Depart US - Johannesburg

Today you will depart your home cities to fly overnight to South Africa! We will arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to our hotel. You may choose to relax and recover from your journey or spend time exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. 

Johannesburg - Mpumalanga – Kruger

We start our first day with breakfast at the hotel and then transfer by coach to Mpumalanga. We are on our way to start our adventure as we travel to Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way we’ll see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels. Here is where your love for the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes will start! We end our day at our hotel.* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch and sightseeing.

Kruger National Park

Today is the day for your first Safari adventure! We will enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. We begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. 

Kruger National Park

This morning after breakfast at the hotel we set off again to the wilds of Kruger for our chance to spot the famous Big Five. We’ll enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. We will spend all day in the park including lunch on the savanna. 

Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town

After breakfast and check out we’re back on the road to transfer back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government. Upon arrival we’ll catch a flight to Cape Town. Once we arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', we'll transfer to the hotel and enjoy the night at our leisure. *Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch and sightseeing.

Cape Town

Today we’ll get to explore Cape Town together or at leisure with our “hop on hop off tour” tickets. We’ll see South Africa's capital as it combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With our included ticket, we’ll be able to make over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. The most exciting part of the day will be when we take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where we’ll enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.

Cape Town at leisure

Today is fully at your leisure! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then the day is yours to discover the city further. We will have plenty of suggestions for you to consider such as a boat trip to Robbin Island, home of a prison that held Nelson Mandela, or for the real thrill seeker, shark cage diving! You may choose to return to Table Mountain and hike or spend your day at the many wonderful restaurants at the V&A.

Cape Peninsula Tour – Bounders Beach

Today after breakfast we depart down through the Cape Peninsula. We will enjoy the delights of the area including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and the amazing Twelve Apostles. We pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. We then will fall in love with the Penguin Colony as we visit Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.

Cape Town - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

After our breakfast and check out of our hotel we’ll transfer to the airport to board a flight to Victoria Falls! Named after Queen Victoria of England by the explorer David Livingstone, these impressive waterfalls are just one of the gifts that nature has given to southern Africa. When we arrive, we’ll be transferred to our hotel to get comfortable. At your leisure you can explore your new surroundings. Tonight, we will enjoy a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River, an unforgettable way to spend your first night in Zimbabwe. 

Victoria Falls

What an exciting day we have today as we visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the south of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Spend some time being amazed by the power of the falls and visit different vantage points to discover the sheer scale of this natural wonder. This afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of the Falls from both the Zambia and Zimbabwe sides. This enables us to delve into the local customs and traditions while gaining insight into how such an exquisite creation came to be. 

Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park Safari game drive - Botswana

Today after breakfast we embark on a safari game drive in the Chobe National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and wandering prides of lions. We will cruise along the Chobe River and spot the local game before enjoying lunch at a safari lodge. We will take in the spectacular landscapes and wildlife before returning to Zimbabwe.

Victoria Falls - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel and leisure time until we transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. These will be overnight flights.

Arrival back to US

Today you will arrive back to your home cities with new friends, and memories to last a lifetime.