Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe 2022

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Our 12-day safari journey takes you inside national parks and private game reserves in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana for unrivaled big game viewing… plus excursions to South African vineyards and wine estates, and the cutting edge of art, culture, and cuisine in exciting Cape Town.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Spotting the 'Big Five' and more in private game reserves in South Africa
    • Zimbabwe
    • and Botswana… lush South African vineyards and wine estates… thundering Victoria Falls… the rugged tip of the African continent… and the cutting edge of art
    • culture
    • and cuisine in exciting Cape Town... Part safari
    • part cultural immersion
    • all amazing. Indulge your imagination for safari expeditions of old à la Dr. Livingstone during two nights in Victoria Falls. Make tracks for wildlife-rich game drives in the heart of Chobe and Kruger national parks during stays in luxury lodges in the heart of the wilderness. And explore the stunning landscapes and vineyards of Cape Town
    • enjoying regionally inspired arts
    • culinary treats and more. This is a trip of a lifetime you won't want to miss.

What's this trip about?

    Our 12-day safari journey takes you inside national parks and private game reserves in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana for unrivaled big game viewing… plus excursions to South African vineyards and wine estates, and the cutting edge of art, culture, and cuisine in exciting Cape Town.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Cape Town

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Private visit with an elephant family at a sanctuary in Victoria Falls Private game drives and motorboat safaris in Chobe National Park On-Tour Air (3 flights) Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park to spot the Big Five

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tour begins: 5:00 PM, Old Drift Lodge
. A transfer is included upon arrival from the airport to the Old Drift Lodge, a tented camp on the banks of the Zambezi River upstream from iconic Victoria Falls. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Old Drift Lodge

PORTOFCALL : Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 2 Natural Wonders of Victoria Falls

Join our local guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore trails that offer different perspectives of the magnificent falls, considered the lar...

Day 3 Chobe National Park

Cross into Botswana this morning en route to your lodge in Chobe National Park. An afternoon game drive with an expert safari guide introduces you to the locals, furred, feathered and fleet-footed. Botswana's first national park, Ch...

Day 4 A Game Drive and a Motorboat Safari

Rise early for a game drive that spies wildlife starting their day in the bush as dawn breaks over the park. Wildlife whisperers, your guides follow tracks and interpret signs that lead to animal sightings out of nowhere and everywh...

Day 5 Local life on the Chobe River

Meet the people native to Botswana when you visit a local village this morning. Learn about their daily lives and deep-rooted cultural traditions and see baskets hand woven to perfection. Depending on the season, ride aboard a safari vehic...

Day 6 South Africa's Kruger National Park

Take a final morning game drive in Chobe National Park before driving to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg, followed by another flight to your safari lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park. Stay in a tha...

Day 7 Game Drives in Kruger National Park

Set off in search of Africa's Big Five – lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos – along with wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs and herd animals with your expert guides. Morning and afternoon game drives offer ample opportunities to see...

Day 8 Walk with the Animals

Rise early for a game drive followed by a nature walk unlike any you have experienced before. Join your safari guides on a walking safari that offers an opportunity to learn about the bush and its fascinating fauna and flora from the groun...

Day 9 Fly to Cape Town

Take a final game drive this morning before flying to Cape Town for a three-night stay. Your hotel, painted pink for peace in 1918, is nestled on a lush garden estate at the foot of Table Mountain. Dinner is at your leisure in the hotel to...

Day 10 Choices in Cape Town

A choice of sightseeing excursions today includes a tour of the Cape Winelands with tastings at two prestigious wineries, along with a wine pairing luncheon that tempts with regional fare and time to explore the quaint streets of Franschho...

Day 11 Helicopter Highs over Cape Town

Experience a bird's-eye view of Cape Town as you soar over the city aboard a helicopter that follows the coast to see Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak and the bays and towns that line the shores of the Cape Peninsula. Sp...

Day 12 Journey Home

Tour ends: Cape Town
. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included to Cape Town Airport from Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Cape Town, South Africa

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Price From $12,990
Price per day$1,083
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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