Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Ends:ย Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Visits: Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls
Duration: 9 nights
From USD 3,585
per person
Tumble headfirst for Africa in this unforgettable adventure which spans three iconic destinations. Begin in Cape Town, where dramatic mountain backdrops and white sandy beaches mingle with cosmopolitan flair. The ‘Mother city’ serves as your gateway to bucket list adventures including the iconic Table Mountain, the rugged Cape Peninsula with its windswept coastlines and penguin colonies, and the renowned Cape winelands which produce some of the world’s finest wines. From there, venture into Kruger National Park, Africa’s largest game reserve, where you’ll experience the raw energy of the continent’s most prolific wildlife ecosystem. Finally, bear witness to one of nature’s greatest spectacles at Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River plunges dramatically into a misty chasm, creating a jaw-dropping display of power and beauty. This journey seamlessly weaves together culture, wilderness, and natural wonders into an extraordinary African experience. This is the perfect itinerary for those making their first journey to Africa.
Your journey starts in vibey Cape Town, a city etched into the Cape Fold Mountains, stretching down to the dark blue of the Atlantic Ocean. The Winchester Hotel provides an elegant base from which to explore this beautiful and historic city.
Your full-day Peninsula Tour takes you along dramatic coastal drives to Cape Point, where the India and Atlantic Oceans collide, revealing windswept beaches, charming coastal villages, and the renowned African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Take in the majesty of Table Mountain dominating the skyline and explore historic sites, such as the Castle of Good Hope, steeped in South African heritage.
Your full-day Winelands Tour will deliver you into the into the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, where you’ll taste exceptional South African wines at prestigious estates. You’ll experience incredible service and attention to detail, delivered with South African charm.
These two immersive days capture Cape Town’s enviable essence โ natural grandeur, cultural richness, and world-class wine experiences.
Fly by commerical airline to Hoedspruit Airport, smoothly transitioning from the sophistication of Cape Town to the raw wilderness of the Kruger National Park, Africa’s largest game reserve. You’ll transfer by road to Baobab Ridge, a family-run lodge that offers a luxurious and welcoming base from which to explore this prolific region.
Daily game drives led by expert guides enhance your wildlife encounters while educating you on the intricate and interwoven nature of the wild. The reserve’s vast landscape offers unparalleled opportunities to witness predators, large elephant herds, and a wide spectrum of fascintating wildlife while slowing down to match the rhythm of African wildlife.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives take full advantage of peak animal activity, while daytime relaxation at the lodge is a chance to fully unwind and absorb the sounds of the bush. Each drive offers new discoveries as you sink deeper into one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries.
From Kruger Mpumalanga Airport you’ll fly by a commercial airline to Victoria Falls Airport from where you’ll transfer to the charming Pioneers Lodge. Here, old-world style meets modern comforts making it the perfect base from which to explore Victoria Falls.
You’ll take a guided walking tour of the falls, bringing you up close to the point where the Zambezi River plunges 108 metres into a misty chasm giving it the colloquial name ‘the smoke that thunders’. Your ‘flight of the angels’ helicopter tour provides a bird’s-eye view of this phenomenon, revealing the full grandeur of the Zambezi River gorge.
An evening dinner cruise along the Zambezi combines fine dining with the tranquil setting of wildlife drinking along the river’s edge during the golden hour of dusk. A guided game drive in the Zambezi National Park offers more opportunities for wildlife encounters in this rich ecosystem of the wildest city on earth.
These experiences capture Victoria Falls’ multifaceted beauty leaving you with exceptional memories and, we have no doubt, with a longing to return.
May to September is the most optimal and balanced period to visit all three destinations offering mostly comfortable weather across all locations, excellent wildlife viewing, manageable crowds, and the most versatility for activities. However, all destinations are accessible throughout the year and there is no bad time to go.
From February to April, you’ll witness Victoria Falls at its most dramatic, but it is important to note that both the Kruger and Zambezi National Park’s wildlife viewing is less reliable due to the lush seasonal vegetation and dispersed wildlife. Also, at this time when the falls are at their most dramatic, the heavy spray limits ground-level photography within the Rain Forest.
A visit to Africa is so much more than just a bush safari. Let us help you plan a journey that opens your senses to history, adventure, and culture too.
