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13 Days / 12 Nights
13 Days / 12 Nights Africa Grand Tour: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & Tanzania
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Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon; Kruger and the Big Five; Victoria Falls; a Zambezi sunset cruise; Livingstone and a rhino walk; Chobe and its elephant herds; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater and black rhino.
13 Days / 12 Nights across five countries. Panorama Route and Kruger, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Chobe, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Four star, full board.
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Why this one is worth your time
You see the full price upfront, talk to a real person before paying, and reschedule free if your plans shift. The team running this trip lives in Victoria Falls.
Traveler note
This one is for travellers who want a real guide, real flexibility on the dates, and a real person to call if anything changes.
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Experience overview
What to expect
13 Days / 12 Nights across five countries. Panorama Route and Kruger, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Chobe, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Four star, full board.
Quick facts
Destination
Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon; Kruger and the Big Five; Victoria Falls; a Zambezi sunset cruise; Livingstone and a rhino walk; Chobe and its elephant herds; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater and black rhino.
Ideal for
Couples, groups, and custom itineraries
Support level
Local operator assistance
Route confidence
How this trip fits into a real itinerary
We check pickup timing, border movement, accommodation fit, activity order, and backup contact before confirming the final plan.
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Start point
Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon; Kruger and the Big Five; Victoria Falls; a Zambezi sunset cruise; Livingstone and a rhino walk; Chobe and its elephant herds; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater and black rhino.
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Route timing
Transfers, borders, and activity order checked locally
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Stay level
Budget, mid-range, lodge, camp, or premium pairing
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On-trip support
WhatsApp, phone, and local supplier coordination
Trip breakdown
What's included
12 nights four star accommodation in non-smoking rooms as per the itinerary; all meals as listed per day; an English speaking licensed tour manager throughout; English speaking specialist safari guides at each destination; all game drives and safaris in open 4x4 vehicles; the Zambezi River sunset cruise; the Boma dinner and drum show; the Zambia day tour covering Livingstone Museum, a village tour and the rhino walk; the Chobe River boat game cruise; all national park and conservation area entrance fees; Victoria Falls entrance fees on the Zimbabwean side; Panorama Route sightseeing and Kruger park fees; all ground transfers between destinations; airport meet and assist transfers; all government taxes and tourism levies; complimentary bottled water in all game vehicles.
Best season: Jun to Oct across the southern legs. September is peak migration and safari season in East Africa, so early confirmation is strongly recommended.
Pace and grading: Moderate. This is a fast moving five country programme with several border crossings and internal flights.
Ideal for: Travellers with limited time who want the headline wildlife of both Southern and East Africa in one trip.
Accommodation: Four star non-smoking rooms throughout, full board.
Note: Focus Travel & Tours does not handle flights. All international and domestic flights are arranged independently. Airport transfer assistance is available on request.
All flights, international and domestic; travel and medical insurance, which is required; visa fees, including the KAZA UniVisa and the Tanzania e-Visa; alcoholic beverages at all properties; tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff; optional excursions such as bungee jumping, the helicopter flight and white-water rafting; personal laundry, phone calls, minibar and room service; any meals not listed in the daily programme; airport departure taxes; items of a personal nature.
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Itinerary
Arrive Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Driver-guide transfer along the Panorama Route, taking in God’s Window, the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls and the historic gold-rush village of Pilgrim’s Rest. Overnight Blyde River Canyon.
Transfer to Kruger Gate along the Panorama Route, with the remaining highlights en route and the Graskop Gorge Lift. Check in at the gateway to Kruger National Park.
Transfer into Kruger National Park. Afternoon guided open-vehicle game drive tracking the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Park conservation fees included.
Morning guided open-vehicle game drive. Afternoon at leisure to use the lodge facilities, then transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for the onward flight to Zimbabwe.
Arrive Victoria Falls International Airport and transfer to the lodge. Time to rest and freshen up, followed by an evening sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Guided walk of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, entrance included. Free time for optional activities such as a helicopter flight, bungee or rafting. In the evening, the Boma dinner and drum show, with traditional cuisine and a cultural performance, and a return transfer to the hotel.
Cross-border day trip to Livingstone, with the KAZA UniVisa covering both crossings. Livingstone Museum and heritage tour, a traditional village community tour, and a guided rhino walk for a close encounter with white rhino. Return to Victoria Falls.
A leisure day at the lodge. Pool, gardens and riverside views, with spa treatments or independent activities optional.
Transfer from Victoria Falls to Kasane. Full-day Chobe National Park open-vehicle game drive through Big Five country with the world’s highest elephant density, then an afternoon Chobe River boat game cruise. Overnight Chobe.
Depart Kasane and fly to Tanzania. Transfer to the lodge, then an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti, home of the Great Wildebeest Migration and its river crossings.
Full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Big cat tracking for lion, cheetah and leopard, and migration river crossings in peak season. Park fees included.
Transfer from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Full-day game drive on the crater floor, a closed ecosystem holding black rhino, flamingo and hippo pools. Conservation area fees included.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport with a tour manager escort for the international departure.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
February has maximum water flow: The falls are at their most powerful with incredible spray (the "smoke that thunders"). Views may be obscured by mist, but the experience is dramatic. Temperatures are warm (25-30°C) with occasional rain.
Yes, bridge tours are available including: Historical tours explaining construction, engineering tours, and bridge walks. Some include bungee jumping or bridge swinging. Tours typically cost $15-$30 and require booking in advance. Safety equipment is provided.
The bridge was built from both sides simultaneously, meeting perfectly in the middle. Construction took 14 months (1904-1905) using steel shipped from England. The arch was assembled on falsework and then dropped into place - a remarkable engineering feat for its time.
Victoria Falls Bridge was completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway vision. It spans 198 meters across the Zambezi Gorge, 128 meters above the river. Designed by Sir Ralph Freeman, it's a steel arch bridge used for rail, road, and foot traffic.
Zimbabwe side weather: Similar to Zambia but slightly hotter in summer. January-March: 25-30°C with rain. April-June: 15-25°C, dry. July-September: 10-25°C, cool nights. October-December: 25-35°C, becoming rainy. The microclimate near the falls is always humid.
It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.
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