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- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Baggage charge
- Daily breakfast
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Internal flights
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Wildlife game drives
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
Africa tour overview
This South Africa escorted tour is packed with inclusions and is the ideal blend of cultural experiences, natural wonders and amazing wildlife viewing!
Fly to Cape Town, where you begin with city sightseeing and tours of Table Mountain tour and the Cape Peninsula. After a quick flight to Durban, swap the city for an extraordinary cruise on St Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles and even sharks. There’s more amazing wildlife viewing with game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and famous Kruger National Park.
After a scenic drive to Johannesburg and taking a tour of Soweto, it’s time to fly to Victoria Falls and witness the magnificent World Heritage-listed waterfalls!
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Inclusions at a glance
- International Flights – Return economy airfares from selected Australian capital cities to Cape Town & Johannesburg
- Flying Qantas or South African Airways
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- All intra-flights: Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
- 12 nights accommodations
- 4 nights Cape Town
- 1 night Hluhluwe
- 1 night eSwatini
- 2 nights Hazyview
- 2 nights Johannesburg
- 2 nights Victoria Falls
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- 20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special features
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain
- In the course of the Cape Peninsula tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
- Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem
- Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
- A thrilling game drive on an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park
- In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home
- Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
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- DAY 12
- DAY 13
- DAY 14
FLY TO SOUTH AFRICA
Depart for South Africa.
ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
Arrive in Cape Town. As you make your own way to the hotel, expect to see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure in this seaside city
Overnight: Cape Town
CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR
This morning, embark on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the 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.* Afterward, you will have the opportunity to learn the three-billion-year-old story of diamonds while touring the prominent Shimansky Jewellers. Following the tour (or for those who do not wish to participate) stroll through the V & A Shopping Mall before returning to your hotel. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner
*Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for annual maintenance between July-September. Exact dates will be advised.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
CAPE PENINSULA TOUR
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. Travel 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, attend the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience for an evening of live performances and African gastronomy before returning to the hotel
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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 shark cage diving.* Tonight, experience local culture at the optional Home Hosted Dinner
*The South African Wine Tour and Full Day Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Shark Cage Diving
Optional: Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
FLY TO DURBAN - GAME VIEW CRUISE 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, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE - TRAVEL TO eSWATINI
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, which is famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. You may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino during your morning game drive through the reserve. Time permitting, meet children at a local school before continuing to the border of the Kingdom of eSwatini,* an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Stop at a handicraft market this afternoon before arriving at your hotel in 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
eSWATINI SIGHTSEEING & MATSAMO VILLAGE VISIT
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glass blowers create a range of African animals, and tableware made from recycled glass that is collected by the children of eSwatini. 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
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. Dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TRAVEL TO JOHANNESBURG
Depart after breakfast for a long drive. Travel via Konwyn Pass, offering spectacular views over the Lowveld and visit the 213-foot Mac Mac Waterfall in the Mac-Mac Forest Nature Reserve. Proceed to the historic logging town of Sabie, the once gold mining town now relies on forestry. Admire spectacular views of mountain passes and continue past the small town of Waterval Boven, nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains on the way to Johannesburg. Arrive at the hotel late afternoon
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast
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
FLY TO VICTORIA FALLS & SUNDOWNER CRUISE
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Victoria Falls,* named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the hotel to relax before embarking on a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, where you can encounter herds of buffalo and elephant
*Flight will arrive into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. The Livingstone airport is a 30-minute drive to the hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
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 magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently, or join the optional Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls. Experience the spectacular waterfalls on a thrilling helicopter flight. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed
Optional: Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
DEPART SOUTH AFRICA
After breakfast, 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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Travelicious Review
Passengers on this tour always come back raving about the many inclusions and amazing experiences. Expert local guides look after you all the way and staying in comfortable accommodation is a nice way to cap off each day. International flights are included from Australia and internal flights are included as well, so you have less overland travel and get to make the most of your time in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
More about this tour
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Tour departures
This tour departs select Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and current price.
Tour start time
The start time will be confirmed at time of booking. For your international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your booking is confirmed.
Tour notes
Land-only (if you elect not to include the international flights) includes internal flights Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg.
Passengers will be booked on international flights from Johannesburg that depart no earlier than 7:30 PM on Day 14 to allow ample connection time. The flight from Victoria Falls arrives to Johannesburg at approximately 3:30 PM. Passengers with late evening flights will be notified if you 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 travelling to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and eSwatini.
Is this tour right for you?
This active program covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking on some touring days. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. A few early wake-ups are required.
There are two long days spent on the coach between eSwatini and Hazyview, as well as between Hazyview and Johannesburg. For your comfort, several stops will be made along the way including a lunch break. While the majority of the tour will be performed in an air-conditioned motor coach, game drives will be conducted in small safari vehicles that cannot be air-conditioned.
While the majority of South Africa is malaria-free, visitors to Kruger National Park are encouraged to consult their health-care providers regarding malaria prophylaxis. We suggest you check with your health-care provider before signing up for this tour.
During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion.
Short power outages are a regular occurrence in South Africa. Hotels in major cities are equipped with back-up generators so there are no interruptions to normal services, however hotels outside of major cities may have supplemental generators that provide electricity to only essential services.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, sea or river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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