferred to the Airport Grand Hotel.
Overnight: The Airport Grand Hotel or similar on Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2: Johannesburg, South Africa
After breakfast depart on a full day tour of Soweto Township and the Apartheid Museum. Experience a fascinating glimpse of the bustling neighbourhood life of Soweto, the most metropolitan township in the country, setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela’s former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans.
Overnight: The Airport Grand Hotel or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 3: Johannesburg to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Transfer from the hotel to Oliver Tambo International airport to connect your flight to Victoria Falls. You then enjoy a transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge situated on a private concession that borders Hwange National Park. Mineral water will be provided during this transfer. The rest of the evening you will relax by lodge facilities. The lodge is overlooking a perennial waterhole that present an excellent opportunity to see game coming down for a drink especially at sundown.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 4: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
After breakfast, you enjoy a full day game drive into Hwange National Park. Lunch will be served at a picnic site in the park. Soft drinks and bottled water will be provided during the game drive.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 5: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Today your excursion starts with a half day visit to a traditional village and a local school, after which you will return to the lodge for lunch. Siesta and relaxing by the pool to refresh and head out again in the evening on sunset game drive in the lodge’s private concession.
Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 6: Hwange to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Enjoy breakfast and then departure by road to Azambezi River Lodge in Victoria Falls. This afternoon you explore the mighty Zambezi River on a sunset boat cruise with refreshments provided on board.
Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge or similar on Bed and Breakfast.
Day 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls. On return to lodge, you will visit to the traditional open market and shops to take home treasures of Africa. Rest of day at leisure and open for optional activities, varying from the impressive helicopter flight over the falls to adventures of white-water rafting and many more (own expense). Round off your day with the spectacular drumming show and sumptuous traditional Boma dinner.
Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge or similar on Bed and Breakfast.
Day 8: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana
Road transfer via Kazungula border to Chobe Safari Lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River in northern Botswana. This afternoon you enjoy a game drive in the Chobe National Park.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar on full board.
Day 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana
You kick this day with an early morning game drive before you return to the lodge for breakfast. This afternoon you will enjoy a Sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River with a cash bar.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and breakfast.
Day10: Chobe National to Okavango Delta, Botswana
After breakfast, you are transferred to Kasane airport for your flight to Khwai airstrip in the Okavango Delta. From the airstrip you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge enjoying some game viewing enroute. Depending on time of arrival you might embark on sunset game drive or just relax by the lodge.
Overnight: Mogotlho Safari Lodge or similar on full board.
Day 11: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Enjoy a full day game drive into greater Khwai/ Moremi game areas with picnic lunch.
Overnight: Mogotlho Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 12: Okavango Delta, Botswana
After breakfast you are transferred to the camp airstrip for a short flight to Maun airport to connect with your international flight to Johannesburg. We hope you have lived your Africa travel dream and thank you for your patronage, always wishing to welcome you again in one of our African travels.
End of our Services
Inclusions:
- Airport transfers
- Ground transportation
- Services of courteous and professional English speaking Tour Manager
- Mineral water in the vehicle
- All parks entry conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as indicated. (BB.L. D)
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Entry Visa fees
- Pre and Post tour accommodation
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature like crafts and curios shopping, laundry and bar drinks
- International airport departure taxes
- Any other items not shown or expressly mentioned as included.
