12 Day South Africa, Vic Falls & Botswana Across Africa Safari

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Discover the vibrancy of Cape Town, experience the wildlife of the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, and behold the majesty of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experience natural beauty, raw adventure and unrivalled game viewing on this 13 Night / 14 Day private tour safari of Southern Africa with Ker &a...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a top international destination
    • Visit Sabi Sands is South Africa's premier private game viewing destination
    • See the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction
    • Enjoy boat cruise on the Chobe River, as well as daily game drives

What's this trip about?

    Discover the vibrancy of Cape Town, experience the wildlife of the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, and behold the majesty of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experience natural beauty, raw adventure and unrivalled game viewing on this 13 Night / 14 Day private tour safari of Southern Africa with Ker & Downey Africa, Africa's leading luxury tour operator.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityMaun

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation (As per itinerary)
    • All Meals (As per itinerary)
    • Beverages (As per itinerary)
    • Scheduled Activities (As per itinerary)
    • Transfers (As per itinerary)
    • Park Fees (As per itinerary)
    • Laundry (As per itinerary)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Days 1 - 3: Cape Town

We may be biased but we can think of nowhere better to start your dream African safari than Cape Town. Offering the very best in cuisine, culture, entertainment, art and adventure and framed by the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is riding high right now as one of th...

Activities And Services

Cape Malay Cooking

Recommended

Cape Point Tour Half Day

Cape Winelands

Included

Accommodation, Breakfast, Transfers to and from Cape Town International Airport and your luxury boutique hotel.

Meals other than mentioned, sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned, gratuities, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Days 4 - 6: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

On your fourth day you will be transferred from your hotel in Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport where you will depart on the internal flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (the cost of this flight is not included in the tour price).

Hidde...

Activities And Services

Sabi Sabi Game Drives

Optional

Birdwatching at Sabi Sabi

Recommended

Starlight Bush Dinner

Included

Accommodation, all meals, beverages (only local house brands), scheduled activities (game drives and guided walks), emergency medical evacuation cover and all inter-camp transfers via scheduled air transfers (KMIA - Lodge - JNB(Incl)).

Excluded

Meals other than mentioned, beverages (Private collection wines, premium brands), sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned (Flight: CTIA - KMIA (Excl)), gratuities, laundry, curio shop purchases, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature

Days 7 - 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

On the 7th day you will be transferred back to the Sabi Sabi lodge airstrip for you scheduled flight (cost included) to OR Tambo Intl for your flight to Victoria Falls Intl (cost excluded).

Once landing at Victoria Falls Intl you will be met and transferred to ...

Activities And Services

Rainforest Canopy Tour

Optional

Wild Horizons Elephant Back Safari

Recommended

Victoria Falls Bridge Tour

Included

Accommodation, breakfast, road transfer from VFA to the lodge and to your next lodge on the day of departure.

Excluded

Meals other than mentioned, sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned, gratuities, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Days 9 - 11: Chobe River Front

On your ninth day, you will be collected from The Royal Livingstone Hotel and transferred by road to Chobe Game Lodge, situated on the banks of the Chobe River, inside the Chobe National Park.

All of the rooms at Chobe Game Lodge are river-facing, with spacious decks ...

Activities And Services

Chobe Game Lodge game viewing

Optional

Chobe Game Lodge birding experience

Recommended

Chobe Game Lodge boat cruises

Included

Accommodation (As per Itinerary), All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Beverages (Refreshments, local spirits and house wines (Excl: Premium Brands)), Scheduled activities (Morning and afternoon game drives, mid-morning and sunset cruises on a safari boat), Laundry service, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, National Park fees, All transfers to and from the lodge.

Excluded

Meals other than specified, Premium brand drinks, Gratuities, Sightseeing and activities other than specified, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Flights and transfers other than specified, Any items of a personal nature.

Day 12: Departure

On your last day of the tour, you will wake early for your final game drive and African bush sunrise, before returning to camp. You will be collected and transferred the short distance to Tubu airstrip before flying on to Maun airport for your onward journey orinternational flight home.

