24 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Luxury Southern Africa Safari: Kruger to the Okavango – 14 Days
Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe, the Zambezi, the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Okavango Delta, in comfortable lodges with a small group.
14 days
From £8,030
Tour overview
This 14-day small-group safari links four countries and five of southern Africa's great wildlife areas, staying in comfortable, hand-picked lodges. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader and expert local guides, and a flight from Kruger to Victoria Falls saves a long drive. Feature stays include Mdluli Safari Lodge, on a community-owned concession beside Kruger National Park, and Zambezi Mubala Lodge on the river in Namibia. Most meals are included, from welcome dinners to dinners under the stars, with an arrival transfer in Johannesburg.
After a welcome dinner in Johannesburg, you drive to Kruger National Park for two nights at Mdluli, with an afternoon 4WD safari, sundowner drinks and a full day of game drives in search of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos. A flight then takes you to Victoria Falls, where you see the thundering falls on a guided tour and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.
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Crossing into Botswana, you spend three nights at Chobe Safari Lodge on the Chobe River, with a river cruise among bathing elephants, hippos and crocodiles, morning and afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park, home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations, and a free day. Next comes Zambezi Mubala Lodge in Namibia's Zambezi region, with a relaxing morning and an afternoon river cruise.
Heading south, you reach the Makgadikgadi Pans, the remains of a vast prehistoric lake, staying at Nata Lodge. With trackers you watch a habituated family of meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan. The trip ends in Maun, where you glide through the channels of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro, poled by local guides, before a final morning in Maun.
The physical rating is medium, with early starts for game drives. This safari suits travellers who want to see the best of southern Africa's wildlife in comfort, with a small group and an expert leader. Lodges are chosen for their settings, with river views at Chobe and on the Zambezi, and the varied mix of game drives, river cruises, a mokoro trip and the meerkat encounter means every few days brings a different way of seeing wildlife.
Trip highlights
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Kruger game drives from Mdluli Safari Lodge (Days 2–3)
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Victoria Falls and a Zambezi dinner cruise (Days 4–5)
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Three nights at Chobe Safari Lodge (Days 6–8)
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Zambezi Mubala Lodge in Namibia (Days 9–10)
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Meerkats on the Makgadikgadi Pans (Day 12)
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A mokoro trip in the Okavango Delta (Day 13)
Your route
8 stops from Johannesburg to Maun
- Johannesburg Day 1
- Kruger NP (Mdluli) Days 2–3
- Victoria Falls Days 4–5
- Kazungula Day 6
- Chobe (Kasane) Days 6–8
- Zambezi Mubala Lodge Days 9–10
- Nata (Makgadikgadi Pans) Day 11
- Maun Days 12–14
Why choose this tour
Five great wildlife areas in four countries, staying in comfortable lodges. A small group, expert guides and a flight from Kruger to Victoria Falls.
Best suited to
- Travellers wanting a comprehensive, comfortable safari
- Couples celebrating a special trip
- Wildlife photographers
- First-time safari travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days from Johannesburg, South Africa to Maun, Botswana
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Day 1 · Johannesburg Arrive in Johannesburg
Transfer to your hotel and meet the group for a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- The Maslow Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Kruger National Park To Kruger
Drive to Mdluli Safari Lodge for an afternoon 4WD safari.
- Hotel
- Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Kruger National Park Kruger game drives
A full day of game drives in Kruger, with sundowners.
- Hotel
- Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Victoria Falls Fly to Victoria Falls
Fly to Victoria Falls for a dinner cruise on the Zambezi.
- Hotel
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Victoria Falls Victoria Falls
A guided tour of the falls, with free time for optional activities.
- Hotel
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Chobe River To Chobe
Cross into Botswana for a river cruise on the Chobe.
- Hotel
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Chobe National Park Chobe game drive
A game drive in Chobe National Park.
- Hotel
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Chobe Free day in Chobe
A free day to relax or join an optional activity.
- Hotel
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Chobe National Park, Zambezi region To the Zambezi
A morning game drive, then on to Zambezi Mubala Lodge in Namibia.
- Hotel
- Zambezi Mubala Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Zambezi River Zambezi River
A restful morning and an afternoon cruise on the Zambezi.
- Hotel
- Zambezi Mubala Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Nata, Makgadikgadi Pans Makgadikgadi Pans
Cross back into Botswana to the salt pans.
- Hotel
- Nata Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Ntwetwe Pan, Maun Meerkats
Watch a family of meerkats with trackers, then travel to Maun.
- Hotel
- Maun Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Okavango Delta Okavango by mokoro
Glide through the delta's channels in a mokoro.
- Hotel
- Maun Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Maun Trip ends in Maun
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Johannesburg (1 night) The Maslow Hotel or similar
- Kruger (2 nights) Mdluli Safari Lodge or similar
- Victoria Falls (2 nights) Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
- Chobe (3 nights) Chobe Safari Lodge or similar
- Zambezi region, Namibia (2 nights) Zambezi Mubala Lodge or similar
- Makgadikgadi Pans (1 night) Nata Lodge or similar
- Maun (2 nights) Maun Lodge or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 13 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges
- Most meals, including welcome dinners and dinners at the lodges
- Flight from Kruger to Victoria Falls
- Kruger 4WD game drives with sundowners
- Victoria Falls guided tour and a Zambezi dinner cruise
- Chobe river cruise and game drives, and a Zambezi river cruise
- Meerkat encounter with trackers and an Okavango mokoro trip
- Arrival transfer and a leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Zimbabwe visa
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want to stay in one lodge — you change lodges several times
- You want a budget safari — lodges are upmarket
- You dislike early starts — game drives begin at dawn
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £8,030 per person, twin share, tour only. 25 upcoming departures.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is the flight to Victoria Falls included?
Yes, from Kruger Mpumalanga airport to Victoria Falls.
What are the lodges like?
Comfortable, hand-picked lodges, including Mdluli Safari Lodge near Kruger and Zambezi Mubala Lodge on the river in Namibia.
How many countries do we visit?
Four: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
Is there any camping?
No. You stay in hotels and lodges throughout.
Is malaria a risk?
Kruger, Victoria Falls and northern Botswana are malaria areas. Seek medical advice.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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