Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
After arriving in Cape Town, you'll check into your hotel close to the V&A Waterfront and meet your group. The evening starts with a walkabout dinner, giving you a chance to get to know your fellow travelers while exploring the local scene.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walkabout dinner
Landmarks V&A Waterfront 
- Day 2
Cape Town
You'll take a cable car up Table Mountain early on for views across the city and surrounding areas. Then it's a guided city tour hitting Cape Town's main sights and historical spots. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, with the V&A Waterfront being a great option if you want more shops and restaurants. There's an optional cooking class in the evening with food, drinks and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Table Mountain
- Cape Town city tour including V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, and City Centre
Optional Activities
- Township Tour & 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, following the cliffs down to Cape Point at the continent's southwestern tip. That afternoon involves heading to Boulders Beach to see African penguins up close, and there's kayaking available if you're interested. The day wraps up with an optional wine tasting that has nice views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to Cape Point
- Visit to Boulders Beach to see African penguin colony
Optional Activities
- Kayaking with African penguins
- Wine tasting
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Cape Point Boulders Beach - Day 4
Cape Town to Kruger National Park
You'll catch an early flight to Johannesburg, then transfer by coach across the South African countryside to Kruger National Park, arriving in the afternoon. There's a sunset game drive to start things off, and you'll settle into the Contiki Safari Camp with canvas dome tents right on the Sabie River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
- Check-in at Contiki Safari Camp
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River - Day 5
Kruger National Park
There's an optional sunrise safari if you want to see predators hunting. Spend midday relaxing at camp, checking the shop, swimming, or hanging out at the riverside restaurant. You'll head out for an optional sunset game drive in the afternoon. Evening features a traditional South African braai at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise safari
- Sunset game drive
- Traditional South African braai (BBQ) with local sides and desserts
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 6
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Start with an optional sunrise game drive for more wildlife, or sleep in and have a late breakfast. Take one final game drive through the park looking for anything you might have missed, then head to Johannesburg this afternoon. You'll check into your hotel and have time to rest before your flight tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Kruger National Park
Optional Activities
- Sunrise game drive
Landmarks Kruger National Park 
- Day 7
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
You'll drive to the airport and fly to Victoria Falls. After arriving, there's a hike along the Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls and a natural wonder. Bring a raincoat as spray can be pretty heavy depending on the season. The afternoon offers optional activities like jumping, ziplining, or swinging from 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 connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia over the Zambezi River
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 8
Victoria Falls
Today you choose between white water rafting on the Zambezi River or a guided village tour to see how local people live. The evening includes an optional sunset cruise with drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting along the Zambezi River
- Locally guided village tour
- Sunset cruise including drinks
Landmarks Zambezi River - Day 9
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
There's an optional guided walk through Zambezi National Park to track wildlife on foot and learn about smaller animals and plants. A helicopter ride over the falls is also available if you want that view. Later you'll travel to Chobe National Park in Botswana, known for its elephants. You'll spend the night at a private Contiki campsite in the bush with guides, cooks, and a bonfire under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel to Chobe National Park, Botswana
- Camping under the stars at private Contiki site
Optional Activities
- Guided walking safari along Zambezi National Park
- Helicopter ride above the falls
- Dinner at campsite
Landmarks Chobe National Park Zambezi National Park 
- Day 10
Chobe National Park
You'll wake up for a sunrise game drive with light breakfast to watch wildlife in the bush. By late morning, you'll reach the lodge and check in, then spend the rest of the day by the pool. There's an optional evening wildlife cruise on the Chobe River where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and animals coming to drink, followed by a buffet dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise game drive with light breakfast
- Morning game drive
Optional Activities
- Wildlife cruise on the Chobe River with buffet dinner
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 11
Chobe to Makgadikgadi
From Kasane, you'll head south to Gweta Lodge at the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. There's an optional open safari vehicle tour to look for meerkats and get photos in one of the world's largest salt flats. You'll have sundowner drinks before dinner at the lodge bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gweta Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Transfer to Gweta Lodge
Optional Activities
- Safari vehicle cruise of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to search for meerkat colony
Landmarks Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Day 12
Makgadikgadi to Okavango Delta
You'll travel to the Okavango Delta, an inland wetland that's unlike anywhere else in Africa. There's a game drive first, then you'll settle into the Contiki Safari Camp with luxury dome tents that come with stretchers, mattresses, and linen. Dinner happens around a campfire under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Campfire meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive in the Okavango Delta
- Check-in at Contiki Safari Camp
Landmarks Okavango Delta 
- Day 13
Okavango Delta
After a quick breakfast, you'll head out on an early morning game drive hoping to see elephants, hippos, and predators. You'll return to camp for lunch and can rest during the hottest part of the day. Relax at camp or take an optional mokoro boat trip along the delta's waterways. An afternoon game drive follows, then traditional campfire dinner and a night drive with spotlights to look for nocturnal animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional campfire dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Traditional campfire dinner
- Night drive with spotlights
Optional Activities
- Mokoro boat trip along the waterways of the delta
Landmarks Okavango Delta Khwai River - Day 14
Okavango Delta
Another morning at the Delta starts with coffee and breakfast at sunrise, then a morning game drive while watching for elephants. You'll check into the lodge and relax by the pool. There's an optional helicopter flight that either hovers above the waterways or flies higher for views of the delta and wildlife from above. Your last night in Botswana includes a tour, tasting, and dinner at the Okavango Delta Brewery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Island Safari Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Coffee and breakfast at sunrise
- Morning game drive
Optional Activities
- Okavango Delta helicopter flight
- Okavango Delta Brewery tour, tasting, and dinner
Landmarks Okavango Delta - Day 15
Okavango Delta
After a final breakfast together, you'll say goodbye to your travel group and head out from Botswana, taking your memories of the trip with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
