11 Day Deluxe South Africa with Victoria Falls 2017 Itinerary

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4 Cape Town, 3 Kruger National Park Concession, 2 Zimbabwe

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Explore the rich history and cultural sights of Cape Town, the sophisticated and sparkling coastal city
    • Ascend by cableway to the summit of Table Mountain, iconic symbol of Cape Town
    • Visit the exotic Bo-Kaap quarter with its brightly colored homes and winding cobblestone streets
    • Travel on the Flying Dutchman funicular from Cape Point Nature Reserve to the old lighthouse for breathtaking views of the Cape of Good Hope
    • At Boulders Beach, home to 2,000 endangered African Penguins, view these adorable little birds
    • Enjoy three adventurous days at a renowned game lodge in a Kruger National Park Concession
    • Search for the "Big Five" with private rangers during game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles
    • Stand in awe at astonishing Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World"

What's this trip about?

    4 Cape Town, 3 Kruger National Park Concession, 2 Zimbabwe

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Cape Town, Johannesburg-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • All Intra-flights: Cape Town-Skukuza, Nelspruit-Livingstone, Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
    • 9 nights accommodations in well-located Luxury Hotels
    • 4 nights Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town 3 nights Lion Sands Private Reserve, Kruger National Park Concession 2 nights The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe All transfers
    • Maximum 24 passengers per tour
    • 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches with soft drinks, 8 dinners with wine
    • Bottled water daily
    • Welcome and Farewell receptions
    • Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
    • Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary
    • Tour manager throughout plus expert ranger guides in your Private Game Reserve
    • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles for sightseeing and transfers
    • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles
    • Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and ranger Game Reserve guides

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Itinerary

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of South Africa & Victoria Falls. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to captivating South Africa & Victoria Falls, as you track the "Big Five" during game drives on a private game reserve, discover remarkable landscapes, picturesque vineyards and spectacular Victoria Falls. At the end of each day, you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to South Africa & Victoria Falls with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for Cape Town, South Africa

DAY 2, Saturday - Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive in magical Cape Town, the sparkling coastal city. You’ll be transferred to your luxurious hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone in this sophisticated city nestled between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans Overnight: Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town

DAY 3, Sunday - Views from Table Mountain*, Bo-Kaap Quarter, Festive Welcome Dinner
Join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for this morning's briefing about the astonishing adventure of South Africa and Victoria Falls that awaits you. Our introduction to the city begins as we ascend by aerial cableway to the summit of Table Mountain, an iconic symb...
DAY 4, Monday - Stunning Cape Peninsula, Wine Tasting & South African Wine Pairing Dinner
Endless views lie ahead at every turn as we travel along the stunning Cape Peninsula. Visit Hout Bay, a lively coastal town with a picturesque harbor and colorful boats moored on the dock along with fish markets, trendy restaurants, and shops. Driving south over dramatic...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Historic Robben Island, Home Hosted Braai (BBQ)
A private tour to historic Robben Island today reveals the poignant struggles, hopes, and dreams of freedom made famous by Nelson Mandela's imprisonment here. This notorious prison, located on an island off the coast of Cape Town in Table Bay is where South Africa's poli...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
The adventure begins as we transfer today to the airport for the flight to Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa. Upon arrival, on to your unfenced private game reserve bordering Kruger National Park in Sabi Sands. You’ll be warmly greeted and shown to your b...
DAY 7, Thursday - Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
Awake early, meet your ranger and safari companions and begin the exciting early morning game drive in open jeeps as the sun rises over the bushveld. Afterward, return to camp for a hearty breakfast and perhaps even a bush walk. Time to relax and enjoy the fabulous facil...
DAY 8, Friday - Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
Treasure your last day on safari at the Lion Sands Reserve with its astonishing variety of wildlife that includes over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Take time to relax on the huge viewing decks, an ideal place for spotting game, or bird watching. Tonight, after your m...
DAY 9, Saturday - Fly to Zambia, Zambezi River Dinner
Departing Kruger National Park, transfer to Nelspruit airport for the flight to Livingstone in Zambia, crossing over the border to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We proceed to our renowned hotel, to settle in, relax and enjoy a traditional British-style afternoon high tea. Th...
DAY 10, Sunday - Zimbabwe Side of Victoria Falls, Zambezi River Farewell Dinner
A local historian enlightens us this morning about David Livingstone, the famed missionary-explorer who discovered the Falls in 1855 and named them after Queen Victoria. A guided tour follows of the magnificent Falls from the Zimbabwe side. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, ...
DAY 11, Monday - Depart South Africa
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your connecting departure flight. During your transfer in Johannesburg's International Terminal, you’ll have Lounge access to relax and refresh before your international flight home Meals: Breakfast

*Table Mountain Aerial Cableway will be closed between Jul 24 - Aug 6, 2017.

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Last Updated: 8/18/2017

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