7 Day Cape Town & Victoria Falls

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3 Cape Town, 2 Victoria Falls
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    3 Cape Town, 2 Victoria Falls

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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
  • Table Mountain

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Cape Town-Livingstone, Livingstone-New York
    • Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking.Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
    • 3 nights Cape Town 2 nights Victoria Falls Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa

DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town, undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. As you transfer to the hotel, you will see the city's iconic symbol, Table Mountain greeting you in the distance. Tonight, discover some of Cape Town's world class restaurants on your own Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Friday - Full Day in Cape Town
Spend the day at leisure, or join the optional Half Day Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour. Driving to the city center, pass famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a splendid baroque building, a...
DAY 4, Saturday - Full Day in Cape Town
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps, participate in the optional Half Day Winelands Tour which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the scenic towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way Optional: Half Day Winelands Tour (PM) Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Sunday - Flight to Victoria Falls
Transfer to the airport for your flight to picturesque and thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can still encounter herds of buffalo and elephant on their way to the Zambezi River. Arrive and check into your hotel Overnight: Victoria Falls Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Monday - Full Day in Victoria Falls
Today is yours to discover this beautiful area independently, or join the optional Full Day Chobe Safari. Embark on a morning game viewing cruise along the Chobe River, famous for its elephant and lion populations. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Chobe Nati...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Depart South Africa
This morning, take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World." Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls as the sun rises over the Zambezi River. The Falls are a little over a mile wide and 351 feet high, making them one-and-a-half ti...

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Price From $1,449
Price per day$207
Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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    • *Not Included:Arrival & departure transfers, optional tours and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Full Day Chobe Safari This morning, head to the world-renowned Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to one of the largest game concentrations in Africa. Embark on a game viewing cruise along the Chobe River. This area is famous for its bountiful elephant and lion populations. After lunch at a lodge on the banks of the river, board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park with the opportunity to observe an abundance of wildlife. At the conclusion of your game drive, return to the border for your journey back to Victoria Falls. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $219 Half Day Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour 8:00 AM Driving to the city center, pass famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a splendid baroque building, and of course the Grand Parade. View St. George's Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter. Witness the art of diamond cutting during a tour of a jeweler and learn about the three-billion-year-old story of diamonds. Option to continue to Kloof Nek and the magnificent Table Mountain. Ascend to the top (weather permitting) by means of a cable car. At the summit, see wildflowers, the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches Approximate tour duration is 6.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $39 Half Day Winelands Tour 2:00 PM Explore the Cape Winelands as you wind through South Africa's fertile valleys, prized for their renowned vintages. Discover the rustic beauty of sprawling estates shaded by giant oaks and rows of vines running as far as the eye can see. Travel the country's principal wine route to Stellenbosch, South Africa's second oldest town and the historic heart of the country's wine region. First recognized as an ideal location for vineyards in 1679, viticulture has been entwined with the town's history ever since. Also of interest is the town's fascinating variety of architecture, including buildings in Cape Dutch, Georgian, and Victorian styles. Enjoy a wine tasting at a fine wine estate. Proceed to a second wine tasting (time permitting) before returning to Cape Town. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $59
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Additional Information: Transfers for flight Cape Town-Livingstone are included.
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