16 Day Classic South Africa with Victoria Falls & Botswana

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4 Cape Town, 1 Hluhluwe, 1 eSwatini , 2 Hazyview, 2 Johannesburg, 2 Victoria Falls, 2 Chobe
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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 in 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 †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    4 Cape Town, 1 Hluhluwe, 1 eSwatini , 2 Hazyview, 2 Johannesburg, 2 Victoria Falls, 2 Chobe

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

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 & Kasane-Johannesburg
    • 14 nights accommodations 4 nights Cape Town 1 night Hluhluwe 1 night Mbabane (eSwatini) 2 nights Hazyview 2 nights Johannesburg 2 nights Victoria Falls 2 nights Chobe Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
    • 26 meals: 14 breakfasts, 5 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, Friday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. 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 Overnight: Cape Town

DAY 3, Sunday - Cape Town City Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, and St. George's Cathedral. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and T...
DAY 4, Monday - Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch, follow the coastline along False Bay and stop in Simon's Town to visit the penguin colonies ...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Cape Town
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional South African Wine Tour* which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want...
DAY 6, Wednesday - 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, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles, and even sharks. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel Overnight: Hluhluwe Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday - 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 is famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's "Big Five." You may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, an...
DAY 8, Friday - eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glass blowers create a range of African animals, and tableware made from recycled glass that is collected by the children of eSwatini. Transfer to the South African border and visit Matsamo Cultura...
DAY 9, Saturday - Kruger National Park Game Drive
Upon departure from the hotel, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a full day open-vehicle game drive. You may have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. After stopping at a rest camp for lunch, continue your game drive. End the day with dinner at the hotel Overnight: Hazyview Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Sunday - Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Depart after breakfast and travel to Mpumalanga Province. Stop to admire the scenery along the 16-mile-long Blyde River Canyon, cut deep into red sandstone, and God's Window (weather permitting), overlooking Kruger National Park. Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, before proc...
DAY 11, Monday - Soweto Tour
Depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans. Cap off the day with dinner tonight Overnight: Johannesburg Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Tuesday - Fly to Victoria Falls & Sundowner Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Victoria Falls,* named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can still encounter herds of buffalo and elephant on their way to the Zambezi River. Continue to the hotel. Tonight, attend the optional Boma Dinner & Dr...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World". The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone'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, Thursday - Sunset Game Viewing Cruise in Chobe, Botswana
Spend a leisurely morning or awake early for another chance to view the falls by joining the optional Victoria Falls Sunrise Walk through the rainforest with your guide. See Victoria Falls as the sun rises over the Zambezi River, providing great photo opportunities. Afte...
DAY 15, Friday - Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park
During your morning game drive, be on the lookout for lion, wild dog, giraffe, sable, and roan antelope, frequently seen in this area. Time on your own in the afternoon before departing on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Tonight at dinner, share memories of your trip on your last night in Botswana Overnight: Chobe Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 16, Saturday - Depart South Africa
This morning bid farewell to Botswana and transfer to the airport in Kasane. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 7:30 PM Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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