16-day Zimbabwe and Botswana Game Trail group camping safari tour
€2.290,00
This is a starting price
- incl. overnight stays as described in the itinerary
- use of camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag and pillow)
- Entrance fees for the aforementioned National Parks and excursions
- transport during the journey in a safari minibus or safari overland trucks
- meals as described
- guidance from 2 professional English-speaking guides
Travel code AOL 413
Description
In short
An adventurous group safari through the South African Kruger National Park and the highlights of Zimbabwe Okay Botswana. During this trip, culture, wildlife parks, and nature are extensively covered.
A visit will be made, among other things Zimbabwean ruins at Matobo National Park, and game drives in the Hwange National Park Park and of course, during this journey, the Victoria Falls visited.
In Botswana, there are Game drive made in the Chobe National Park and there is a Sunset cruise made about the Chobe River. As one of the highlights of the trip, a 2-day Mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Programme
Day 1: Johannesburg – Kruger Park
Depart from Johannesburg at 06:30 in the morning and drive in a north-easterly direction towards the northern part of the famous Kruger National Park.
After arrival, another afternoon game drive through Kruger National Park.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Letaba Rest Camp. (campsite)
- Activities include: Kruger National Park entrance fee, Kruger Park game drive
- Optional activity: night game drive in Kruger Park in an open safari vehicle
- Overnight stay: Kruger Park campsite, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, swimming pool, restaurant and shop
- Meals included: lunch and dinner
- Distance: 570 km, approx. 8 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 2: Kruger National Park
Full day in Kruger National Park to the remote and less visited northern part of Kruger from Letaba rest camp to Pafuri Gate.
During the game drives, there will naturally be a search for the animals found here, such as the lion, elephant, giraffe, rhino, cheetah, leopard, many antelope species and zebras.
Between game drives, you can relax at the camp.
Overnight stay at the campsite just outside Kruger Park. (campsite)
- Activities include: Kruger National Park entrance fee and one morning and one afternoon game drive.
- Overnight stay: campsite near Pafuri Gate, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, swimming pool, restaurant and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Optional activity: night game drive in Kruger Park in an open safari vehicle or guided bush walk
- Distance: 305 km, approx. 8 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing, game driving and lunch en route
Day 3: Kruger National Park – Great Zimbabwe
Depart from South Africa and drive via the Beitbridge border post to Zimbabwe.
After crossing the border (which is an interesting excursion in itself), the journey continues to Masvingo and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
Great Zimbabwe was once the capital of an empire that may have extended across what is now Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
The ruined city is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city dates from the period between approximately 400 and 1450 AD, and in its heyday may have housed around 18,000 inhabitants.
The ruins are spread over a large area and are mainly concentrated in three centres: the hill complex, the valley complex, and the famous Great Enclosure.
In the afternoon, a walking tour through the ruin complex with a guide, during which you will be introduced to this mysterious culture.
Overnight stay at a nearby campsite. (campsite)
- Activities include: Entrance fee for Great Zimbabwe, guided walking tour of the Great Zimbabwe ruins
- Overnight stay: camping near Great Zimbabwe, two-person tent, basic bathroom/shower facilities, restaurant and bar
- Meals included: breakfast lunch and dinner
- Distance: 540 km, approx. 8.5 hours driving excluding stops for border crossings, sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 4: Great Zimbabwe – Matobo National Park
After breakfast, depart from Great Zimbabwe and drive via Bulawayo to Matobo Hills National Park, just south of the town of Bulawayo.
Arrival in the afternoon and setting up camp, followed by a sundowner drink and an evening around the campfire.
Overnight stay at the campsite just outside the park
- Activities include: sundowner, campfire, stargazing
- Overnight stay: campsite near Matobos National Park, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 380 km, approx. 6 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing, shopping in Bulawayo and lunch en route
Day 5: Matobo National Park
Today, a visit to Matobos National Park, including a visit to the granite “koppies” and wooded valleys.
A visit is made to the “World’s View” viewpoint and the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, who is buried in the Matobo Hills.
In the afternoon, a guided game walk is planned, taking in, among other things, the San Bushman rock paintings.
The unusual rock formations in this area are also home to rhinoceroses. During our walk in the park, we hope to spot white rhinos.
The Sable antelope and Africa's largest concentration of leopards can also be found in this park.
