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South Africa Escape with Victoria Falls

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    You'll meet your tour leader and group at the hotel, then drive through District Six and Signal Hill while checking out the Company's Gardens and other key spots around the city. Later in the evening, you'll head to a local winery for a traditional braai and African drumming experience.

    Start point
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl, 14:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional braai (BBQ) and African drumming at a local winery)

    Included Activities

    • Driving and walking tour of Cape Town
    • Visit District Six and Signal Hill
    • Visit Company's Gardens
    • Traditional braai (BBQ) and African drumming experience at a local winery
    Landmarks/POIs
    District Six
    Signal Hill
    Company's Gardens
  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    This day is yours to spend however you'd like exploring Cape Town. If you want a structured option, there's an optional Cape Peninsula trip that takes you to Cape Point, Boulders Beach to see the African Penguin colony, lunch in Kalk Bay, and finishes at the V&A Waterfront for shopping and entertainment.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Peninsula Day Trip including Cape Point, Boulders Beach (African Penguin colony), lunch in Kalk Bay, and V&A Waterfront
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
    Kalk Bay
    V&A Waterfront
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town to Hermanus

    After breakfast, you'll head into the Cape Winelands and arrive in Stellenbosch, which is known for its university and Cape Dutch architecture. You'll visit a local winery for lunch and wine tasting, then travel to Hermanus on the coast where you'll have a free evening to relax.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local winery in the Cape Winelands)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stellenbosch
    • Taste local wine in the Cape Winelands at a winery lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hermanus in the evening
    Landmarks/POIs
    Stellenbosch
    Cape Winelands
    Hermanus
  4. Day 4

    Hermanus to Mossel Bay

    This morning offers an optional trip to an abalone farm with beer and food pairing. After that, you'll drive to Swellendam, a quiet town with a Cape Dutch church and nice natural scenery, and end up in Mossel Bay where dinner at your hotel is included.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included hotel dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Discover Swellendam
    • Visit an Aloe Vera farm in the Hessequa region

    Optional Activities

    • Spirit of Hermanus excursion including abalone farm visit and beer and food pairing
    Landmarks/POIs
    Swellendam
    Mossel Bay
  5. Day 5

    Mossel Bay to Knysna

    You'll spend the morning on a safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve where you might spot rhinos, lions, giraffes and other wildlife. After that, head to Knysna waterfront for lunch. The rest of the day is free, with optional trips available to Monkeyland or Birds of Eden before your included dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    • Discover Knysna

    Optional Activities

    • Monkeyland excursion
    • Birds of Eden excursion
    Landmarks/POIs
    Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    Knysna
  6. Day 6

    Tsitsikamma

    You'll explore Tsitsikamma National Park, walking through the forest and checking out the rivers and gorges. A main highlight is crossing the 77-metre Storms River suspension bridge with nice coastal views. Lunch is on your own, and you can choose optional activities like a tree-top canopy tour or the Woodcutters trail drive.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Storms River mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Tree-top canopy tour
    • Woodcutters trail drive
    Landmarks/POIs
    Storms River Mouth
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River Suspension Bridge
  7. Day 7

    Oudtshoorn

    Travel along scenic Route 62 toward Oudtshoorn, known as the world's ostrich capital. You'll tour a working ostrich farm to learn about these birds, then have a three-course lunch. Later, you'll explore the Cango Caves before heading back to your hotel for an included buffet dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Three-course lunch at ostrich farm), Dinner (Included buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit a Klein Karoo ostrich farm
    • Explore the Cango Caves
    Landmarks/POIs
    Route 62
    Cango Caves
    Oudtshoorn
  8. Day 8

    Oudtshoorn to Cape Town

    On the drive back to Cape Town, you'll stop in the Cape Winelands twice. First, a winery in Robertson with included lunch, and then a cheese and wine tasting in Paarl. You'll arrive in Cape Town this evening and can check out one of the many restaurants or bars around town.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at a winery in Robertson)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Robertson
    • Cheese and wine tasting in Paarl
    Landmarks/POIs
    Robertson
    Paarl
  9. Day 9

