14-Day Victoria Falls, Kruger, Cape Town & Winelands

You are met at Victoria Falls Airport upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Transfer time – Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Hotels: approx. 20 minutes. Besides being one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is the unchallenged adventure capital of Africa with more than 50 activities available. At 1708 metres wide, Victoria Falls is the most expansive curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge. The Falls’ local name, Mosi-Oa-Tunya - "the Smoke that Thunders" - more accurately defines the essence of the place: the rising, shining spray that can be seen 30km away. There are two national parks in the vicinity: the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Zoological Park in Zambia, which means that herds of big game such as elephants and buffalo, as well as smaller species and even predators such as lion persist in the area.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel

Luxury lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

This morning is spent at leisure to catch a last glimpse of the Falls, until you are picked up from the hotel and transferred to Livingstone Airport to catch your direct flight to Nelspruit. You are met at Nelspruit Airport and transferred to your country lodge in White River. Transfer time: Victoria Falls Hotels to Livingstone Airport – approx 40 minutes Flight time: Livingstone to Nelspruit – approx 2½ hours Transfer time: Nelspruit Airport to White River– approx. 15 minutes.

Main Destination: Mpumalanga Province (South Africa)

Accommodation: Nut Grove Manor

Luxury guest house in White River (Town, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

This morning you are transferred from White River to your lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. You have time to settle in at your lodge before you set off on the afternoon game drive. Transfer time: White River to Sabi Sand Reserve – approx 2 hours and 30 minutes Forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand has no fences and the wildlife is able to cross freely between the Sabi Sands and the rest of the Greater Kruger National Park. Close encounters are guaranteed as the animals are not threatened by the presence of vehicles thanks to sound conservation management policies. Safaris are led by experienced rangers coupled with local Shangaan trackers. Exceptional sightings of leopard (usually the most elusive of cats), lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo during 4x4 open vehicle game drives (morning and evening/night). At most lodges, safari walks with an armed guide are also part of your exhilarating game viewing experience.

Main Destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)

Accommodation: Arathusa Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinks not included Day

After your morning game drive, you'll bid farewell to this African wonderland and are transferred by road to Hoedspruit for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, you are met by our representative and are transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay. Transfer time – Sabi Sands to Hoedspruit Airport: approx 2 hours Flight time – Hoedspruit to Cape Town: approx 2½ hours Transfer time – Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel: approx 35 minutes Explore the Mother City and the Fairest Cape—from the oldest buildings in South Africa to trendy waterfront shopping; from majestic Table Mountain to sun drenched beaches; and from dramatic seascapes to verdant vineyards. Cape Town tops many lists of must-visit destinations and the iconic Table Mountain has recently been voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Cosmopolitan and fashionable, the relaxed atmosphere and pavement café culture give Cape Town a Southern European feel, but with a distinctive African twist.

Main Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel Luxury hotelin Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

You are picked up from your hotel by a tour guide and taken on a tour of the Cape Winelands (included). After a full day of exploring the various Wine Routes and enjoying wine tastings along the way, you are dropped off at your accommodation in Franschhoek. The village of Franschhoek is at the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Route and is surrounded by craggy mountains and verdant vineyards. Many of the 42 wine estates on the Franschhoek Wine Route offer informative guided wine-tastings to the public as well as cellar tours or tours of the vineyards. Some of them also make cheese, chocolate and olive oil and offer tastings of these products alongside their wines. There is a hop-on hop- off Wine Tram, which visits some of these estates. Franschhoek village, South Africa’s “French Corner”, has a distinct French feel and is undoubtedly South Africa’s gourmet capital, with several of South Africa’s Top Ten restaurants. It is also filled with quirky shops.

Main Destination: Franschhoek (Winelands, South Africa)

Accommodation: Avondrood

Luxury guest house in Franschhoek (Winelands, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

Today is spent at leisure exploring the village of Franschhoek. You could go to the Wine Tram and visit some local wine estates. You are transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight home.

Main Destination: No major destination visited

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included