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Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five (Zimbabwe), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 10 nights · with G Adventures

Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five

A small-group family tour by G Adventures through South Africa and Zimbabwe, combining Big Five safaris, penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town's city charms, and the raw power of Victoria Falls.

Duration
10 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Zimbabwe, South Africa
Operator
G Adventures
From
£2,946.75
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Big Five wildlife safari drives in Kruger National Park

  2. Penguins at Boulders Beach near Cape Town

  3. Chimp Eden sanctuary tour in Nelspruit

  4. Cradle of Humankind hominid fossil site

  5. Tour of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

About the trip

This ten-night escorted family journey begins in South Africa with time in Cape Town, where urban life meets the sea, and Boulders Beach offers a rare chance to see penguins waddling close to shore. Inland, the Kruger National Park is explored in an open safari vehicle, edges of the bush narrowing into the tall grass where the Big Five roam. The tour also includes a visit to the Jane Goodall Institute's chimpanzee sanctuary near Nelspruit, offering an educational pause.

In Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind reveals a scientific past etched in stone, then the journey crosses into Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, where the volume of cascading water is something to stand well back from. Guided by National Geographic Expedition Leaders, the experience is paced for families but doesn’t shy away from long drives and the unpredictability of road conditions, all travelled in air-conditioned comfort.

With local guides joining for specific visits, the tour offers a thoughtful blend of wildlife, culture, and natural wonders — and plenty of moments for contemplation away from the crowds.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Cape Town
  2. 2 Johannesburg
  3. 3 Nelspruit
  4. 4 Victoria Falls
  5. 5 Kruger National Park

Itinerary

The route

  1. Cape Town

  2. Johannesburg

  3. Nelspruit

  4. Victoria Falls

  5. Kruger National Park

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five?
Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five is a 10 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five?
Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five cost?
Prices for Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five start from £2,946.75, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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