Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll land at Cape Town International Airport where a local guide meets you and drives toward your hotel. Table Mountain comes into view as you head into the city. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, walk around Cape Town at your own pace, or you can arrange a private tour based on what interests you.
- Start point
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Airport Approach Rd, City of Cape Town, Western Cape 7525, South Africa (Your Local Safaris Local guide will welcome you at the Arrivals gate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Lodge V&A Waterfront or Similar)
Optional Activities
- Privately-guided tour of Cape Town customized to your interests
- Self-guided exploration of Cape Town attractions, restaurants and shopping
Landmarks Table Mountain 
- Day 2
Cape Town
After breakfast, you'll take the aerial cableway up Table Mountain (if weather allows) for views across the waterfront and Cape Peninsula. The city tour covers Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, St. George's Cathedral, the Great Synagogue and Holocaust Center, and Company's Gardens. Later you'll walk through the colorful Bo-Kaap quarter with its cobblestone streets from the 1700s, then return to the hotel for the afternoon and evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Lodge V&A Waterfront or Similar)
Included Activities
- Aerial cableway to Table Mountain summit with panoramic views
- Guided city tour of Cape Town including Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, St. George's Cathedral, Great Synagogue and Holocaust Center, Company's Gardens, and Bo-Kaap quarter
Landmarks Table Mountain Castle of Good Hope St. George's Cathedral Great Synagogue and Holocaust Center Company's Gardens Bo-Kaap Robben Island 
- Day 3
Cape Peninsula
Leaving at 8am, you'll drive along Chapman's Peak on the Cape Peninsula coastline, then take a funicular up to the old lighthouse at Cape Point. From there, you'll head to Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony. In Hout Bay you can check out the harbor and shops. After lunch, there's a wine tasting at Groot Constantia Wine Estate before returning to Cape Town with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Lodge V&A Waterfront or Similar)
Included Activities
- Cape Peninsula coastal drive with Chapman's Peak views
- Flying Dutchman funicular ride to Cape Point lighthouse
- Visit to Cape Point Nature Reserve with cliff path walks
- African penguin colony visit at Boulders Beach
- Hout Bay harbor and coastal town exploration
- Groot Constantia Wine Estate tour, cellar visit, and award-winning wine tasting
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Cape Point Cape Point Nature Reserve Boulders Beach Hout Bay Groot Constantia Wine Estate - Day 4
Cape Town
Following breakfast, your afternoon is open for checking out Cape Town's museums, shops, and restaurants, or joining optional activities that can be arranged. Later in the evening, a local family will host you at their home for a traditional South African braai, serving home-cooked food, South African wines, and sharing stories about life in the country.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional South African braai (BBQ) at a local family's home with home-cooked meal and South African wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Lodge V&A Waterfront or Similar)
Included Activities
- Traditional South African braai (BBQ) at a local family's home with home-cooked meal and South African wines
Optional Activities
- Helicopter scenic flights
- Water activities
- Cooking classes
- Whale watching and shark experiences
- Bike tour
- Shopping and museum visits
- Private art tour
- Robben Island tour with ex-political prisoner guide
Landmarks Robben Island - Day 5
Cape Town to Kruger Game Reserve
After breakfast, your guide drives you to Cape Town International Airport for your included flight to the airport serving Kruger National Park. Once you arrive, a Local Safaris Africa representative meets you and transfers you to Becks Safari Lodge in Karongwe Private Reserve. Your stay includes all meals, snacks, South African wines, beverages, coffees, specialty teas, wi-fi, laundry, and complimentary mini bar. Each day has two game drives and bush walks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Included Activities
- Flight from Cape Town to Kruger Airport
- Road transfer to Karongwe Private Reserve
Landmarks Karongwe Private Reserve Sabie River 
- Day 6
Kruger Game Reserve
You'll spend the full day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives in open Land Rovers, searching for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). The Sabie River area has one of Africa's highest leopard populations and hosts many endangered and rare species including mammals, birds, reptiles, and plants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in open Land Rover
- Afternoon game drive in open Land Rover with opportunity to view Big Five
Landmarks Sabie River 
- Day 7
Kruger to Victoria Falls
After breakfast you'll check out and head to the airport for your 11:15am included flight to Victoria Falls, arriving at 1:05pm. Your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. At 4:30pm you'll board an included Zambezi River sundowner cruise until 6:30pm, where you might see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and various bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Boma dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kruger to Victoria Falls
- Airport transfer and hotel check-in
- Zambezi River sundowner dinner cruise (4:30pm-6:30pm) with game viewing opportunities
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter or microlight flights over Victoria Falls
- Bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge
- White-water rafting
- Shopping for African curios and art
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 8
Victoria Falls
A guided tour of Victoria Falls takes up the morning and afternoon. Your guide walks you through the rainforest, explaining the history of the falls and pointing out the plants, animals, and wildlife. You might also visit the 'Big Tree' along the way. The afternoon is free to relax or choose from optional activities like scenic flights, canoeing, walking safaris, and adventure sports.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Boma dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls with rainforest walk and historical information
Optional Activities
- Sundowner cruise on Zambezi River
- Canoeing
- Walking safaris
- Game drives in National Park
- Local school and village tour
- Flight of the Angels helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- African village visit
- Walk with the lions
- Swim at Devil's Pool
- White-water rafting on Zambezi River
- Microlight flights over Victoria Falls
- Livingstone Island visit
- Visit to Falls on Zambian side
- Spa treatments (massages, facials, manicures)
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 9
Victoria Falls to Kasane
You'll drive to Kasane, Botswana for a water safari on the Chobe River. Over roughly 25 km of the river, you'll find different spots for viewing game in one of Africa's most wildlife-rich areas. As sunset approaches, you'll search for animals by tender boat as they come down to the river. Back at the hotel you'll have dinner with wine pairings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delectable dinner with wine pairings)
Included Activities
- Road transfer to Kasane, Botswana
- Water safari on Chobe River (approximately 25 km) with game viewing
- Sunset game viewing by tender boat on Chobe River
Landmarks Chobe River Chobe National Park - Day 10
Kasane
Start by watching the sunrise on the river, or sleep in and have coffee at your own pace. Morning options include a safari game drive inside Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant population. That evening, a farewell dinner with others on the trip lets you reflect on the wildlife experiences from the past few days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing on Chobe River
- Morning safari game drive in Chobe National Park
- Farewell dinner with wine
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 11
Departure
Your African trip comes to an end today. Depending on your flight time and where you're heading, you'll be transferred to the airport for your onward travel. You'll leave with the blessing 'Hamba kahle' (travel well) from Local Safaris Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer based on flight time and departure airport
