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Big Five - 18 dagen avontuurlijke reis

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Zuid-Afrika

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285400

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  • Operator:

    Chamaeleon

  • Length:

    18 days

  • Group size:

    12 pax

  • Age:

    18 to 90

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Ontspannend
    • Gemakkelijk
    • Gemiddeld
    • Serieus
    • Bloedstollend
  • 09.09-26.09.25 scheduled icon
  • 11.11-28.11.25 scheduled icon

Het kraakt, ritselt en zoemt, ritselt en knispert, fluistert, tsjirpt en tjirpt, het spettert en smakt in één keer. Alleen als het hoest ben jij het, van opwinding. De wildparken in Botswana, Zimbabwe en Zuid-Afrika vanuit alle hoeken - 18 dagen is eigenlijk te weinig, maar bijna te veel voor de zwakzinnige avonturiers.

Tour program

Dag 1

Vertrek naar Zuid-Afrika

Ready for an African adventure? Then let's go. Your plane to South Africa takes off today.
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. After landing at Johannesburg airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal, but don't turn night into day, because tomorrow you'll be setting off on your adventure very early.

Accommodation
Road Lodge Rivonia
The Road Lodge Rivonia is located in the Sandton district and has comfortable, air-conditioned rooms. The hotel is around 30 km from OR Tambo International Airport. If you feel like shopping, you will find many malls in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation. Road Lodge Rivonia / Cnr 10th Avenue and Rivonia Road Rivonia 2128, Johannesburg / Tel: +27 118035220

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 30 km.
After departing Johannesburg at 06:30, we drive to the world-famous Kruger National Park. We visit the remote and rarely visited northern part of the park, and spend the night in Letaba. In the afternoon we enjoy a game drive in our minibus and hope to see lions, elephants, rhinos and other animals.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will prepare lunch and dinner together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Letaba Rest Camp
Letaba Rest Camp is located in the center of the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Letaba River. "Letaba" translates as "river of sand". The water attracts many animal species and ensures that the vegetation becomes a green oasis. You spend the night in twin-bed bungalows with en-suite bathrooms. Treat yourself to a dip in the camp's swimming pool or round off the evening with a cool drink in the restaurant.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 550 km.
Meeting point: Road Lodge Rivonia at 6:30 am
Please bring your international health insurance policy to this meeting as the guide will collect it. You will also be asked to fill out an indemnity form. If you have any allergies or other concerns, now is the time to let your guide know.
An early start today, as a full-day game drive in a minibus through the Kruger National Park awaits you. First we head north to the Pafuri region. The northern part of the Kruger is dominated by the Mopane Field, a playground for large elephant bulls, wild dogs and lions. There is a good chance of spotting members of the Big 5 today if you didn't see them yesterday. The vegetation changes in the Limpopo Valley, this forest area is known for its diversity of birds. In the afternoon we leave the Kruger and spend the night in a lodge outside the park.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You prepare breakfast and lunch together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Awelani Lodge
Awelani Lodge is situated on the northern border of the Kruger National Park near the Pafuri Gate. Nearby are ancient San and Khoi rock paintings and over 700 different bird species. You will spend the night in permanent safari tents with en-suite bathrooms.

Notes
The route covers approx. 305 km.
After entering Zimbabwe via the Beitbridge border post, we drive north to our accommodation. We visit the Zimbabwe Monument "Great Zimbabwe". The well-preserved ruins are one of the largest and oldest stone structures in southern Africa, built between the 11th and 14th centuries. We take an informative walk with a local guide to view the historic stone buildings.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will prepare lunch together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Great Zimbabwe Hotel
The Great Zimbabwe Hotel is located in Masvingo about 800 meters from the monument that gives the hotel its name. The hotel employs 39 Zimbabwean staff, supports a local clinic and sponsors an elementary school in the region in order to support the community. They plant indigenous trees in the gardens and participate in the weekly national clean-up campaign. You will stay in a double room with a private bathroom.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 480 km.
Border control in Beitbridge may take a little longer. Please be prepared for this and grab a book or listen to music to pass the time.
On our way through Zimbabwe, we pass Bulawayo and reach our chalets on the edge of Matobo National Park in the late afternoon. We watch the sunset on the granite ridges overlooking the park.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will prepare lunch together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Big Cave Lodge
Big Cave Lodge, also known as "the safari lodge on the rocks", is located on a massive granite rock overlooking the majestic Matabo National Park. You stay in thatched-roof chalets with en-suite bathrooms and a small private terrace. Refresh yourself after a long day in the lodge's natural rock pool or enjoy the atmosphere of the Leopard's Lair Lounge and Bar with a few cool drinks.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 340 km.
In the morning we visit World's View and the historic site of Cecil John Rhodes' grave. On a combined game drive and hike, we visit ancient bush paintings found in the unusual rock formations. Another highlight of this region are the now very rare white rhinos that live here. With a bit of luck, a few magnificent specimens of this endangered species will run in front of our camera on our excursion through the national park.

