16-Nights Signature: Kruger, Victoria Falls & Botswana’s Untamed Wonders - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Kruger, Victoria Falls & Botswana’s Untamed Wonders
Feel the rhythm of Johannesburg's urban rebirth before tracking the legendary Big Five through the golden grasslands of Kruger National Park. Stand enveloped in the thundering mist of Victoria Falls, sweep across the vast salt crust of the Makgadikgadi Pans, and glide past hippos in the Okavango Delta on an ultimate Southern African expedition.

Highlights
Gain a deeper understanding of the ripple effects spanning from Mandela's life and legacy, Set out on safari drives through Kruger in pursuit of the legendary Big Five, Capture wildlife up close on the Chobe River with guidance from an expert photographer, Stand at the edge of The Smoke That Thunders — Victoria Falls in all its elemental force, Meet a National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project researcher for a talk on this vibrant delta, Join a wildlife biologist at a research centre for a private presentation on human-elephant coexistence, Witness the abundant wildlife in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Spot birds and animals from a traditional mokoro canoe and motorized boat.

Meals Included
16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 16 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Shabalala Interpretation of Culture Centre Visit, Hazyview
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Johannesburg Signature Moment: Private Tour & Talk at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Johannesburg Signature Moment: Private Zambezi River Dinner Cruise, Victoria Falls Signature Moment: Photo Safari Cruise on the Chobe River, Chobe National Park Signature Moment: Living with Elephants, Makgadikgadi Pans.
Arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Internal flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit. Afternoon safari drive with an Endangered Wildlife Trust conservationist in the Greater Kruger Area. Morning and afternoon safari drives in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. Kruger National Park Safari Drives. Internal between Kruger and Victoria Falls. Attend the Simunye Theatre Show and meet the cast. Private, guided tour of Victoria Falls. Talk given by the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. Chobe National Park Safari Drives. Internal Flight from Kasane to Maun. Meet with a researcher from the Nkashi Trust team which implements the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project. Internal flight from Maun to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Morning and afternoon wildlife safari drives in Makgadikgadi Pans over multiple days. Internal flight from the Makgadikgadi Pans to the Okavango Delta. Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris by motorboat and traditional mokoro in the Okavango Delta over multiple days. Farewell Dinner. Departure Transfer. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.