Southern Africa Adventure

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Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2027
INCLUSIONS: airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner), transfers to Kruger Park, all game drives and park entry fees in Kruger Park, roundtrip flights Joburg/Victoria Falls, walking tour of Victoria Falls, sunset safari on Zambezi River, transfers to Chobe Park, all game drives/river safaris, and park entry fees in Chobe Park, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 900 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 3,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 30,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,800,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

Pricing

$8599 per person based on double occupancy
$9699 per person based on single occupancy

$1000 deposit due with registration
$2000 payment due February 1, 2026
$2000 payment due October 1, 2026
$2000 payment due February 1, 2027

Final balances, flights and travel insurance due May 1, 2027
Please email your passport image, flights, and travel insurance to trips@experiencethevillage.com.

Itinerary

October 26 – Arrival to Johannesburg International Airport. Transfer to airport hotel for the evening.

October 27 – Meet your guide in the morning and drive to Kruger National Park. Check into your tented camp and relax. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of the most famous parks in the world! (B,L,D)

October 28 & 29 – Enjoy game drives through out these days to go in search of the Big Five – rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant. (B,L,D)

October 30 – Morning drive back to Johannesburg International Airport. Catch afternoon flight to Victoria Falls. Check into hotel and relax for the evening. Listen carefully as you can hear the falls!  (B,L,D)

October 31 – Meet your guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. Relax at the hotel and enjoy lunch. Then, embark on a sunset boat safari on the Zambezi River – be on the lookout for hippo, crocodile, monitor lizards and so many species of birds. Return to hotel in the evening. (B,L,D)

November 1 – Enjoy a free day to relax by the pool, spend a day in Livingstone (Zambia), do a walking safari, take a helicopter ride, or walk around and explore on your own. (B,L,D)

November 2 – Morning transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Check into safari lodge and enjoy lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Botswana has one of the largest populations of elephants anywhere in the world – what a treat! (B,L,D)

November 3 & 4 – Game drives and river safaris throughout these days. Go in search of hippo, lion, leopard, hyena, crocodile, giraffe, cheetah, and more. (B,L,D)

November 5 – Drive back across the border to Victoria Falls Airport and catch flight to Johannesburg. Check into airport hotel for the evening. (B)

November 6 – Check out and transfer to airport for flight home OR have us plan an extension to Cape Town and Wine Country! (B)

 

Flights

Arrival & Departure: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) – Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.

Recommendations for South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana:
Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Polio

We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding:
A prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.
Anti-Malarial Medication

To learn more go to the following pages on the CDC website: Health Information for Travelers to South Africa

 

Required Documents

  • Passport required
  • No visa required for South Africa or Botswana
  • Visa required for Zimbabwe – to be obtained upon arrival
  • Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.