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Transportation:
Cape Town, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls: private vehicle; Kruger National Park Area: shared 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle; Chobe National Park Area: shared game activities (varies by lodge/camp); private road transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe Area; private (Cape Town, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls) or shared (Kruger Area & Chobe Area) airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights and taxes.
Breakfast daily; 6 lunches; 5 dinners
Day 1
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late in the evening and check in to your hotel
Day 2
Start your private guided tour with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, stop at Boulders Beach to visit a colony of endangered African Penguins, known for the unique sound they make. After lunch, continue on to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, for a scenic funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world
BreakfastLunchDay 3
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Your Local Host is happy to make recommendations
BreakfastDay 4
Today, fly to the Kruger National Park area and transfer to your lodge in a private game reserve. The Kruger area is home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Set out on your first game drive this afternoon in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle
Breakfast
DinnerDay 5
Your skilled, professional Ranger will help you learn about this special ecosystem as you view wildlife up close on morning and afternoon game drives. Beyond the “Big 5,” you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, bushbaby, and more!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 6
Embark on your morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast and time at leisure. Take advantage of the lodge pool, relax with a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 7
Enjoy one last game drive this morning before flying to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
BreakfastDay 8
Today’s private guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the unforgettable Apartheid Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years. Continue on to Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Visit Mandela House for a perspective on life here and see the neighborhood that was home to Nobel Peace Prize winners Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before transferring back to your hotel for time at leisure
BreakfastLunchDay 9
Today, fly to Zimbabwe. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure
BreakfastDay 10
Today, visit mighty Victoria Falls for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a private guided walk, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. Afterwards, enjoy a bit of free time. This evening, a cruise on the Zambezi River affords you a great opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular Africa sunset. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
BreakfastDay 11
Today, a private transfer brings you to Chobe National Park, featuring some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an afternoon game activity before dinner. (B,L,D) Note: Shared game activities in Chobe vary by lodge, but mainly consist of game drives/boat excursions. See accommodation descriptions on our website for specific details
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 12
Explore this stunning land on morning and afternoon game activities. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and huge herds of elephant. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world. Spend the middle of the day at your leisure
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 13
Your vacation ends with a flight to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 5:30 pm
BreakfastDay 14
ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Day 15
CAPE TOWN
Day 16
CAPE TOWN
Day 17
CAPE TOWN–KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day 18
KRUGER AREA
Day 19
KRUGER AREA
Day 20
KRUGER AREA–JOHANNESBURG
Day 21
JOHANNESBURG
Day 22
JOHANNESBURG–VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Day 23
VICTORIA FALLS
Day 24
VICTORIA FALLS–CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AREA, BOTSWANA
Day 25
CHOBE AREA
Day 26
CHOBE AREA–JOHANNESBURG–DEPARTURE
Day 27
BreakfastLunch
Day 28
Breakfast
Day 29
BreakfastDinner
Day 30
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 31
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 32
Breakfast
Day 33
BreakfastLunch
Day 34
Breakfast
Day 35
Breakfast
Day 36
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 37
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 38
Breakfast
Day 39 ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late in the evening and check in to your hotel
Day 40 CAPE TOWN.
Start your private guided tour with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, stop at Boulders Beach to visit a colony of endangered African Penguins, known for the unique sound they make. After lunch, continue on to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, for a scenic funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world
BreakfastLunchDay 41 CAPE TOWN.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Your Local Host is happy to make recommendations
BreakfastDay 42 CAPE TOWN–KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA.
Today, fly to the Kruger National Park area and transfer to your lodge in a private game reserve. The Kruger area is home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Set out on your first game drive this afternoon in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle
Breakfast
DinnerDay 43 KRUGER AREA.
Your skilled, professional Ranger will help you learn about this special ecosystem as you view wildlife up close on morning and afternoon game drives. Beyond the “Big 5,” you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, bushbaby, and more!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 44 KRUGER AREA.
Embark on your morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast and time at leisure. Take advantage of the lodge pool, relax with a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld!
