African Insight Northbound

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Johannesburg/Kruger National Park

Set off from Johannesburg and travel through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Mpumalanga Region. Continue on to the famed Kruger National Park, a massive 24,000 sq km in size, to spend time spotting the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos. Some 500 species of bird also inhabit the park and the flat bush and savannah is home to heaps of other interesting African animals such as impalas, hyenas and warthogs so keep your eyes wide open. There's also a chance to take a safari after dark to catch sight of nocturnal predators staking out their suppers.

Days 3-4 Polokwane/Nata

Travel through the vast grasslands of Botswana to South Africa, stopping off to visit Martins Drift, Francistown, Nata on the way.

Day 5 Chobe National Park

Leaving South Africa behind, travel across the vast grasslands of Botswana to Chobe National Park, where an estimated 120,000 elephants reside. The lush plains and forests of the reserve support a remarkable density of game. Hippos and crocodiles keep cool in muddy swamps and a leisurely cruise along the river is a good way to get near them. Look out for powerful fish eagles, the vibrant plumage of kingfishers as well as baby elephants having a bath.

Day 6 Victoria Falls/Livingstone

Go wild in Livingstone, Zambia's adventure sports capital and the gateway to the raging waters of Victoria Falls. Named Mosi-oa-Tunya by locals, meaning 'the smoke that thunders', this incredible waterfall is a must-see. At the height of rainy season the spray from the falls rises an impressive 120 m into the air. For a different perspective, there is an option to take in an exhilarating aerial view from a helicopter, charter plane or micro-light.