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Daily Tour
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Experience the ultimate Southern Africa adventure on this 16-day guided tour, combining spectacular cities, world-renowned wildlife safaris, rich cultural encounters, and breathtaking natural wonders. From the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town to the majestic Victoria Falls, and from the Big Five of Kruger National Park to the scenic beauty of Chobe National Park, this journey delivers unforgettable memories for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and culture enthusiasts alike.
Your adventure begins as you depart for South Africa, the gateway to one of the world’s most diverse travel destinations. Prepare for an extraordinary journey filled with wildlife, natural wonders, and vibrant cultures.
Overnight: In Flight
Upon arrival in Cape Town, transfer to your hotel while admiring the majestic Table Mountain, the iconic landmark that defines the city’s skyline. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to unwind or explore the vibrant seaside atmosphere.
Overnight: Cape Town
Start the day with a half-day guided city tour of Cape Town, featuring the city’s most famous landmarks:
Scenic Kloof Nek Pass
Table Mountain (ascend via cable car, weather permitting)
Historic Castle of Good Hope
City Hall & Grand Parade
St. George’s Cathedral
Next, explore the bustling V&A Waterfront at your leisure, followed by a ferry ride to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the historic prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated and learn the story of South Africa’s struggle for freedom.
Evening: Orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Note: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for maintenance in July & August.
Robben Island ferry operates weather permitting; if canceled, visit the District Six Museum and Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation.
Embark on a full-day Cape Peninsula tour, witnessing the dramatic landscapes of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Travel along scenic coastal roads to the legendary Cape of Good Hope, then on to Simon’s Town for lunch.
Visit Boulders Beach to meet the adorable African penguin colony in their natural habitat.
Evening: Optional Traditional African Dinner Experience, featuring live performances and authentic South African cuisine.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Spend a day at leisure exploring Cape Town at your own pace.
Optional: South African Wine Tour along the renowned Cape Winelands, visiting:
Paarl
Franschhoek
Stellenbosch
Savor tastings at acclaimed wineries and enjoy the scenic vineyard landscapes.
Optional Evening Experience: Home Hosted Dinner, enjoying authentic South African cuisine and cultural immersion.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Optional: South African Wine Tour, Home Hosted Dinner
Fly to Durban and transfer to St. Lucia, part of the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Afternoon: Game-viewing boat cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary, home to:
Nile crocodiles
Hippopotamus
Sea turtles
Sharks
Exotic birdlife
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, famous for black and white rhino conservation and home to Africa’s Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhino.
Time permitting, visit a local school, then continue to the Kingdom of eSwatini. Stop at a handicraft market en route to your hotel.
Overnight: Mbabane
Meals: Breakfast
Note: eSwatini has independent entry requirements; non-US passport holders must verify visa requirements.
Visit Ngwenya Glass Factory to watch skilled artisans craft beautiful African animals and tableware from recycled glass.
Then, cross back into South Africa and visit Matsamo Cultural Village, where you will enjoy:
Traditional Swati cuisine
Dance and song performances
Insight into local customs and traditions
Arrive at your hotel in Hazyview in the evening.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full-day open-vehicle safari in Kruger National Park, spotting wildlife in their natural habitat:
Lions
Elephants
Giraffes
Zebras
Leopards
Rhinos
Packed breakfast and lunch at a rest camp. Dinner at your hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive through Kruger National Park en route to Johannesburg. Arrive late afternoon and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast
Half-day tour of Soweto, visiting:
Former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela’s former home
Apartheid Museum
Evening: Farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Relax at your hotel before an afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, spotting:
Elephants
Buffalo
Hippos
Crocodiles
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, including:
The Cataracts
Livingstone’s Statue
Rainforest flora and birdlife
Optional: Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls – witness the full grandeur of the “Smoke That Thunders” from the air.
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Cross into Chobe National Park, Botswana. Lunch at the hotel followed by an afternoon sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River, featuring unique wildlife viewing opportunities.
Overnight: Chobe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning safari game drive in Chobe National Park, with chances to see:
Lions
Wild dogs
Giraffes
Sable and roan antelope
Afternoon at leisure followed by a second sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Farewell dinner in the evening.
Overnight: Chobe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bid farewell to Botswana and transfer to Victoria Falls Airport. Fly to Johannesburg to connect with your international departure.
Meals: Breakfast
✔ Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain Cableway
✔ Robben Island UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔ Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Penguins
✔ St. Lucia Estuary Wildlife Cruise
✔ Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Big Five Safari
✔ eSwatini Cultural Village & Glass Factory
✔ Kruger National Park Open-Vehicle Safari
✔ Soweto & Apartheid Museum
✔ Victoria Falls Guided Tour & Helicopter Flight
✔ Chobe National Park Game Drive & River Sunset Cruise
International flights (New York-Cape Town & Johannesburg-New York)
Intra-flights: Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
14 nights accommodations
26 meals: 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Game drives in 10-seater safari vehicles
English-speaking Tour Manager
Entrance fees & transfers
Hotel taxes, service charges, and porterage
Explore Cape Town’s landmarks: Table Mountain, Castle of Good Hope, and Grand Parade
Cruise the St Lucia Estuary for wildlife spotting
Thrilling Big Five safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi and Kruger National Parks
Discover eSwatini culture at Matsamo Village and Ngwenya Glass Factory
Sunset cruise along the Zambezi River and Chobe River
Experience the majesty of Victoria Falls, including optional helicopter flight
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