11-Day Awesome Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

11-Day Awesome Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

·         Begin your adventure in Africa's favourite city Cape Town, as you experience her many attractions, including Table Mountain, Robben Island and the V&A Waterfront. Next, experience a genuine South African safari in the stunningly beautiful Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in the Kruger Park. Search for the Big 5 on morning & evening game drives or explore your surroundings on guided nature walks. Finally, head north to Africa's adventure capital Victoria Falls for not included)Drinks not included

Day 2: Introducing Cape Town

Set on a rugged peninsula between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans with iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, the city of Cape Town sits in one of the world's most spectacular settings. But the scenery isn't restricted to the city alone: short drives take visitors to white sandy beaches, traditional fishing villages and wild mountain ranges while must-see destinations such as Cape Point, the Cape Winelands and the whale-watching capital of Hermanus are easy day trips. With so many beautiful places to explore, you only have to visit Africa's favourite city once and you’ll probably be planning your next Cape Town travel holiday before your tan’s had time to fade.

·         Main destination: Cape Town

·         Accommodation: Welgelegen Guest HouseMid-range guest house located in or near Cape Town

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 3: Exploring the City

As you have a car, you can venture out at your own pace to explore the city and its surroundings. It is only a short drive to the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, not to mention the V&A Waterfront, or you can head further afield to the natural delights of Cape Point, the Cape Winelands and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

The convenience of Welgelegen Guest House means you can come back after a busy day, relax and get ready for a night out on the town: the city is full of fantastic restaurants and upscale bars.

·         Main destination: Cape Town

·         Accommodation: Welgelegen Guest HouseMid-range guest house located in or near Cape Town

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 4: Activities in the Mother City

Cape Town isn't one of the world's most popular cities for nothing: keep it local with guided city tours and Table Mountain hiking adventures, outdoor markets, wine estates and gorgeous sunny beaches. You can experience as many attractions and restaurants as you like, at your own pace.

·         Main destination: Cape Town

·         Accommodation: Welgelegen Guest HouseMid-range guest house located in or near Cape Town

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 5: Fly into the Sabi Sands

Say goodbye to Cape Town and return your rental car to the airport before you catch a flight to Hoedspruit. After being picked up, you are transferred to the game-rich Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and your accommodation: Arathusa Safari Lodge, a luxurious safari camp located in the northern part of this legendary reserve.

·         Main destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve

·         Accommodation: Arathusa Safari LodgeMid-range lodge located inside Sabi Sands

·         Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Day 6: Experiencing Sabi Sands

This section of the Sabi Sands is well known for its rich diversity of animal and bird life, and boasts exceptional leopard and buffalo sightings. You explore the reserve on morning, late afternoon and early evening game drives led by knowledgeable trackers and guides who will share the secrets of the bush with you.

·         Main destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve

·         Accommodation: Arathusa Safari LodgeMid-range lodge located inside Sabi Sands

·         Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Day 7: Wildlife Safaris

For a truly exhilarating experience, head out on a guided walk after your mid-morning breakfast to get a different perspective of the Sabi Sands ecosystem. Relax away the hot afternoon in the infinity swimming pool and watch the resident hippo pod in the large waterhole below.

·         Main destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve

·         Accommodation: Arathusa Safari LodgeMid-range lodge located inside Sabi Sands

·         Meals & drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Day 8: Spend a night in Johannesburg

Transfer from the Sabi Sands to Hoedspruit airport to catch your flight to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. On arrival, you will be transferred by your driver to The Peech Hotel, located in the stylish and quirky neighbourhood of Melrose.

·         Main destination: Johannesburg

·         Accommodation: The Peech HotelLuxury hotel located in or near Johannesburg

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 9: Catch a flight to Victoria Falls

Be transferred back to the airport after a wonderful night's sleep for your scheduled flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Take a private transfer to The Victoria Falls Hotel, the iconic, colonial-style hotel located close enough to 'The Smoke that Thunders' for you to have a drink in its grounds and feel the falling spray from the waterfall itself when it is in full flood.

·         Main destination: Victoria Falls

·         Accommodation: Victoria Falls HotelLuxury hotel located in or near Victoria Falls

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 10: Be amazed at Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls Hotel's prime location on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls means that you can simply walk to the Victoria Falls National Park and into the rain forest that surrounds the thundering waterfall.

The views are great and the bird watching is excellent all along the Zambezi River. It also means that you are well-placed to spend today doing any of the exciting adventure activities available in the area: you could bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge, go white-water rafting down the Zambezi River, take a scenic flight over the Falls, enjoy a dip in Devil's Pool, or amble along on an elephant-back safari to name a few.

·         Main destination: Victoria Falls

·         Accommodation: Victoria Falls HotelMid-range hotel located in or near Victoria Falls

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

Day 11: Return to Johannesburg

Return to Victoria Falls Airport via a private transfer and catch a scheduled flight back to South Africa. Your arrival in Johannesburg is the end of a wonderful safari adventure.

·         Main destination: Johannesburg

·         Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)

·         Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)Drinks not included

End of tour 

Additional accommodation can be arranged for extra cost.

·         You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).

 

Important to know

·         This tour can't be booked by solo travelers.

·         Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

·         Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates per person - Must be paid in United States Dollar (USD)

 

Included

·         Park fees (for non-residents)

·         All activities (unless labeled as optional)

·         All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)

·         A professional driver/guide

·         All transportation (unless labeled as optional)

·         All flights during the tour

·         All Taxes/VAT

·         Roundtrip airport transfer

·         Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

·         International flights (from/to home)

·         Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

·         Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

·         Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

·         Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

·         Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)

·         Drinks