$7,106 to $7,260 pp (USD)
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Day 1-2
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 2: At 8:30 am, you will be picked up for a full-day historical tour. Many South Africans gave much, and some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa through years of pain and struggle. Experience a selection of diverse museums where these momentous and tumultuous years are well documented. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, then pass by the Mandela House (you may tour this museum at your own cost). Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Soweto (cost not included). Continue the journey past the affluent suburb of Diepkloof, before visiting the iconic Apartheid Museum. This is a fascinating tour filled with stories of bravery and sadness, but ultimately one with a hopeful ending. Return to Johannesburg for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Johannesburg (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Seven Villa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Johannesburg - Swakopmund
Johannesburg - Swakopmund
After an early breakfast, transfer by road to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Walvis Bay Airport, located about 40 km from Swakopmund. Depart on the Airlink flight at 10:20 am, arriving at 12:55 pm. On arrival, you will check in and have lunch at your own expense. At 3:00 pm, you will be picked up for a tour of Swakopmund, a coastal town with strong German colonial influence, ocean views, desert landscapes, a lighthouse, and historic German architecture. Optional adventure activities include quad biking, sandboarding, or a scenic flight. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Swakopmund’s history dates to 1487 when the Portuguese sailor Bartholomew Diaz landed on Namibian soil at Cape Cross and erected a stone cross. In 1793, two Dutch sailors briefly anchored at the mouth of the Swakop River. Later, in 1862, the crew of a German gunboat hoisted the German flag at the mouth of the Swakop River, signaling the occupation of the territory.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Have breakfast at the lodge, followed by a 10:30 am pick-up and transfer to the Walvis Bay waterfront for a combined day trip. The half-day afternoon Sandwich Harbour 4x4 excursion runs daily from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. En route to the Sandwich Harbour area, stop at the lagoon to see flamingos before continuing through the Walvis Bay Saltpans to the Kuiseb River Delta. Depending on tides and swell, the journey may follow the beach to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon or, alternatively, include an exciting dune drive to a lookout point offering aerial views of the lagoon.
Along the way, stop to enjoy world-famous oysters, sparkling wine, snacks, coffee, and tea. Depending on weather conditions, refreshments may be served on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, on the beach, or among the dunes. A highlight of the excursion is the 65-meter-high roaring dune, which offers exceptional viewpoints.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Today’s tour of the Skeleton Coast and seal colony commences at 8:30 am and ends at roughly 1:00 pm. This tour takes you north of Swakopmund along the Northern Coast, known as the Skeleton Coast of Namibia, to the Cape Cross Seal Colony, where you will see thousands of Cape fur seals.
The tour also takes you to the site where Diego Cão, a Portuguese explorer, planted a stone cross. He was one of the most notable explorers of the fifteenth century. He was born in 1452 and died in 1486 at the Cape Cross Seal Reserve.
Along the way, we’ll stop at the Zeila Shipwreck, the Lichen Plains, small salt mines, and pass through small Namibian settlements along the coast. The 50,000-strong Cape fur seal colony awaits you! You will hear them, smell them, and almost be able to touch them.
A small lunch with local beverages will then be served at a remote desert site (cost not included).
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Swakopmund - Windhoek
Swakopmund - Windhoek
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up for a four-hour road transfer to Windhoek, passing small villages en route. You will arrive in Windhoek mid-afternoon, enjoy a short driving tour of Windhoek city, and be dropped off at the hotel. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.
