VICTORIA FALLS TO CAPE TOWN AND SAFARI – 12 Nights/13 Days

Southern Africa is a region richly endowed by nature. Unmatched elsewhere in Africa, the region offers the widest choice in accommodation, activities, interests and adventure – an exciting blend of leisure and excitement that ensures that each day is filled with a new experience. This tour combines the scenic splendors and seemingly endless sandy beaches of Cape Town and wilderness wonders of South Africa with the adventure of Victoria Falls, Zambia.

OVERVIEW
Country Victoria Falls, Zambia and South Africa
Duration 12 Nights/13 Days
Season Year Round
Trip Type Flexible private departures
Average Price Per Person US $ 2,970.00 – US $3,430.00
Additional Rate Info No age restriction. Cape Town tours may be changed to accommodate families.
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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 rainforest, 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 enquire 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 - (FI)

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 - (FI)

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.


Included:
Accommodations
Visit to Victoria Falls
Airport meet and greet
Airport to lodge / hotel road transfers
Meals as per itinerary
Safari activities
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