Johannesburg
2 nights
Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls
9 daysSouth Africa, Zimbabwe
Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls is a 9-day guided tour with National Geographic Expeditions through South Africa and Zimbabwe. 160 departures are open from Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 25, 2028. The lowest current price is $3,749 per person (twin share), for the Jan 9, 2027 departure. Included: Accommodation: Hotel – 2 nts, Lodge – 4 nts, Comfortable tent or chalets – 2 nts, Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls, Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve and 8 more.
Experience the wonders of South Africa and Zimbabwe on one extraordinary trip. Go on safari in the Greater Kruger area, spotting and photographing elephants, lions, and leopards on their own turf. Then fly to Zimbabwe to witness the spectacle of Victoria Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls on the planet; and enjoy a traditional meal prepared by a local village family.
- Length
- 9 days
- Route
- Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
- Meals
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- Price basis
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Trip type
- Journeys
- Activity level
- Light-Moderate
- Service level
- Casual
- Operated by
- G Adventures
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Itinerary
- JohannesburgDay 1
- Johannesburg/Greater Kruger AreaDay 2
- Kruger National ParkDay 3
- Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game ReserveDay 4
- Karongwe Private Game ReserveDay 5
- Karongwe Private Game Reserve/JohannesburgDay 6
- Johannesburg/Victoria FallsDay 7
- Victoria FallsDays 8–9
Day 1JohannesburgJohannesburg
Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a dinner with your fellow travellers tonight.
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2Johannesburg/Greater Kruger AreaJohannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God's Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.
- Panorama Route Scenic Drive
Day 3Kruger National ParkKruger National Park
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.
- Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Day 4Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game ReserveGreater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative. Sit back for a lecture and learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.
- Carnivore Conservation Experience
Day 5Karongwe Private Game ReserveKarongwe Private Game Reserve
Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa's famed "big five" as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds before enjoying a traditional South African dinner with your fellow travellers.
- Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
- Free Time
- Boma Braai
Day 6Karongwe Private Game Reserve/JohannesburgKarongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner in our lodge.
- Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 7Johannesburg/Victoria FallsJohannesburg/Victoria Falls
Catch a flight to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.
- Zimbabwean Family Dinner
- Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
Day 8Victoria FallsVictoria Falls
Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.”
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour
Day 9Victoria FallsVictoria Falls
Depart at any time.
- Departure Day
Hotels
Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area
2 nights
Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
2 nights
Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp
Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
2 nights
Explorers Village Lodge
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation: Hotel – 2 nts, Lodge – 4 nts, Comfortable tent or chalets – 2 nts.
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls
- Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
- Arrival transfer
- Panorama Route scenic drive
- Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles
- Tour of Victoria Falls
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- Transport: Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking, plane.
Not included
- Airfare to and from destination
- Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance
- Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance
- Visas
- Any activity not described in What's Included
- Meals on your own
- Gratuities
Optional experiences
Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
Dates and prices
Per person, twin share
Questions about Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls
How much does Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls cost?
The lowest current price is $3,749 per person (Jan 9, 2027 departure). Prices are per person, twin share, and depend on the departure date; the page lists every date with its price.
When is Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls cheapest?
January 2027 has the lowest current price, from $3,749 per person, among 24 months with priced departures.
When does Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls depart?
160 departures are open in November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, March 2027, April 2027, May 2027 and June 2027 and later. Departures marked "On request" are confirmed by an advisor.
What is included?
Accommodation: Hotel – 2 nts, Lodge – 4 nts, Comfortable tent or chalets – 2 nts, Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls, Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Arrival transfer, Panorama Route scenic drive, Kruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles, Tour of Victoria Falls, Internal flights, All transport between destinations and to/from included activities and 2 more. Not included: Airfare to and from destination, Minimum medical and emergency evacuation insurance, Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance, Visas, Any activity not described in What's Included, Meals on your own and Gratuities.
Where does Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls go?
The 9-day itinerary visits Johannesburg, Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area, Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg, Johannesburg/Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls.
Where do you stay?
Hotels on this tour: Southern Sun Rosebank, Johannesburg, Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area, Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp, Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve and Explorers Village Lodge, Johannesburg/Victoria Falls.
How do I book Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website. Prices are read from the supplier and shown only while they are less than 14 days old, so a price on this page is never older than that. The final price is confirmed when you book.