Beauty of Southern Africa: Highlights Tour in 13 Days

Stellenbosch vineyards in South Africa's Cape Winelands.

What to expect on this itinerary

From elegant wine to regal lions and colorful flowers to lively penguins, discover the grandeur of the wilderness and wildlife during this 13-day Southern African highlights tour. Delight in game drives that reveal treasured sightings of the Big Five, bask in stunning panoramas that sweep across lush vineyards, witness Victoria Falls’ thundering rushing water, and indulge in the splendors of private game reserves.

Countries Visited

Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Linyanti Concession

Suggested Duration

13 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town - Arrive in Cape Town

Cape Town offers a majestic ambiance that stems from blossoming gardens, elegant boulevards, and lively culture between the shimmering Atlantic Sea and soaring mountain summits. The gorgeous city rises out of foundations from the oldest European settlement in Africa and dates back to the 17th century. Your flight will land at Cape Town International Airport, where your private transfer will meet you upon arrival. You will quickly settle into luxury at your hotel where you can enjoy the grand views of renowned Table Mountain. You can watch the clouds fold over the plateau-like cloth at 3,558 above sea level.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Cape Town - Explore Cape Town and Surroundings

Day 3

Cape Town - Discover Cape Point and the Peninsula

Day 4

Cape Winelands - Transfer to your Luxury Accommodation

Day 5

Cape Winelands - Indulge in Beautiful Cape Winelands

Day 6

Sabi Sands - Venture to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Day 7

Sabi Sands - Search for Fabulous Wildlife

Day 8

Sabi Sands - Embrace the Wilderness and Wildlife

Day 9

Victoria Falls - The Trails of Victoria Falls

Day 10

Linyanti Concession - Transfer to Botswana

Day 11

Linyanti Concession - Delight in Diverse Game Drives

Day 12

Linyanti Concession - Choose your Wildlife Adventure

Day 13

Linyanti Concession - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Search for Africa’s famous Big Five during your game drives across the stunning landscape of Linyanti Concessions in Chobe National Park
  • Discover the intricate details of the wilderness on a walking safari through the bush to find smaller wildlife and overlooked signs of active animals at Linyanti Concessions
  • Embrace luxury and wildlife when exploring the world-renowned Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in South Africa
  • Sample the complex and delicate flavors of remarkable wines cultivated in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, which, together, account for South Africa’s Cape Winelands
  • Witness the power and experience the thunderous sound of the thrashing cascades of Victoria Falls, which is considered the largest natural waterfall in the world
  • Wander through the lush garden landscape and canopy walkway in Cape Town’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
  • Find the unique image of one of Africa’s largest colony of African penguins when visiting the beach at Boulder’s Bay
  • Embrace the bountiful birdlife of Linyanti Concessions located inside greater Chobe National Park, which is home to over 440 different bird species

Starting Price

$8,500 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What’s Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Based on 196 reviews

Terri K.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Travel Review: Cape Town, Winelands, Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Boulders Beach, Big Five, Penguins, 12 Nights

Cape Town was lovely. Our tour guide was great. He knew his history about Cape Town. He answered every question we asked. Our guide had a great rapport with my daughter. He was very trusting.

Our tour of the Cape Winelands was great! Our guide knew a lot about wine. Our stay at the guesthouse was lovely. We were very comfortable with the staff.

Our stay at the safari lodge was very special. We were treated like royalty. Our safari guide was the best. He knew about every animal we encountered. He took us on safari twice a day, morning and late afternoon. We saw the Big Five—elephants, Cape buffalo, rhino, leopard, and lions.

Our last tour was of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and knew where the best places were to get the best view of the falls.

Our first trip to Africa was beyond our expectations.

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Jennifer B.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Game Drives, River Cruise, 11-Night Trip

The Zicasso travel agency, the agent, and the team were awesome to work with. Every detail was seen to meticulously. Every transfer was timely and professional. Every lodge and/or preserve was absolutely stunning. Our every wish was granted and exceeded. If (or when) we return to Africa, we will definitely use this agency for all of the planning.

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Andrew K.
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The trip was the best we have ever had. Africa is a very special place. Zicasso's travel expert did a fantastic job of organizing the itinerary. The only disappointment was that we were not scheduled to see the mass migration across the river.

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Roberto B.
Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Vacation Review: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, 12 Nights

The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.

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Bernard L.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Travel Review: Cape Town, Victoria Falls, 16 Days

Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.

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Caitlin B.
South Africa, Mozambique Honeymoon Review: Kayaking, Private Wine Tour, Beaches, Wildlife, Nature, Local Cuisine, Culture, 14 Nights

The trip was simply magical. We had the absolute best experience working with Zicasso's travel company, from the planning stage to the best itinerary I've ever seen to every recommended location, transfer, and extra honeymoon surprises. We cannot thank this travel company's team enough for making our honeymoon the absolute best we could imagine.

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