Botswana 18 Tage Ultimate African Safari: Kruger, Hwange, Chobe, & the Okavango Delta Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Picture this: cruising through Africa’s wild landscapes, scanning the horizon for the animals you’ve been dreaming of seeing since childhood. The sun casts a golden glow, the breeze rustles through the acacia trees, and the sounds of the bush create a rhythm all their own. On this epic 18-day journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, that’s not just a dream – it’s your reality. Experience unforgettable safari drives in Kruger, Hwange, and Chobe National Parks, where lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and giraffes roam free. Then, glide through the tranquil Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe for a whole new perspective on the wild. With expert guides leading the way, this is the African adventure you’ve been waiting for.

• Spot wildlife up close on thrilling safari drives through Kruger National Park

• Dine under the stars with a classic bush dinner at camp

• Feel the mist of Victoria Falls and explore Zimbabwe’s wildlife-rich landscapes

• Search for the Big Five in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park

• Cruise the Chobe River and watch wildlife gather along the banks

• Explore the bush and glide through the Okavango Delta in a traditional canoe

[color-box]Start: Johannesburg
Ende: Maun
Unterbringung: Hotels (6 nts), Lodges (11 nts)
Transport: Plane. Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, mokoro (traditional canoe).
Mahlzeiten: 17 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen, 16 Abendessen [/color-box]

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Johannesburg

Arrive at any time. After an early evening welcome meeting, enjoy an included group dinner and get to know everyone. (A)

Event: Meet Your CEO and Group (Beginn: 16:00 Uhr – 1.0h)
Unterkunft: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Apartheid-Museum (**)

2. Tag Johannesburg / Kruger National Park

Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today’s long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Johannesburg – Kruger National Park (7.0h)
Unterkunft: Bushveld Terrace Hotel on Kruger

3. Tag Kruger National Park

Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to view the wildlife in Kruger National Park. When you return, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a true taste of South African fare. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Nature Walk – Awelani Conservancy (Beginn: 8:00 Uhr – 2.0h)
Event: Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive (Beginn: 15:00 Uhr – 2.5h)
Event: Traditionelles südafrikanisches Braai (Barbecue)
Unterkunft: SleepOver Orpen Gate

4. Tag Kruger National Park / Hazyview

Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening. (F) (A)

Transport: Kruger – Hazyview (Beginn: 7:00 Uhr – 9.0h)
Unterkunft: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

5. Tag Hazyview

Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4×4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers. (F) (A)

Event: Safarifahrt im offenen Wagen im Krüger Nationalpark (6.0h)
Event: Traditionelles Abendessen und Tanzen
Unterkunft: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

6. Tag Hazyview

Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Hazyview
Unterkunft: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive (**)

7. Tag Hazyview / Johannesburg

After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel. (F)

Transport: Hazyview – Johannesburg (Beginn: 10:00 Uhr – 4.0h)
Unterkunft: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

8. Tag Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Leave South Africa behind today and head to the epic wildlife and scenery of Zimbabwe. After breakfast the group will travel to the airport in Johannesburg and catch a flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, there will be free time to get settled and relax before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative. (F) (A)

Transport: Johannesburg – Victoria Falls (1.75h)
Freizeit: Victoria Falls
Event: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Dinner (1.0h)
Unterkunft: A Zambezi River Lodge

9. Tag Victoria Falls

It’s time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Victoria Falls
Event: Simunye Theatrical Show
Unterkunft: A Zambezi River Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
Helikopterflug über die Victoriafälle – 15 Minuten (**)
Bamba Tram – Morning Run (**)
Ziplining über dem Sambesi (**)
Sambesi Rafting (**)

10. Tag Victoria Falls / Hwange National Park

Travel to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property’s amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park. (F) (A)

Event: Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Visit (1.0h)
Freizeit: Hwange National Park
Transport: Victoria Falls – Hwange
Unterkunft: Hwange Safari Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
Safarifahrt im Hwange-Nationalpark (**)
Night Safari Through Hwange National Park (**)

