Splendid South Africa & Victoria Falls
Cities, safari and stunning Victoria Falls
Journey through the best of South Africa! Enjoy tours through Cape Town, experience the nightlife in the thriving Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and then catch a flight to a safari adventure; you'll get to see a myriad of animals like hippo, zebra, and wildebeest, as well as the Big Five: African lions, African elephants, African leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. Next, hop a flight to Johannesburg where you will spend one night, before continuing onto the beautiful Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where love is in the air on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
- 3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at Waterbuck Lodge, or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while at Thornybush Game Reserve
- Twice-daily safari drives while at Thornybush Game Reserve
- One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch, or similar
- One-way economy class flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
- 2 nights in the Victoria Falls area (Zimbabwe) at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, or similar
- Zambezi River sunset cruise
- Dinner at Makuw-Kuwa Restaurant
- Guided Victoria Falls tour
- Lunch at Vulture Culture Restaurant
- Boma dinner at safari lodge
- One-way economy class flight from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Take in the sights of Cape Town from the best vantage point: Table Mountain.
- Enjoy full-day tours through the city, surrounding areas, and the best places to get wine.
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Take a walk on the wild side as you go on safari in Kruger National Park.
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Spend a night in Johannesburg and make the choice of unwinding or diving straight into the nightlife.
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Tour through scenic and lovely Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, experiencing the culture of South Africa and partaking in some of their customs.
Embark on an adventure that will take you through all of the diverse aspects of South Africa. Start in Cape Town, a thriving city with beautiful coastal views as well as a gorgeous mountaintop that looks over the entire cape. Enjoy three tours leading through the city, exploring the variety of sights and wines throughout all of Cape Town, as well as gardens to wander through and the trek up Table Mountain.
Take a flight from there to Thornybush Game Reserve, a private game drive stocked with the Big Five: African lions, African elephants, African leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. Have your camera prepared as you go on twice-daily excursions to see the wild animals of South Africa. From there, you will spend a night in Johannesburg and then move on to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Once in Victoria Falls, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, tours through the picturesque city, and lively meals with traditional singing, dancing, performances, and interactive customs.
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Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport and inter-city transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
- 3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at Waterbuck Lodge, or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while at Thornybush Game Reserve
- Twice-daily safari drives while at Thornybush Game Reserve
- One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch, or similar
- One-way economy class flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
- 2 nights in the Victoria Falls area (Zimbabwe) at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, or similar
- Zambezi River sunset cruise
- Dinner at Makuw-Kuwa Restaurant
- Guided Victoria Falls tour
- Lunch at Vulture Culture Restaurant
- Boma dinner at safari lodge
- One-way economy class flight from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
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Take in the sights of Cape Town from the best vantage point: Table Mountain.
- Enjoy full-day tours through the city, surrounding areas, and the best places to get wine.
-
Take a walk on the wild side as you go on safari in Kruger National Park.
-
Spend a night in Johannesburg and make the choice of unwinding or diving straight into the nightlife.
-
Tour through scenic and lovely Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, experiencing the culture of South Africa and partaking in some of their customs.
Embark on an adventure that will take you through all of the diverse aspects of South Africa. Start in Cape Town, a thriving city with beautiful coastal views as well as a gorgeous mountaintop that looks over the entire cape. Enjoy three tours leading through the city, exploring the variety of sights and wines throughout all of Cape Town, as well as gardens to wander through and the trek up Table Mountain.
Take a flight from there to Thornybush Game Reserve, a private game drive stocked with the Big Five: African lions, African elephants, African leopards, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. Have your camera prepared as you go on twice-daily excursions to see the wild animals of South Africa. From there, you will spend a night in Johannesburg and then move on to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Once in Victoria Falls, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, tours through the picturesque city, and lively meals with traditional singing, dancing, performances, and interactive customs.
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to South Africa!
Touchdown in Cape Town International Airport where you will be met with a transfer to your hotel. The day is yours to spend at leisure, exploring the beautiful surrounding city. You could wander through the buzzing Victoria & Alfred Waterfront watching whale-spotting boats come in, grab a drink, or simply enjoy your new surroundings by lounging on the beach and relaxing after your flight.
