Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 12 nights' accommodation in carefully selected luxury lodges and hotels, sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Private transportation throughout the safari in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Don Tours Safaris guide/driver
- Johannesburg airport arrival transfer
- Guided Soweto tour
- Visit to Mandela House
- Full-day Panorama Route experience
- Kruger National Park game drives as outlined in the itinerary
- Kruger National Park conservation/entry fees
- South Africa–Zimbabwe cross-border assistance and related vehicle logistics
- Accommodation and activities in Matobo
- Guided Matobo cultural experience
- Guided rhino encounter
- Domestic flight from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls
- Guided Victoria Falls tour
- Simunye cultural dance/theatre experience
- Transfer from Victoria Falls to Hwange
- Painted Dog Conservation visit
- Hwange night safari
- Full-day guided safari in Hwange National Park
- Hwange National Park entry/conservation fees
- Return transfer from Hwange to Victoria Falls
- All scheduled activities specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during road journeys
- All applicable tourism levies and service charges included in the confirmed package
Cost Excludes
- International flights to Johannesburg and from Victoria Falls
- Zimbabwe or South African visa fees
- Travel insurance and medical insurance
- Personal medical expenses
- Emergency evacuation/repatriation costs
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and room service
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks not specifically included
- Lunches unless specifically stated in the final itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff and activity providers
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Excess baggage charges
- Airport departure taxes or government charges introduced after booking
- Any additional accommodation required before or after the scheduled tour
- Any costs arising from flight delays, cancellations or schedule changes outside Don Tours Safaris' control
- Anything not specifically listed under “Price Includes”
Trip Info
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4 star
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Johannesburg
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Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
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Available
Overview
A Luxury Journey Through Southern Africa
Embark on an extraordinary 13-day journey through the heart of Southern Africa, where vibrant cities, legendary wildlife, ancient landscapes and iconic natural wonders come together in one unforgettable adventure.
Begin in Johannesburg, discovering the history and spirit of Soweto and visiting Mandela House, before travelling through the spectacular Panorama Route towards the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Enjoy immersive safari experiences in search of Africa’s magnificent wildlife, followed by a journey north into Zimbabwe.
Continue to the dramatic granite landscapes of Matobo, where culture and conservation meet through a local cultural experience and an intimate rhino encounter. From Bulawayo, fly to Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders, and experience the falls alongside an evening of Zimbabwean music and dance.
The journey culminates in Hwange National Park, one of Zimbabwe’s great wildlife destinations. Discover the conservation story of the endangered African painted dog, venture into the wilderness on a thrilling night safari, and spend a full day exploring Hwange’s wildlife-rich landscapes before returning to Victoria Falls.
The African Crown is more than a safari—it is a carefully curated journey through the diverse soul of Southern Africa, combining luxury accommodation, wildlife, culture, conservation, scenic landscapes and unforgettable African experiences.
Highlights
- Johannesburg & the historic streets of Soweto
- Mandela House
- The spectacular Panorama Route
- Multiple safari experiences in Kruger National Park
- Matobo's ancient granite landscapes
- Authentic cultural experience with local communities
- Guided rhino encounter
- Victoria Falls
- Zimbabwean Simunye dance and cultural performance
- Painted Dog Conservation
- Night safari in Hwange
- Full-day Hwange National Park safari
