Southern Africa creates an indulgent medley of experiences, all thread together by a continual feeling of authenticity. Big game safari, verdant vineyards, majestic Victoria Falls, city colors and cultures, San bushmen, cruising past hippos and waking to elephants; your five days in the Cape precede nine days in untouched Zimbabwe. This exclusive 2-week safari connects five distinctive and disparate destinations, epitomizing the region’s fabulous breadth and wealth of experience.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town – Nestled Between Two Oceans
Table Mountain proudly stands above the city, an unmissable monument as you journey from the airport to the V & A Waterfront, where your hotel suite has commanding views of the mountain. Take a few steps to the hotel’s restaurant and the Atlantic Ocean shimmers peacefully, enveloping a working harbor of yachts. The surrounding area is pedestrianized and there’s a lot to casually discover, from a 19th-century royal history to the pop-up markets and restaurants of today. The day is at your leisure. After the chauffeured transfer, the guide will provide you with a map of the area along with options of where to go. Chauffeured transport to city destinations within a specified radius from the V & A Waterfront is included in your stay.
What's Included:
Day 2
Cape Town – A Day of the Classic and Iconic
Day 3
Cape Town – An Insider’s Perspective on the Cape
Day 4
Cape Winelands – The History of Pinotage and the Stellenbosch Valley
Day 5
Cape Winelands – Decadent Wines Around Stellenbosch Berg
Day 6
Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hippos and Baboons and a Fine Dining Zambezi Cruise
Day 7
Victoria Falls – The Majestic Falls, From the Ground and From a Microlight
Day 8
Hwange National Park (Linkwasha Concession) – Flagship Big Game Safari
Day 9 - 10
Hwange National Park (Linkwasha Concession) – Luxury and Authenticity
Day 11
Mana Pools National Park – Exploring Africa’s Wildlife
Day 12 - 13
Mana Pools National Park – All the Angles on Zimbabwe’s Big-Game Wetlands
Day 14
Mana Pools National Park to Victoria Falls – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore the spectrum of colors of Cape Town, from majestic Table Mountain to poignant Robben Island, and then an array of city sights and coastal pleasures
- Spend two days indulging in the best of the Cape Winelands, including tasting with the winemakers and a selection of South Africa’s most revered vineyards
- Marvel at the spectacle of Victoria Falls, then soar above the world’s most powerful waterfall on a microlight
- Experience the wonderful authenticity of big game safari, spending six days exploring wildlife and the wild in Zimbabwe’s two flagship parks
- While this 2-week Southern Africa safari visits five very distinctive destinations, new flight routes minimize travel time to just a couple of hours between stops
- Discover big cats and huge elephant herds in Hwange, where you spend three nights in a private concession that epitomizes the allure of an African savannah
- Journey through a dazzling wetland with three days in Mana Pools, the safari continuing both on the water and on foot, in additional to traditional game drives
- Enjoy some very unique personal encounters, including an ex-inmate guiding you around Robben island, San bushmen introducing you to their ancestral lifestyles, and an artist discussing his political satire during the era of apartheid
- Cruise along the Zambezi River at sundown, with hippos lounging in the banks as a sumptuous dinner is served
- Continue the safari at all hours of the day, your luxury suite featuring private verandahs that overlook waterholes popular amongst the wildlife, along with canvas walls that enable a fully immersive experience within nature’s sounds
Starting Price
$18,200 per person (excluding international flights)
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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