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12 Days Southern Cross Lodge Safari

12 days South Africa

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  • Tour Duration

    12 Days

  • Price

    From $5394 Per person sharing

  • Start

    South Africa

  • End

    Botswana

About

Highlights

  • Johannesburg – Experience vibrant Soweto and the powerful Apartheid Museum.
  • Hwange National Park – Relax by a waterhole frequented by elephants and diverse wildlife.
  • Victoria Falls – Explore the mighty falls and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
  • Chobe National Park – Witness abundant elephants and thrilling game drives along the Chobe River.
  • Okavango Delta – Immerse in pristine wilderness with unforgettable game drives and lodge comfort.
  • Sunset Cruises – Enjoy magical river cruises on both the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers with stunning views.

Description

Experience the soul of Africa on this 12-days Southern Cross Lodge Safari. Begin in vibrant Johannesburg, walk through history in Soweto, and feel the power of Victoria Falls. Journey across iconic landscapes—from Zimbabwe’s Hwange to Botswana’s Chobe and the magical Okavango Delta. Enjoy thrilling game drives, peaceful sunset cruises, and authentic encounters with local communities. With carefully selected lodges, delicious meals, and genuine African hospitality, every moment is thoughtfully curated. This isn’t just a holiday—it’s a deep, personal experience of Africa’s heart, rhythm, and untamed beauty.

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Itinerary

On arrival at the Oliver Tambo international airport you will be met by a Supertime representative and transferred to the Airport Grand Hotel.

Overnight: The Airport Grand Hotel or similar on Bed and Breakfast.

After breakfast depart on a full day tour of Soweto Township and the Apartheid Museum. Experience a fascinating glimpse of the bustling neighbourhood life of Soweto, the most metropolitan township in the country, setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela’s former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans.

Overnight: The Airport Grand Hotel or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Transfer from the hotel to Oliver Tambo International airport to connect your flight to Victoria Falls. You then enjoy a transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge situated on a private concession that borders Hwange National Park. Mineral water will be provided during this transfer. The rest of the evening you will relax by lodge facilities. The lodge is overlooking a perennial waterhole that present an excellent opportunity to see game coming down for a drink especially at sundown.

Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

After breakfast, you enjoy a full day game drive into Hwange National Park. Lunch will be served at a picnic site in the park. Soft drinks and bottled water will be provided during the game drive.

Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Today your excursion starts with a half day visit to a traditional village and a local school, after which you will return to the lodge for lunch. Siesta and relaxing by the pool to refresh and head out again in the evening on sunset game drive in the lodge’s private concession.

Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar on Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast and then departure by road to Azambezi River Lodge in Victoria Falls. This afternoon you explore the mighty Zambezi River on a sunset boat cruise with refreshments provided on board.

Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge or similar on Bed and Breakfast.

Morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls. On return to lodge, you will visit to the traditional open market and shops to take home treasures of Africa. Rest of day at leisure and open for optional activities, varying from the impressive helicopter flight over the falls to adventures of white-water rafting and many more (own expense). Round off your day with the spectacular drumming show and sumptuous traditional Boma dinner.

Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge or similar on Bed and Breakfast.

Road transfer via Kazungula border to Chobe Safari Lodge situated on the banks of the Chobe River in northern Botswana. This afternoon you enjoy a game drive in the Chobe National Park.

Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar on full board.

You kick this day with an early morning game drive before you return to the lodge for breakfast. This afternoon you will enjoy a Sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River with a cash bar.

Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and breakfast.

After breakfast, you are transferred to Kasane airport for your flight to Khwai airstrip in the Okavango Delta. From the airstrip you will be picked up and transferred to your lodge enjoying some game viewing enroute. Depending on time of arrival you might embark on sunset game drive or just relax by the lodge.

Overnight: Mogotlho Safari Lodge or similar on full board.

Enjoy a full day game drive into greater Khwai/ Moremi game areas with picnic lunch.

Overnight: Mogotlho Safari Lodge or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

After breakfast you are transferred to the camp airstrip for a short flight to Maun airport to connect with your international flight to Johannesburg. We hope you have lived your Africa travel dream and thank you for your patronage, always wishing to welcome you again in one of our African travels.

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Include & Exclude

Include

  • Airport transfers
  • Ground transportation
  • Services of courteous and professional English speaking Guide
  • Mineral water in the vehicle
  • All parks entry conservation fees
  • Accommodation and meals as indicated. (BB.L. D)

Exclude

  • International flights
  • Entry Visa fees
  • Pre and Post tour accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature like crafts and curios shopping, laundry and bar drinks
  • International airport departure taxes
  • Any other items not shown or expressly mentioned as included.
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  • Had a fantastic tour across Southern Africa with Thula, he was very professional and very informative throughout our tour.
    Aug 2021

    Basil Mapfumo

    Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • We’ve just come back from our great trip in Victoria Falls and Chobe national park in Botswana. The company who arranged this trip was Supertime African Tours and our guide was Tula.
    Aug 2022

    etikl

    Israel
  • This trip was marvellous : accomodations,games..Thula knows a lot about the way of live of the animals and so knows were to find them.
    Dec 2020

    holidayseve

    Ile-de-France, France
4.9 (+85K reviews)
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