Transfer to Cape Town hotel
Check-in - Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Stay in the heart of Cape Town's renowned Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Wake up to the calming water every morning and start your day off right with an energizing walk on the pier!
All rooms, suites and lofts at Hotel Victoria & Alfred offer king beds, a minibar and a private bathroom with bathrobes. Free coffee, herbal teas and cookies are also available. Hotel V&A's OYO Restaurant serves rich breakfast and fine cuisine on a quayside terrace with harbor views. It specializes in seafood and cocktails, and on special nights guests can enjoy live music performances. There is a bar next to the sun terrace, surrounded by landscaped grounds. Victoria & Alfred Hotel provides 24-hour security, and Wi-Fi and parking are both free of charge.
Day 2. Cape Town
Make sure you indulge in your breakfast, because today's to-do list is encompassed by a full-day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula. Walk along Boulders Beach, experience Chapman's Peak, find the edge at Cape Point, and more. Explore the diversity of Cape Town on this beautiful tour.
Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
Day 3. Cape Town
Spend today sipping wine and walking in famous footsteps. Enjoy a Winelands tour as you taste wine from the Paarl Wine Region, enjoy a brief city tour of scenic Franschhoek that includes wine tasting and a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison that once held Nelson Mandela, and a tour through Stellenbosch, a university town with wine to sip. It's easy to see why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village among these majestic mountains.
Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
Tour through South Africa's Winelands by starting with a brief tour of Paarl, home to wine producers such as Laborie, Nederburg, Fairview, KWV, Plaisir de Merle, and more. Work your way through to Franschhoek, a cozy little town home to some of the country's top restaurants and where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990: Groot Drakenstein Prison.
Continue on to Stellenbosch where student life, oak-lined avenues, cuisine to delight any foodie, and architecture blend together harmoniously to create an atmosphere rich in art galleries, chic eateries, and charming boutiques.
Day 4. Cape Town
Spend half the day on a beautiful City and Table Mountain Tour. Enjoy the most famous views from Table Mountain, see one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and enjoy a leisurely ride back down from the flat-topped mountain. Then, you get to take a scenic drive along the coast to Company Gardens, where you'll have the chance to take a walk through.
Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
Take a trip up one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature: the legendary Table Mountain. Accompanied by a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens, this tour was designed with the nature-lover in mind.
As you walk through the gardens, you'll find yourself surrounded with stunning buildings and museums, such as St. Georges Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the Salve Museum, and more!
Day 5. Cape Town - Thornybush Game Reserve
Rise early to meet your transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for your flight into Hoedspruit Airport for the next part of your vacation, which is going to get a bit wild. Check in at your accommodation in the Thornybush Game Reserve to embark on safari adventures. Make sure your camera is ready, the complete set of the Big Five roam among this park.
Transfer to Cape Town airport (CPT)
Fly to Hoedspruit Airport!
Transfer to Thornybush Game Reserve
Check-in - Waterbuck Lodge
Waterbuck Lodge is a 5-star South African safari destination that's famous for its magnetic waterhole, featuring various wildlife species. Guests can enjoy serene lounging, cozying up to the fireplace, and taking a dip in the tranquil swimming pool, along with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives.
Other activities include bush walks, hot air balloon experiences, and indulging in the bar and restaurant. The lodge also boasts a deck overlooking the waterhole for guests to admire the wildlife.
The lodge's 4 suites offer a blend of luxurious comfort and authentic African style, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each room features a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, with bathtubs that provide an amazing view of the untamed bush outside. Additionally, the suites have a view of either the dam or the waterhole. Amenities include air-conditioning, a minibar, a safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, and an outside shower.
Day 6. Thornybush Game Reserve
Enjoy safari drives twice a day and get a first hand encounter with the wild animals within the game reserve. Keep a sharp eye out for lions, elephants, rhino, leopard, and buffalo. All of these and more call the game reserve home.
