This itinerary includes:
The Victoria Falls, Zambia - the world’s largest waterfall, where the Zambezi River plunges with a deafening roar into a great cataract a mile wide and 400 feet deep. Billowing clouds of spray fall in a steady rain as you walk the path through the rainforest. This is the Adventure Capital of Africa offering white water rafting, bungee jumping (one of the world’s longest drops), gorge swings, abseiling and jet boating beneath the Falls, to mention a few.
After your adventure, relax in the mountains and scenic splendors of South Africa's "Fairest Cape", where two great oceans meet off Cape Point. This is a region of rugged shores, sand and surf, breathtaking mountain scenery, beautiful wine estates and warm, hospitable people.
Your safari adventure unfolds in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park, ensuring that your wilderness experience is not marred by tourist overcrowding. Comfortable accommodation is provided in bush lodges with day and night game-viewing in open 4x4 land cruisers and off-road tracking of wildlife.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg where we will meet in the international arrivals terminal for a trip briefing. We will assist you in boarding the hotel shuttle to the Airport Grande Hotel.
If your flight arrives before 7am, you will be able to connect with a flight to Victoria Falls immediately. Typically international flights arrive too late for a connection. However this overnight does offer a chance to acclimatize and have a good night’s rest after your long international flight. Overnight at The Airport Grande Hotel (B).
Day 2: Victoria Falls, Zambia
Take the hotel shuttle back to the airport and the international departures terminal to check into your flight to Livingstone or Victoria Falls international airport. On arrival at Victoria Falls we will be waiting for you at the airport to road transfer you to the Zambezi Sun Hotel. During peak season (January through mid July), the Zambian side of the Falls is most spectacular. Paths in the rain forest, downstream of the Falls, take you to look out points.
Children’s activities and baby sitting available at Camp Kwena for all children 2 – 12 years. Children 2 – 4 must be accompanied by an adult or babysitter arrange by through the hotel. Overnight The Zambezi Sun Hotel - (B).
Day 3: Victoria Falls, Zambia
From the hotel it is only a 5 minute walk to the entrance of Victoria Falls and in peak season the mist from the spray is so thick you can’t see to the other side of The Falls. Perhaps take a helicopter flight for a bird’s eye view of this natural spectacle. (optional extra). Overnight The Zambezi Sun Hotel - (B).
Day 4: Victoria Falls, Zambia
A comprehensive list of activities is available to guests from the day activity center, which may be booked on arrival or with us prior to your departure. Please inquire and we will email you a complete list. You may also choose some activities on the Zimbabwe side such as a lion walk, we will arrange all the transfers. (optional extra). Overnight The Zambezi Sun Hotel - (B).
Day 5: Cape Town, South Africa
After breakfast at the hotel we meet you at reception for a road transfer to the airport and a flight to Johannesburg. Walk across to domestic departures and connect with a flight to Cape Town where we will meet you at the airport for a private road transfer to The Bay Hotel on the sandy shores of Camps Bay. Tonight take a walk to one of the many restaurants to sample South African cuisine. Overnight The Bay Hotel - (B).
Day 6: Cape Town, South Africa
We will meet you at the hotel reception this morning just after breakfast (around 8am) to start a full day tour of Cape Town.
Firstly, we travel to Table Mountain take the cable car to the flat summit with its misty mountain trails and panoramic views across ocean and shore. Cable car entrance is not included since the activity is dependent on good weather. Your peninsula tour continues to historic Simonstown and the boardwalks of the penguin-breeding colony at picturesque Boulders Beach. Sandy coves permit safe family bathing and encounters with the penguins in the sea. Your tour continues along the Cape Peninsula, with its fishing harbors, sheer cliffs and wave-swept coves to the incredible splendor of Cape Point and the old Cape Point Lighthouse, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Then visit the fishing village of Hout Bay. Overnight The Bay Hotel - (B).
Day 7: Cape Town, South Africa
Again we meet you at the hotel reception this morning just after breakfast (around 8am) to start a full day Wine tasting tour of the Winelands.
