The Best of Southern Africa
Experience the diversity of Southern Africa on this 12 night exploration through some of Africa's most iconic wilderness. Search for the Big 5 in Kapama Game Reserve, witness the power of Victoria Falls up close, cruise the Zambezi River with sunset drinks and explore the vibrant and cosmopolitan Cape Town.
HIGHLIGHTS
Search for the Big 5 in the beautiful Kapama Game Reserve
Experience the power of Victoria Falls in person
Discover one of the World's Most Beautiful Cities - Cape Town
INCLUSIONS
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11 nights accommodation
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Meals and beverages as indicated
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6 x Game Drives
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Victoria Falls Tour
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Zambezi Sunset Cruise
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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
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Activities as indicated in daily breakdown
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All road transfers
Price from AUD$ _,___ per person. Twin Share.
Prices based on travel 01Nov23 - 05Dec23, other seasons may attract a supplement.
DAY 1
JOHANNESBURG
On arrival in Johannesburg, clear customs and immigration and exit into the terminal where a representative will be waiting to meet you and brief you on your upcoming safari. After your briefing, continue to InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Hotel approximately 100 metres walk from the arrivals hall.
Accommodation: InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo
Meals: N/A
Activities: N/A
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
This morning enjoy breakfast then head back to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport, where a guide will be waiting to meet you and drive you to your lodge. For the next three nights, you will call Kapama Buffalo Camp home. Set high in the treetops, accessible only by elevated wooden walkways, the old-world luxury tents of Buffalo Camp provide ultra-luxurious accommodations that delight guests and will stay in your memories long after you leave.
Head out on your first afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kapama Buffalo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
DAY 2
DAY
3 - 4
KAPAMA GAME RESERVE
Enjoy twice daily game drives. Your safaris occur in the early morning and late afternoon, as cooler hours prove the best time to spot wildlife.
Your game drives are led by skilled guides and trackers who will work tirelessly to help you encounter and get to know the hundreds of species of animals on the reserve. Spotting the Big 5, while always a challenge, is entirely possible at Kapama and the reserve is particularly known for its strong lion prides.
Accommodation: Kapama Buffalo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
CAPE TOWN
This morning enjoy your last game drive looking for the wildlife before returning to the lodge for breakfast and a transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the heart of the V&A Waterfront for four nights at the centrally located Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Overlooking Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Marina, the V&A Hotel offers travellers a taste of luxury living at the ‘hottest address in Cape Town’. It’s the ideal base to explore the Mother City and all it offers, with easy access to the Waterfront’s shopping malls, restaurants and the hop on hop off city sightseeing bus.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning Game Drive
DAY 5
DAY 6
CAPE TOWN
Today embark on a full-day Cape Peninsula Tour.
The Cape Peninsula tour takes you to the scenic Cape Point Nature Reserve at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula and some of the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains, secluded coves, sweeping beaches and passes through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay. Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprises of thousands of acres of indigenous fauna and flora. There is a variety of wildlife, including baboons, reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, where we will visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Cape Peninsula Tour
CAPE TOWN
The next two days are yours at leisure to explore the best of what Cape Town has to offer. Some of our suggested activities are:
Take the cable car up Table Mountain, visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, go on a guided walking tour through the city centre, shop and dine at the V&A Waterfront, explore the trendy beach-side suburb of Camps Bay, go wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, visit Robben Island, hike up Lion's Head, enjoy one of Cape Town's world-class day spas or relax with sundowner drinks on Signal Hill.
This is just scratching the surface of what Cape Town has to offer. Spend the next two days exploring and discovering your perfect version of Cape Town.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: N/A
DAY
7 - 8
DAY 9
VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Royal Livingstone. The Royal Livingstone is a five-star 173-roomed luxury hotel, stretching along the banks of the Zambezi River. It consists of a series of 17 colonial-style buildings with deep verandas set amidst indigenous trees and plants and is situated within walking distance from the Victoria Falls.
This afternoon depart on the Zambezi Sunset Cruise. Gently cruising along the Zambezi is a superb way to relax and cap off another day in Africa. There are great photo opportunities against the often-spectacular African sunset. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets, hippos snort and make their presence known. Wildlife is often spotted along the banks of the river, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. The Sunset Cruise includes canapes, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, canapes and beverages on Sunset Cruise
Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise
VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy your breakfast and then the day at your leisure. Enjoy a day of relaxation around the beautiful grounds of the Royal Livingstone Hotel or one of the many activities available in Victoria Falls.
Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: N/A
DAY 10
DEPARTURE
After breakfast you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport for your onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: N/A