13 Day Zambia, Botswana & South Africa Adventure

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1 Johannesburg, 2 Livingstone, 2 Chobe, 2 Okavango Delta, 4 Cape Town
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world with its astounding vistas Walking safari through the exquisite rainforest at Victoria Falls, stopping to see the statue of David Livingstone, the missionary explorer who discovered the Falls At Chobe National Park in Botswana, board a motorized boat for a magnificent sunset safari cruise Watch the game up-close at the source of the Savute in Chobe with its plentiful wildlife and over 460 different species of birds Travel to the lush, green Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta with its huge concentration of animals and birds, designated a World Heritage Site Twice-daily game activities in the untouched freshwater wetland of the Okavango Delta, at the heart of Botswana’s arid Kalahari desert Ascend to the top of legendary Table Mountain to see the astonishing panoramic views of the city and beaches below Enjoy a unique interaction and experience the cultural diversity of the Cape Malay community Travel through the fertile valleys of South Africa's picturesque wine country, with its magnificent Cape Dutch architecture, stopping for tastings at major vineyards by Wine Tram †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    1 Johannesburg, 2 Livingstone, 2 Chobe, 2 Okavango Delta, 4 Cape Town

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Cape Town
  • Chobe National Park
  • Johannesburg
  • Livingstone
  • Okavango Delta
  • Table Mountain

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Johannesburg, Cape Town-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Johannesburg-Livingstone, Kasane-Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta-Maun & Maun-Cape Town 11 nights First Class safari lodges and hotel accommodations
    • 1 night Johannesburg 2 nights Livingstone 2 nights Chobe 2 nights Okavango Delta 4 nights Cape Town Hotel taxes, fees & service charges All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 24 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners (including 1 home hosted lunch) Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features National Park Fees *Light aircraft (4 or 5 seat planes) are used for flights to and from the Okavango Delta

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for Johannesburg, South Africa

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, a gold mining town, often called "Gauteng - the City of Gold." The rest of the day is at leisure, to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone Overnight: Johannesburg

DAY 3, Monday - Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River
Attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, then return to the airport for the flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Celebrate your arrival with a sundowner cruise as you sail on the Z...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls, Royal Livingstone Express
This morning's guided tour of Victoria Falls,* in both Zambia and Zimbabwe, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, begins with a walk through the rainforest. View the cataracts, named after Queen Victoria, and a wide variety of wildlife, colorful birds, and plants. Aft...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Sunset Safari Cruise in Chobe National Park
Travel to Chobe National Park in Botswana, arriving in time for lunch. Settle into your new surroundings and get ready for this afternoon's adventure. Board a motorized boat for your sunset safari cruise where you will glide through the water searching for hippos, buffalo, antelope and more. Return to the lodge in time for dinner Overnight: Chobe Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Chobe National Park
Set out on a game drive early in the morning. Navigate in open safari vehicles in search of lions, warthogs, buffalo, giraffe and more. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before this afternoon's game drive. You can watch the wildlife from up-close including a v...
DAY 7, Friday - Safari Cruise in the Okavango Delta
Transfer to the airport in Kasane to board a light aircraft flight (4 or 5 seat plane) to the lush, Okavango Delta, a unique wildlife location. A World Heritage Site, the Okavango is a vast and virtually untouched freshwater wetland at the heart of Botswana's arid Kalaha...
DAY 8, Saturday - Safari Activities in the Okavango Delta
Game activities in the morning and afternoon include leisurely cruises in local mokoros (canoes) or motorized boats, guided nature walks along the river and fishing expeditions. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. Tomorrow, depart the Okavango for your safari adventure in Southern Africa Overnight: Okavango Delta Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Fly to Cape Town
Following breakfast at the lodge, board a light aircraft flight (4 or 5 seat plane) to Maun where you will board your flight to Cape Town. As you transfer to your hotel, you'll see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the evening is at leisure Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Monday - Cape Town City Tour & Cape Malay Experience Tour
Today, explore the city of Cape Town. The highlight is an ascent to the top of Table Mountain. Travel by aerial cable car* (weather permitting) and see the panoramic views of the city and beaches. After descending from the plateau, visit the Milnerton Lighthouse before c...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Excursion to the Cape Winelands
Drive through South Africa's fertile valleys along the principal wine route to Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch with tastings at some of the vineyards along the way. In Franschhoek board the hop-on-hop-off tram to experience the Franschhoek Valley, stopping in at som...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a half day Cape Peninsula Tour. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you may see baboons by the roadside, rheboks, cape mountain zebras, bonteboks, and the elusive eland. Following the coastlin...
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart South Africa
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Additional Information: Land only price does not include the departure transfer in Cape Town but does include the arrival transfer in Johannesburg and flights Johannesburg-Livingstone, Kasane-Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta-Maun and Maun-Cape Town.
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