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Southern African Highlights
from $8,295 pp

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destinations: South Africa

African Travel | 11 Days | Cape Town to Victoria Falls

May - September 2025 Departures

Looking for an Out of Africa experience? Travel to magical Kenya. Witness herds of wildebeests, zebra, and antelope move across the savanna of the Maasai Mara. See endangered animals up close at and spot the ‘Samburu five’. Enjoy unique safari clubs and luxurious camps and lodges, where spectacular views, remote locations, and comfort all go hand in hand.

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Highlights

  • Explore the Kapama Private Game Reserve on twice daily game drives, go off road, in search of Africa’s iconic Big Five.
  • Discover beautiful Cape Town, on a guided tour, drink in the sweeping views of the city from the top of legendary Table Mountain and along the stunning coastline of "The Fairest Cape."
  • Experience a tranquil sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and watch the sun bid adieu in a heart-wrenching display of color.
  • Enjoy luxurious award-winning accommodations and dining in Cape Town and pleasant safari lodging with uninterrupted views in the bushveld.

Accommodations

  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel- Cape Town, South Africa
  • Kapama River Lodge- Kruger Private Reserve, South Africa
  • DAVINCI Hotel and Suites- Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Victoria Falls Safari Club- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Additional Information

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa. You will be transferred to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, nestled on Quay Six in the heart of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Day 2: Cape Town

Be swept away on a full day guided tour of the stunning seascapes of “The Fairest Cape”. Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, then explore the Cape Peninsula on a guided tour as you snake your way along Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and the colony of penguins at Boulders Beach.

Day 3: Cape Town

Enjoy a day at leisure. It won't be long before you discover why Cape Town is frequently listed as a top destination by travel magazines and adventure travel bloggers. Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time. In the evening, dinner at the chic GINJA restaurant and experience the vibrant flavors and superb views.

Day 4: Cape Town

Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by imperial mountains, Cape Town hosts a dazzling display of bright lights and architecture reflecting both the beauty of the past and modern innovation. Simply step outside your hotel and explore the city’s grandeur, vibrant cuisine, and compelling history.

Day 5: Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Kapama Private Game Reserve

Bid adieu to Cape Town - you’re off to the Kruger Private Game Reserve! Arrive in time for an indulgent lunch before your first game drive. The reserve offers panoramic views of the nearby Drakensberg Mountain range with a wide variety of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and a large population of giraffe, impala, blue wildebeest and kudu. Every experience on this journey will give greater insight to Africa’s wildlife and its people.

Day 6: Kapama Private Game Reserve

Twice-daily game drives throughout the reserve, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, provide plenty of opportunities to witness the plethora of local wildlife. See for yourself why Kapama Private Game Reserve is affectionately known as the “African Eden” – this slice of wilderness paradise is secluded from crowds and home to the Big Five as well as more than 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds. Witness a magnificent African sunset while sipping a sundowner somewhere in the bush before celebrating with a communal dinner back at the lodge.

Day 7: Kapama Private Game Reserve

Venture on early morning and afternoon game drives in an attempt to experience as much of this reserve as possible. Kapama is the largest owner-managed private game reserve in the area, encompassing 13,000 hectares of sweeping wilderness. The reserve is also one of Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations.

Day 8: Kapama Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg

Take one last early morning game drive before embarking on a flight to Johannesburg. You will be transferred to the DaVinci Hotel and Suites for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Arrive at your hotel in time to enjoy a tranquil sunset cruise on the Zambezi River followed by dinner at Makuwa-Kuwa restaurant.

Day 10: Victoria Falls

Take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and witness the Cataracts, Livingstone’s statue, and an endless variety of birds and plants. Later, indulge in the tantalizing aromas, tastes, and sounds of The Boma during a traditional African feast accompanied by traditional singers, dancers, fortune-tellers and storytellers.

Day 11: Depart from Victoria Falls

After a farewell breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. You may be leaving Africa behind, but you’ll return home with memories that will live on in your heart forever.

Departure Dates
Start: May 4, 2025
End: September 3, 2025
Price: $8,295 pp


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