Overnight stay at the campsite just outside the park
- Activities include: Matobo National Park entrance fee, game drive, guided bush walk through the park
- Overnight stay: campsite near Matobos National Park, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Matobos National Park – Hwange National Park
After breakfast, depart in a northerly direction towards Hwange National Park.
Hwange National Park is the largest game park in Zimbabwe and is named after a local Nhanzwa chief.
Hwange Park is approximately 14,650 square kilometres in size and is located in the northwest of the country. Hwange is famous for its large elephant population.
Accommodation will be at the campsite in the Hwange game management area, just outside the park.
- Overnight stay: campsite near Hwange Park, double tent, excellent bath/shower facilities and swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 335 km, approx. 5 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing, game viewing and lunch en route
Day 7: Hwange National Park
Full day game driving in an open 4x4 safari vehicle through Hwange National Park with a local guide.
Accommodation will be at the campsite in the Hwange game management area, just outside the park.
- Including: Hwange National Park entrance fee, full day game drive with local guide in an open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Overnight stay: campsite near Hwange Park, double tent, excellent bath/shower facilities and swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls
Drive in a northerly direction to the famous Victoria Falls where the camp will be set up.
In the afternoon, a walk to Mosi oa Tunya National Park and viewing of the Victoria Falls.
Overnight stay at a campsite in Victoria Falls. (campsite)
- Activities include: visit to the Painted Dog Sanctuary, entrance fee for Victoria Falls National Park, walk to the Victoria Falls
- Overnight stay: campsite in Victoria Falls, double tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, swimming pool, restaurant and shop
- Meals included: breakfast
- Optional activities: white water rafting, bungee jump, sunset river cruise, scenic flight over Victoria Falls with microlight
- Distance: 200 km, approx. 3 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and curio shopping
Day 9: Victoria Falls
A day at your leisure in Victoria Falls where numerous activities can be done such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, elephant-back safaris, scenic flights over the falls, and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River.
Overnight stay at a campsite in Victoria Falls. (campsite)
- Overnight stay: campsite in Victoria Falls, double tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, swimming pool, restaurant and shop
- Meals included: breakfast
- Optional activity: white water rafting, bungee jump, sunset river cruise, scenic flight over Victoria Falls by microlight
Day 10: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park
Depart from Victoria Falls and drive to the Botswana border and on to the town of Kasane, which borders Chobe National Park.
The Chobe River flows along the northern border of Chobe National Park, attracting huge numbers of animals.
A highlight is taking a “sundowner” cruise on the Chobe River. You will see animals feasting on the vegetation on the banks and there's a good chance of seeing elephants crossing to enjoy the lush grass on one of the islands in the Chobe River.
In the afternoon, a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River (an excellent time to take photos of the animals on the riverbanks as they do not perceive the boats as a threat, allowing the boats to get very close).
Overnight stay at a campsite in Kasane. (camping)
- Activities include: entry fee to Chobe National Park, sundowner cruise on the Chobe River
- Overnight stay: Campsite in Kasane, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, swimming pool, bar & restaurant and shop
- Distance: 120 km, approx. 2½ hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and border crossing
- Optional activities: morning game drive
Day 11: Chobe National Park – Gweta
Got up early this morning and an opportunity (exclusive) to go on another game drive in Chobe Park.
After breakfast, depart from Kasane and drive south through the Kasane Forest to the village of Gweta.
Rest of the afternoon free for leisure at the camp or to undertake an optional activity.
Overnight stay at the campsite near Gweta. (campsite)
- Optional excursion: morning game drive in Chobe Park, bush walk and scenic flight
- Overnight stay: campsite in Gweta, double tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, swimming pool, bar & restaurant and shop
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 415 km, approx. 5½ hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 12: Gweta - Maun - Okavango Delta
Departing Gweta on time and driving to the town of Maun, where some quick shopping is done for the coming days.
Afterwards, depart from Maun under the guidance of local guides in typical mokoros (hollowed-out log canoes).
En route, we will look for wild animals, go for walks, and swim in the clear waters of the Delta.
Camping takes place on the banks of the Delta and on remote islets within the Delta. Local guides will.
Overnight stay in a beautiful spot in the Okavango Delta, so-called “wild camping” (camping)
- Activities include: Okavango Delta entrance fee, mokoro excursion, afternoon game walk with local guides
- Overnight stay: wild camping in a two-person tent in beautiful spots in the Delta, chemical toilet and hot water “bucket” showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Distance: 200 km, approx. 4 hours driving + 2 hours 4WD transfer to the Delta.
