- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

12-Day Cape Town, Kruger Park & Victoria Falls Safari

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This is a 11 night itinerary visiting Cape Town, the Winelands, the Kruger Park for a safari & ending with the Victoria Falls. It places a strong emphasis on excellent game-viewing, cultural interest & scenic beauty. It’s ideal for a first time visitor to Southern Africa and can be adapted in a variety of ways - there are many possible adaptions which we can do make to suit you. You can change the accommodation & change the tours in Cape Town and Victoria Falls or add extra tours if you wish.

Tour Summary

You'll go to South Africa, Zambia, Botswana &

You'll visit Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sands, Blyde River Canyon, Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Livingstone Airport & Johannesburg

This tour starts in Cape Town & ends in Johannesburg - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: minivan & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-4	The Three Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel in or near Cape Town (South Africa)	Breakfast Included
5-7	Elephant Plains Game Lodge Luxury lodge inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger, South Africa)	All Meals Included
8	Oliver's Lodge Luxury lodge in or near White River (South Africa)	Breakfast Included
9-11	David Livingstone Safari Lodge Luxury lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zambia)	Breakfast Included
12	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

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Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 4 nights in Cape Town at The Three Boutique Hotel (BB)

Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. It has immense charm & historical interest whilst its unique cultural blend; part African, part European & part Asian, makes for a cosmopolitan dining experience. The stylish Three Boutique Hotel lies cradled beneath Table Mountain. This stylish hotel offers a sophisticated & contemporary ambience with the highest standards in service & luxury. Enjoy accommodation in luxurious rooms within an original Cape homestead. Take the cable car or walk up Table Mountain, visit the colourful Malay quarter or meander through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Browse through Greenmarket Square, take a boat trip to Robben Island or simply relax on the beach. When you want to range further, the Cape Peninsula offers one of the finest coastal drives to the Cape of Good Hope. Upgrade to a luxury option: The Table Bay Hotel in the V&A Waterfront is an unashamedly luxurious hotel.

Main Destination:	Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Accommodation:	The Three Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 2 Table Mountain & Cape Town morning city tour

This is a great orientation tour of Cape Town. Highlights of this half day tour include a visit up Table Mountain on the cableway, where the varying flora and fauna will be explained; exploring the Malay Quarter – a historic picturesque area of the city with original Malay buildings and narrow streets. You tour some of the historic sights of the city center and stroll through the Company Gardens. Time permitting you will also see the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1652 and now painstakingly restored, and enjoy a photographic opportunities of Table Mountain from Table Bay. (Please Note: The cable car ticket is not included as the mountain visit is weather permitting.) The afternoon is at leisure. We can arrange a number of optional tours or you can explore under your own steam.

Main Destination:	Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Accommodation:	The Three Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 3 Full day Cape Peninsula tour

We collect you in the early morning & travel along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard through Clifton & Camps Bay & on to Hout Bay. (An optional extra: take short 30 minute boat cruise to view the Seal colony on Duiker Island.) Next enjoy a scenic drive along Chapmans Peak drive – if open – it hugs the cliffside with a 200m drop on one side & a 200m rise on the other. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope National Park & explore the rocky coastline & Cape Fynbos which is home to unique bird- & wildlife. Climb up to the Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical views over the bay. Returning along the Indian Ocean & stop to visit the penguin colonies at Boulders beach. Meander through the historic naval base of Simonstown and admire the views of Kalk Bay as well as St James & Muizenberg. Finish with Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens. The gardens are where 4,000 of the 22,000 Southern African flowering plants are cultivated in a setting of mountain streams, pools & rolling lawns.

Main Destination:	Cape Town (City, South Africa)
Accommodation:	The Three Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 4 Full day - Cape Winelands tour

Full day tour - Cape Winelands. Explore the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek as well as wine tasting at local wine estates. We are flexible, so you can opt to change to other tours if you prefer Alternative: Half Day - Uthando Projects Tour Uthando is an NGO (Not For Profit organization) which channels money from the Tourism Industry into a variety of income generating projects within Cape Town. It offers tailor made, unique & authentic cultural field trips. You get a direct insight into the remarkable stories of life in South Africa. Alternative: Full day - Walk to Freedom Tour This tour offers a wealth of insight into South Africa’s history & past injustices. Explore the unique culture & personality of the Cape Muslim community. District Six, the Living Museum, Cape Flats & Townships. After lunch (for your own account), board the Robben Island ferry. On Island you will be given a guided tour & visit the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years.

