south africa, swaziland, botswana and zimbabwe (SSBZ) tour

This tour goes through some breathtaking natural beauty. Starts with a day in Soweto touring some historical sites and time permitted, visiting the Apartheid museum. The next stage of the tour crosses into Swaziland. Mhkaya Game Reserve and Hlane National Park are our major highlights here in Swaziland. We cross the borders back into South Africa once more. This time we are after the famous big five of the Kruger National Park. A few more stop overs in South Africa will take us to the hidden treasures of Botswana. We visit the best kept wildlife sanctuary in Africa, The Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Chobe National Park will be our next destination . Take time to relax on board the Chobe house boat. Afternoon of rest and rejuvenation, or experience an exciting river safari or fishing excursion. In Zimbabwe, The Mighty Victoria Falls is our next destination. Hwange National Park , its abundant wildlife and experienced guides will blow you away. Back in Victoria Falls we end our tour with a dinner at the Famous BOMA, (The eating place)

Day 1 & 2

An early departure after breakfast to visit the historic Soweto Township. Indulge the experienced guides who will take you through the colonial history of South Africa and the events that shaped the modern day Republic of South Africa. Enjoy lunch with the locals. Our next destination will be the Apartheid museum of Johannesburg. Allow at least half a day to fully enjoy this tour .

Day 3 - 7

Expect a fairly long drive and a boarder crossing into the Kingdom of Swaziland. This is one of the rare places where we can get up and close to the African Wildlife. Our hosts usually entertain us with traditional dances and displays under the the African stars and a bonfire. Hlane Game Reserve and Mkhaya Game Reserve are our highlights in Swaziland, our best time to connect with the wild.

Day 7, 8 & 9

We cross the borders once again to come back to the Republic of South Africa. This time we are after the Kruger National Park’s BIG FIVE. We also get to visit the Moholoholo wildlife sanctuary and drive through the ever changing scenery as we head for the Botswana border on day 9. Botswana is a wildlife and cultural heaven, some of which we are privileged to encounter on this trip.

Day 9 - 14

We visit the best kept wildlife sanctuary in Africa, The Khama Rhino Sanctuary. From the Khama Rhino Sanctuary we stop over in Nata on our way to Chobe National park in Kasane. Take time to relax with a good book and binoculars on board the Chobe house boat. We explore the spectacular Chobe River with a tender boat and an experienced guide, getting up close and personal to the wildlife and birdlife of the area. For the adventurous, try your hand at tiger fishing - one of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers most predatory fish! Enjoy buffet lunches and candle lit dinners offered on our host house boat on the Chobe River.

Day 14-20

We leave the beauty of the Chobe river and the luxurious boat cruise as we cross borders into Zimbabwe. Hwange awaits us with a full day Game drive on open game drive land cruisers. Visits to Nabushome Primary School, the painted dog conservation, Dete women beads making project and later wind down over a few drinks back at the Gwango concession camp.

We then retrace our steps back to the town of Victoria Falls . (The mighty Victoria Falls) is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. We tour the Victoria Falls and we participate in a wide range of optional activities here including the famous flight of the angels. We sum up our tour in style at the BOMA enjoying the traditional meals, dances and interactive drumming.

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