Day 13: Okavango Delta
Full day in the Okavango Delta searching for wildlife in a mokoro, but there will also be bush walks and opportunities to swim in crystal-clear water.
Overnight stay in a beautiful spot in the Okavango Delta, so-called “wild camping” (camping)
- Activity includes: Okavango Delta entrance fee, mokoro excursion, morning and afternoon game walks with local guides
- Overnight stay: wild camping in a two-person tent in pretty spots in the Delta, chemical toilet and warm “bucket” showers. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 14: Okavango Delta – Maun
Another full day in the Okavango Delta and at the end of the afternoon, a drive to the town of Maun.
Rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight stay at the Audi Safari Camp campsite in a two-person tent. (campsite)
- Inclusive: Okavango Delta entrance fees, mokoro excursion, morning game walk with local guides
- Overnight stay: campsite in Maun, excellent bath/shower facilities, swimming pool, bar & restaurant and shop
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 2-hour 4x4 transfer to Maun
- Optional excursion: scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
Day 15: Maun - Serowe
Depart from Maun and drive in a southeasterly direction to the town of Serowe, the birthplace of Botswana's first president, Sir Seretse Khama.
Arrival at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a wildlife reserve of approximately 430 hectares bordering the Kalahari sands.
This area contains several natural water springs and is ideally suited as a habitat for the white rhino, zebra, and wildebeest.
In the afternoon, a game drive through the open grasslands of Malema and the Serowe Pans.
Overnight stay at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary campsite in a two-person tent. (campsite)
- Activities include: entrance fee for Khama Rhino Sanctuary, afternoon game drive
- Optional excursions: night game drive in an open-top safari vehicle
- Overnight stay: campsite, hot water showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 530 km, approx. 6 ½ hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 16: Serowe - Johannesburg
Depart from Serowe and drive to the South African border.
After the border formalities, drive to Johannesburg Airport, where the tour ends around 5.00 PM at Johannesburg Airport.
End of arrangement.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Distance: 630 km, approx. 8 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing, border formalities and lunch
Reisom
REISSOM 16 DAAGSE ZIMBABWE and BOTSWANA GAME TRAIL CAMPING GROUP SAFARI HOLIDAY:
- €2,290 per person (valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026) + US$ 300 per person, payable locally*
*For this safari trip, a “local payment” is requested. The local payment will be collected by your tour leader at the start of the trip and is usually in the local currency or US dollars.
Using the local payment, various national park entrance fees and other excursion fees will be paid, among other things.
This price is based on two travellers.
For solo travellers; Accommodation during the safari will be shared (at no extra cost) or a supplement of €180 (2026) per person for a single tent during the trip.
Optional extras:
- Extra night's accommodation in Johannesburg at the start of the trip: €44 (2026) per person per night in a double room based on two people per room.
- Single room supplement €35 (2026) per person per night.
- Extra overnight stay in Zimbabwe at the end of the trip; €109,- (2026) per person per night in a double room based on two people per room including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €55 (2026) per person per night.
- Arrival and/or departure transfer optional to book at €30 per person
Prices for departures after 31-12-2026 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us a message. Contact form.
Flight:
The stated travel sum excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP.
Upon request, we can provide you with a quote from various airlines. Flight price indication for this trip: KLM flight from EUR 825,- per person including airport taxes for the Amsterdam – Johannesburg – Amsterdam route
Extension of the trip:
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay in Africa, that is possible.
A tailor-made trip to suit your personal wishes is also possible, of course. If you let us know your requirements, we will be happy to create an exciting quote for you.
Not many holiday days?
That can happen. This trip can also be made from Johannesburg to Maun.
The journey will end on day 15 in Maun at 08:00.
Costs for the 15-day Johannesburg to Maun group camping safari; €2,150 (2025) and €2,250 (2026) per person, based on two people sharing a tent, plus a local payment of US$ 300 per person.
Single room/tent supplement is €120 (2025) €175 (2026) per person.
Good2Go – The tour operator is committed to sustainable and responsible travel.
This is reflected in the “low impact” style of travel, where all that is taken are photographs and all that is left are footprints.
The travel company, 100%, is South African-owned and aims to make a real difference to the lives of the people in the countries it visits.
