Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Livingstone to Hwange
You'll fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone and catch your first look at Victoria Falls, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. After landing, you're transferred to Hwange Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe where the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable.
- Start point
- O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), R21, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1619, South Africa (International Departures, 10:00 - 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Hwange Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- View Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) World Heritage Site
Landmarks Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) Hwange National Park 
- Day 2
Hwange
This morning takes you to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre near Hwange National Park. There you'll see rehabilitation areas for injured and orphaned dogs while learning about local conservation work. After grabbing lunch, an afternoon game drive through Hwange National Park lets you spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hwange Safari Lodge Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Hwange Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Painted Dog Conservation Centre visit and educational activities
- Afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park
Landmarks Painted Dog Conservation Centre Hwange National Park 
- Day 3
Hwange to Victoria Falls
You head to Victoria Falls by road. Later that afternoon and into the evening, you'll be on a sunset boat cruise along the Upper Zambezi River just above the falls. Hippos, elephants, and river wildlife surround you while you have a full dinner with river views around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Full dinner on sunset boat cruise on Upper Zambezi River)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Victoria Falls by road
- Sunset boat cruise on Upper Zambezi River
- Full dinner on boat
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River 
- Day 4
Victoria Falls
A helicopter flight takes you over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi River, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. After landing, you get a guided tour of the falls themselves to see the scale of the water and the misty rainbows created by the spray.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Flight of Angels helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi River, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls
Landmarks Victoria Falls Batoka Gorge Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park 
- Day 5
Victoria Falls to Livingstone Island
You transfer to Livingstone, Zambia this morning and board a boat to Livingstone Island from the launch site. Following Dr David Livingstone's route, you'll reach the waterfall edge where spray and rainbows create constantly changing views depending on river levels. Brave visitors can swim in Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool before heading back to the Zimbabwe side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Livingstone, Zambia
- Boat trip to Livingstone Island
- Guided tour following Dr David Livingstone's footsteps
- Option to swim in Devil's Pool or Angel's Pool
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Devil's Pool
- Swimming in Angel's Pool
Landmarks Livingstone Island Devil's Pool Angel's Pool - Day 6
Chobe National Park
Today you cross into Chobe National Park in Botswana for both a game drive and boat trip along the Chobe River with a guide. You'll likely see herds of elephants crossing the river. By late afternoon you're back in Zimbabwe at your lodge for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Chobe National Park
- Boat trip on Chobe River
- Elephant watching during river crossings
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River 
- Day 7
Victoria Falls to Cape Town
After breakfast, you're transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Once you land, you're met and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for relaxing or wandering the city. By evening you can check out the V&A Waterfront for dinner before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport
- Flight to Cape Town
- Hotel transfer on arrival in Cape Town
Optional Activities
- Visit V&A Waterfront for dinner
Landmarks V&A Waterfront - Day 8
Cape Town
A cable car ride takes you to the top of Table Mountain for views across the city and coastline. Coming back down, you'll pass through the Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap) and the city center before visiting the Castle of Good Hope. Later you head to Milnerton for photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay, then grab lunch at the V&A Waterfront before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at V&A Waterfront)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cable car to top of Table Mountain
- Descending through Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap)
- Visit Castle of Good Hope with guided tour
- Photography stop at Milnerton for Table Mountain views across Table Bay
- Lunch at V&A Waterfront
Landmarks Table Mountain Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap) Castle of Good Hope Table Bay V&A Waterfront - Day 9
Cape Peninsula
A full-day guided tour covers the Cape Peninsula with Atlantic coast views throughout. You'll drive through Hout Bay fishing village with an optional boat trip to see Cape Fur seals on Duiker Island. Chapman's Peak Drive leads to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. From there you continue to Simon's Town naval base to see the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, then finish at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short walk through the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Atlantic coast through Hout Bay
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve visit
- Boulders Beach penguin colony viewing at Simon's Town
- Walking tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Duiker Island to view Cape Fur seals
Landmarks Hout Bay Duiker Island Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Point Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve False Bay Simon's Town Boulders Beach Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - Day 10
Winelands
You travel through the Winelands to Franschhoek for a day centered on wine tasting. One tasting at a selected estate is included, and depending on how the day flows, a second tasting may happen before you return to Cape Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Hotel)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Franschhoek estate
Optional Activities
- Second wine tasting (time permitting)
Landmarks Franschhoek - Day 11
Cape Town
Today you stay at your hotel to rest and recharge after the busy tour schedule. It's your chance to catch up on sleep, go through your photos, update your social media with highlights, and build back some energy before you leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Hotel)
- Day 12
Cape Town Departure
Your Southern African safari ends today. You're transferred to the airport for your onward journey after experiencing wildlife and natural sites across Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa.
- End point
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Airport Approach Rd, City of Cape Town, Western Cape 7525, South Africa (Airport Arrivals, 12:00 - 13:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
