This exciting Cape Town, Kruger Park & Victoria Falls Combo takes you to 4 Southern Africa adventure and eco-tourism destinations. The itinerary includes favorite historic and scenic highlights and a hearty dose of adventure through an array of activities. Cape Town has the city vibe together with the sea, mountains, vineyards and a rich history. Kruger National Park offers you an opportunity to appreciate the wildlife of southern Africa from open vehicle and on foot. Victoria Falls is sure to get the most hardened adventurer’s adrenalin flowing. This itinerary combines beautiful locations with adventure activities. You can easily extend, amend, or change the activities in all regions to suit your interests.
| Trip Overview |
| Day 1: Cape Town |
| Day 2: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula |
| Day 3: Cape Town |
| Day 4: Cape Winelands |
| Day 5: Kruger National Park |
| Day 6: Kruger National Park |
| Day 7: Kruger National Park |
| Day 8: Johannesburg |
| Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
| Day 10: Zambezi Queen |
| Day 11: Zambezi Queen |
| Day 12: Departure |
Day 1: Cape Town
Upon arriving at Cape Town International Airport, a guide will meet you and transfer you to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. You’ll check in for (3) nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of attractions. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This vibrant metropolis in southern Africa boasts superb shops and restaurants, iconic heritage monuments, lively entertainment venues, and a stunning waterfront harbor. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain’s jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel blends history with modern luxury, offering timeless elegance in a building originally constructed as the North Quay Warehouse in 1904.Named after Queen Victoria and her son, Prince Alfred, this iconic establishment pays homage to their pivotal role in developing the Breakwater Basin, now known as the V&A Waterfront.
Situated in the heart of this world-renowned southern Africa destination, the hotel offers a sophisticated retreat. It offers some of the best views of Cape Town Harbour, Table Mountain and the city that stretches out at its foot. The award-winning Victoria & Alfred Hotel offers timeless elegance and personalized luxury.
Attention to detail, its elegance and an outstanding reputation have made this hotel one of Cape Town’s finest establishments. A luxurious stay awaits at each of the 94 well-appointed, contemporary rooms, with views of the Alfred Basin, Table Mountain or the piazza. Warm personal service makes guests feel at home instantly.
Day 2: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
This morning after breakfast you will be collected for a full day private Peninsula Tour, including entry fees and a standard lunch. (Bar accounts / beverages, tips and gratuities will be for your own account)
Embark on a spectacular journey around the Cape Peninsula taking in all the highlights and breathtaking beauty of this world-renowned region. Travel through historic suburbs, charming fishing villages and awesome viewpoints on your way to Cape Point, where it is said that the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in harmony (as per legend).
Extending into the Atlantic, the rugged Cape Peninsula marks the southwesternmost point of the African continent. It features pristine white-sand beaches met by craggy mountains interspersed with quaint little coastal towns. Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope can be found along the southern end of this spectacularly scenic peninsula, while the northern tip is crowned by the world-famous Table Mountain which towers over the southern Africa city of Cape Town. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of activities including: hopping on a boat ride to Seal Island from Hout Bay, exploring the magnificent Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and viewing the colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views from the top of Table Mountain.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town
Day 3: Cape Town
Early this morning you will be collected for a 2 hour Kayaking Trip. After your kayaking, you will be transferred to Table Mountain, where you will enjoy your abseiling. You have the rest of the day to go as you please with your driver.
Kayaking:
From Three Anchor Bay we embark on a 3 – 5 km journey either towards Granger Bay or Bantry Bay.
The view of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles is unforgettable. Uninterrupted views of our spectacular mountain range and the sea breeze will leave you feeling rejuvenated and hungry to taste more of what the Mother City has to offer.
The trip to Granger Bay takes us past the Green Point Lighthouse, the wrecks of the Seafarer and RMS Athens and to one of the favourite hangouts for our endemic Haviside’s dolphins. They are common companions to our trips – particularly on summer mornings.
Abseiling:
Step off the top of 1000 metres above sea level, and abseil into mind-blowing vertical space.
The panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain are breathtaking, but the views from the abseil are even better. Descending down the side of a sheer cliff you will have Camps Bay, the Atlantic Seaboard and the deep blue ocean at your feet with the Twelve Apostles at your side. The Table Mountain Abseil is guaranteed to get your pulse racing.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town
Day 4: Cape Winelands
This morning after breakfast, a private tour will take you through the Cape Winelands, including entry fees and a standard lunch. (Bar accounts / beverages, tips and gratuities will be for your own account).
Resting at the feet of the Boland Mountains in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, the Cape Winelands area is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest wines. The enthralling mountainous landscape boasts an impressive list of luxury wine farms, stretching across lush fertile valleys. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wonderful activities suited to all types of travellers. Explore a collection of historic little hamlets and towns dotting the countryside, sample a wide selection of world-class wine at historic Cape Dutch farmsteads and other wine estates; and make your way through a sublime network of hiking and biking trails. The culinary scene here is world-class and constantly improving; visitors who don’t drink alcohol will also enjoy discovering this destination as part of a ‘food tour’ – numerous superb restaurants are on offer.
Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town
Day 5: Kruger National Park
This morning you will be collected and transferred to Cape Town International Airport, where you will board your scheduled flight to Skukuza Airport. On your arrival at Skukuza, you will be met and transferred to Rhino Post Safari Lodge to spend the night. Included in your stay are: Accommodation, brunch, high tea, dinner, teas / coffees and safari activities. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of wine, local beer, cider or soft drink on an afternoon game drive.
Rhino Post Safari Lodge is located in an exclusive concession that incorporates 12,000 hectares of pristine bushveld. It is home to an array of birds and animals, including the Big 5.
Stretching over more than two million hectares, Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves. Owing to its exceptional size, visitors are able to experience fantastic diversity – from changing scenery and ecosystems to an impressive array of animals, plant life and birdlife. The park is home to over 130 mammals and over 500 bird species. Visitors can look forward to learning about the area’s prehistoric past and viewing abundant wildlife, including the famed Big Five. The diversity and sheer density of wildlife make Kruger National Park an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Accommodation: Rhino Post Safari Lodge
A natural extension of the bush and landscape, Rhino Post Safari Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park. Experience responsible eco-conscious tourism, affordable, stylish accommodation, knowledgeable guides and staggering biodiversity, including the highly publicized big five. Enjoy our relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and let us show you Africa’s heartbeat.
Day 6: Kruger National Park
After an early morning game drive and a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Plains Camp for a walking safari. You spend the next two (2) nights here on a fully inclusive basis. Included in your stay are: Accommodation, brunch, high tea, dinner, teas / coffees, cold drinks, house wine and beers (excluding premium imports) and safari activities.
Accommodation: Plains Camp
Rhino Walking Safaris specialises in luxury walking safaris in 12,000 hectares of pristine bushveld in the only wilderness concession situated in the Kruger National Park. Additionally, the concession shares a 15km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sands Reserve, with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. A maximum of 8 guests are accommodated in luxury African Explorer Style tents at Plains Camp.
Early morning walks lasting between 3-4 hours are led by 2 highly experienced rangers in the heart of Big 5 territory. Days are spent relaxing in the comfort of the 19th century naturalist retreat reading, relaxing at the plunge pool while viewing game on the plains. After a sumptuous high tea guests go out for a short late afternoon walk. Enjoy sundowners in the bush & then meet the vehicle to track nocturnal creatures well into the night. After a delicious dinner fireside tales are enjoyed under inky blue skies.
Day 7: Kruger National Park
The experience of walking in the bush to view animals is completely different to being driven in a game-drive vehicle. Experienced rangers take you on guided game walks following tracks and in search of wildlife. Learn about the Kruger National Park and habits of both big and small animals as well as interesting facts about the birds, trees, plants and insects of the area.
Plains Camp is has been designed and decorated in an ‘old explorer’ theme. It has has only four luxury safari tents and can sleep a maximum of eight adults. Each tent has en suite facilities with hot and cold running water, toilets and comfortable beds.
Accommodation: Plains Camp
Day 8: Johannesburg
After your last walking safari and a delicious breakfast, a transfer will take you via the Rhino Post Safari Lodge back to the Skukuza Airport for your flight to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg, a transfer will take you to African Rock Hotel, where you will spend (1) night on a bed and breakfast basis.
