16 Day Classic South Africa with Victoria Falls & Botswana 2018 Itinerary
16 days
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Group Tour
4 Cape Town, 1 Hluhluwe, 1 eSwatini , 2 Hazyview, 2 Johannesburg, 2 Victoria Falls, 2 Botswana
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour of Cape Town, view the Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain
- During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
- Game Viewing Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem
- Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
- A thrilling game drive on an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park
- In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home
- Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
- Game drive through Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana
- Sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River
What's this trip about?
4 Cape Town, 1 Hluhluwe, 1 eSwatini , 2 Hazyview, 2 Johannesburg, 2 Victoria Falls, 2 Botswana
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
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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-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
- 14 nights accommodations 4 nights Cape Town 1 night Hluhluwe 1 night eSwatini 2 nights Hazyview 2 nights Johannesburg 2 nights Victoria Falls 2 nights Botswana Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 25 meals: 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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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 your hotel, you’ll see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure in this magnificent seaside city
Overnight: Cape Town
DAY 3, Friday - Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. Drive to Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, passing steep mountains, secluded coves, and sweeping beaches en route. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town...
DAY 4, Saturday - Cape Town City Tour
AAfter a leisurely breakfast depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain 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, and of co...
DAY 5, Sunday - Full Day in Cape Town
Day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional 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. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want to miss the...
DAY 6, Monday - Flight to Durban, Game Viewing Cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, drive to St. Lucia. Later, embark on a game viewing cruise that takes you on the St. Lucia Estuary. This tidal estuary is home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtle...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Travel to eSwatini
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's "Big Five," you ...
DAY 8, Wednesday - eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch talented glass blowers create a range of enchanting African animals, birds, and fish, as well as tableware, made from recycled glass that is collected by the children of eSwatini. Transfer to the S...
DAY 9, Thursday - Kruger National Park Game Drive
The day begins at dawn with coffee, tea, and rusks, a South African dry biscuit. Upon departure from the hotel, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a thrilling full day open-vehicle game drive. Larger than the state of Co...
DAY 10, Friday - Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Depart after breakfast and travel to Mpumalanga Province, known as "Paradise Country", driving the spectacular "Panorama Route." Stop to admire the views of amazing scenery along the 16-mile-long Blyde River Canyon, cut deep into red sandstone, and God's Window (weather ...
DAY 11, Saturday - Soweto Tour
After an early breakfast depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Experience a fascinating glimpse of the bustling neighborhood life of Soweto, the most metropolitan township in the country, setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance, and language. Drive by the former...
DAY 12, Sunday - Fly to Victoria Falls* & Sundowner Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to picturesque and thundering Victoria Falls, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Falls are a little over a mile wide and 351 feet high, making them one-and-a half times as wide and twice as high as the Niagara Falls. H...
DAY 13, Monday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World". The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rain forest to view the Cataracts, Livingston's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Tuesday - Sunset Game Viewing Cruise in Chobe, Botswana
Today, travel from the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge over the border into Botswana. Upon arrival at the hotel, lunch will be served. Chobe's wildlife roams in abundance and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa and during the dry season t...
DAY 15, Wednesday - Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park
Magnificent sightings early this morning on the game drive in Chobe National Park. Chance to see lion, wild dog, giraffe, sable and roan antelope that are frequently seen in this area. Time on your own in the afternoon before departing on a delightful sunset cruise on th...
DAY 16, Thursday - Depart South Africa
This morning bid farewell to Botswana and transfer to the airport in Zimbabwe or Zambia*. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening
Meals: Breakfast
*Flights to Victoria Falls will arrive and depart into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. The Livingstone airport is a 30-minute drive to the hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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