South Africa

Victoria Falls & Kruger Combo

Duration9 days

LocationZambia/Zimbabwe & South Africa

Group6 persons

Rating

Pair one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with the Big Five. This 9-day trip begins at Victoria Falls, with a Zambezi sunset cruise and views of the thundering curtain of water, then continues to Kruger National Park for six days of safari.

Victoria Falls tour and Zambezi sunset cruise
Game drives in Kruger National Park, South Africa's flagship reserve
Luxury hotel at the Falls and a safari lodge in Kruger
Flight and transfer arrangements handled for you

A strong choice for guests who want both a famous landmark and a long safari. Ask Day Safaris Adventures about adding adrenaline activities at the Falls.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

9-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival at Victoria Falls - Smoke that Thunders

Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe (or Livingstone Airport LVI in Zambia). Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to Victoria Falls (entry included) - walk along the 1.7km trail with 16 viewpoints. Feel the spray from "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke that Thunders).

Victoria Falls luxury hotel (Victoria Falls Hotel or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Victoria
Falls
Walking
Tour,

Day2

Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Morning free for optional activities - helicopter flight over the falls (15-25 minutes), bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge (111m), or white water rafting on the Zambezi. Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River - see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds. Complimentary drinks and snacks.

Victoria Falls luxury hotelFull Board

Optional
Adventure
Activities,
Zambezi
Sunset
Cruise,

Day3

Victoria Falls to Kruger - Flight Connection

Morning visit to the Victoria Falls Bridge (border between Zimbabwe and Zambia). Walk to the Knife Edge Bridge for closer views. Optional Livingstone Island tour (swim in Devil's Pool - season dependent). Afternoon flight from Victoria Falls to Kruger (via Johannesburg, 3-4 hours). Transfer to your lodge.

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Bridge
Walk,
Optional
Devil's
Pool,
Domestic

Day4

Kruger - Big Five Safari Day 1

5:30 AM morning game drive in open vehicle. Search for the Big Five - focus on elephants and buffalo herds. Return for breakfast. Afternoon at leisure - swimming or bird watching. Afternoon game drive (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM) to spot lions on the prowl as the sun sets.

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Morning
Game
Drive,
Afternoon
Game
Drive,

Day5

Kruger - Big Five Safari Day 2

Full day in Kruger National Park. Early morning departure. Drive into the park for a full day game viewing. Picnic lunch at a rest camp. Afternoon exploring different regions. Look for leopards in the Sabie River area and rhinos at waterholes.

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Full
Day
Game
Drive,
Picnic
Lunch,

Day6

Kruger - Panorama Route Explorer

Day trip to Panorama Route. Visit Blyde River Canyon (3rd largest canyon in the world). See Bourke's Luck Potholes where the Treur and Blyde rivers meet. God's Window viewpoint looking out over the lowveld. Lisbon Falls (second highest in South Africa).

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Blyde
River
Canyon
Views,
God's
Window,

Day7

Kruger - Optional Walking Safari

Morning guided bush walk with armed rangers (2-3 hours). Learn about tracking, animal behavior, and survival skills. Return for breakfast. Afternoon free for lodge activities - cooking class (African cuisine), wine tasting, or spa treatment. Evening night drive to see bushbabies, civets, and porcupines.

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Guided
Bush
Walk,
Cooking
Class
Or

Day8

Kruger - Final Safari Day

Morning game drive to catch predators returning from their night hunt. Breakfast. Visit local community project or village (optional). Afternoon free for last chance souvenir shopping at the lodge curio shop. Farewell dinner with traditional dancing.

Kruger safari lodgeFull Board

Final
Game
Drive,
Community
Visit
(optional),

Day9

Kruger to Johannesburg - Departure

Final morning game drive (optional). Breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Kruger Airport (1 hour). Flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Connect to your international departure flight.

No accommodationFull Board