Essential African Safari (7 destinations)

Get to know southern Africa’s three most exciting destinations – Hwange, Kruger National Park and the powerful Victoria Falls. From South Africa's sprawling modern capital to the best wilderness areas in the world, you'll discover a diversity of communities, cultures and landscapes in just over a week. Oh, and did we mention the wildlife! You can expect 4WD safaris in the day, and by night, camping under the stars with your new travel friends – be sure to keep your eyes (and ears) peeled every step of the way!The African wild comes alive at sunrise, so there will be some early starts for game drives. The thrill of spotting your first lion or rhino is well worth the early start!, This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows, which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The driving days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/africa/overland, This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Real Southern Africa.