$6,758 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Fly to Sabi Sand and Sunset Game Drive
Fly to Sabi Sand and Sunset Game Drive
Your safari begins with a morning flight from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, where you are met and transferred to Elephant Plains Game Lodge in the northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an unfenced private reserve bordering Kruger National Park renowned for its Big 5 sightings. After a late lunch and check-in, relax by the pool before heading out on a sunset game drive complete with sundowners, continuing into a thrilling night drive with spotlighting in search of nocturnal wildlife. The evening concludes with dinner served in the lodge's open-air boma around a crackling log fire.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Wildlife in Sabi Sands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day Game Viewing in Sabi Sand
Full Day Game Viewing in Sabi Sand
Rise early for a sunrise game drive through the Sabi Sand, tracking lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino across this celebrated Big 5 reserve, before returning for a hearty breakfast and leisure time by the pool. After lunch, enjoy a second game drive in the late afternoon, pausing for sundowners as the sun sets over the bush before continuing into a night drive with spotlighting to spot elusive nocturnal species such as hyena, civet and genet. The day ends with dinner at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Game Viewing in Sabi Sand
Full Day Game Viewing in Sabi Sand
Another full day of game viewing in the Sabi Sand begins with a sunrise drive accompanied by coffee and rusks, followed by breakfast and relaxation at the pool. After lunch, set out once more in the afternoon for a sundowner drive, watching the bush come alive as nocturnal creatures emerge, and continuing into a spotlighted night drive. With expert trackers and guides, this unfenced reserve bordering Kruger National Park offers exceptional opportunities to see the Big 5 and much more. Dinner and overnight at the lodge conclude another memorable day in the bush.
- Main Destination:
- Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sabi Sand to Cape Town
Sabi Sand to Cape Town
An early check-out with a packed breakfast is required today, with no sunrise game drive due to the early flight schedule. You are transferred from Elephant Plains to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you are met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel, a nautical-themed 4-star property next to the V&A Waterfront with views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. The remainder of the day is at leisure to settle in and explore the surrounding Waterfront precinct, with its shops, restaurants and harbour atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day tour of the spectacular Cape Peninsula, following the scenic coastal drive past pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs. Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the iconic Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans are said to meet, before stopping at Boulders Beach to see the charming colony of African penguins up close. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, with the rest of the evening free to relax or explore the V&A Waterfront at your own pace.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Peninsula (South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain
Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain
Following breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Cape Town, taking in historic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods before ascending Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) for breathtaking panoramic views over the city, Table Bay and the surrounding mountains. The afternoon is at leisure, offering the chance to browse local markets, relax at the V&A Waterfront or simply soak in the atmosphere of one of Africa's most scenic cities.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cape Winelands and Robben Island Tour
Cape Winelands and Robben Island Tour
After breakfast, spend the morning on a half-day tour of the picturesque Cape Winelands, visiting historic estates for wine tastings amid rolling vineyards and mountain scenery. In the afternoon, take the ferry from the V&A Waterfront for a half-day tour of Robben Island, the former prison island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering poignant insight into South Africa's history (subject to sailing times and weather conditions).
- Main Destination:
- Cape Winelands (South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Cape Town to Victoria Falls and Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Cape Town to Victoria Falls and Zambezi Sunset Cruise
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival you are met and transferred to A'Zambezi River Lodge, a comfortable 4-star property on the banks of the Zambezi River close to the Falls, with thatched rooms, river views and an open-air restaurant. Check in and relax before an unforgettable sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, watching the sun set over the water while keeping an eye out for hippos, crocodiles and elephants along the banks, with dinner included on board.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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A' Zambezi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Full Day Chobe National Park Safari in Botswana
Full Day Chobe National Park Safari in Botswana
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion across the border into Botswana's Chobe National Park, famed for its enormous elephant herds and dense concentrations of wildlife along the Chobe River. The day combines both a game drive and a boat cruise on the river, offering superb opportunities to view elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and a wealth of birdlife from land and water. Lunch is included during the excursion before returning to A'Zambezi River Lodge in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- A' Zambezi River Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Guided Victoria Falls Walk and Scenic Flight
Guided Victoria Falls Walk and Scenic Flight
After breakfast, join a guided two-hour walking tour of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, learning about the geology, history and legends of this spectacular waterfall from a knowledgeable guide. After lunch at leisure, take to the skies for a scenic flight of 25 to 30 minutes over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River, offering breathtaking aerial views of the thundering falls and surrounding landscape. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax at the lodge pool or explore Victoria Falls town via the courtesy shuttle, with optional extra activities available at own cost.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- A' Zambezi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure from Victoria Falls
Departure from Victoria Falls
After a final breakfast at A'Zambezi River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, check out and transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight, bringing this memorable combination of safari, city and waterfall adventures to a close. Depending on timing, there may be a last chance to admire the mist rising from the Falls or take in a final view of the mighty Zambezi River before departure.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