Meals
Meals included are breakfast and dinner.

Accommodation
Follow-up overnight stay
You will spend the night in the same accommodation as the day before.

Notes
The route covers approx. 60 km.
Today's destination is Hwange National Park. Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, the protected area covers around 14650 square kilometers, making it the largest park in Zimbabwe. Hwange is known for its large elephant population, so it won't be long before we get to see the gentle giants. Our chalets are located in the game reserve adjacent to the park.

Meals
Meals included are breakfast and dinner.

Accommodation
Hwange Safari Lodge
Hwange Safari Lodge is located directly on the border of Hwange National Park. The spacious grounds of the lodge exude an African ambience and cheerfulness. The glass-fronted restaurant offers a relaxing open-air feeling even in the cooler months. The animals at the nearby waterhole can also be observed from the platform of the cozy bar.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 335 km.
If you still haven't seen all the members of the Big 5, the chances are very good again today, as we explore Hwange National Park on a full-day game drive with our local guide in an open four-wheel drive vehicle.

Meals
Meals included are breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Accommodation
Overnight stay
You will spend the night in the same accommodation as the day before.

Notes
The route covers approx. 100 km.
Another highlight of this trip awaits you today. We visit the famous Victoria Falls and watch as the Zambezi plunges over 100 meters into the depths with a thunderous roar. Allow plenty of time for the walk on the circular hiking trail, as there are always new perspectives and photo opportunities. The water spray rises up to 200 meters into the air and can be seen from far away, which is why the waterfalls are called "Mosi-oa-Tunya" by the locals, which means "thundering smoke". The UNESCO World Heritage Site is surrounded by tropical rainforest - a true natural paradise that can exist thanks to the humidity of the perpetual spray. What an exhilarating experience!

Meals
Breakfast is included today.

Accommodation
Bayete Guest Lodge
Bayete Guest Lodge is located in the Victoria Falls residential area and is surrounded by a large tropical garden. This accommodation will be remembered above all for its cozy ambience and beautiful surroundings. Your room also impresses with its loving design and typical local details. After an eventful day, you can relax in the inviting pool, enjoy the last rays of sunshine on the terrace or listen to the sounds of the surroundings on a walk.

Notes
The route covers approx. 200 km.
Want to sleep in again? No problem, because today you can do whatever you want: You can get a thrill from bungee jumping or water rafting. A more leisurely activity is a helicopter flight over the waterfalls. Ask your tour guide for more tips.

Meals
Breakfast is included today.

Accommodation
Follow-up overnight stay
You will spend the night in the same accommodation as the day before.
After entering Botswana, we make our way to our accommodation on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane. The river flows leisurely along the northern border of the Chobe National Park and attracts some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. One of the highlights of this trip is the sunset boat safari where we will hopefully encounter large numbers of elephants and other wildlife and watch them quench their thirst at the end of the day.

Meals
Meals included are breakfast and dinner.

Accommodation
Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated on the river of the same name in Kasane, just a few meters from the gate to the national park. The lodge with pool, restaurant and bar awaits you with a warm atmosphere and individually decorated rooms. Vervet monkeys like to pose as photo models on the extensive grounds, and from the grounds you have a view of the fascinating Chobe floodplain. With a bit of luck, you may spot elephants or hippos from here.

