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Southern Africa The Ultimate Safari

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The Ultimate Safari through South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana. Experience the beauty of untouched Africa. Game drives in Phinda Game Reserve, Kruger Private Game Reserve and Victoria Falls by foot, river rafting and elephant back rides - this is what makes an African safari unforgettable.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Commercial Flight

Excitement mounts as you fly toward the African continent, to begin your safari adventure.


Day 2 - Cape Town

 
Airport Transfer

Arrive into Cape Town – a gorgeous testament to the country’s colorful history and cosmopolitan style.

Hotel

Stay at The Cape Grace.


Day 3 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

A private car and driver is at your service, for a visit to the famous Cape of Good Hope, poised at the tip of the continent. Your full day touring includes breathtaking scenery and a stroll through the lush Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Food and Dining

This evening enjoy dinner in a South African home, where you savor local cuisine and warm hospitality. (B,D)


Day 4 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

Today’s drive leads through the winelands area, with its lovely historic homesteads, sprawling vineyards and the quaint tree-lined village streets.

Wine

Enjoy a delectable lunch, and sip fine wines as you drink in the astonishingly beautiful countryside that produces Africa’s finest wines. (B,L)


Day 5 - Cape Town

 
Sightseeing

A day at leisure to shop in local markets, stroll through city gardens, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel’s special amenities. (B)


Day 6 - Phinda

 
Cape Town - Phinda Game Reserve.
Commercial Flight

Your flight, via Johannesburg, takes you across the country to Phinda Private Reserve, a luxurious lodge within a diverse and rich ecosystem.

Safari

An afternoon wildlife drive introduces you to your first big-game encounters. (B,L,D)

Hotel

Stay at Phinda Rock Lodge.


Day 7 - Phinda

 
Safari

A day full of wildlife activities, and chances to view the rare white rhino. (B,L,D)


Day 8 - Phinda

 
Phinda - Kruger Private Game Reserve.
Safari

A morning game drive and brunch, then wing northward to famed Kruger Park, hosting South Africa’s largest population of wildlife – including the Big Five.

Hotel

An afternoon game drive may reward you with close-ups of the elusive leopard! (B,L,D)

Hotel

Stay at Londolozi or Singita Game Lodge.


Day 9 - South Africa

 
Kruger Private Game Reserve.
Safari

Plenty of opportunities for tracking wildlife today.

Food and Dining

Enjoy a ‘silverservice’
dinner and evening camaraderie around the campfire. (B,L,D)


Day 10 - Victoria Falls

 
Kruger Private Game Reserve - Victoria Falls.
Commercial Flight

Fond farewells to the bush this morning, as you fly to famed Victoria Falls.

Hotel

You are pampered at your 5-star hotel with a refreshing night’s rest in luxurious accommodation. (B) Stay at Victoria Falls Hotel.


Day 11 - Victoria Falls

 
Sightseeing

This morning visit the thundering Falls, and enjoy a guided tour along its scenic rim, and adjacent rainforest.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Continue further up river this evening and board a pontoon for a lovely ‘sundowner’ cruise on the mighty Zambezi.

Performing Arts

A Boma dinner completes the day, as you feast on local delicacies while being entertained by local singers and dancers. (B,D)


Day 12 - Victoria Falls

 
Victoria Falls - Botswana.
Safari

Leave city life behind this morning, traveling over the border into Botswana, one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. Transfer to your small bush plane, which soars over the game-rich fields to your exclusive safari camp. (B,L,D)

Hotel

Stay at Gametrackers Camps.


Day 13-14 - Botswana

 
Safari

Exciting game drives, guided wildlife walks through the bush, or mokoro (canoe) rides through the mysterious delta waterways. The choice is yours, as there are three ‘sister camps’ on your safari ‘menu’. Each boasts an intimate wildlife experience, yet all three offer diverse ecosystems, with special flora and fauna species. (B,L,D)


Day 15 - Johannesburg

 
Botswana - Johannesburg.
Shopping

Your safari draws to a close as you return to Johannesburg for a final night. Last chance for shopping, and savoring the sights and sounds of Africa! (B)

Hotel

Stay at Saxon Hotel.


Day 16 - Johannesburg

 
Johannesburg - USA.
Airport Transfer

Board your international flight today, with memories and souvenirs from your ‘safari of a lifetime’. (B)


Day 17 - United States

 
Commercial Flight

Touch down in the USA, and continue to your hometown destination.


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