Day 7. Thornybush Game Reserve
Another day of safari adventuring awaits. Multitudes of bird species wander through the game reserve, as well as wildebeest, zebra, hippo, and more. This private reserve has an excellent stock of animals, and reliable waterholes that make for an exciting animal-spotting experience.
Day 8. Thornybush Game Reserve - Johannesburg
Take your last chance for a safari game drive, have a quick breakfast and then you're off on a flight to Johannesburg. Touch down and check into your hotel. Maybe you'll want to turn in early for the adventures that await, but you could explore the nightlife of Johannesburg while you've got the chance.
Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Fly to Johannesburg!
Transfer to Johannesburg hotel
Check-in - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
Step into the urban chic Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch for a unique stay within the city. Located in Johannesburg, staying here offers the chance to get a real feel for the vibrant urban lifestyle and the casual elegance of the nightlife that keeps the city running. A hotel that caters to any tourists needs, be it business or leisure, can be one to count on in all circumstances, and the Fire &Ice! Melrose Arch meets that standard.
The hotel offers a variety of gourmet cuisine, as well as chic retail, confortable amenities, and has a general air of Old Hollywood glamour to its decor and style. With its proximity to the highway and shuttle transfers to public transport, this hotel is convenient and accessible.
Day 9. Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Rise early for another flight to Victoria Falls Airport. Upon touchdown, check into your lodge and begin your journey through this beautiful area. You get to go on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, and then enjoy dinner at Makuw-Kuwa Restaurant.
Transfer to Johannesburg airport (JNB)
Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Transfer to Victoria Falls lodge
Check-in - Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Resting on a plateau just a few miles from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a cozy 4-star lodge on the edge of Northeastern Zimbabwe. Combining the Safari feel with a slight modern touch, rooms are decorated simplistically with free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and private balconies overlooking a central watering hole. During their stay, all guests have the opportunity to see buffalo, elephant, kudu, and hyenas from the comfort of their room. A 24-hour front desk allows customers to have their additional needs met at any time of the day.
The hotel also features an on-site bar, restaurant, and lounge. Indulge on international food served a-la-carte style at the MaKuwa-Kuwa during the day and come back to enjoy an enormous African buffet served at The Boma Place of Eating. The lodge also features a gorgeous turquoise outdoor pool with a waterfall, fitness center, live music, bike rentals, a playground, an off-site golf course, and more.
Staying at this hotel means you're just a few miles away from Victoria Falls National Park, Elephant's Walk Shopping & Artist Village, a Swimming Hole, and many other popular tourist attractions.
Zambezi River sunset cruise
Enjoy a romantic cruise along the Zambezi River with the opportunity to see hippo, crocodiles, and even elephants as you bob along with the spectacular African sunset setting the mood. Accompanied by finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits, and soft drinks, have your camera ready to capture a variety of birds skimming along the water and the wild and thriving animals of South Africa against the backdrop of an unforgettable sunset.
Day 10. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Sleep in a bit and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then it's time for your tour through Victoria Falls. In the evening, enjoy a very special Boma dinner at the lodge, complete with traditional singing, dancing, drummers, and more.
Guided Victoria Falls tour
Take your time and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a tour through Victoria Falls. Stop by the ‘Big Tree’ to take photos on the way to your destination, before beginning your accompanied guide through the Rainforest.
Detailing a brief history as well as the flora and fauna of the Falls throughout your tour, enjoy the spectacular waterfalls, beautiful birds and wildlife, and refreshing scenery surrounding the gorgeous Victoria Falls.
Boma Dinner
Dive into the African culture with a night of non-stop entertainment, from traditional singers, dancers, and drummers, to face-painting and a four-course dinner featuring local cuisine.
Take part in your meal with this interactive dinner, from being dressed in a chitenge, the chance to be a part of a traditional hand washing ceremony, sipping on local beer, and savoring a variety of local dishes.
Day 11. Depart Victoria Falls!
Bid Africa goodbye and spend the morning your way, either relaxing and packing, or picking up last minute souvenirs. Take your transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport and fly to Johannesburg for your next flight home.
Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
Fly to Johannesburg
Fly home!
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