Hints
The driving distance is approx. 85 km.
This morning we drive into the Chobe National Park in an open off-road vehicle and keep an eye out for big cats and elephants. We then leave Kasane in a southerly direction and drive through the forest reserve to Nata, where our next lodge is located.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast and lunch. You will prepare lunch together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Nata Lodge
Nata Lodge is named after the nearby village of the same name. Large palm trees and marula trees give the lodge a special "bush" atmosphere that creates a safari mood. In keeping with this atmosphere, you will find cozy house tents with their own terrace and private bathroom.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 300 km.
After an early start to the day, we drive towards the delta in an open four-wheel drive vehicle. The delta is formed by rainwater from the Angolan highlands flowing over the flat Kalahari desert. It forms a delicate, green oasis for birds and wildlife. With the help of our local guides, we travel deeper into the Okavango Delta on mokoros (dugout canoes) and finally reach our camp, which has already been set up. It is a very special experience to discover the labyrinthine waterways of the Okavango in this way. Idyllically situated on an island surrounded by trees, we will spend the next two nights here exploring this fascinating wilderness and its inhabitants.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Okavango Delta bush camp
The bush camp in the Okavango Delta consists of pre-erected tents and means pure wilderness. You spend the night in a 2-person tent with a chemical toilet. The camp team will set up a hot or cold bucket shower. Blankets and pillows are provided in the tents. Please bring your own towel.

Notes
The route covers approx. 300 km (mokoro trip not included).
You cannot take your main luggage into the tent camp. We recommend that you pack your small overnight luggage for the next two nights in a waterproof backpack.
In the mornings and afternoons we go on game walks with the local guides. During the heat of the day, we relax in camp or go swimming in the clear waters of the delta. Through our local guides we learn more about their way of life and culture.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. You prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Follow-up overnight stay
You will spend the night in the same accommodation as the day before.
The last full day of the African adventure has begun. The morning offers you the opportunity for one last walking safari in the Delta. Before we drive to Maun, you have time for an optional scenic flight over the delta. This opportunity should not be missed, as the wide view through the window of the small propeller aircraft reveals a completely different perspective over the water masses of the delta.

Meals
The included meals are breakfast and lunch. You prepare breakfast and lunch together with your guide and your group.

Accommodation
Sedia Riverside Hotel
The Sedia Riverside Hotel is located in Maun, at the gateway to the famous Okavango Delta. You will stay in bright, spacious and comfortable rooms with a view of the beautiful, lush garden. The rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms and are close to the pool and bar.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 150 km.
After more than two eventful weeks, our trip ends today and we fly from Maun via Johannesburg back to Europe. Take in the passing scenery one last time before boarding the plane home.

Meals
Breakfast is included today.

Notes
The driving distance is approx. 10 km.
A little wistful, but certainly also full of anticipation for your home, you land and travel on to your hometown.

Tour Details

15 nachten in hotels, lodges en kampen en in een eenvoudig bushcamp in de Okavango Delta

Accommodatie

- Road Lodge Rivonia Dag 1

- Letaba Rest Camp Dag 2

- Awelani Lodge Dag 3

- Great Zimbabwe Hotel Dag 4

- Big Cave Lodge Dag 5

- Aansluitende overnachting Dag 6

- Hwange Safari Lodge Dag 7

- Aansluitende overnachting Dag 8

- Bayete Guest Lodge Dag 9

- Aansluitende overnachting Dag 10

- Chobe Safari Lodge Dag 11

- Nata Lodge Dag 12

- Okavango Delta Bush Camp Dag 13

- Aansluitende overnachting Dag 14

- Sedia Riverside Hotel Dag 15

Lijnvlucht met Lufthansa naar Johannesburg en terug

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Duitssprekende plaatselijke reisleider

Dagelijks ontbijt, 9 x picknick, 10 x diner

Avonturentocht met maximaal 12 gasten

Regionale vlucht met Airlink van Maun naar Johannesburg

13-daagse safari door de mooiste nationale parken in Zuid-Afrika, Zimbabwe en Botswana

Kosten nationale parken en entreegelden

194 m² regenwoud op jouw naam

Feeder vluchten van/naar Frankfurt: vanaf € 200

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ZAR

Rand

Zuid-Afrika

Customer reviews

Operator

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