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 45 KRUGER AREA–JOHANNESBURG.
Enjoy one last game drive this morning before flying to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
BreakfastDay 46 JOHANNESBURG.
Today’s private guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the unforgettable Apartheid Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years. Continue on to Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Visit Mandela House for a perspective on life here and see the neighborhood that was home to Nobel Peace Prize winners Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before transferring back to your hotel for time at leisure
BreakfastLunchDay 47 JOHANNESBURG–VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE.
Today, fly to Zimbabwe. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure
BreakfastDay 48 VICTORIA FALLS.
Today, visit mighty Victoria Falls for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a private guided walk, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. Afterwards, enjoy a bit of free time. This evening, a cruise on the Zambezi River affords you a great opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular Africa sunset. The remainder of the day is at your leisure
BreakfastDay 49 VICTORIA FALLS–CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AREA, BOTSWANA.
Today, a private transfer brings you to Chobe National Park, featuring some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an afternoon game activity before dinner. (B,L,D) Note: Shared game activities in Chobe vary by lodge, but mainly consist of game drives/boat excursions. See accommodation descriptions on our website for specific details
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 50 CHOBE AREA.
Explore this stunning land on morning and afternoon game activities. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and huge herds of elephant. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world. Spend the middle of the day at your leisure
BreakfastLunch
DinnerDay 51 CHOBE AREA–JOHANNESBURG–DEPARTURE.
Your vacation ends with a flight to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 5:30 pm.
The Table Bay Hotel
Deluxe
Quay 6 Cape Town South Africa
Located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the hub of one of the world's most picturesque working harbors and close to the arrival point for cruise liners, this breathtaking hotel combines the elegance of the stunning neo-Victorian architecture with traditional hospitality. The rooms command magnificent views over the bay to famous Robben Island, and inwards to the city and the iconic outline of Table Mountain.
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Superior First-Class
1 Cullinan Street Cape Town South Africa
Southern Sun The Cullinan offers travelers easy access to all that Cape Town has to offer including the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Complementing the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town through timeless architecture, the opulent décor creates a mood that is a world away from home, while service and attention to detail ensure your every need is taken care of.
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Moderate First-Class
10 Mill Street Gardens Cape Town South Africa
"Situated near the Cape Town city bowl in the lush suburb of Gardens, the beautifully renovated SunSquare Cape Town Gardens hotel offers guests a contemporary hideaway. The hotel¿s 136 well-appointed rooms are equipped with a host of amenities including air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel also offers a gym and an inviting outdoor pool."
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
First-Class
Karongwe Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park Area South Africa
Fringing the Karongwe Game Reserve, Shiduli Private Game Lodge embodies grace and elegance, yet exudes unsurpassed warmth and hospitality. Guests can step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with Internet facilities, bar, huge sparkling pool, and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art.
Kapama Karula
Deluxe
Kapama Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park Area South Africa
Set on the Klaserie River in Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Karula offers true luxury in the bush with just 12 suites. Karula means ""place of peace"" in the native tongue and upon arrival you will see why. The contemporary yet African feel to the camp will satisfy and exceed the expectations of even the most discerning connoisseurs. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors and skylights the cozy open plan lounge and bar area is a day time favorite to enjoy a drink or just sit back and enjoy the sights Karula has to offer. The outside wooden deck overlooking the Klaserie river gives you the opportunity to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and magnificent vistas the camp has to offer while the welcoming pool offers a great way to relax during the heat of the day.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Makalali Main Lodge
Superior First-Class
Makalali Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park Area South Africa
Makalali Main Lodge is a newly built lodge located in Makalali Private Game Reserve. Enjoy the luxury of air-conditioned rooms with comfortable interiors of classic leather and wood furnishings. The central area is designed with rustic features that effortlessly bring outside elements indoors. The outside area is distinctively designed around the natural surrounds, with a spacious deck area built around indigenous trees that overlook a watering hole. This is the ideal spot to view wildlife and appreciate the scenery. The large crystal blue rim-flow pool is equally spectacular! Its comfortable chairs and sun-loungers create an inviting ambience. Enjoy an array of African cuisine in main dining area with its distinct fireplace that connects the bar lounge and dining area. Furthermore, the spa offers a variety of therapeutic treatments and the library offers a quiet space to relax with a book.
