Highlights of Southern Africa

9 days—Cape Town | Victoria Falls | Kruger National Park

$2697-3518 USD

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Safari summary

Take a journey with us as we explore several hot spots of Southern Africa. Beginning in the Mother City, where Cape Town meets both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, with Table Mountain as it's backdrop. From here we travel to the famous Victoria Falls, and another natural wonder of the world. Known as 'the Smoke that Thunders' the mighty Zambezi river drops into a deep gorge and the scene is magnificent. We end our journey experiencing the Flagship wilderness of the Kruger National Park!

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Walking safari—with armed guard
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	Countries	South Africa Zimbabwe
	Parks	Kruger Victoria Falls

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Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Robben Island | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town Journey Begins Arriving in the morning on the first day in Cape Town, we transfer for lunch and a boat trip to Robben Island starting at 13h00. We visit this island prison with a long and interesting history, exploring the places Nelson Mandela and his comrades spent so many years in confinement. The evening is spent enjoying the V&A Waterfront and surrounds. We enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (for own expense).

Day 2

Day 2: Table Mountain | Kirstenbosch | Medium Hiking & Magnificent Views Staying at a magical guesthouse over-looking the ocean, we spend the next day visiting Kirstenbosch, and taking a leisured hike to the top of Table Mountain. Magnificent views of the Cape can be had up here, and we will consider the weather when selecting the day for this trip. The Cable Car is the easiest way down! Dinner will once again be for own expense at a great local restaurant.

Day 3

Day 3: Cape Peninsula Excursion | Penguins | Cape Point | Chapman's Peak | Hout Bay Cruise The following day, after a great breakfast, we take a journey around the Cape Peninsula. Driving along the coastline, we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders, enjoy a walk around Cape Point, drive over fantastic scenic passes such as Chapman's Peak, and enjoy a Boat Cruise to Seal Island in the Afternoon. Dinner is once again enjoyed (at own expense) at the Hout Bay Harbour, watching the sun set.

Day 4

Day 4: Winelands Tour | Franschoek & Surrounds After enjoying breakfast at our Hotel, we take a journey today to the Cape Winelands, famed throughout the world for producing great wines. We take a trip around Franschoek on the Wine Tram, visiting several classy vineyards and tasting as much, or as little wine, as you choose! The vineyards have great restaurants and delis to enjoy lunch (at own expense). The afternoon is spent visiting the historical town of Franschoek, with its many galleries and interesting shops. We travel back to Cape Town in the evening for dinner (at own expense) over-looking the ocean in the seaside village of Kalk Bay!

Day 5

Victoria Falls | Zambezi

Day 5-6: Victoria Falls | The 'Smoke that Thunders' | Sample the Region We spend 1 full day and 2 nights around Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Leaving Cape Town in the morning, we transfer by flight to Victoria Falls, and spend the afternoon relaxing around town. The following day, after a hearty breakfast, we visit the famous Falls for a guided walk along its edge, before heading back to our hotel in the heat of the day. There are ample other activities on offer, and the choice will be yours during the day; white-water rafting on the Zambezi, Bungy-Jumping, and other more adventurous trips! The evening is spent on the Zambezi River, enjoying sundowners and a dinner on the boat.

Day 7

Kruger | Victoria Falls

Day 7-8: Kruger National Park | Flagship Big 5 Wilderness The second day's morning in Victoria Falls is relaxed and we transfer to the airport for our flight to Johannesburg. Arriving in Johannesburg, we transfer from here across to the Kruger National Park. We Arrive late in the afternoon and enjoy a short game drive to camp. The evening will have a night drive spotting the nocturnal animals. We do morning and afternoon game drives on the next day. All meals are provided and there will be time to relax at camp in the day, visiting the museum, the swimming pool, or just chilling!

Day 9

Kruger

Day 9: Leaving Kruger | Flights Home or Own Itinerary On the final day, we enjoy a long and relaxed morning game drive, stopping over for a hearty breakfast on the way out. We transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport for flights home in the evening.

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