Driving to Paarl via Agter Paarl (a scenic detour), first port of call is the Laborie wine estate (belonging to KWV). Taste some international award winning wines. Continue to Franschoek, and en route view the prison from which Nelson Mandela was finally released. Franschoek is named after the French Hugenots who arrived in the Cape and contributed significantly to making the Cape Wine industry world class. Visit Rickety Bridge and Dieu Donne Estates. After lunch visit the French Huguenot Memorial, and continue to the second oldest town in South Africa – Stellenbosch. Visit the museum (consisting of 4 original houses) and enjoy exploring two more old Cape Wine Estates in the Stellenbosch region. Overnight The Bay Hotel - (B).
Day 8: Cape Town, South Africa
A trip to Cape Town is not complete without Robben island. So we take in some of the special and historical interest buildings as we drive through Cape Town city. A tour of the Castle of Good Hope, the first recorded building in South Africa, demonstrates the many influences which have shaped South Africa’s history. Drive via District Six to the original Government Gardens. A short walk in the gardens allows for viewing of Parliament, national galleries, museums and other historic buildings.
Time for specific interest tours is allowed eg: natural history, cultural galleries or museums. A short drive to the Bo Kaap museum, in the old Malay quarter of Cape Town, highlights a group of people who have contributed much to the culture of Cape Town. Continue down to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the Nelson Mandela Gateway, and board a ferry to cross Table Bay to visit Robben Island. The two Oceans aquarium can be visited either before or after Robben Island (included in tour cost). Overnight The Bay Hotel - (B).
Day 9: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
We transfer you back to Cape Town Airport today for a regional flight to Johannesburg and a connection to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit, here a driver is waiting to road transfer you to Elephant Plains Game Lodge, situated in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. This is Big 5 country and game drives in Sabi Sand brings the visitor closer to lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, not to mention the endangered wild “painted dogs” and cheetah. Dinner is announced by drumbeat and is served in the open air boma around a log fire or in the dining room. Outdoor dining is dependent on the weather. Overnight at Elephant Plains Game Lodge (FI).
Day10: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
After a morning game drive and a hearty South African breakfast a professional tracker will guide you on an optional bush walk where he will point out some of the smaller animals and explain some of the mysteries of the bush. Alternatively, a lazy morning at the pool may be just as appealing. Enjoy a game drive in the late afternoon and into the evening.. The tough 4x4 open safari vehicles can manoeuvre into seemingly inaccessible areas off road to bring you within meters of the resident wildlife. Overnight at Elephant Plains Game Lodge (FI).
Day 11: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
You again enjoy a morning game drive and breakfast at Elephant Plains before Djuma Bush Lodge come to collect you for another two days of safari. Djuma Bush Lodge, situated in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Guests are accommodated in one of 8 thatched chalets, each with en-suite, air conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito nets. The lodge offers a library and a pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Two viewing decks overlook the African bush and the camp-site water hole. Overnight at Djuma Bush Lodge (FI).
Day 12: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa
The day is started with an early morning game drive with another later in the day and into the early evening. The clear bush air definitely works on the appetite and Bush Lodge offers a full English style buffet breakfast and high tea with savories and cakes, served in the afternoon. An optional nature walk in the bush led by an expert ranger is a great way to observe smaller animals and provides a superb bird watching opportunity. Overnight at Djuma Bush Lodge (FI).
Day 13: Johannesburg
We road transfer you to Hoedspruit Airport today for a flight back to Johannesburg for your onward journey.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodations
- Visit to Victoria Falls
- Airport meet and greet
- Airport to lodge / hotel road transfers
- Meals as per itinerary
- Safari activities
- 3 Full day tours in Cape Town
Price Excludes:
- Regional flights
- International flights
- Visas
- Gratuities
- Medical and travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature.
- Other optional activities are quoted separately and not included in the tour price
Notes: Rates on some tours are dependent on currency exchange rates.
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MEAL PLAN
B – Breakfast
L – Lunch
D – Dinner
FI – Full Board
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