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Colors Of Africa

11 days - from $3290

An exceptional safari with amazing game viewing, fascinating cultural interactions and spectacular scenery This trip combines exceptional game-viewing at Greater Kruger National Park with majestic Victoria Falls and the wilderness experience of Chobe National Park.

Kruger National Park and the adjoining private reserves of Greater Kruger National Park form one of Africa’s finest wildlife areas, offering superb viewing opportunities all year round. In one of the first national parks to be established in Africa, the custodians of Kruger faced tragedy, triumph and hardship, as they have strived to protect a pristine wilderness region that is sanctuary to over 700 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. We spend 3 nights in a private game lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park, which boasts a similar range of animals to those found in the park proper. These include the 'Big Five', but the private reserves offer more opportunities for varied and close-up encounters. With open 4WD vehicles and a maximum of 9 people in each, there is ample space to observe the many different species as they interact with each other and their environment. Keen photographers also have the chance to take those special shots of unexpected and sometimes dramatic wildlife interactions, as well as of peaceful bushveld scenes. The tour spends one night in Hazyview, a base from where we explore the impressive Blyde River Canyon and visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, as well as enjoy views of the Three Rondavels and the vista from God's Window. We also visit a local Shangaan village, where we gain an insight into their unique way of life.

Victoria Falls is certainly Zimbabwe's most celebrated spectacle. Measuring some 1.7 kilometres in width and with a drop of around 105 metres, an immense volume of water passes over the cataract at the height of the inundation with a flow rate of about 550,000 cubic metres per minute. This massive rush of water sends a huge plume of spray into the sky, visible for miles and providing a stunning spectacle, as we walk on paths that border the ravine. Chobe National Park is one of Botswana's largest and its northern section that abuts on to the Chobe River is wonderfully picturesque.

The area around the river is home to a fabulous range of bird life and one doesn't have to be a birder to be enthralled by it all. Wallowing in the river are large numbers of hippos and crocodiles. These same waters also attract abundant land dwellers, foremost of which are elephants that, during the dry season, are probably the largest herds left anywhere in Africa. They often congregate close to the permanent water of the river and to see these animals drink at sunset, or even swim out across the river to some of the islands, is an experience that can only be described as magical. This all takes place in a scenically beautiful setting that provides for truly memorable sunsets across the river.

Highlights

  • The Chobe riverside, Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • Greater Kruger National Park
  • The Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon
  • Feast at Boma Restaurant – The Place of Eating, Victoria Falls
  • Overload the senses in Victoria Falls

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sun) Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to hotel.2: Travel to Timbavati Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. Afternoon/night game drive.3-4: Morning game drives, game walks and afternoon/night drives. Opportunity to sleep in a remote treehouse by a waterhole.5: Explore Blyde River Canyon. Dinner and cultural visit in Shangaan village.6: Drive to Johannesburg.7: Fly to Victoria Falls (flight not included). Dinner at Boma Restaurant.8: Free day to enjoy optional activities at Victoria Falls and surroundings.9: Guided tour of Victoria Falls. Travel to Chobe Safari Lodge, Kasane. Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park.10: Morning game drive. Sunset cruise on the Chobe River.11: Travel back to Victoria Falls, where trip ends on arrival (Wed).
Included: An experienced English-speaking local leader (Days 1-6), specialist local guides, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities and entrance fees.
Not Included: International flights including flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, drinks, insurance, laundry, entrance fee to Victoria Falls National Park, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
National Parks: This trip includes 3 days in Timbavati Game Reserve (part of Greater Kruger National Park), 2 days in Chobe National Park and visits Victoria Falls National Park (entrance fee not included).
Valid From: 12 Jan 07
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Notes: The flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls on Day 7 is not included. You may choose to fly from Hazyview to Johannesburg on Day 6 at additional expense. A US$20 entry fee to Victoria Falls National Park needs to be paid in US dollars cash locally. Days 7-11 on this tour are not accompanied by a Peregrine tour leader.
Starts/Ends: Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Trip Reference: PFCA