Tijdens deze reis worden de volgende doelen gesteund; Thebe River Safaris wordt gerund door lokale Motswana eigenaars biedt werk aan 89 Motswana staf. De lodge verbouwd eigen groenten en koopt in bij de lokale kleinschalige boeren.
Alle afval wordt gescheiden en gerecycled. Hoewel de lodge is gelegen aan de rivier vraagt het camp de gasten om zoveel mogelijk water te besparen en gebruikt het LED licht door het hele camp om energie te besparen.
Audi Safari Camp is owned by a South African proprietor who employs all the staff (approx. 40 people) from the local community of Maun and the surrounding area. They also offer an extensive training project for the staff.
The camp supports the local Batswana community by sourcing products locally and has its own vegetable garden where staff grow fresh produce for use in the lodge.
They further support the Okavango Kopana Mokoro Community Trust with entrance and camping fees, which are paid to them and in this way cover the salaries of the traditional “polers”.
Furthermore, polers are encouraged to invest in the purchase of a replica made from fibre, rather than the traditional mokoro, which is made from a hollowed-out sausage tree and lasts only five years. This will help to prevent the sausage tree from disappearing.
Khama Rhino Sanctuary is een van de hoofdrolspelers in het behoudt van de neushoorns in Botswana.
Ze assisteert bij het fokprogramma voor neushoorns, het managen en verantwoord verspreiden van neushoorns in Botswana zodat de populatie gezond en divers blijft. 100% van de staf bij Khama Rhino is uit Namibië en worden geleid door een chief warden.
Alle winst van dit initiatief gaat naar de Serowe, Mabelepodi en Paje community voor ontwikkeling.
Departure dates 2026:
Januari: 31
Maart: 21, 28
April 25
Mei: 09
June 06, 20
July: 04, 11
Augustus 01, 08, 22
September 12
October 03
November: 14
December: 05
Vet Printed data= regardless of the number of participants, departure is guaranteed, no minimum number of participants
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Onze kampeersafari’s worden uitgevoerd in kleine groepjes om een zo goed en flexibel mogelijk programma aan te bieden.
Kleine groepjes houdt in; meer tijd voor de reiziger, minder wachttijden en een gezellige, persoonlijke sfeer tijdens de reis. De gemiddelde leeftijd op deze tour is 38-45 maar leeftijden variëren van 20 tot 60+ jaar.
The minimum age for children is 12 years old, provided they are accompanied by at least one adult. There is no age limit, but travellers aged 65 and over are required to provide a medical “fitness to travel” certificate, which can be obtained from your GP.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people/maximum 12 participants.
Language
As the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the trip (with the exception of departure dates marked with a *, during which German will be spoken primarily).
The trip is guided by 2 certified guides for optimal knowledge, information and individual attention.
Visa
If you have a Dutch passport that is still valid for at least 6 months after your return from the trip, no visa is required for South Africa and Botswana.
Voor Zimbabwe is er wel een visum vereist, deze kunt aan de grens kopen voor US$ 30,- p.p. (onder voorbehoud van wijziging). Ook kan het visum online worden aangevraagd via www.evisa.gov.zw/home.
Verder dienen er nog voldoende lege pagina’s naast elkaar in het paspoort te zijn voor de benodigde stempels.
Indien u in het bezit bent van een andere Nationaliteit dan de Nederlandse dan even controleren bij het Consulaat van de betreffende landen.
AfrikaOnline verzorgd geen visa. Voor informatie kunt u terecht op de website van de visumdienst: www.visum.nl.
Should you not possess a valid passport and/or travel documents during your journey, any consequences arising from this will be your own responsibility. (subject to change).
Reist u met kinderen onder de 18 jaar naar of via Zuid Afrika dan geldt dat u in het bezit dient te zijn van een afschrift van een Internationaal geboortecertificaat.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Informeer bij Afrika Online naar de uitgebreide informatie hierover
Highlights of the trip:
Kruger Nationaal Park – game drives, Zimbabwe ruïnes, Matobos Hills – game drive en wandeling, Hwange Nationaal Park – game drives, Victoria Falls –
bezoek aan Victoria watervallen en adventure en activiteiten, Chobe Nationaal Park – sunset river cruise, Okavango Delta – 2 daagse mokoro excursie, Khama Rhino Sanctuary – game drives.
Naturally, during the trip, an effort will be made to visit villages and make contact with the local inhabitants.
