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Safari Overview
Southern Africa is so packed full of diverse highlights that we’re taking two weeks to explore a few of them in depth. Wildlife is the region’s calling card and there will be plenty of chances to spot the Big Five in Kruger, Hwange, and Matobo national parks. Aside from animals, there’ll be many occasions to experience the unique regional cultures of Soweto, Shalati, and Victoria Falls. And you’ll come away with an even deeper understanding of what makes this part of the world truly special.
Countries Visited
Is This Cape Town, Kruger & Zimbabwe Safari Right For You?
Duration: 13 days
Cost: Starting From:$2499 USD PP
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14
Age requirement: 12+
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s Included
- Cape Town orientation walk
- Traditional meal in a local home
- Soweto township tour
- Panorama Route drive
- Kruger National Park game drive (half-day)
- Traditional dance experience
- Kruger transfer (full-day)
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument visit
- Rhino walk (Matobo National Park)
- Victoria Falls visit (Zimbabwe side)
- Livingstone stay
- Border-crossing support
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts), lodges (4 nts), adventure tents (1 nt).
Meals
10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Allow USD280-365 for meals not included.
Transportation
Plane, private van, safari vehicles, walking
Experts & Staff
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) & driver throughout, local guides
Itinerary
Ending in Livingstone (Zambia)
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cape Town
Enjoy a full day in Cape Town with options to visit Robben Island or Table Mountain. Choose to explore Cape Point or embark on a wine tour around Stellenbosch. In the evening, experience an authentic meal in a local home in a nearby township.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3Cape Town/Johannesburg
Take a short flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. In the afternoon, travel to Soweto for a bicycle tour and learn more about its important history and significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. Opt to visit Nelson Mandela’s home and the Apartheid Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4Johannesburg/Manyeleti
Take the Panorama Route into the Kruger National Park area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance experience in Shalati.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 5Manyeleti
An afternoon game drive in Kruger NP (own vehicle). Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo Africa’s famed Big Five.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 6Manyeleti/Kruger National Park
Start early for a long day driving straight up the middle of Kruger National Park. While transferring to the northern part of the park there will be ample opportunity to spot animals from our vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7Kruger National Park/Beitbridge
Enjoy a free morning, and opt to take a game drive in the northern region of Kruger NP. Travel to Mashovela Lodge for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8Beitbridge/Great Zimbabwe Monument Area
Get an earlier start and cross the border into Zimbabwe. Continue on to the Great Zimbabwe Monument Area and spend the afternoon enjoying free time to explore the surrounding area.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9Great Zimbabwe Monument Area/Matobo National Park
Start the day with a visit to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Africa’s most significant ruins site south of Cairo. Learn the history of the ruins and climb to the citadel for a view over the site. Continue on to Matobo National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10Matobo National Park
Wake up early and opt to explore ancient cave paintings, visit the grave of Rhodes, hike the unique and stunning landscape, or hang out by the pool. In the afternoon, enjoy an included rhino walk, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with this endangered species.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11Matobo National Park/Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park for an opportunity to spot more wildlife. Opt to enjoy an evening game drive in a safari vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12Hwange National Park/Livingstone
Opt for more game viewing in the morning before continuing on to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Enjoy the spectacular falls before crossing the border to Livingstone, Zambia.
Day 13Livingstone
Depart at any time.
Ending in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cape Town
Enjoy a full day in Cape Town with options to visit Robben Island or Table Mountain. Choose to explore Cape Point or embark on a wine tour around Stellenbosch. In the evening, experience an authentic meal in a local home in a nearby township.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3Cape Town/Johannesburg
Take a short flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. In the afternoon, travel to Soweto for a bicycle tour and learn more about its important history and significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. Opt to visit Nelson Mandela’s home and the Apartheid Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4Johannesburg/Manyeleti
Take the Panorama Route into the Kruger National Park area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance experience in Shalati.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 5Manyeleti
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger NP (own vehicle). Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo?Africa’s famed Big Five.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 6Manyeleti/Kruger National Park
Start early for a long day driving straight up the middle of Kruger National Park. While transferring to the northern part of the park there will be ample opportunity to spot animals from our vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7Kruger National Park/Beitbridge
Enjoy a free morning, and opt to take a game drive in the northern region of Kruger NP. Travel to Mashovela Lodge for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8Beitbridge/Great Zimbabwe Monument Area
Get an earlier start and cross the border into Zimbabwe. Continue on to the Great Zimbabwe Monument and spend the afternoon enjoying free time to explore the surrounding area.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9Great Zimbabwe Monument Area/Matobo National Park
Start the day with a visit to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Africa’s most significant ruins site south of Cairo. Learn the history of the ruins and climb to the citadel for a view over the site. Continue on to Matobo National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10Matobo National Park
Wake up early and opt to explore ancient cave paintings, visit the grave of Rhodes, hike the unique and stunning landscape, or hang out by the pool. In the afternoon, enjoy an included rhino walk, with the opportunity to get up close and personal with this endangered species.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11Matobo National Park/Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park for an opportunity to spot more wildlife. Opt to enjoy an evening game drive in a safari vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12Hwange National Park/Victoria Falls
Opt for more game viewing in the morning before continuing on to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Enjoy the spectacular falls.
Day 13Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room – $399.00
If you’re traveling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.