Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure

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Experience timeless elegance on a spectacular luxury adventure, travelling by glamorous Rovos Rail and safari-going in Chobe National Park and and the lush Okavango Delta, following a wide-ranging itinerary that also features cosmopolitan Cape Town and magnificent Victoria Falls.
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    Experience timeless elegance on a spectacular luxury adventure, travelling by glamorous Rovos Rail and safari-going in Chobe National Park and and the lush Okavango Delta, following a wide-ranging itinerary that also features cosmopolitan Cape Town and magnificent Victoria Falls.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start City Cape Town
End City Johannesburg

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa

Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to one of the country’s most famous hotels, set at the foot of Table Mountain.

Day 2: Cape Town

Ascend Table Mountain via cable car to take in an inspiring panorama of the city. Proceed to the colorful and distinctive Bo-Kaap neighborhood for a walking tour. After lunch, discover the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch East India Company. Learn its colonial ...

Day 3: Cape Town

Discover Cape Point, the scenic promontory at the southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive....

Day 4: Riding the Rovos Rail

Today, take in the richness of the Constantia Winelands, nestled below Table Mountain, starting with a visit to Constantia Glen for a tour of their cellar guided by the winemaker. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by a farm-to-table lunch. Afterward, recapture the romance...

Day 5: Riding the Rovos Rail

This morning, stop for a charming look at Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian village. Roll on to the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an inland sea, observing its arid beauty.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Riding the Rovos Rail

Arrive in Kimberley to tour the Diamond Mine Museum and view one of the world’s largest hand-dug excavation sites. Proceed into the grasslands of gold-rich Highveld, marveling at the changing landscapes.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Johannesburg

After breakfast, arrive at Pretoria Station, where you bid farewell to Rovos Rail. Travel to Soweto, a township just southwest of Johannesburg, for a driving tour that takes in key highlights, such as Vilikazi Street — the only street in the world that has been home t...

Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Fly to Victoria Falls, where you transfer to your luxury hotel set on the banks of the Zambezi River, very near Victoria Falls. This evening, before dinner, enjoy hearing from a special guest speaker who shares tales of celebrated Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone on an A&K-exclusive experience.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Set out on a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities. Learn About Traditional Zimbabwean Cuisine and enjoy a cooking demonstration at a local restaurant....

Day 10: Chobe National Park

Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives, starting with an early morning safari, arriving ahead of most visitors, thanks to your lodge’s ideal location, to see predators at their most active. Explore along the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets...

Day 11: Okavango Delta

Fly to the Okavango Delta via Kasane Airport. Arrive at your amazing Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp in the Mombo Concession of the vast Moremi Game Reserve. Often called the “Predator Capital of the World,” this reserve is home to only a handful of camps, which makes for a u...

Day 12: Okavango Delta

Rise early for a game drive on the reserve, where the game viewing is magnificent. Activities include a seasonal opportunity to Ride Like a Local, gliding on the delta in a mokoro (dugout canoe), as well as a Chef’s Table experience offering you a taste of traditional...

Day 13: Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with your international flight home. Enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before your departure, compliments of A&K.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $22,690
Price per day$1,745
Last Updated: 3/31/2025

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Meals Included
  • 12 Breakfast
  • 10 Lunch
  • 9 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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