Included

Transfer back to Tubu airstrip and air transfer to Maun international airport for your onward journey.

Exclude

International flight & departure taxes.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,210
Price per day$601
Last Updated: 8/12/2022

Please note prices are per person

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Ker & Downey Africa.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ker & Downey Africa Reviews & Ratings

4.9/5  Excellent
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Britt

Mar 2016

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Good communication and excellent service and choices of hotels and tours.

Very good communication and service. By all means living up to expectations! The safari was magic!!

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Patricia

Oct 2022

Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.

This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They ...

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Sarah & Matthew

Aug 2022

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip, how seamless everything was, and all of the little surprises along the way! Thank you and your team ag...

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Stephanie

Jun 2022

Incredible safari experience!

We absolutely loved working with Ker & Downey Africa who helped us book our travel in Cape Town and our safari in Botswana. They worked with us on our budget and...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals other than mentioned
    • Premium brand drinks
    • Sightseeing and activities other than specified
    • Transfers other than mentioned
    • Gratuities
    • Visa costs
    • Any items of a personal nature

Accommodation

Clarendon Bantry Bay | Cape Town

Perched majestically atop the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Clarendon Bantry Bay is a spectacular fusion of sophistication and boutique luxury.

Décor in each of the rooms is a contemporary mix of classic design and local flavour. Flooded with light and blessed with ocean views at every turn, The Clarendon Bantry Bay promises an unforgettable stay.

The service is excellent, full english breakfasts are delicious and sumptious and included in the rate.

Wifi internet is offered at no extra cost.

A very special place in an unbelievable location close to shops, restaurants, beaches and the main attractions

 

Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp | Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Little Bush Camp is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi’s lodges. Styled with contemporary elegance, the 5-Star lodge is a showcase of safari chic in a relaxed environment. Ideal for exclusive use by small groups, there are six suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding bush. An intimate lodge, inviting lounge and outdoor boma welcome guests to enjoy the safari of a lifetime.

Standard Suite

Each widely spaced-apart thatched suite, complete with its spacious bed and romantic, draped mosquito netting, is individually styled using African artifacts, beautiful wooden furnishings and luxurious linens. The deluxe en-suite bathrooms include both indoor and outdoor showers, while the new heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and enjoy nature.

 

Victoria Falls River Lodge | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private safari lodge to be set in the Zambezi National Park. This luxury canvas-under-thatch lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River – so close to Victoria Falls one can see the spray in the distance. Guests can combine a unique safari experience with visits to one of the world's most famous tourist destinations. The main lodge has an open plan design and is positioned just back from the river – in view of the elephants' natural evening route. Sit back and sip on a cocktail, under the shade of the thatched roof, as the elephants graze along the river line.

Rooms:

Accommodates up to two adults

Super-king extra length bed

Can be converted to two three-quarter extra length beds

Private deck with plunge pool and spectacular views over the Zambezi River

Tea and coffee facilities

Mini bar fridge in room

Hair dryer

Air-conditioning & climate control

Ceiling Fans

Open plan bathroom with:

Twin vanities

Inside and outside showers

Freestanding bath

Private toilet

 

Chobe Game Lodge | Chobe River Front

Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity.

Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.

Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.

Rooms

All the rooms at the lodge are river facing and air conditioned.

Twin or double configuration

En-suite bathroom comprising of a bath, shower, hand basin and toilet

Ceiling fans in all guest rooms

220V plug points for charging equipment

A range of Eco friendly products from shower gel, shampoo, hand wash, body lotion, shower caps and insect repellent are supplied in each room

A hairdryer is supplied in each room

Tea and coffee facilities

Gowns and slippers supplied in each room

Umbrella’s for the rainy season

Small safe for valuables

Telephone in each guest rooms for wake up calls and guest convenience

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Fees:

The following cancellation fees will be payable if the booking is cancelled:

30% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled more than 60 days prior to the date of arrival.

50% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 60– 31 days prior to the date of arrival.

100% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 30– 0 days prior to the date of arrival or in the case of a no show.

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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