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Icons of Southern Africa (End With Victoria Falls) (6 destinations)

10 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    You'll arrive in Cape Town and get settled into your accommodations. Your Travel Director will meet you and help you connect with the other travelers on the trip, plus give you an overview of the city and what's coming up during your Southern Africa adventure.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (SunSquare Cape Town Gardens), Hotel (StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Start the day with a guided tour hitting Cape Town's main spots like Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. The highlight is heading up Table Mountain by cable car to take in the 360-degree views across the city and coast. In the afternoon, you can either do an e-bike ride along the beach or catch a sunset beach braai if that appeals to you.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SunSquare Cape Town Gardens), Hotel (StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl)

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning orientation tour of Cape Town including Bo-Kaap and Castle of Good Hope
    • Visit Table Mountain via aerial cable car (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike ride along the beach
    • Sunset beach braai (barbeque)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Bo-Kaap
    Castle of Good Hope
    Company Gardens
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  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    This day is yours to plan. You might take the Franschhoek Wine Tram out to the Cape Winelands for some wine tasting, or if you're more active, hike up Table Mountain or go mountain biking on the trails in the area. It's a good chance to see what interests you most about the region.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SunSquare Cape Town Gardens), Hotel (StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl)

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Winelands wine tasting via the Franschhoek Wine Tram
    • Guided hike to the top of Table Mountain
    • Mountain-biking trail
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Cape Winelands
    Franschhoek
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  4. Day 4

    Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve

    You'll fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg and then transfer to Mabula Game Reserve, which sits near the Waterberg Mountains. After checking into your lodge on the river, you'll head out on a 4x4 game drive at sunset to start looking for wildlife in the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Safari Plains Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
    • Transfer to Mabula Game Reserve
    • Sunset game drive in 4x4 vehicle at Mabula Game Reserve
    Landmarks
    Mabula Game Reserve
    Waterberg Mountains
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  5. Day 5

    Mabula Game Reserve

    Get up early and head out on a guided game drive with your Local Guide who'll navigate the tracks and help you spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo). You'll learn a lot about the wildlife and the landscape as you search through the reserve.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Safari Plains Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning guided game drive in search of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo)
    Landmarks
    Mabula Game Reserve
  6. Day 6

    Mabula Game Reserve - Johannesburg

    After breakfast you'll head back to Johannesburg for an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Later in the afternoon you have options like exploring Soweto's township history, visiting Sterkfontein Caves, or checking out the Maropeng Visitor Centre to learn about human origins.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Protea Balalaika)

    Included Activities

    • Guided orientation tour of Johannesburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Soweto township and its history
    • Explore Sterkfontein Caves with helmet
    • Visit Maropeng Visitor Centre with interactive exhibits on human origins
    Landmarks
    Soweto
    Sterkfontein Caves
    Maropeng Visitor Centre
  7. Day 7

    Johannesburg - Victoria Falls

    You'll fly to Victoria Falls and check into your accommodation on the Zambezi River. The river here has hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. To wrap up the day, there's an optional sunset cruise if you want to go out and spot some wildlife on the water.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A'Zambezi River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  8. Day 8

    Victoria Falls

    Take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At 108 meters (354 feet), it's the largest sheet of falling water in the world. After that, you'll have the afternoon free to walk through the local galleries and open air markets at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A'Zambezi River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls with Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

    • Browse galleries
    • Explore open air markets
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  9. Day 9

    Victoria Falls

    It's a free day where you can relax or take an optional day trip across the border into Botswana to Chobe National Park. There you'll see large herds of African elephants on a river cruise, followed by an afternoon game drive before heading back to Victoria Falls for your final night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (A'Zambezi River Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Chobe National Park across the Botswana border
    • Chobe River cruise to watch herds of elephant and buffalo
    • Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  10. Day 10

    Victoria Falls

    You'll depart Victoria Falls and head home with memories of incredible wildlife, the falls, and the warmth of the people you met. After saying goodbye to your new friends, you'll carry the experience of this Southern Africa adventure with you.

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  • Nalaka
    · November 15th, 2019
    Fairly good tour but it would be nice to include some of the optional experiences to the tour. It costs too much for us.
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      I have had a look and this will be the most affordable option. You can view the tour here. The accommodation used will be these here: SunSquare Cape Town, Gardens Safari Plains Game Lodge, Protea Balalaika, A'Zambezi River Lodge. I'd love to answer any questions you have about this trip or guide you through the booking process to make it as seamless as possible.

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