South Africa + Zimbabwe

After breakfast, you’ll participate in the safety briefing as you prepare to participate in the Rhino Dehorning Experience to protect this amazing species from poaching. Hear stories on the plight of the rhino and their extraordinary efforts to protect and save them. Meet the K9 anti-poaching team that protects the rhinos and wildlife Vets.

After lunch and a well-deserved break, you’ll have the unique opportunity to walk with giraffe, see a baby rhino and explore the reserve where they have many rare mammals like Sable, Eland, Steenbok, Blesbok, Red hartebeest, Tsessebe, Brown hyena, Honey badger, Aardvark and more.

The evening isn’t complete until you experience a hearty braai (barbeque) with campfire conversation. The true bush experience gives guests a chance to live amongst the abundant wildlife and experience the serenity of nature.

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Johannesburg Airport where you’ll take an international flight to Victoria Falls. After you clear customs, you’ll be escorted by our representative to Matetsi River Lodge with beautiful suites overlooking the mighty Zambezi River.

Your stay includes a tour of Victoria Falls, game drives, and sundowner cruise on the Zambezi river. Meet the conservationist from Painted Dog Research Trust.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your shared light aircraft flight to Mana Pools National Park along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

You’ll be met at the airstrip by your private specialist guide and your safari journey begins on your drive back to camp!

Vundu Camp is a permanent tented camp that is well-known for its breathtaking views of the Zambezi River and the constant stream of elephants passing through.

Safari! Enjoy your morning and evening game drives with your expert guide in a shared vehicle. Stop to enjoy a classic safari “sundowner” drink in a scenic location to watch the breathtaking African sunset. All meals will be served at the lodge.

On night two, Painted Dog Conservation will join for dinner and show their heartwarming video on their impressive work to save the African Wild Dogs and engage the community.

After breakfast, you will be met by our representative for transport to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to the Ngala Private Game Reserve private airstrip followed by a short drive to camp.

Ngala is a private game reserve incorporated into the Kruger National Park. Activities include early morning and late afternoon game drives; Interpretive bush walks; tracking and photographic safaris; Wild dog, leopard, lion, hyena, giraffe, buffalo, rhino and more!

Unwind for 3 nights in your very own luxury cottage with ensuite bathroom, including outdoor shower, and intimate veranda in this game rich reserve.

Bucket List Option: Your stay can include the option for a private specialist guide and rhino notching experience with conservation and wildlife vet team. Experience the rare opportunity to participate in a rhino capture. An intensive rhino monitoring project has been initiated in order to better manage and protect this endangered species.

Safari! Enjoy your early morning and late afternoon game activities. During your mid-day break, you can enjoy the pool, spa or sitting by the water hole observing wildlife.

On your afternoon game drive, stop to enjoy a classic safari “sundowner” drink in a scenic location to watch the breathtaking African sunset.

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to Phinda.

Set within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline and the famous iSimangaliso / Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda Private Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife, diversity of habitats and wide range of safari activities. Thanks to its coastal rainfall pattern, Phinda enjoys a lush green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems.

You’ll be greeted by your private specialist guide and the afternoon is yours to design and enjoy as you make your way back to camp.

Enjoy 3-nights in your luxury suite that us set on the edge of the sand forest and overlooking an open meadow, complete with its own watering hole. Phinda Vlei Lodge is a wildlife playground where the animal encounters are up close and personal with your own plunge pool that is often frequented by elephants! All meals served at the lodge by gourmet chefs.

Bucket List Option: Your stay can also include the option to participate in an Elephant collaring experience with the conservation and wildlife vet team. Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness an elephant darting, and assist in the changing of the sleeping pachyderm’s radio collar. The elephant collar utilized in the research program needs replacing and guests are being invited to participate in this extraordinary experience.

Safari! Enjoy your morning and evening game drives with your private specialist guide in a shared vehicle. All meals will be served at camp.

Your private guide will unlock the secret gems of Phinda including the magnificent ancient sand forest. Phinda has seven distinctly different habitats, a haven for a variety of wildlife, including excellent opportunities of seeing cheetah as well as black and white rhino and elephant.

On night two, you will be treated to a special guest speaker and presentation from the Head of Conservation for wildlife research and animal monitoring programs.

After your morning game activity, enjoy breakfast at the lodge. You will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met by our representative to check into your international flight. The international terminal has excellent shops for last minute gifts or simply relax with a drink in the airport lounge.