11. Tag Hwange National Park

This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe’s specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge’s amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park. (F) (A)

Event: Half-Day Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park (3.0h)
Freizeit: Hwange National Park
Unterkunft: Hwange Safari Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Safarifahrt im Hwange-Nationalpark (**)

12. Tag Hwange National Park / Chobe National Park

Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you’ll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what’s to come on this next leg of your adventure. (F) (A)

Transport: Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls (3.5h)
Transport: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park (2.5h)
Freizeit: Chobe National Park
Event: Bootsfahrt bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem Fluss Chobe (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Thebe River Safari Lodge

13. Tag Chobe National Park

Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening. (F) (A)

Event: Chobe National Park Morning Safari Drive (2.5h)
Freizeit: Chobe National Park
Unterkunft: Thebe River Safari Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
4 Corners Africa Deluxe Bridge Tour (*)
Chobe National Park Afternoon Safari Drive (**)

14. Tag Chobe National Park / Nata

Travel to Nata after breakfast and arrive in the early afternoon. Then, take advantage of free time to explore on your own and perhaps choose to go on the Makgadikgadi Pans Sundowner Safari Drive. This safari experience takes you into Botswana’s salt pans to enjoy the dramatic landscape, spot wildlife, and witness a colourful sunset weather depending. Dinner is included back at the lodge in the evening. (F) (A)

Transport: Chobe National Park – Nata (4.0h)
Freizeit: Nata
Unterkunft: Elephant Sands Lodge

15. Tag Nata

Start the day early with a guided bush walk where you’ll learn about the fascinating uses of native plants and how to identify different kinds of animal tracks. Being on foot is a unique way to smell, hear, and experience the essence of the bush. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day free in this incredible area that offers a fascinating contrast between a lush oasis and surrounding arid plain. Choose between a safari drive through the landscape, or simply spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring the lodge’s surroundings. Dinner will be included tonight. (F) (A)

Event: Buschwanderung in der Region Nata
Freizeit: Nata
Unterkunft: Elephant Sands Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Safarifahrt in der Region Nata (**)

16. Tag Nata / Maun

Travel to Maun today and arrive at the lodge around lunchtime. Maun is considered the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Upon arrival there will be free time to get settled and then you can choose to experience a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta. Dinner at the lodge is included tonight. (F) (A)

Transport: Nata – Maun (5.0h)
Freizeit: Maun
Unterkunft: Cresta Riley’s Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight (*)

17. Tag Maun

After breakfast at the lodge in Maun the group will enjoy a day excursion into the Okavango Delta. This special place is the world’s largest inland delta, creating a unique ecosystem with lush wetlands and islands amid the Kalahari Desert. Search for epic wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, and a vast array of birds. Enjoy a traditional mokoro ride along the waterways, and soak up the landscapes and animals that can be found in this premier African safari destination. Tonight, return to the hotel in Maun for a relaxing evening and included dinner. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Ausflug im Okavango-Delta
Unterkunft: Cresta Riley’s Hotel

18. Tag Maun

Depart at any time. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(*) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Dinner, Victoria Falls
Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Dein Foodie-Moment: Traditionelles südafrikanisches Braai (Barbecue), Kruger
Dein Discover-Moment: Victoria Falls. Nature Walk. Wildlife Safari Drive. Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing. Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive. Chimp Eden Tour. Simunye Theatre Show. Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour. Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP. Chobe River Sunset Cruise. Morning safari drive in Chobe NP. Guided bush walk in Nata. Okavango Delta full-day experience. Free time in Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe, Nata, & Maun for optional activities in the area. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (6 nts), Lodges (11 nts)
Transport: Plane. Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, mokoro (traditional canoe).
Mahlzeiten: 17 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen, 16 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

26.12.2026 -04.12.2027 EUR 1209

Gruppengröße: Max 18, avg. 14

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