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour PriceWildlife FeesTotal Prepaid Cost in US$ Availability
05 Sep 1015 Sep 10$3240 $50$3290
12 Sep 1022 Sep 10$3240 $50$3290
03 Oct 1013 Oct 10$3240 $50$3290
10 Oct 1020 Oct 10$3240 $50$3290
17 Oct 1027 Oct 10$3240 $50$3290
24 Oct 1003 Nov 10$3240 $50$3290
31 Oct 1010 Nov 10$3240 $50$3290
07 Nov 1017 Nov 10$3240 $50$3290
14 Nov 1024 Nov 10$3240 $50$3290
21 Nov 1001 Dec 10$3240 $50$3290
28 Nov 1008 Dec 10$3240 $50$3290
05 Dec 1015 Dec 10$3595 $80$3675
12 Dec 1022 Dec 10$3595 $80$3675
19 Dec 1029 Dec 10$3595 $80$3675
26 Dec 1005 Jan 11$3595 $80$3675
02 Jan 1112 Jan 11$3595 $80$3675
09 Jan 1119 Jan 11$3595 $80$3675
16 Jan 1126 Jan 11$3595 $80$3675
23 Jan 1102 Feb 11$3595 $80$3675
30 Jan 1109 Feb 11$3595 $80$3675
06 Feb 1116 Feb 11$3595 $80$3675
13 Feb 1123 Feb 11$3595 $80$3675
20 Feb 1102 Mar 11$3595 $80$3675
27 Feb 1109 Mar 11$3595 $80$3675
06 Mar 1116 Mar 11$3595 $80$3675
13 Mar 1123 Mar 11$3595 $80$3675
20 Mar 1130 Mar 11$3595 $80$3675
27 Mar 1106 Apr 11$3595 $80$3675
03 Apr 1113 Apr 11$3595 $80$3675
10 Apr 1120 Apr 11$3595 $80$3675
17 Apr 1127 Apr 11$3595 $80$3675
24 Apr 1104 May 11$3595 $80$3675
01 May 1111 May 11$3595 $80$3675
08 May 1118 May 11$3595 $80$3675
15 May 1125 May 11$3595 $80$3675
22 May 1101 Jun 11$3595 $80$3675
29 May 1108 Jun 11$3595 $80$3675
05 Jun 1115 Jun 11$3595 $80$3675
12 Jun 1122 Jun 11$3595 $80$3675
19 Jun 1129 Jun 11$3595 $80$3675
26 Jun 1106 Jul 11$3595 $80$3675
03 Jul 1113 Jul 11$3595 $80$3675
10 Jul 1120 Jul 11$3595 $80$3675
17 Jul 1127 Jul 11$3595 $80$3675
24 Jul 1103 Aug 11$3595 $80$3675
31 Jul 1110 Aug 11$3595 $80$3675
07 Aug 1117 Aug 11$3595 $80$3675
14 Aug 1124 Aug 11$3595 $80$3675
21 Aug 1131 Aug 11$3595 $80$3675
28 Aug 1107 Sep 11$3595 $80$3675
04 Sep 1114 Sep 11$3595 $80$3675
11 Sep 1121 Sep 11$3595 $80$3675
18 Sep 1128 Sep 11$3595 $80$3675
25 Sep 1105 Oct 11$3595 $80$3675
02 Oct 1112 Oct 11$3595 $80$3675
09 Oct 1119 Oct 11$3595 $80$3675
16 Oct 1126 Oct 11$3595 $80$3675
23 Oct 1102 Nov 11$3595 $80$3675
30 Oct 1109 Nov 11$3595 $80$3675
06 Nov 1116 Nov 11$3595 $80$3675
13 Nov 1123 Nov 11$3595 $80$3675
20 Nov 1130 Nov 11$3595 $80$3675
27 Nov 1107 Dec 11$3595 $80$3675
04 Dec 1114 Dec 11$3595 $80$3675
11 Dec 1121 Dec 11$3595 $80$3675
18 Dec 1128 Dec 11$3595 $80$3675
25 Dec 1104 Jan 12$3595 $80$3675
01 Jan 1211 Jan 12$3595 $80$3675
08 Jan 1218 Jan 12$3595 $80$3675
15 Jan 1225 Jan 12$3595 $80$3675
22 Jan 1201 Feb 12$3595 $80$3675
29 Jan 1208 Feb 12$3595 $80$3675
05 Feb 1215 Feb 12$3595 $80$3675
12 Feb 1222 Feb 12$3595 $80$3675
19 Feb 1229 Feb 12$3595 $80$3675
26 Feb 1207 Mar 12$3595 $80$3675
04 Mar 1214 Mar 12$3595 $80$3675
11 Mar 1221 Mar 12$3595 $80$3675
18 Mar 1228 Mar 12$3595 $80$3675
25 Mar 1204 Apr 12$3595 $80$3675
01 Apr 1211 Apr 12$3595 $80$3675
08 Apr 1218 Apr 12$3595 $80$3675
15 Apr 1225 Apr 12$3595 $80$3675
22 Apr 1202 May 12$3595 $80$3675
29 Apr 1209 May 12$3595 $80$3675
06 May 1216 May 12$3595 $80$3675
13 May 1223 May 12$3595 $80$3675
20 May 1230 May 12$3595 $80$3675
27 May 1206 Jun 12$3595 $80$3675
03 Jun 1213 Jun 12$3595 $80$3675
10 Jun 1220 Jun 12$3595 $80$3675
17 Jun 1227 Jun 12$3595 $80$3675

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 680, depending on availability.