
16 Day Classic South Africa with Robben Island, Victoria Falls & Botswana
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Tour Itinerary
Botswana , Eswatini , South Africa , Zimbabwe
Cape Town , Chobe , Hazyview , Hluhluwe , Johannesburg , Victoria Falls
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town, as you transfer to your hotel, you'll see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure in this seaside city
Overnight: Cape Town
DAY 3, Thursday - Cape Town City Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade and St. George's Cathedral. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and Table Mountain. Ascend to the top (weather permitting) by means of a cable car.* Descend and proceed to Cape Town's V & A Waterfront for time at leisure. In the afternoon, take a ferry** across the Bay to visit Robben Island, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour historic Robben Island's prison before returning to Capetown. Conclude the day with dinner*Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for annual maintenance in July & August. Exact dates will be advised in early 2023. **The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Friday - Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Then, following the coastline along False Bay, return to Cape Town after lunch. On the way, visit the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach, and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Tonight, experience local culture at the optional Home Hosted Dinner
Optional: Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Cape Town
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional South African Wine Tour, which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want to miss the optional excursion to "Shark Alley" to experience great white shark cage diving.* Tonight, attend the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience for an evening of live performances and African gastronomy before returning to the hotel*The South African Wine Tour and Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Flight to Durban, Game Viewing Cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, drive to St. Lucia. Later, embark on a game viewing cruise that takes you on the St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles, and even sharks. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Monday - Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Travel to eSwatini
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's "Big Five," you may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion and leopard, in addition to rhino during your morning game drive through the reserve. The park also boasts warthog, crocodile, and antelope. Following the safari, continue to the border of the Kingdom of eSwatini,* This independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa is known for its lovely scenery and vibrant indigenous culture. Stop at a handicraft market this afternoon before arriving to your hotel in the early evening*eSwatini is an independent country from South Africa and therefore has different entry requirements. Non-US passport holders are responsible to check if a visa is required for eSwatini in addition to all other countries on their itinerary
Overnight: Mbabane (eSwatini)
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glass blowers create a range of African animals and tablewaremade from recycled glass. Transfer to the South African border and visit Matsamo Cultural Village where you can learn more about the Swati traditions and customs. Enjoy traditional Swati cuisine along with dance and song performances. Later, continue to the hotel in time for dinner
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Kruger National Park Game Drive
Upon departure from the hotel, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a full day, open-vehicle game drive. You may have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. After stopping at a rest camp for lunch, continue your game drive. End the day with dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Thursday - Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Depart after breakfast and travel to Mpumalanga Province. Stop to admire the scenery along the 16-mile-long Blyde River Canyon, cut deep into red sandstone, and God's Window (weather permitting) overlooking Kruger National Park. Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes before proceeding this afternoon to Johannesburg. Stop at a family-run curio shop before arriving at the hotel
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Friday - Soweto Tour
Depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans. Cap off the day with dinner tonight
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Saturday - Fly to Victoria Falls & Sundowner Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Victoria Falls,* named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can still encounter herds of buffalo and elephant on their way to the Zambezi River. Transfer to your hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Tonight, attend the optional Boma Dinner & Drum Show featuring dance performances, lively songs and an interactive drumming show*Flights to Victoria Falls will arrive and depart into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. The Livingstone airport is a 30-minute drive to the hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Optional: The Boma Dinner & Drum Show
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Sunday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World." The walking safari takes you through the rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue, and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is free, or consider joining the optional guided Market Shopping Tour to discover Zimbabwe's culture, artwork, and handicrafts
Optional: Market Shopping Tour
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Monday - Depart South Africa
Spend the morning at leisure or awake early for another chance to view the falls. Join the optional Victoria Falls Sunrise Walk through the rainforest with your guide as the sun rises over the Zambezi River. After breakfast, travel from Victoria Falls over the border into Botswana. Upon arrival at the hotel, lunch will be served. Spend time at leisure before departing on a sunset cruise where you will be introduced to a totally different game viewing experience
Optional: Victoria Falls Sunrise Walk
Overnight: Chobe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Tuesday - Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park
During your morning game drive, be on the lookout for lion, wild dog, giraffe, sable and, roan antelope, frequently seen in this area. Time on your own in the afternoon before departing on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Tonight at dinner, share memories of your trip on your last night in Botswana
Overnight: Chobe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart South Africa
This morning bid farewell to Botswana and transfer to the airport in Kasane. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 7:30 PM
Meals: Breakfast
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Special Features
*The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include flights Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Kasane-Johannesburg.
Passengers should select international flights from Johannesburg that depart no earlier than 7:30 PM on Day 16. The flight from Kasane arrives to Johannesburg at approximately 4 PM. Passengers with late evening flights will have a long layover in Johannesburg airport.
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on open vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park.
Please note, all passport holders should have four or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and eSwatini. for more information.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms are not available for this package.
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence
This first class hotel is located nearby Long Street in Cape Town's central business district.
Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
This tourist class hotel is located in the heart of the Zulu's beautiful untamed Elephant Coast in KwaZulu Natal near to renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Mountain Inn
This tourist class hotel is located a short distance away from the Mbabane city center.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate
This first class hotel is situated along the banks of the Sabie River.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
This first class hotel is located in the Melrose Arch Precinct.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
This first class hotel faces the Zambezi National Park and overlooks a large central waterhole.
Chobe Marina Lodge
This first class hotel is located nearby Chobe National Park.
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