Transport
Vervoer tijdens de reis is per speciale overland safaritruck met 12 stoelen (bij 10% van de tours is het vervoer met een Mercedes Sprinter met airconditioning en een imperiaal en aanhanger voor bagage en kampeeruitrusting.
Comfortable travel and excellent for game drives. Large sliding windows so everyone has a good view.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is mandatory. It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance.
If the insurance policies are not taken out via AfrikaOnline, we kindly request you to provide the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances to AfrikaOnline by email as soon as possible and well before your departure.
Responsible travel:
As this trip involves camping in the open bush, it is important to know that our motto, “we leave nothing behind but our footprints,” is taken very seriously. Furthermore, with these trips, we support the local population by hiring them as guides.
Met deze reis ondersteunen we het Khama Rhino Sanctuary project, de Okavango Polers community en de Botswana lokale park gidsen.
De afgelopen jaren heeft het toerisme in Botswana een vlucht gemaakt.
Dit betekend o.a. dat er meer mokoro’s nodig zijn om toeristen te vervoeren in de Delta. Dit betekent dat er meer bomen moeten worden omgehakt elk jaar om aan de vraag te voldoen. Mokoro’s gemaakt van uitgeholde boomstammen gaan ca. 4-5 jaar mee.
The tour operator you are travelling with has agreed with the polers they work with that, when a new mokoro needs to be purchased, it will no longer be made from tree trunks but from fibreglass, and that 50% of the costs will be sponsored by the tour operator.
As a traveller on this journey, you are helping to conserve nature in Botswana.
Participation
Vanaf 16 jaar, geen maximum leeftijd. Wel moet er voor elke kind onder de 18 jaar tenminste 1 volwassenen meereizen.
Tijdens de reis worden er wandelingen gemaakt die een zeker uithoudingsvermogen vereisen. De wandelingen worden ingeschaald als eenvoudig tot middenklasse wandelingen en zijn ten alle tijden optioneel.
On all camping trips, participation is required in setting up the tent camp, preparing the meals and, of course, helping with the washing up.
Teamspirit is part of the fun of travelling in a group.
Overnight stays
Camping: 13 overnachtingen op campings in de Nationale Parken of steden. Afrikaanse campings zijn over het algemeen uitstekend te noemen met goede faciliteiten als warme en koude douches, restaurants, en een souvenirwinkeltje.
Some campsites have a swimming pool. Sometimes a campsite can also be beautifully situated, but the disadvantage is that there are fewer facilities.
De kampeeruitrusting; Ruime en comfortabele iglotent van 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 meter die eenvoudig zijn op te zetten/af te breken. De tenten hebben “ingebouwde” muggenhorren.
Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
Wild camping: 2 overnachtingen (in de Okavango Delta) wordt “wild” gekampeerd, Dit houd in dat u op schitterende locaties kunt overnachten maar dat er geen faciliteiten zijn.
Alles wat nodig is wordt meegenomen. De kampeeruitrusting;
Spacious and comfortable igloo tent measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 metres, which is easy to pitch/dismantle.
The tents have “built-in” mosquito nets. Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
During camping, your help will be needed to set up and keep the camp tidy.
Meals:
During the trip, good and healthy meals are prepared using mostly local produce.
To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and a regular English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
The lunch will largely consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread rolls (picnic style).
The dinner will be most extensive with regular BBQ, stir-fries and the typical South African Potjiekos (all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
Coffee and tea will also be served during dinner.
Overige dranken zijn exclusief en moeten zelf worden ingekocht. Tijdens deze reis zijn 15x ontbijt, 13x lunch en 11 diners inbegrepen in de reissom.
De maaltijden worden bereid door de gidsen met hulp van de reizigers en worden gegeten rond het kampvuur.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health may participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to limited space in the car, we recommend bringing luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 12 kg per person.
In addition, a small separate backpack or a handy bag for personal items.
Zelf (warme) slaapzak, handdoek en klein hoofdkussen meenemen (slaapzak kan eventueel worden gehuurd voor ca. US$ 1 per dag, indien gewenst bij boeking opgeven).
Een harde koffer kan niet in de truck worden meegenomen.
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
Should the vehicle break down, the agent will not be responsible for alternative accommodation other than camping, and there will be no compensation for flights or similar.
The agent requests a liability waiver form to be signed before departure of the trip. Failure to sign this form may result in the passenger being refused travel.
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