Beauty of Southern Africa: Highlights Tour in 13 Days

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.
Customizable Itinerary
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:
Cape Town - Explore Cape Town and Surroundings
Cape Town - Discover Cape Point and the Peninsula
Cape Winelands - Transfer to your Luxury Accommodation
Cape Winelands - Indulge in Beautiful Cape Winelands
Sabi Sands - Venture to Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Sabi Sands - Search for Fabulous Wildlife
Sabi Sands - Embrace the Wilderness and Wildlife
Victoria Falls - The Trails of Victoria Falls
Linyanti Concession - Transfer to Botswana
Linyanti Concession - Delight in Diverse Game Drives
Linyanti Concession - Choose your Wildlife Adventure
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.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 196 reviews
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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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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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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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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Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
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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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