Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your southern Africa adventure starts today. You're heading into a region known for its varied landscapes, different cultures, plenty of wildlife, and rich history that spans from busy cities to remote safari areas.
- Day 2
Johannesburg
You'll arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, which grew from its gold-mining past into a modern center with diverse communities, excellent museums, and lots to see. Spend the day settling in and checking out the city on your own before heading to the safari tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
A flight takes you to Victoria Falls, one of the world's natural wonders. After checking into your tent camp lodge that combines authentic African style with comfort, you'll head out this afternoon when rainbows appear most often to see the falls' power from up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on the shores of the Zambezi River overlooking Victoria Falls)
Included Activities
- Witness Victoria Falls
- Visit Victoria Falls
- Check in to African tent camp lodge
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls - Day 4
Victoria Falls
Start by visiting an elephant sanctuary where you'll interact with and learn about these animals in their setting. Next, the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust shows you their conservation work. Lunch happens at a local family's home in a nearby township, then you'll head to the Zambezi River for dinner with river views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Simple home-hosted lunch with a local family in a township), Dinner (Dinner on the shores of the Zambezi River overlooking Victoria Falls)
Included Activities
- African elephant sanctuary visit and interaction
- Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust visit and Impact Moment
- Home-hosted lunch in local township
- Dinner on the shores of the Zambezi River overlooking Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River ($75.00 per person - champagne, all-inclusive bar, snacks included)
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 5
Victoria Falls to Chobe
This morning you'll visit a traditional homestead and meet the village chief to learn about local life. From there you cross into Botswana and reach Chobe National Park. An afternoon safari cruise on the Chobe River lets you watch elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in their natural setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit traditional rural homestead
- Meet village chief
- Chobe safari cruise along the Chobe River
- Wildlife viewing: elephants, hippos, crocodiles
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 6
Chobe National Park
Early morning brings a game drive through Chobe National Park where you'll see different habitats and wildlife. After lunch, you can pick between an afternoon game drive to keep searching for animals or a river safari to see things from the water. Later there's dinner with local specialties back at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with local favorites and delicacies)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive through Chobe National Park
- Afternoon activity: game drive OR safari cruise (your choice)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon game drive through Chobe National Park
- Afternoon safari cruise on the river
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park - Day 7
Chobe to Pilanesberg
You'll head to Victoria Falls Airport for the flight back to Johannesburg. From there a transfer takes you to Pilanesberg National Park, a game reserve inside an ancient crater. This landscape puts wild Africa right in front of you, with lions and other big animals waiting to be found.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
- Flight to Johannesburg
- Transfer to Pilanesberg National Park
Landmarks/POIs Pilanesberg National Park - Day 8
Pilanesberg National Park
Before sunrise you're out in a 4x4 searching for the Big 5 across Pilanesberg's open areas. Later in the day an afternoon drive might show you big cats getting ready for the hunt. The evening brings a bush dinner under the stars back at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Bush dinner)
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn 4x4 game drive searching for the Big 5
- Afternoon game drive
- Bush dinner
Landmarks/POIs Pilanesberg National Park - Day 9
Pilanesberg National Park
This full day in Pilanesberg involves morning and afternoon 4x4 drives where you'll continue looking for the Big 5 and other animals like giraffes and cheetahs around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning 4x4 game drive searching for Big 5 and wildlife
- Afternoon 4x4 game drive searching for Big 5 and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Pilanesberg National Park - Day 10
Pilanesberg to Western Cape Winelands
One last 4x4 drive across Pilanesberg's marshlands and rocky areas as the sun comes up. Then it's back to Johannesburg for a flight to Cape Town, the entrance to South Africa's wine region. You'll drive to Somerset West in the Western Cape with views toward False Bay, staying two nights near vineyards and old Cape Dutch buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning 4x4 game drive in Pilanesberg
- Transfer to Johannesburg
- Flight to Cape Town
- Transfer to Somerset West
Landmarks/POIs Pilanesberg National Park False Bay - Day 11
Western Cape Winelands
You'll spend the day exploring the winelands with tastings at multiple wineries. First stop is Stellenbosch Valley for your initial tasting where you can try Pinotage, a South African favorite made from Pinot Noir and Cinsaut. After traveling to the pretty village of Franschhoek for lunch and browsing around, you'll visit another winery in the afternoon, then have dinner with locally grown foods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Franschhoek), Dinner (Dinner featuring locally-sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Stellenbosch Valley and winery tasting
- Travel to Franschhoek village
- Visit second winery and tasting
- Dinner with locally-sourced ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Stellenbosch Valley Franschhoek - Day 12
Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town, a city full of culture and energy. You'll walk through the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront packed with history, shops, and food. A cable car takes you up Table Mountain for views across Cape Town, Lions Head, and historic Robben Island. On your way back you pass through the Malay Quarter with its scenic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Cable car to Table Mountain and views
- Return via Table Bay
- Pass through Moorish Malay Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Table Mountain Lions Head Robben Island Moorish Malay Quarter - Day 13
Cape Peninsula
The coastal path leads you to Cape Point at Africa's southwestern tip where green plants cover rocky areas above bright blue water. From the top of Cape Point you'll take an easy walk down past native flowers and different views. Boulders Beach brings an encounter with endangered African penguins. That evening you'll have dinner as a guest in a Cape Town family's home where you'll share stories about life in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-hosted dinner with a Capetonian family)
Included Activities
- Cape Point coastal path walk to southwestern tip of Africa
- Chapman's Peak scenic viewing
- Easy hike down Table Mountain with native flowers
- Visit Boulders Beach and African penguin viewing
- Home-hosted dinner with Capetonian family
Landmarks/POIs Cape Point Chapman's Peak Boulders Beach - Day 14
Cape Town
Your final day in Cape Town is free to explore however you want at your own pace. In the evening you'll join your group for a farewell dinner with South African dishes and local favorites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with South African specialties and delicacies)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 15
Departure from Cape Town
It's time to leave Cape Town. Depending on when your flight departs, you can use a day room before heading to the airport for your journey home.