Kapama Southern Camp
Superior First-Class
Kapama Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park Area South Africa
Kapama Southern Camp, with 25 suites, is situated in the southern most part of Kapama Private Game Reserve. Guests are treated like royalty by the friendly staff and are encouraged to take a break from the African sun in the stunning swimming pool, or to relax in the lounge with a stylish cocktail. As you relax you may even some of the many animals that pass close to the lodge on a frequent basis. The camp serves breakfast and lunch in an open air setting and dinner under the stars in a traditional Boma.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Sandton Sun
Moderate Deluxe
Corner Fifth and Alice Streets Johannesburg South Africa
Built in 1984, the hotel is every inch a grand property, offering guests the ultimate "red carpet experience". This is punctuated by staff who strive to provide superb VIP treatment for all who pass through the doors. Situated in Sandton, the heart of Johannesburg's new Central Business District, guests are perfectly located within easy reach of the city's finest entertainment and leisure amenities.
Garden Court Sandton City
Moderate First-Class
Corner West & Maude Streets Johannesburg South Africa
Garden Court Sandton City is ideally situated in Johannesburg's northern suburbs. Urban design creates an informal and relaxed atmosphere while the staff provide outstanding service. An outdoor swimming pool and bar make for great areas to rest after a day of sightseeing.
The Maslow
Superior First-Class
Corner Graystone Drive & Rivonia Road Sandton South Africa
The Maslow is packed with state-of-the art facilities ranging from an alluring bar, a tempting bistro, calming lounges, and luxurious guestrooms. Make yourself at home in this oasis with beautiful gardens, water features, and crisp blue pool. All of this within a short distance of the Gautrain Station and Nelson Mandela Square.
Ilala Lodge
First-Class
411 Livingstone Way Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Ilala Lodge provides distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance. The hotel is the closest to Victoria Falls as well as the town center. Wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.
Victoria Falls Safari Club
Superior First-Class
Stand 471 Squire Cummings Ave. Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Overlooking Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Club is in a rural location where African history and nature bring an atmosphere of exclusive African uniqueness. The hotel features private check-in, butler service, a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, complimentary cocktail hour and 24 hour room service.
The Kingdom at Victoria Falls
Moderate First-Class
1 Mallet Drive Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
The Kingdom at Victoria falls is situated within the Victoria Falls National Park where game, ranging from Warthog to Elephant roam freely. Its distinctive architectural design is based on the great Zimbabwe monument. A unique water feature in the form of a man made lake gives inward facing rooms the impression of having been built on the edge of the lake.
Chobe Bush Lodge
First-Class
Chobe National Park Kasane Botswana
Featuring classic bush ambiance, Chobe Bush Lodge is a haven of beautiful design and desirable amenities near the banks of Botswana's Chobe River.
Chobe Game Lodge
Superior First-Class
Kasane Chobe National Park Botswana
Picturesquely situated overlooking the Chobe River and the Caprivi floodplains, the iconic Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent safari lodge within the Chobe National Park. All safari activities are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game drives, game viewing by small boats with a maximum capacity of twelve guests, sunset cruises along the Chobe River and after-dinner stargazing are offered.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Deluxe
Chobe Forest Conservancy, Kachikau Road Chobe National Park Botswana
With just 12 suites Ngoma Safari Lodge offers and intimate safari experience. The buildings are all made from natural materials and blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Ethnic fabrics, building material, and artifacts provide a local touch. The lodge is also positioned to feature panoramic views over the legendary Chobe River with many opportunities to see elephants, zebra, and buffalo grazing on the floodplain. The central area of the lodge houses the reception area, lounge, dining room, bar, and a plunge pool. A well-positioned viewing deck gives guests a perfect setting from which to enjoy a beautifully prepared evening meal with views over a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants and other game.
Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.