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Let's start with Victoria and Chobe, which would consist of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Livingstone town (Zambia), Impalila Island (Namibia), Chobe National Park (Botswana)

PROS: The hotels are much closer to the airport.

There are more activities available in the area, so I could experience something even on my flight days.

I would see one of the natural wonders of the world.

I would visit an authentic African village.

Chobe is known for having the highest species density on the planet.

I would have 5 countries in Africa, instead of just 1.

Zimbabwe uses the US dollar.

CONS: Hotels, activities, excursions and national park fees are MUCH more expensive.

I might still have to exchange currency for the other countries.

I'll need to purchase a multi-entry visa for Zimbabwe, which is an additional cost and hassel.

I'll have to though customs/border crossings 7 different times.

I will probably end up on safari with a group of disrespectful entitled tourists, who will be shouting and hogging the best viewing spots.

Now for Kruger and Blyde River Canyon

PROS: Would be significantly cheaper than the other option.

I'll see two more famous places in South Africa, and won't feel like I need to return.

Blyde Canyon is much more scenic and offers more variety in terms of landscapes and towns then Victoria Falls.

Won't have to deal with customs.

Won't have to exchange currency.

Kruger offers a private safari option at a very reasonable price, so I'll have the wildlife all to myself.

CONS: The main tourist town is a 50 minute cab right from the airport.

The town where I'd be staying has less activities than Victoria Falls.

Kruger is more developed with a major road, so it might not feel as raw and I probably won't see certain species like Hippos.

I probably won't experience any authentic tribal life.

I'll only see 1 African country instead of 5.

I'm 27(will turn 28 later this year) and wasted my late teens and most of my 20s figuring out what I wanted to do with my life and made the mistake of giving myself a lot of debt with student loans. I've had off years in college getting new jobs for it to work out with my college schedule and if it's enough money to pay all the bills I currently pay. Now I'm 27 and only need one more year left to finish my undergraduate college degree and still live with parents. Pretty shameful and unideal life I currently live compared to those in their early 20s who've already accomplished far more in their lives than I ever have.