African Safari Holiday
11 days—Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls
$1508-2847 USD
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Safari summary
Stay 3 nights in Cape Town, the world’s favourite holiday destination, and enjoy beaches, mountains, wine estates, top restaurants and bars, and trendy shops. Then spend 3 nights on safari in the Sabi Sand Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. End your African holiday with 3 nights on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 Arrival in Cape Town Upon arrival at Cape Town airport, you are met by our representative and are transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay. Transfer time – Cape Town airport to Cape Town hotel: approx 35 minutes
Day 1
Days 1 - 4 Cape Town (3 nights) Explore the Mother City and the Fairest Cape – from the oldest buildings in South Africa to trendy waterfront shopping; from majestic Table Mountain to sun drenched beaches; and from dramatic seascapes to verdant vineyards. Cape Town regularly tops many lists of world must-visit destinations and Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain has recently been voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cosmopolitan and fashionable, the relaxed atmosphere and pavement café culture give Cape Town a Southern European feel – but with a distinctive African twist. Accommodation Option 1: Radisson Waterfront [+] Option 2: V&A Hotel [+] Activities Included: Cape Point (Full Day) [+] Included: Cape Town - City Tour (Half Day) [+] Suggested: V&A Waterfront, Robben Island & Two Oceans Aquarium [+]
Day 4
Day 4 Cape Town to Sabi Sand Reserve This morning there is time to relax in Cape Town before you are transferred to Cape Town airport for your flight to Nelspruit. Upon arrival in Nelspruit, you are met and transferred to your game lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Transfer time – Cape Town to Cape Town airport: approx 35 minutes Flight time – Cape Town to Nelspruit: approx 2½ hours Transfer time – Nelspruit to Sabi Sand Reserve: approx 2 hours
Day 4
Greater Kruger | Kruger
Days 4 - 7 Sabi Sand Reserve (3 nights) Forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Reserve has no fences and the wildlife is able to cross freely between the Sabi Sands and the rest of the Greater Kruger National Park. The safari experience in the Sabi Sand is highly personalised because game drive vehicles have exclusive traversing rights in their area. The Sabi Sand Reserve is a remarkable natural sanctuary known for its exceptionally high concentration of animal and bird life. Close contact encounters are guaranteed as the animals are not threatened by the presence of vehicles thanks to sound conservation management policies. Safaris are led by experienced rangers coupled with local Shangaan trackers. With exceptional sightings of leopard (usually the most elusive of cats), lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo during game drives - visitors are never lacking in exciting photographic content. Accommodation Option 1: &Beyond Exeter River Lodge [+] Option 2: Arathusa Safari Lodge [+] Activities Included: Daily Safari Programme - Sabi Sand [+]
Day 7
Day 7 Sabi Sand Reserve to Johannesburg After your morning game drive, you are transferred by road to Nelspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. At Johannesburg Airport, you check in at your airport hotel for a 1 night stay. Transfer time – Sabi Sand Reserve to Nelspruit Airport: approx 2 hours Flight time – Nelspruit to Johannesburg: approx 1 hour Accommodation Option 1: InterContinental OR Tambo Airport [+] Option 2: City Lodge OR Tambo [+]
Day 8
Victoria Falls
Day 8 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls This morning you check out of your airport hotel and check in for your flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport, you are transferred to your hotel. Flight time – Johannesburg to Livingstone: approx 2 hours Transfer time – Livingstone Airport to hotels at Victoria Falls: approx 30 mins
Day 8
Victoria Falls | Zambezi
Days 8 - 11 Victoria Falls (3 nights) Besides being one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is the unchallenged adventure capital of Africa with more than 50 activities available. The Victoria Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in the world. See the mighty Zambezi River as it thunders over the 1700 metre wide Victoria Falls and plunges 100 metres into a narrow gorge below. The great columns of spray rising from the tumultuous falls can be seen from 80 kilometres away on a clear day. If you are lucky enough to be there at full moon, a "moonbow" can be seen in the spray instead of the usual daylight rainbow. The Victoria Falls is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and travellers can access the falls through either the town of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side or from Livingstone in Zambia. Accommodation Option 1: Royal Livingstone Hotel Option 2: Zambezi Sun Activities Suggested: View the Falls Suggested: Boat trip on the Zambezi River Suggested: Adventure Activities at the Victoria Falls [+]
Day 11
Victoria Falls
Day 11 Departure Today is at leisure until you are transferred to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Johannesburg to connect with your international flight. Transfer time – Livingstone Airport to hotels at Victoria Falls: approx 30 mins Flight time – Livingstone to Johannesburg: approx 2 hours
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