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Zimbabwe & South Africa

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Zimbabwe and South Africa together offer one of Africa's most diverse and rewarding travel combinations. Zimbabwe is home to Victoria Falls — one of the world's largest waterfalls — as well as Hwange National Park and the ancient stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, drawing wildlife enthusiasts and history lovers alike. South Africa anchors the region with its extraordinary range of experiences: world-class safaris in Kruger National Park, the dramatic scenery of the Cape Peninsula, vibrant cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the famous Garden Route. Together, the two countries attract independent and group travellers seeking big-five wildlife, stunning landscapes, rich cultures, and adventure activities.

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Zimbabwe & South Africa · 9 days

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Self-Launched African Safari: Zimbabwe to South Africa

Experience the very best of southern Africa independently — from the thundering Victoria Falls to the vast wildlife plains of Hwange and Kruger National Park — without the group tour price tag. This self-launched route mirrors Intrepid Travel's Essential African Safari itinerary, swapping overland truck travel for a combination of shared transfers, local buses and self-drive hire, and replacing group campsites with equivalent budget camping and guesthouse options you can book directly. You'll still get open 4WD game drives, cultural dinners, and sunrise wildlife encounters — just on your own terms. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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