Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and check into your three-night accommodation, known for its distinctive pink exterior and colonial charm. This evening brings a welcome dinner where you'll meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Cape Town - Day 2
Cape Town
Start early to catch the sweeping views of Table Mountain, then take the rotating gondola to the summit for panoramic views of the city, Atlantic coastline, and surrounding ranges. You'll choose one Scenic Freechoice experience: the Cape Winelands near Stellenbosch, a Harley-Davidson ride along the dramatic coastline, a tour through the townships of Nyanga, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha, or exploring the colorful cobbled streets of Bo-Kaap.
Included Activities
- Table Mountain gondola ascent to summit
- Panoramic views of Cape Town and Atlantic coastline
Optional Activities
- Cape Winelands Tour: Venture into Stellenbosch and sip through one of the world's oldest winemaking regions
- Harley-Davidson Ride: Feel the wind in your hair riding pillion past Cape Town's dramatic coastline
- Township Tour: Visit Nyanga, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha to understand the city's multicultural roots
- Bo-Kaap Walking Tour: Wander the cobbled streets of this colorful neighbourhood and enjoy local culinary delights
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain - Day 3
Cape Peninsula
Travel along the Atlantic coast, passing dramatic sea cliffs and charming seaside towns on your way to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You'll stop at the historic Cape of Good Hope and visit Boulders Beach to see African penguins among the granite boulders.
Included Activities
- Journey along Atlantic coast to Cape Point
- Visit Cape of Good Hope
- Visit Boulders Beach and see African penguin colony
Landmarks/POIs Cape Point Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach - Day 4
Hoedspruit to Thornybush
Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Thornybush Private Game Reserve for your three-night stay. This afternoon, head out on your first game drive searching for the Big Five. Dinner comes as a Scenic Enrich experience in the bush under the stars, followed by Scenic Sundowners as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Dinner (Bush dinner under starlit sky with wildlife sounds)
Included Activities
- Game drive at Thornybush Private Game Reserve
- Bush dinner under starlit sky (Scenic Enrich)
- Scenic Sundowners: sunset drinks
Landmarks/POIs Thornybush Private Game Reserve - Day 5
Thornybush
You'll go out on morning and afternoon game drives in Thornybush Reserve with expert rangers who'll teach you about lions, elephants, giraffes and animal behavior. Later, share a Boma Dinner outdoors with firelight and the sounds of African wildlife around you.
- Meals
- Dinner (Boma Dinner: Outdoor dining in a boma with firelight and wildlife calls)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive at Thornybush Reserve
- Afternoon game drive at Thornybush Reserve
- Expert ranger commentary on wildlife and conservation
- Boma Dinner: Outdoor dining with firelight and wildlife sounds (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Thornybush Private Game Reserve - Day 6
Thornybush
More wildlife awaits today with additional game drives. You can also join a guided walking safari if you'd like a closer look at the bush's ecosystem and smaller details you might miss from the vehicle.
Included Activities
- Game drives at Thornybush Reserve
Optional Activities
- Guided walking safari for close-up view of bush ecosystem
Landmarks/POIs Thornybush Private Game Reserve - Day 7
Johannesburg to Pretoria
Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic center, known as the 'City of Gold' since precious metal discovery in 1886. You'll settle into your hotel in the heart of Pretoria for an overnight stay.
Landmarks/POIs Johannesburg - Day 8
Pretoria to Warmbaths
Board the elegant Rovos Rail and get comfortable in refined surroundings as you begin traveling north. Watch the landscape unfold outside your window while passing through the mineral-rich spa town of Warmbaths before crossing the Tropic of Capricorn into a new climate zone.
Included Activities
- Rovos Rail luxury train journey
- Pass through Warmbaths spa town
- Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
Landmarks/POIs Tropic of Capricorn - Day 9
Zimbabwe
Relax aboard Rovos Rail while gliding through Zimbabwe's baobab-studded landscapes. You'll watch the scenery change from your elegant carriage as the train passes through Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city with its rich colonial history and vibrant culture.
