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Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls) (2026)

15 days
Start and end in Johannesburg
4.4
24 traveler reviews
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city
  • Search for the Big 5 in Chobe and Hwange parks
  • Cruise the Chobe River on a private boat
  • Experience sunset and fishing on Lake Kariba
  • Visit the majestic Victoria Falls

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Overnight Flight
  2. Day 2 Johannesburg, South Africa
  3. Day 3 Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, ZW - Chobe National Park, Botswana
  4. Day 4 Chobe National Park
  5. Day 5 Chobe National Park
  6. Day 6 Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Hwange National Park
  7. Day 7 Hwange National Park
  8. Day 8 Hwange National Park
  9. Day 9 Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls - Lake Kariba
  10. Day 10 Lake Kariba
  11. Day 11 Lake Kariba
  12. Day 12 Lake Kariba - Victoria Falls
  13. Day 13 Victoria Falls
  14. Day 14 Victoria Falls
  15. Day 15 Victoria Falls - Johannesburg, South Africa - Tour Ends
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Collette

Number of tours

318

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Bad
    1.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Bad
    1.0
  • 4.6
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    More down time would have been appreciated. Wonderful, wonderful tour guide. She made the trip!
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    Trip date: January 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    There were so many great experiences it is hard to single one out. Seeing herds of Hippos and Elephants on the first day, and the shear number of Elephant herds we saw, to having Elephants wander up to drink out of the pool.
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    Trip date: January 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    THIS was amazing!! I did no research before picking and just knew I had the right group! Samantha made the entire trip feel like home (but with a bunch of wilderness animals). We were educated and pampered, fed like family and saw amazing animals, beauty and family! I have already told so many to go with Collette land and water and ask for Samantha!! The time of year seeing baby animals was such a blessing. I hope to go back in few years.
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    Trip date: January 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    An amazing tour from start to finish. Our Tour Manager was excellent, all accomodations exceeded expectations and we saw more animals in their natural habitat than I ever imagined. There isn't one thing about this tour that I would change.
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    Trip date: March 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    We would give this tour a 5 star review with the exception of our accomodations on the boat for three nights. The boat definitely needed to be retired. The land accomodations were excellent, all the safaris were more than we dreamed, and we were able to do everything we set out to do. Saw all the big 5! Including the elusive leopard! Our guide was way past excellent, the people we met became instant family! Would definitely recommend this trip with Colette.
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    Trip date: March 2025
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · October 30th, 2024
    The best tour manager ever. Very attentive to everyone’s needs. Extremely knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable and safe
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    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · October 30th, 2024
    Everything was fantastic! Animals, accommodations, food, etc
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · October 30th, 2024
    The tour, guide, inclusions, content were a 5 star, dealing with your airfare dept was horrible and was a one star
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    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    · October 30th, 2024
    Our tour guide Samantha was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond daily. The tour was divided into 4 unique segments, each with their own exciting aspect. Animals aren’t guaranteed, but we saw plenty, including luckily a pride of 15 lions one day, which was a special treat. We were almost one together with the elephants at the tent camp…
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · October 30th, 2024
    The Elephant Sanctuary and the game drive at Chobe National Park
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    Trip date: July 2023
    Review collected by Collette

Dates & Availability

15 days
Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls) (2026)
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg

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Tour ID: 305177

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    Botswana
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    South Africa
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.

    Type D
    Botswana
    Type M
    Botswana
    Type G
    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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