17 Days – South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana
Day 1 Fri USA / South Africa Excitement mounts as you fly toward the African continent, to begin your safari adventure.
Day 2 Sat Cape Town Arrive into Cape Town – a gorgeous testament to the country’s colorful history and cosmopolitan style. THE CAPE GRACE
Day 3 Sun Cape Town 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. This evening enjoy dinner in a South African home, where you savor local cuisine and warm hospitality. (B,D)
Day 4 Mon Cape Town Today’s drive leads through the winelands area, with its lovely historic homesteads, sprawling vineyards and the quaint tree-lined village streets. 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 Tue Cape Town 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 Wed Cape Town / Phinda Game Reserve Your flight, via Johannesburg, takes you across the country to Phinda Private Reserve, a luxurious lodge within a diverse and rich ecosystem. An afternoon wildlife drive introduces you to your first big-game encounters. (B,L,D) PHINDA ROCK LODGE
Day 7 Thu Phinda Game Reserve A day full of wildlife activities, and chances to view the rare white rhino. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Fri Phinda / Kruger Private Game Reserve 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. An afternoon game drive may reward you with close-ups of the elusive leopard! (B,L,D) LONDOLOZI OR SINGITA GAME LODGE
Day 9 Sat Kruger Private Game Reserve Plenty of opportunities for tracking wildlife today, before enjoying a ‘silverservice’ dinner and evening camaraderie around the campfire. (B,L,D) Day 10 Sun Kruger Private Game Reserve / Victoria Falls Fond farewells to the bush this morning, as you fly to famed Victoria Falls. You are pampered at your 5-star hotel with a refreshing night’s rest in luxurious accommodation. (B) VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL Day 11 Mon Victoria Falls This morning visit the thundering Falls, and enjoy a guided tour along its scenic rim, and adjacent rainforest. Continue further up river this evening and board a pontoon for a lovely ‘sundowner’ cruise on the mighty Zambezi. A Boma dinner completes the day, as you feast on local delicacies while being entertained by local singers and dancers. (B,D) Day 12 Tue Victoria Falls / Botswana 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 bushveld to your exclusive safari camp. (B,L,D) Days 13-14 Wed & Thu Botswana 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 Fri Botswana / Johannesburg 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) SAXON HOTEL Day 16 Sat Johannesburg / USA Board your international flight today, with memories and souvenirs from your ‘safari of a lifetime’. (B) Day 17 Sun USA Touch down in the USA, and continue to your hometown destination. |