Where the Wild Things Are - Reverse

• Overview

  Honey badgers are hardcore. Their skin is so thick even a machete won't cut it. And their jaws are strong enough to crush a tortoise shell. The Guiness Book of World Records reckons the honey badger is the most fearless creature on Earth. Google 'crazy, nastyass honey badger' if you don't believe us.

  (Was Waterfalls & Wildlife - Reverse)

  Itinerary

  Day 1 - Johannesburg - Pretoria

  It's the first day, and even though you swore you weren't going to waste any money on souvenirs, it's hard to resist. Especially once you've hit the flea markets in Jo'burg with the handmade jewellery and homewares.

  • Arrive at any time you like and enjoy a day at your leisure
  • A transfer from Johannesburg's O.R Tambo International Airport needs to be pre-booked and is strongly recommended
  • There is a pre-departure meeting tonight at 6pm

  Please note: If you would like to exchange any South African rand, it is advisable to do this today as there will be no time to visit banks tomorrow. The airport is an ideal place to do this with its abundance of ATMs and forex bureaus in the arrival hall.

  Dinner

  Day 2 - Blyde River Canyon

  (Approximate driving time: 6 hours)

  Blyde River Canyon featured in cult '80s hit The Gods Must Be Crazy. Xi goes to a spot called God's Window, and thinks it must be the edge of the world so he chucks that pesky Coke bottle off the edge.

  • Spend an hour browsing around the shops and exploring the many quaint old buildings on the restored main street
  • Head into the Panorama Region of Blyde River Canyon - the largest green canyon in the world
  • View the Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of striking rock formations 
  • Enjoy views from God's Window, boasting panoramics over the lowveld and the Kruger plains
  • Camp tonight at Graskop, perched on the edge of the highveld escarpment

  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  Day 3-4 - Kruger National Park

  (Approximate driving time: 4 hours; game drive times variable)

  Nothing compares with the thrill of spotting lions, elephants, giraffe, zebras and rhinos all in one day. Well, except if a honey badger decides to rad your camp during the night. That would be pretty awesome.

  • Travel to Kruger National Park
  • Be in with a chance to spot elephant, giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, many antelope species and white rhino
  • Perhaps even be lucky enough to see lion, leopard or the endangered Cape hunting dog
  • Spend two nights in the park and embark on game drives to explore the riverbanks and bush
  • Seize the opportunity to set off on a nighttime safari with a local site guide

  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  Day 5-6 - Tshipse Hot Springs - Great Zimbabwe Ruins

  The ruins were built back in the 11th century and were home to Zimbabwe's royal family. Practice your curtsy.

  Day 5 (Approximate driving time: 6 hours)

  • Spend a long day driving towards Tshipse Hot Springs
  • Enjoy an evening soaking in wonderful outdoor pools

  Day 6 (Approximate driving time: 4 hours)

  • Cross the border from South Africa to Zimbabwe at Beitbridge border post
  • Travel to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins at Masvingo
  • Spend the afternoon exploring this impressive archaeological site that gave the country its name

  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  Day 7-8 - Bulawayo

  (Approximate driving time: 6 hours; game drive times variable)

  Big Cave Camp is surrounded by huge, gravity-defying granite boulders that look like they could topple over at any minute. But don't panic, it's just one of Mother Nature's clever little tricks, and it's what makes Matobo National Park so awesome.

  • Enjoy a chance to watch the sunrise over the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
  • Travel through large swathes of countryside to Bulawayo and then on to the nearby Big Cave Camp
  • Be treated to a truly stunning view - huge granite masses sculpted by time
  • Relax and take in the ambiance of the African bush
  • Experience a full day game drive in Matopos National Park on day 8
  • Optional activities here include a cultural rock art tour, mountain biking and bird watching

  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  Day 9-10 - Hwange National Park

  (Approximate driving time: 3.5 hours; game drive times variable)

  Dare you to try and count the number of elephant and buffalo we see in Hwange. They're everywhere.

  • Drive to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s premiere wildlife sanctuary, and the campsite for the next two nights
  • On the morning of day 10 we set off on a full day of game viewing and exploring the park in open vehicles
  • Hear nocturnal creatures chattering and grunting at night

  Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  Day 11-12 - Victoria Falls

  (Approximate driving time: 3.5 hours)

  Check out the falls again before the trip ends. Poncho optional.

  • Visit the awesome Victoria Falls before heading home
  • Partake in some optional activities including whitewater rafting, canoe trails or bungee jumping
  • Enjoy the many restaurants and bars of Victoria Falls township
  • Your tour ends after breakfast on day 12

  Breakfast

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  Trip Dates and Prices

  Start Date – End Date		Trip Status		Price	Kitty Payment	Total Price
  15 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013		7+	Available	US $1,320 On Sale Sale: US $990	US $300	US $1,290	Book Now
  12 May 2014 - 23 May 2014		7+	Available	US $1,320	US $300	US $1,620	Book Now
  09 Jun 2014 - 20 Jun 2014		7+	Available	US $1,320	US $300	US $1,620	Book Now
  07 Jul 2014 - 18 Jul 2014		7+	Available	US $1,320	US $300	US $1,620	Book Now

  Kitty payment is required in cash. It needs to be paid before the end of your trip, in the local stated above. It is generally paid on Day 1, and covers most on-ground expenses. Kitty payments calculated using exchange rates valid on 1 Jan 2012.

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