Trip Info
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Open-sided 4x4 vehicle
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02-20
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To be provided for during the trip
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Cape town
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Game drive
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English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic
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To be provided for during the trip
Overview
This safari offers a thrilling, adventure-filled itinerary with unforgettable destinations. Your journey begins in Cape Town, a lively and scenic city, before flying to Kruger Park for an incredible Big Five safari experience. You’ll explore the famous Panorama Route, then head to Victoria Falls, where you’ll also enjoy a trip to Chobe National Park. In Cape Town, a Peninsula Tour is included to showcase the city’s highlights. With 3 nights in Kruger, you’ll have excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, and 3 nights in Victoria Falls will let you fully experience this breathtaking natural wonder.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- 12 Minimum age of 12 years: The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.:
Itinerary
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the first 3 nights of your safari —Winchester Hotel. Ideally located on the edge of the ever-vibrant Sea Point Promenade, Winchester has had a recent facelift. The splendor of this 1920s Cape Dutch-style icon is rivaled only by the views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean that frame the establishment. The Loft Rooms are comfortable and feature lovely views of the hotel’s courtyard and Table Mountain that enhance the hotel’s calm ambiance. Each room is ensuite with aircon, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a sitting space.
Main Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Luxury hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa) Exterior of Winchester Hotel The Courtyard Sanctuary Spa
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
You will join a small group, English tour along the iconic Cape Peninsula. The Cape Peninsula Tour in Cape Town offers an unforgettable journey through some of the region's most breathtaking scenery. Starting in the vibrant city, the tour heads towards Hout Bay, where you can visit the bustling harbor or take an optional boat trip to see the seals at Seal Island. The route then winds along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive, offering stunning ocean views. Next is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to diverse wildlife and the iconic Cape Point Lighthouse. The tour continues to Boulders Beach, famous for its charming colony of African penguins. Finally, it passes through the historic naval base at Simon's Town and the picturesque coastal villages of Kalk Bay and Muizenberg, known for their charming shops and beautiful beaches.
Main Destination: Cape Peninsula (South Africa)
Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Luxury hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
You'll spend the day exploring on your own. Optional tours to add on: Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and visit some of the world's best wine farms. Cape Town city and Table Mountain walking around the city and seeing the cultural areas and taking the cable car (if open) to the top of Table Mountain Robben Island and more!
Main Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel Luxury hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
You will be transferred to the airport and fly to Hoedspruit, a gateway airport to Greater Kruger Park. You'll transfer to Elephant Plains Game Lodge and spend 3 nights in a luxury room. Located in the northern Sabi Sand, Elephant Plains offers an excellent value-for-money safari experience. Twice daily game drives conducted by professional guide and tracker teams will ensure you see as much wildlife as possible during your stay. The luxury rooms at Elephant Plains are spacious with a lounge area and ensuite bathroom. A large deck overlooks the surrounding bush and is a great place to spend time. The main areas have a lounge, pool, and bar as well as a boma area for al fresco dining. Sabi Sand is renowned for its rich wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. The reserve also hosts a variety of other species, such as cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife. Its private status allows for intimate wildlife viewing experiences.
Main Destination: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Game Lodge Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinks not included
After your morning game drive and brunch, you will be collected by a guide and set off for a half-day Panorama Route Tour. The Panorama Route Tour takes you through one of South Africa's most scenic landscapes. Highlights include Blyde River Canyon, the world's third-largest canyon, with breathtaking views from God's Window. You'll explore Bourke's Luck Potholes and if there is time, the dramatic waterfalls like Lisbon Falls and Berlin Falls. The route also passes through charming towns like Graskop, offering cultural and culinary delights. This tour provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and local charm. You'll arrive at Nut Grove Manor in White River in the evening. The rooms all face a beautiful garden and are classic in their design. Rooms are ensuite with showers and some have baths. There is a restaurant on site and other dining options nearby.
Main Destination: Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)
Accommodation: Nut Grove Manor Luxury guest housein White River (Town, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
After breakfast, you will depart What River and drive to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your late-morning flight directly to Victoria Falls. On arrival, you will share a transfer to the town of Victoria Falls. You'll spend 3 nights at Shongwe Lookout and Oasis, a charming small boutique hotel in the leafy suburbs of Victoria Falls. The main areas boast a pool, a fantastic onsite restaurant, and a spa area. There is a raised lookout platform where you can enjoy the views while sipping on a cool beverage. Each room is ensuite with a shower, and aircon and faces the pretty gardens. In the afternoon, you will be collected to enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Today is a long day! After an early breakfast, you will be collected for a shared full-day Chobe tour. This is an exhilarating safari experience in Botswana's renowned Chobe National Park. You will drive to the border and meet your guide. You'll start your adventure with a leisurely boat cruise along the Chobe River, offering close encounters with many elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a myriad of bird species. You'll enjoy lunch at a local hotel on the river banks and then spend the afternoon on a game drive in the park, where you'll have the chance to spot herds of elephants, the pride of lions, and other iconic African wildlife. With knowledgeable guides leading the way, you'll gain insight into the park's diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. This immersive day tour promises unforgettable moments amidst the natural wonders of Chobe.
Main Destination: Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Today is spent at leisure exploring Victoria Falls. Optional tours to add on: Guided tour of Victoria Falls. Helicopter or Microlight flight. Game drives or walks. Bungee, zipline, or bridge swing. Livingstone island excursion. White water rafting. Zambezi cruises. and so much more.
Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
After breakfast and a morning at leisure, you will transfer to the airport for your mid-day flight to Johannesburg. You'll arrive in time for your onward travel in the evening.
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not includedDay 2 Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
You will join a small group, English tour along the iconic Cape Peninsula. The Cape Peninsula Tour in Cape Town offers an unforgettable journey through some of the region's most breathtaking scenery. Starting in the vibrant city, the tour heads towards Hout Bay, where you can visit the bustling harbor or take an optional boat trip to see the seals at Seal Island. The route then winds along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive, offering stunning ocean views. Next is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to diverse wildlife and the iconic Cape Point Lighthouse. The tour continues to Boulders Beach, famous for its charming colony of African penguins. Finally, it passes through the historic naval base at Simon's Town and the picturesque coastal villages of Kalk Bay and Muizenberg, known for their charming shops and beautiful beaches.
Main Destination: Cape Peninsula (South Africa)
Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Luxury hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
FAQs
The package typically includes accommodation, domestic flights between destinations, daily breakfasts (and some additional meals in safari lodges), guided tours, game drives in Kruger National Park, and selected excursions such as Cape Town city tours and Victoria Falls visits. International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal expenses are usually excluded.
You will stay in a mix of comfortable hotels in Cape Town and Victoria Falls, as well as safari lodges or camps in Kruger Park. Lodges are designed to provide an authentic bush experience while maintaining modern comfort.
Kruger is home to the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. Game drives are guided by experienced rangers for the best chance of sightings.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many travelers do not require a visa for South Africa, but most will need one for Zimbabwe or Zambia (depending on which side of Victoria Falls you’ll be visiting). A KAZA Univisa is available for some nationalities and covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Lightweight clothing in neutral colors, a warm jacket for early morning game drives, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimwear, and a good camera are recommended. For Victoria Falls, a waterproof poncho or jacket is useful due to the spray from the falls.
The trip can be enjoyed year-round. However, May to October (dry season) is best for game viewing in Kruger as animals gather around water sources. November to April (green season) offers lush landscapes and fewer tourists. Victoria Falls is at its fullest from February to May, with spectacular water flow.
