Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and get settled at your hotel near the V&A Waterfront. After dropping your bags and meeting your Trip Manager for a briefing, the group heads out for a walkabout dinner to get to know everyone and kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walkabout dinner
Landmarks V&A Waterfront 
- Day 2
Cape Town
This morning starts with a cable car ride up Table Mountain where you'll get 360 degree views of Cape Town below. Then it's into a city tour hitting Bo-Kaap, the City Centre, and the V&A Waterfront. Your afternoon is open, so you can either join an optional Township Tour with lunch at the Amy Foundation or take time to yourself. If you're interested, there's also an optional MasterChef-style cooking class in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Table Mountain
- City tour of Cape Town including Bo-Kaap, City Centre, and V&A Waterfront
Optional Activities
- Township Tour with Amy Foundation Lunch
- MasterChef-style cooking class with food, drinks and music
Landmarks Table Mountain V&A Waterfront Bo-Kaap - Day 3
Cape Town
After breakfast, you'll drive along Chapman's Peak cliffs down to Cape Point at the southwestern tip of Africa, taking in the coastline the whole way. There's a stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony, and if you're interested, an optional kayaking option. The day wraps up with optional wine tasting where you can enjoy views over your glass.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to Cape Point
Optional Activities
- Kayaking with African penguins at Boulders Beach
- Wine tasting with views
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Cape Point Boulders Beach - Day 4
Cape Town to Kruger National Park
An early flight gets you to Johannesburg, then you'll board a coach heading into South Africa's countryside toward Kruger National Park. By afternoon you'll be on a sunset game drive as you arrive at the park gates. You'll settle into your exclusive Contiki Safari Camp with canvas dome tents on the banks of the Sabie River, complete with mattresses and linen. Fall asleep listening to the sounds of the African bush around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River - Day 5
Kruger National Park
You can start with an optional sunrise safari to catch predators finishing their night hunts, or sleep in. Midday is relaxed at camp where you can visit the local shop, swim in the pool, or watch wildlife from the riverside restaurant. An optional sunset game drive happens this afternoon. Later, there's an optional traditional South African braai with local sides and desserts if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise safari in Kruger National Park
- Sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
- Traditional South African braai (BBQ) with local sides and desserts
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 6
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Another early wake up if you want the optional sunrise game drive, your last chance at spotting wildlife you might have missed. Otherwise, sleep in and have a late breakfast. One final game drive through the park happens before you head out this afternoon. You'll drive back to Johannesburg and settle at your hotel before flying to Victoria Falls tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise game drive in Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park 
- Day 7
Victoria Falls
You'll fly to Victoria Falls this morning and head straight to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. A hike along the edge lets you experience 'The Smoke that Thunders' up close, though bring a raincoat since the spray can soak you depending on the season. This afternoon offers an optional chance to jump, zipline, or swing off the bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia over the Zambezi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike along Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Jump, zipline, or swing off the bridge over Zambezi River
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 8
Victoria Falls
Today you'll pick from several optional adventures along the Zambezi River. Try white water rafting, take a locally guided village tour to see how people live in the area, or end your day with a sunset cruise on the river with drinks included. These activities are available at extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting along Zambezi River
- Locally guided village tour
- Sunset cruise with drinks on Zambezi River
Landmarks Zambezi River - Day 9
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Start on foot with an optional guided walking safari through Zambezi National Park to track wildlife and learn about smaller animals and plants. After that, you can take an optional helicopter ride for aerial views of the falls. Then you'll cross the border to Botswana and head to Chobe National Park, famous for its huge elephant population. Tonight you'll camp at a private Contiki site under the stars with your own guides, cooks, and bonfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided walking safari in Zambezi National Park
- Helicopter ride above Victoria Falls
Landmarks Zambezi National Park Chobe National Park 
- Day 10
Chobe National Park
Wake at sunrise for a light breakfast and a morning game drive to spot wildlife you might have heard at night. You'll check into your lodge by late morning and spend the rest of the day by the pool with your group. On your last evening together, there's an optional wildlife cruise on the Chobe River where you'll see hippos and crocodiles, followed by a buffet dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
Optional Activities
- Wildlife cruise on Chobe River with buffet dinner
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 11
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
You'll head south from Kasane to Gweta Lodge on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. An optional open safari vehicle takes you across the salt pans to look for meerkat colonies while you capture unique photos from one of the world's largest salt flats. Toast the day with sundowner drinks under a Botswana icon before heading back to the lodge for dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gweta Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Open safari vehicle cruise of Makgadikgadi Salt Pans with meerkat spotting
Landmarks Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Day 12
Okavango Delta
Leaving the salt pans behind, you'll head to the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most unique natural landscapes. After a game drive, you'll settle into your exclusive Contiki Safari Camp with two-person dome tents featuring stretchers, mattresses, and linen. You'll have a campfire meal under the stars while swapping stories with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Campfire meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive in Okavango Delta
Landmarks Okavango Delta Khwai River 
- Day 13
Okavango Delta
An early morning game drive gives you a chance to spot the Big Five and other incredible species. You'll return to camp for lunch and rest. The afternoon is open to relax in the camp chill tent or try an optional Mokoro boat trip along the delta's waterways. Another game drive happens before a traditional campfire dinner. Tonight there's an optional night drive with spotlights searching for nocturnal animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional campfire dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Okavango Delta
- Afternoon game drive in Okavango Delta
- Night drive with spotlights in Okavango Delta
Optional Activities
- Mokoro boat trip along Okavango Delta waterways
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 14
Okavango Delta to Maun
Coffee and breakfast come early, followed by your final morning game drive through the delta with eyes peeled for elephants as you leave this wildlife paradise. You'll check into the lodge and relax by the pool. An optional helicopter flight offers aerial views of the unique inland delta if you bring binoculars for wildlife spotting from above. Tonight you'll celebrate your last night in Botswana with a tour, tasting, and dinner at the Okavango Delta Brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Okavango Delta helicopter flight
- Okavango Delta Brewery tour, tasting, and dinner
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 15
Departure
After one last breakfast with the group, you'll say goodbye to your new friends and your incredible African adventure comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