Johannesburg is one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is an economic powerhouse in Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. This bustling city offers a wide range of activities and attractions in and around the city, including nearby Pretoria. Downtown is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and also ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organized tours of historical and also political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. Soweto, a township steeped in history and a significant part of the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, is a popular tourist destination.
Accommodation: African Rock Hotel
This 5 star exclusive boutique hotel is located 10 km from the Johannesburg International Airport, O.R. Tambo. Facilities include a lounge, bar and dining area,wellness spa, outdoor patio with fireplace, swimming pool and lush tropical gardens.
Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe. On arrival in Vic Falls, you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. You will spend (2) nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. The magnificent Zambezi River sets the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Visitors can easily view these spectacular falls from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfalls, Victoria Falls measures an impressive 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the many attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions into the incredible Chobe National Park.
The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show!
This evening of non-stop entertainment includes performances by traditional southern Africa singers, dancers and drummers. There’s also face painting as well as a four-course dinner featuring local cuisine. The grand finale is an interactive drumming show, giving you the chance to discover your inner African rhythm! There is also a good list of beverages available, including wine and beer.
You will dress in a chitenge (sarong) when you arrive. After you sit down, you’ll have the chance to take part in a traditional hand washing ceremony and sip on a mug of local beer. Share a starter platter featuring skewered peppered impala, smoked crocodile tail, corn ciabatta, and “nyimo” fritters. Soup from the campfire will follow.
The main course buffet offers the popular warthog fillet, mouth-watering grilled ostrich, buffalo curry, lamb on the spit, game stews and kudu steak. There are also vegetarian options available, with an extensive salad bar, as well as local dishes such as peanut butter spinach and sadza (a thick porridge made from ground maize that forms Zimbabwe’s staple diet).
If you are feeling brave, try a dried mopane worm, and don’t forget to claim your certificate as proof! Finish off with something sweet by indulging in our wide selection of desserts from the buffet.
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Built on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is just 4km from the majestic Victoria Falls and offers a unique wildlife experience.
We’ve been voted Best Safari Lodge/ Resort Hotel in Zimbabwe for 23 consecutive years. We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful destination. Our staff are warm and personable, and will ensure your southern Africa holiday is hassle-free.
Built of thatch and timber, the lodge rises several levels, giving the impression of a vast open-plan tree house. Our rooms also all have private balconies, most of which overlook a central waterhole. This offers the opportunity to observe herds of buffalo, elephant and kudu, and hyenas.
Day 10: Zambezi Queen
This morning a guided tour will take you through Victoria Falls. After your tour, a road transfer will take you to the town of Kasane in Botswana. Here you clear immigration and board motorboat (via Namibian Immigration) to the the luxurious Zambezi Queen. You board the Zambezi Queen for (2) nights, including boat based game viewing, fishing and walking options.
Accommodation: Zambezi Queen
Moving along the banks of the great Chobe River, Zambezi Queen is a 5-star, 42-metre long luxury houseboat. It offers unparalleled sophistication in one of the most remote locations on the planet. On the vessel you can enjoy a unique and adventurous river safari holiday while surrounded by complete comfort and elegance.
Each of the 14 suites on Zambezi Queen features air-conditioning. You’ll also enjoy your own private balcony, where you can enjoy views of the Chobe River and African landscape beyond. Wake up to see an elephant drinking from the river or watch a fish eagle take flight, from the comfort of your bed.
Unlike a land-based lodge, Zambezi Queen navigates roughly 25km of the Chobe River. This allows you to explore different vantage points and enjoy unparalleled game viewing in southern Africa. The banks of the Chobe National Park boast one of the densest populations of elephant on the African continent, estimated at approximately 120 000. The Park is also home to a large number of buffalo, leopard and lion, along with a variety of antelope and abundant birdlife.
Day 11: Zambezi Queen
Full day at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer by the Zambezi Queen Houseboat.
Accommodation: Zambezi Queen
Day 12: Depart Southern Africa
After breakfast, a boat and road transfer will take you to the Kasane Airport in Botswana. You will board your outbound flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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