Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and get transferred to your hotel. This is where you'll meet your Tour Director and other travelers at the Welcome Reception, so it's a good chance to get oriented and start connecting with the group.
Included Activities
- Welcome Reception with drinks and tapas
Landmarks/POIs Cape Town - Day 2
Cape Peninsula Tour
Today takes you along one of the world's most beautiful coastal routes. You'll pass by the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, then head to the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach where African penguins hang out. Lunch comes with drinks overlooking False Bay, so you'll have time to take in the views while you eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay)
Included Activities
- Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour
- Visit to Boulders Beach
- Local lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay
Landmarks/POIs 12 Apostles Hout Bay Chapman's Peak Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach False Bay - Day 3
Table Mountain and Cape Winelands or Robben Island
You'll ride the cableway up to Table Mountain's summit for the views. After that, you get to choose your own path: either spend the day in the Cape Winelands doing wine tastings and lunch, or take a ferry to Robben Island for a tour with a former warden and lunch. Either way, you'll explore the colorful Bo Kaap neighborhood and head back to Table Mountain before your day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included (Cape Winelands or Robben Island))
Included Activities
- Cableway to Table Mountain summit (weather permitting)
- Cape Winelands tour including tastings and lunch
- Guided visit to Robben Island followed by lunch
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain Cape Winelands Robben Island Bo Kaap - Day 4
Cape Town to Chobe River (Zambezi Queen)
You'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, then continue on to the Chobe River. Once there, you'll board the Zambezi Queen and settle into your suite. Mid-afternoon snack comes next, followed by the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Chobe River - Day 4
Embark Zambezi Queen at Kasane
You board the Zambezi Queen in Kasane and get settled on the river. The Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner happen on board the vessel, so you'll have time to relax and meet fellow travelers while taking in your surroundings.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner on board
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River - Day 5
Chobe River Cruising and Safari
Start with a morning boat safari along the Chobe River to see what wildlife you can find. You'll head back to the Zambezi Queen for lunch, then either relax on board or use the splash pool in the afternoon. In the evening, another boat safari gets underway.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning boat safari on Chobe River
- Afternoon relaxation on board with game viewing deck and pool
- Evening boat safari on Chobe River
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River - Day 6
Chobe National Park Safari
You'll spend the full day on safari in Chobe National Park using open-top 4x4 vehicles. A picnic lunch under the trees is included, and you'll be looking for wildlife throughout the entire day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Chobe National Park safari in open-top 4x4 vehicles
- Exclusive private picnic lunch in Chobe National Park
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park - Day 7
African Village and Evening Celebration
This morning you visit a local African village to spend time with children and elders. After returning to the Zambezi Queen for lunch, you can choose between a boat safari, bird watching, or fishing. Your last evening features a festive African-themed dinner hosted by the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (African-themed dinner hosted by crew)
Included Activities
- Visit to an African village for cultural interaction
- Boat safari, bird watching, or fishing (choice of activities)
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River - Day 8
Disembark Kasane
You'll disembark the cruise in Kasane after having breakfast on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Kasane - Day 8
Kasane to Victoria Falls
A morning cruise during breakfast gives you chances to spot wildlife. You'll then transfer to Victoria Falls and have the afternoon free to explore the town or enjoy hotel activities. Later, join a cocktail reception with appetizers on a vintage steam train, then head to Victoria Falls Bridge to watch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast during morning cruise)
Included Activities
- Morning cruise during breakfast
- Cocktail reception with appetizers aboard vintage steam train
- Sunset viewing from Victoria Falls Bridge
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Afternoon hotel activities and town exploration
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Bridge - Day 9
Victoria Falls and Zambezi Sunset Cruise
A local guide takes you on a tour of Victoria Falls to cover its history and unique plants and animals. Later, you'll do a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River while watching wildlife and having tapas and drinks. The day wraps up with special dinner and live local entertainment at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner with live local entertainment)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
- Private sunset cruise along Zambezi River with tapas and drinks
- Special dinner with live local entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 10
Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
You'll fly to Johannesburg and get transferred to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel. The place sits in a park-like setting and has a good spa if you want to use it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Johannesburg - Day 11
Soweto Tour
You get an in-depth look at Soweto's neighborhoods, which were central to the uprising against apartheid. You'll walk in Nelson Mandela's footsteps and have a township lunch. Before dinner, you'll gather with a local expert for discussion, then enjoy a multi-course meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Township lunch), Dinner (Multi-course dinner)
Included Activities
- Soweto tour exploring unique neighborhoods and apartheid history
- Walk the footsteps of Nelson Mandela
- Township lunch
- Informative discussion with local expert
- Multi-course dinner
Landmarks/POIs Soweto - Day 12
Johannesburg to Greater Kruger National Park
You fly to Greater Kruger National Park in the morning and transfer to your luxurious game lodge. In the afternoon, you head out on a game drive searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. Evening brings the group together to share stories from the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and native wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park Kruger National Park - Day 13
Kruger Game Drives
You start early for a morning safari when wildlife is most active, exploring your private game reserve. The rest of the morning is yours to relax. The afternoon brings another game drive into the bush where you might see cheetahs, hyenas, and lions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in private game reserve
- Afternoon game drive in private game reserve
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 14
Kruger Game Drives and Leisure
Two game drives happen today, giving you plenty of chances to see wildlife. You'll have significant time between drives to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in private game reserve
- Afternoon game drive in private game reserve
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park - Day 15
Greater Kruger to Johannesburg (Departure)
You'll go on an early morning game drive, then return for breakfast. After that, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and your connecting flight home. Alternatively, you can extend your trip with four nights in Rwanda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in private game reserve
Optional Activities
- Extend journey with four nights in Rwanda
Landmarks/POIs Greater Kruger National Park
