Kruger to Vic Falls
Tour Description
Day 1: Johannesburg
Encounter wildlife and salt pans on this eight-day overland adventure that visits two of Southern Africa’s most famous sites – Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls. Spot lions, leopards, zebras and giraffes on safari through landscapes blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, then fall asleep to the sounds of the African night in your comfortable camp. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, enjoy a bushwalk accompanied by members of the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit, The Black Mambas, and end an epic journey with Zimbabwe’s mighty Victoria Falls.
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
Sawubona – welcome to South Africa! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, we recommend visiting the eye-opening Apartheid Museum to start your journey with some crucial history before meeting up with your group.
After your important meeting this evening, why not head out for an optional group dinner and get to know your newfound travel companions? Your leader can point you in the right direction with bar and restaurant recommendations.
Day 2: Kruger National Park
Rise and shine for an early departure from Johannesburg, the ‘City of Gold’ and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. Be prepared for a long drive, but rest assured, it is well worth it. A truly unique African experience unfolds as you enter the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem en-route to our campsite. In the evening, choose to relax at your camp, located in Kruger National Park, or perhaps head out on an optional night drive with the park guide. The optional night drives are a chance to spot nocturnal animals and perhaps even a night-time predator or two – maybe catch a lion or hyena out hunting, or perhaps an impala out in search of a late-night feed.
Day 3: Kruger National Park
After breakfast, embark on a full-day 4WD safari through Kruger National Park. One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. The day will be spent game viewing, birdwatching and stopping at various waterholes and viewpoints. Later on, take a night drive with the park guide for a chance to spot nocturnal animals and perhaps even a night-time predator or two – catch a lion or hyena out hunting, or an impala out in search of a late-night feed. Your camp tonight will be within Kruger National Park.
Day 4: Greater Kruger National Park – Black Mambas HQ
Head to the outskirts of Kruger National Park, where you’ll be lucky enough to camp for the evening with the Black Mambas at their headquarters. The Intrepid Foundation is proudly partnered with Helping Rhinos, which directly supports the work of the Black Mambas – the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit. Made up of a team of 36 young African women, the Mambas patrol 20,000 hectares of the Balule Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park. Turning a traditionally male-dominated industry on its head, they’re putting their female prowess to work protecting the wildlife of Kruger National Park in an unconventional kind of way. You’ll join them on a bush walk to learn how they find and destroy snares firsthand. Enjoy a special dinner by lantern light, and later, relax by the campfire with the Mambas as they share stories about their path to becoming Black Mambas and conservation work.
Day 5: Goo Moremi Gorge
Say farewell to The Black Mambas and head straight for the Botswana border as you travel towards Goo Moremi Gorge. On arrival, perhaps stretch your legs with an optional guided hike through this beautiful national heritage site where perennial streams have carved deep gorges into the hills. Along the hike, you can stop at beautiful waterfalls cascading into deep pools surrounded by lush vegetation. The gorges are home to many birds that feed on fish and small crabs in the pools and are breeding grounds for the endangered Cape vulture. Baboons and rock rabbits live on the cliffs above the gorge and, though very elusive, leopards, hyenas and kudu can also be found here.
Day 6: Nata
Today, you’ll journey from Palapye to Nata. Your lodge is situated on the edge of the amazing Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, covering some 12,000 square kilometres, this is one of the largest salt flats in the world. On arrival, take a 3-hour excursion in an open vehicle to explore these seemingly endless plains in the Nata Bird Sanctuary. Surrounded by the Kalahari Desert, the pans are naturally dry and salty for a large part of the year. During this time the arid landscape has an eerie feel to it as heat mirages disorientate the senses. Then, after the rains hit, it becomes a grassy refuge for migratory birds and animals. Tonight, enjoy a good nights rest in a comfortable lodge.
Day 7: Victoria Falls
Today you’ll travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. Continue to your permanent tent, set within a large rest camp. After settling in, you may want to set out on a highly recommended optional trip to visit Victoria Falls. Spanning about a mile wide and falling 108 metres into a narrow gorge below, the spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it’s possible to see little islets in the river below. Otherwise, a range of other activities are available through the local activity centre. After visiting the falls or enjoying a relaxing afternoon, meet up with your group for an included brewery tour and beer to say cheers to the journey so far.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
There are no activities planned for today as your trip comes to an end after breakfast. For those who plan on spending a few extra days in Vic Falls, there are plenty of activities and excursions to keep you occupied. A helicopter flight over the falls is a popular choice and offers a fantastic view of this natural wonder.
Departure Dates
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 19, 2025 | $3,166.25 | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 | $4,060.00 | |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Nov 9, 2025 | $4,030.00 | |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | $3,460.00 | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 | $3,765.00 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Apr 26, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| May 3, 2026 | May 10, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| May 17, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | $3,455.00 | |
| May 31, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Jul 19, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | $3,490.00 | |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | $3,295.00 | |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Feb 14, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Apr 4, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| May 2, 2027 | May 9, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| May 16, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| May 23, 2027 | May 30, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jun 20, 2027 | Jun 27, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 4, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jul 4, 2027 | Jul 11, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jul 11, 2027 | Jul 18, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Jul 25, 2027 | Aug 1, 2027 | $3,740.00 | |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Aug 15, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Aug 22, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Aug 29, 2027 | Sep 5, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Sep 5, 2027 | Sep 12, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Sep 19, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Sep 15, 2027 | Sep 22, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Sep 19, 2027 | Sep 26, 2027 | $3,665.00 | |
| Sep 26, 2027 | Oct 3, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Oct 10, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| Oct 10, 2027 | Oct 17, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| Oct 17, 2027 | Oct 24, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 14, 2027 | $3,565.00 | |
| Nov 21, 2027 | Nov 28, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Dec 5, 2027 | Dec 12, 2027 | $3,460.00 | |
| Dec 19, 2027 | Dec 26, 2027 | $3,460.00 |