Main Destination:	Cape Winelands (Winelands, South Africa)
Accommodation:	The Three Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 5-7 Fly to Sabi Sands for 3 nights, Full Board & Game Activities

Day 5 - you are transferred back to Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit or Kruger. Elephant Plains (or Ulusaba Safari Lodge) offers a relaxing intimate safari experience. The main sitting area is an open sided sitting room under thatch roof overlooking the waterhole – the perfect spot for game viewing. The Sabi Sands is considered to have some of the best Big Five game-viewing in the country with an open border with the Kruger so animals move freely in & out. With its diverse habitat & wildlife you have an excellent chance of experiencing close encounters with the ‘Big 5’, as well as many species of other wildlife. Upgrade to a luxury option: Kirkmans Kamp is situated in the famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, a colonial-styled gem which lies above the river which is a magnet for animals.

Main Destination:	Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Wildlife in Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Leopard Common Cheetah Common Zebra Common Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common White Rhino Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Elephant Plains Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Panorama Tour to the Drakensberg Escarpment for overnight at Olivers Hotel (BB)

After a final early morning game drive, you enjoy a scenic transfer to your country lodge via some of the highlights of the Drakensberg Escarpment region. Depending on what time you get away from the lodge, you will usually visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon, stopping at God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Three Rondavels along the way. Time is allowed for shopping for crafts at the various craft vendors along the way. Oliver’s Hotel & Restaurant is a very pleasant four star hotel between White River and Hazyview in the Drakensberg Escarpment area close to the Kruger National Park. The lodge is situated on the White River Country Estate and overlooks the first green of the 18 hole championship golf course. The Blyde River area is well-known for its temperate sub-tropical climate as well as its many scenic and adventurous activities. Upgrade option: Summerfields Rose Retreat.

Main Destination:	Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route, South Africa)
Accommodation:	Oliver's Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near White River
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 9 Fly to Victoria Falls for 3 nights

Early morning transfer to Kruger International Airport for your flight to Livingstone Airport. The Victoria Falls - is a sight not to be missed. The clouds of spray generated by this thunderous descent have resulted in a lush rain forest full of stunning wild flowers. The most spectacular views of the Falls are from the Zambian side of the gorge. Various optional activities are on offer including canoeing & languorous sunset river cruises. To gain an overall impression of the Falls, the helicopter ‘Flight of Angels‘ is considered essential by some. For the more adventurous, micro light flights, bungee jumping & white water rafting are available. Game drives & horse riding are also offered in the Zambezi National Park. Upgrade to a luxury option: The Royal Livingstone Hotel is an elegant 5 star hotel in an unrivalled setting overlooking the Victoria Falls, within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You have unlimited access to the Victoria Falls less than five minutes’ walk away.

Main Destination:	Victoria Falls (Highlight, Zambia)
Accommodation:	David Livingstone Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 10 Morning tour of the Victoria Falls plus an evening Sundowner Cruise

This morning you enjoy a guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls where you can enjoy the Falls from various viewing points. In the late afternoon, you enjoy a sunset cruise. The boat meanders slowly upstream along the length of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park looking for game on the way. A number of animals and a host of bird species can be viewed from comfortable chairs on cool wooden decks. Excellent hot and cold food is served on board and the bar is well stocked with spirits, good wines, beers and soft drinks. The African Queen is a 5-star boat, a triple deck 70ft catamaran furnished in Rhodesian teak, beech wood and brass. There’s a host of other activities which we can pre-book for you such as elephant back safaris, white water rafting, steam train dinner excursions to name but a few.

Main Destination:	Victoria Falls (Highlight, Zambia)
Accommodation:	David Livingstone Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 11 Chobe National Park full day excursion

The Chobe National Park in Botswana is only a 1½ hour drive from Livingstone so its possible to visit it for a day safari. Chobe is one of the greatest game reserves in southern Africa & home to the largest elephant population in the world. The Chobe River flows lazily through the Caprivi flood plains & provides a haven for huge herds of buffalo & elephant, zebra, wildebeest & impala which are followed closely by predators including lion, hyena, the elusive leopard & the odd pack of the now rare wild dog. Your Chobe safari starts with a morning game viewing cruise on the Chobe River with tea, coffee, drinks & light snacks served on board. Lunch is served at Chobe Safari Lodge which overlooks the Chobe River & the plains beyond. In the afternoon, open safari vehicles are used for a game drive into the Chobe National Park, with a chance of spotting lion & buffalo as well as numerous plains game species.

Main Destination:	Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time to Visit August to October (Best at the riverfront area) High Season July to October (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Chobe National Park (Botswana) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Hippo Abundant Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wildebeest Occasional Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	David Livingstone Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 12 Livingstone Airport - departure

Morning at leisure. In the late morning you are transferred back to Livingstone airport for your flight back to Johannesburg (included).

Main Destination:	Livingstone Airport (Airport/Airstrip, Zambia)
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
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.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020	n/a*	$4
Jan 10, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021	n/a*	$4
May 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021	n/a*	$3
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021	n/a*	$4
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 15, 2021	n/a*	$4