Included Activities
- Rovos Rail luxury train journey through Zimbabwe
- Scenic views of baobab-studded landscapes
- Pass through Bulawayo
Landmarks/POIs Bulawayo - Day 10
Hwange National Park
Travel through one of the longest uninterrupted stretches of track in the world across vast open landscapes before arriving at the edge of Hwange National Park. This afternoon, head out on a game drive through The Hide, a private concession known for elephants, big cats and intimate safari experiences.
Included Activities
- Rovos Rail journey through vast landscapes
- Game drive at The Hide private concession in Hwange National Park
Landmarks/POIs Hwange National Park - Day 11
Victoria Falls
Arrive at Victoria Falls and settle into your elegant colonial-style hotel for three nights with front-row views of the mist rising above the gorge. Glide along the Zambezi River on a sunset cruise with Scenic Sundowners, then enjoy dinner under the stars with traditional dancing.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local cuisine under the stars with traditional dancing)
Included Activities
- Zambezi River sunset cruise (Scenic Sundowners)
- Dinner of local cuisine under the stars with traditional dancing
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls - Day 12
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Cross into Botswana for a full-day safari in Chobe National Park. Start with a leisurely cruise along the Chobe River where you'll see massive elephant herds, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. Then explore the park's diverse landscapes on an open-vehicle game drive searching for lions and buffalo.
Included Activities
- Chobe River cruise with elephant herds, hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
- Open-vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 13
Victoria Falls
Take in Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side this morning, viewing the thunderous cascade with sweeping vistas. In the evening, dine at the elegant Livingstone Restaurant known for refined cuisine. You'll also visit a traditional village and elephant sanctuary as part of the Scenic Enrich Community & Wildlife experience.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner at the elegant Livingstone Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls viewing from Zimbabwean side
- Gourmet dinner at Livingstone Restaurant
- Traditional village visit (Scenic Enrich)
- Elephant sanctuary visit (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls - Day 14
Nairobi, Kenya
An optional helicopter flight gives you a bird's-eye view of Victoria Falls soaring over the cascades and gorge below (additional cost). Later, fly to Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, for a relaxing two-night stay.
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Nairobi - Day 15
Nairobi
Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to meet rescued elephants, then enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Afterward, head to the Giraffe Centre where you'll get close to these graceful animals and learn about conservation efforts.
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden)
Included Activities
- Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Meet rescued elephants
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden: Leisurely lunch
- Giraffe Centre: Get close to giraffes and learn about conservation
Landmarks/POIs Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Giraffe Centre - Day 16
Masai Mara
Transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara. You'll fly over Kenya's sweeping landscapes before landing in this famous reserve known for the Big Five and the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Settle into your luxurious two-night tented retreat positioned at the Mara and Talek Rivers confluence.
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Masai Mara over Kenya's landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 17
Masai Mara
Take an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the savannah if you'd like (additional cost), drifting peacefully above the golden plains as the sun rises and wildlife moves below. Continue with exciting game drives searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs and other wildlife.
Included Activities
- Game drives in Masai Mara
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight over savannah (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 18
Serengeti
Fly into Tanzania and arrive in the Serengeti, a vast landscape rich with wildlife. This afternoon, head out on a thrilling game drive across the endless plains spotting giraffes, lions and wildebeest. Later, settle into your luxury camp surrounded by the African scenery.
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 19
Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti National Park where vast plains stretch to the horizon and wildlife roams freely across diverse habitats. You'll have multiple opportunities to see different animals and landscapes throughout the day.
Included Activities
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 20
Serengeti
For a remarkable start, you can choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the savannah (additional cost) before the rest of your day's activities and wildlife viewing.
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Serengeti savannah (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 21
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel by 4WD to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites and called the Cradle of Mankind. Continue to your lodge near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a two-night stay surrounded by highland scenery.
Included Activities
- 4WD journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Crater - Day 22
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 610 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This natural sanctuary holds elephants, lion prides, endangered black rhinos and diverse birdlife amid forests, savannahs, grasslands and a soda lake.
Included Activities
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
- Game drive on crater floor
- View diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, black rhinos, and birdlife
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater - Day 23
Nairobi Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha and board your flight to Nairobi where your African journey concludes. You'll head home with memories from your remarkable experience across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Nairobi