Windhoek’s history spans indigenous settlements, Orlam/Boer influence, German colonization, South African administration, and finally Namibian independence. It is marked by its founding around hot springs, conflicts between tribes, the German construction of the Alte Feste fort in 1890, rapid German development, South African occupation during WWI, apartheid-era segregation, and its designation as Namibia’s capital in 1990, leading to accelerated growth and cultural blending.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- Windhoek Country Club Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-8
Windhoek - Victoria Falls
Windhoek - Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls departing at 10:15 am and arriving at 12:10 pm. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to Insika Lodge. At 2:00 pm, you will be picked up for a guided tour of Victoria Falls, which takes approximately 2.5 hours, after which you will be dropped off at the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”), has a deep history with evidence of human habitation for millions of years, long before its European discovery by Scottish explorer David Livingstone in 1855. Its geology dates back around 180 million years to basaltic lava flows, with the falls forming as the Zambezi River cut through these ancient layers. The area became a significant tourism hub after the Victoria Falls Bridge opened in 1905, connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe, and today it is known as the adventure capital of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Insika Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9-10
Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park
After breakfast, at 10:00 am, you will transfer by road from Victoria Falls to the Chobe River Front, located about 80 km away. Lunch will be at your own expense. At 3:00 pm, you will depart for a sunset Chobe River boat safari and return at around 6:30 pm for dinner and your overnight stay. You will participate in activities such as a 4x4 game drive or a sunset boat safari on the Chobe River. The Chobe River Front, situated in the extreme northeast of the park, is characterized by lush floodplains and dense woodland of Afzelia quanzensis, Baikiaea plurijuga, and other hardwoods, now largely reduced by heavy elephant pressure. The Chobe River flows along the northeastern border of the park and is a major watering spot, especially during the dry season from May to October, attracting large breeding herds of African bush elephants, families of Angolan giraffe, sable antelope, African buffalo, and many species of storks, ducks, and other waterfowl.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11-13
Chobe National Park - Moremi Game Reserve
Chobe National Park - Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast at the lodge, you will take a one-hour charter flight to Moremi Game Reserve. On arrival at the airstrip, you will meet your guide and be transferred to the camp. You will spend three nights camping in Moremi in en-suite facilities. Lunch will be served at the camp, followed by high tea at 3:00 pm. At 3:30 pm, you will depart for a game drive lasting approximately 2.5 hours.
Moremi is situated in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta and ranks as one of the largest reserves in the region. It covers more than 4,871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, with varied terrain that includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of wildlife, from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and zebra to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, as well as lion, cheetah, and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. Birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Moremi GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Moremi Game Reserve - Cape Town
Moremi Game Reserve - Cape Town
After a light breakfast, you will depart at 6:30 am for an early drive to the Maun airport with a picnic brunch en route. The drive will take approximately 4.5 hours, and you will arrive at Maun Airport around 11:00 am. Your flight from Maun to Cape Town departs at 1:50 pm and arrives in Cape Town at 4:20 pm. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, located at the entrance of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Your stay is for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Included is a full-day tour of the Cape of Good Hope and a half-day tour Cape Town.
Cape Town ranks among the most beautiful cities in the world, with scenic beauty and a wealth of flora and fauna. It has a rich history and is one of the most iconic places to sample wines and enjoy outstanding food. Known as the “Mother City,” it is the oldest and one of the most culturally diverse cities in South Africa, hosting a unique mix of cultures.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Cape Town
Cape Town
At 8:30 am you will be picked-up for a full-day Cape of Good Hope tour. Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope are often referred to as the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, the area offers coastal landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and beaches. It is home to landmarks such as Cape Point, charming seaside towns, diverse wildlife, and a rich maritime history.
Highlights of the tour include Clifton and Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Llandudno, Hout Bay (including an optional boat trip to Seal Island), Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, Boulders Beach (optional penguin viewing), Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, St James, Muizenberg, and Constantia.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Cape Town
Cape Town
At 7:45 am you will be picked up for a half-day city tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point, past the Cape Town Stadium and the V&A Waterfront to the city center. Drive past the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, the Castle, the Slave Lodge, and St. George’s Cathedral before visiting the Company’s Garden and Greenmarket Square. Enter Bo-Kaap, also known as the Malay Quarter, to photograph the brightly painted houses and learn about the area’s history.
Visit a local showroom for a Diamond and Tanzanite experience, learning about the history of these sparkling gems (optional). Ascend Signal Hill to witness the firing of the noon gun (except Sundays and public holidays) and continue to the Table Mountain cable station. You may admire the views from the lower station or purchase a cable car ticket (± R590) to reach the summit, weather permitting. Return to the hotel by 12:30 pm.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Cape Town
Cape Town
Today will be spent at your leisure. Your driver-guide will meet you on time for a road transfer to Cape Town Airport for your onward flight home.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
