Discover the Magic of Southern Africa
Experience the diversity of Southern Africa on this two-week exploration through some of Africa's most iconic wilderness. Search for the Big 5 in Timbavati 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. Finish your magical Southern Africa tour by staying two nights on the banks of the Chobe River in one of the most picturesque lodges in Southern Africa. Here you will meet Africa's largest population of elephants as they bask and play on the river banks.
HIGHLIGHTS
Game Drives in the World Renowned Timbavati Game Reserve
Cruise the Chobe River looking for Wildlife
Discover one of the World's Most Beautiful Cities - Cape Town
INCLUSIONS
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13 nights accommodation
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Meals and beverages as indicated
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12 x Safari Activities ( Game Drives / Boat Safaris)
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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
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Internal flights as follows
- Johannesburg / Hoedspruit
- Hoedspruit / Cape Town
- Cape Town / Victoria Falls
- Kasane / Johannesburg
Price from AUD$7,795 per person. Twin Share.
Prices based on travel 01June24 - 15Dec24, 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 City Lodge O.R Tambo hotel approximately 300 metres walk from the arrivals hall.
Accommodation: City Lodge O.R Tambo
Meals: N/A
Activities: N/A
TIMBAVATI PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
Enjoy breakfast before heading back to to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport. On arrival at Hoedspruit, you will be met by your guide from Simbavati River Lodge who will drive you into the Timbavati Reserve and to your lodge.
Settle into your lodge and your beautiful river-facing room, home for the next four nights. After lunch and perhaps an afternoon siesta, head out for your first game drive. The Timbavati offers some of Africa's best wildlife viewing and is home to the big five and is a great place to see the endangered wild dog.
Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
DAY 2
DAY
3 - 5
TIMBAVATI PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
Over the next three nights, settle into safari life with morning and afternoon game drives, with the middle of the day focussed on some important relaxation.
Timbavati game drives occur in the early morning and late afternoon when the animals are naturally most active. Key to the experience is your English-speaking guide, who works closely with a tracker from the local Shangaan community. This duo pool their knowledge, expertise and fresh observations to maximise your wildlife sightings.
Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
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 Portswood Hotel. The Portswood 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: Portswood Hotel: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning Game Drive
DAY 6
DAY 7
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: Portswood Hotel: Deluxe Room
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 Lions Head, enjoy one of Cape Town's world-class day spa's 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: The Portswood Hotel: Deluxe Room
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: N/A
DAY
8 - 9
DAY 10
VICTORIA FALLS
This morning you will be picked up from your Cape Town Hotel and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls.
On arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to Batonka Guest Lodge. Set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions.
This afternoon depart on a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls. Experiencing the Falls up close is truly an awe-inspiring experience – the sight and the sound of millions of litres of water pouring over the edge and crashing 108 metres into the gorge below is an experience you will never forget. Your guide will provide a brief history of the Falls, detailing the flora, fauna & bird life and other points of interest.
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning relaxing or head into town and join one of the many activities on offer. This afternoon depart on a 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: Batonka Guest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, canapes and drinks on the sunset cruise
Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise
DAY 11
DAY
12 + 13
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: CAPRIVI STRIP
This morning transfer by road to the Botswana border, where you take a boat to Chobe Savanna Lodge. Set on the banks of the Chobe River overlooking Botswana’s famed Chobe National Park, Chobe Savanna Lodge is the perfect destination to experience the thrill of a river-based photographic safari in the home of Africa’s highest elephant population. Chobe Savanna Lodge is a small and intimate luxury camp offering boat safaris exclusively. The lodge's unique location offers remarkable views over the Chobe National Park from several vantage points. Enjoy a private dinner on the raised deck or soak up quality time with friends and family under a blanket of stars while sitting around the fire in front of the lodge.
Accommodation: Chobe Savanna Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Morning and Afternoon Boat Cruises
DEPARTURE
Enjoy a last boat cruise on the Chobe River before taking a road transfer to Kasane Airport for your onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning Boat Cruise on the Chobe River
