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South Africa and Victoria Falls
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South Africa and Victoria Falls

South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe9 days

The journey

Overview

South Africa is a nation of diverse appeal, from the rich culinary and cultural treasures of cosmopolitan Cape Town to the wildlife-rich expanse of the Greater Kruger National Park. Add an up-close, guided visit to thunderous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and you have an unforgettable adventure encompassing the region’s amazing variety.

Highlights

  • South Africa’s vibrant “Mother City,” Cape Town invites you to experience it in depth. Ascend Table Mountain, explore the historic Bo-Kaap District, traverse scenic Cape Point and mingle with penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Stay for three nights on a premier private concession in Greater Kruger, which, together with neighboring Kruger National Park, forms one of the best game-viewing regions in South Africa, where the Big Five as well as cheetahs roam
  • Sharp-eyed safari guides and trackers lead you on every game drive, their in-depth tracking expertise setting the stage for unforgettable wildlife encounters
  • Explore magnificent Victoria Falls on a privately guided walking tour and cruise the Zambezi River, viewing crocodiles, hippos and diverse birdlife while enjoying great photo opportunities
  • Explorer and missionary David Livingstone was the first westerner to reach Victoria Falls, as you learn from an exclusive talk with a local historian
  • Observe gentle elephants up close during a visit to a sanctuary near Victoria Falls

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive Cape Town, South Africa

Arrive in Cape Town, a breathtaking harbor city perched on the southwestern tip of the African continent, where old and new converge in history, architecture and cultural pursuits. Afro-chic decor graces the city’s trendy restaurants and bars, while art and design studios imbue the atmosphere with a hip, creative vibe, all overlooked by towering, flat-topped Table Mountain.

Day 2

Cape Town - Table Mountain and Historic City Sites

Ascend to the top of Table Mountain via cable car and walk the summit, taking in an inspiring, 360-degree panorama of the city and bay. In the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, stroll cobblestone streets amid charming multi-colored buildings and spice shops. Listen as your expert guide explains the rich local history and sample some Cape Malay food as you go. The afternoon

Day 3

Cape Town - Spectacular Views from Cape Point

Discover scenic Cape Point, journeying past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along bucolic Hout Bay and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bonteboks and chacma baboons. The “Flying Dutchman” funicular takes you to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point. At Bo

Day 4

Greater Kruger National Park - Private Game Reserve

Fly to a privately owned, wildlife-rich game reserve that shares an open boundary with Kruger National Park, an area renowned for game viewing. The Greater Kruger area sprawls across an unfathomably vast expanse of bushveld, granite hills, mountains, savanna and tropical forests comprising an extraordinarily biodiverse habitat for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, hi

Day 5

Greater Kruger National Park - Game Drives and Bush Walks

Begin two days of immersion in your private game reserve, embarking on game drives in open safari vehicles for optimal viewing and exploring on early morning game walks with your ranger. In between safari activities, participate in a chef-led culinary experience, sampling South African cuisine.

Day 6

Greater Kruger National Park - Diverse Flora and Fauna

Head out for another full day of exploration that includes morning and afternoon game drives, learning fascinating details about the flora and fauna as well as basic tracking skills. At dusk, toast your adventure with a refreshing cocktail, and then search for nocturnal animals.

Day 7

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Thundering Cascades

Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, settle in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. This evening, cruise on the Zambezi River, viewing hippos, crocodiles and exotic birdlife. After an unforgettable African sunset, as a magical charm settles over the river and lanterns are lit, a delicious dinner is served on board to the sounds of the African night.

Day 8

Victoria Falls - Design Your Day

Begin with a guided morning walk of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. See rainbows and clouds of spray as the mile-wide Upper Zambezi plummets into the Lower Zambezi. In 1855, famed Scottish explorer David Livingstone named the falls in honor of his queen, but its unrestrained mist gave rise to the much older Kololo name of Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke that Thun

Day 9

Depart Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg, where you enjoy access to the Premier Lounge, compliments of Worldway Travels x A&K, before boarding your flight home.

What's included

  • Expert local guides & seamless transfers
  • Carefully selected luxury accommodations
  • Selected meals & signature experiences
  • Private arrival & departure transfers

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas where applicable
  • Gratuities & personal expenses

Accommodations

  • One&Only Cape Town
  • Greater Kruger National Park
  • Thornybush Game Lodge
  • Victoria Falls
  • The Palm River Hotel
  • A&K Philanthropy

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