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park

    Head to the airport early this morning for your included flight to Johannesburg. Once you arrive, you'll travel to Mpumalanga province and the Kruger National Park. You'll settle into your accommodation in the southern region and have dinner with the group.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
    Johannesburg
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  10. Day 10

    Kruger National Park

    You'll spend a full day on a game drive through Kruger National Park looking for cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, elephants and rhinos. Later, you'll travel to your lodge in the central region where you can swim and enjoy a sundowner before included dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day game drive through Kruger National Park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  11. Day 11

    Kruger National Park

    Another day of safari in open vehicles guided by local wildlife trackers. You'll explore top game viewing spots, stop at waterholes and rest camps along the way. This evening features an included dinner prepared in true African style.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day safari with expert local wildlife trackers
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  12. Day 12

    Kruger National Park

    Choose a full-day, half-day or sunset safari to see more wildlife. As the sun sets, you'll watch animals in the golden hour light. Tonight, you'll gather around the campfire for your final dinner, sharing safari stories and toasting with Amarula, a South African liqueur.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Campfire dinner with Amarula liqueur toast)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day safari
    • Half-day safari
    • Sunset safari
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  13. Day 13

    Panorama Route to Johannesburg

    You'll travel along the Panorama Route through Mpumalanga's landscapes, starting at Three Rondavels lookout to see views over the Blyde River Canyon. Then you'll visit Bourke's Luck Potholes to see rock formations and plunge pools, before heading back to Johannesburg for a farewell dinner at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Three Rondavels viewpoint
    • Explore Bourke's Luck Potholes
    • Admire the scenery of the Blyde Canyon Viewpoint
    • Farewell dinner in Johannesburg
    Landmarks/POIs
    Three Rondavels Viewpoint
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    Panorama Route
  14. Day 14

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    The group heads to Zimbabwe today. You'll take an included flight to Victoria Falls, one of the World's 7 Natural Wonders. You'll settle in for the next three nights in this UNESCO-protected region.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Spend three nights in Victoria Falls
    Landmarks/POIs
    Victoria Falls
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  15. Day 15

    Victoria Falls

    A local guide will show you Victoria Falls in the morning as you walk through the rainforest to see the falls (known as 'Smoke That Thunders' in local language). An optional helicopter ride called 'Flight of the Angels' is available for aerial views. In the afternoon, you'll take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to spot crocodiles and hippos.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    • Sunset Zambezi River cruise

    Optional Activities

    • 'Flight of the Angels' helicopter ride
    Landmarks/POIs
    Victoria Falls
    Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls)
    Zambezi River
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  16. Day 16

    Victoria Falls

    You have free time to relax at the lodge or explore Victoria Falls independently (hourly shuttles are available). If you'd like to visit another country, there's an optional full-day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana with a game drive, lunch, and river cruise.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Chobe Day Trip in Botswana including game drive, lunch, and river cruise
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chobe National Park
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  17. Day 17

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

    Enjoy one last breakfast with the group overlooking Victoria Falls. Later, you'll head to the airport for your included return flight to Johannesburg where the tour ends. From there, you can explore Johannesburg or head to your next destination.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Victoria Falls
    Johannesburg
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  • Raj
    · August 21st, 2025
    It was one of the most memorable Tours in Africa. The Itinerary was well drawn, Hotels were Comfortable, Transport / Drivers were Excellent and the Tour Guide was Exceptional ! The Sights & Sounds of Africa will forever remain in our minds.
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  • Christine
    · August 19th, 2025
    A wonderful tour with great experiences. Willem the tour guide was everything you would want in a guide putting everything into making the holiday both enjoyable, safe and fitting in as much as possible into the journey. Thank you Expat Explore for another fabulous experience.
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