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.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.94 stars based on 1228 reviews.
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.
Reviewed By Andrew K.
Zicasso’s travel agent put together an amazing trip for our family. This travel agent was incredibly responsive.
Reviewed By David W.
Our special trip surpassed all of our expectations!
We had a large group wanting to go on safari and started planning around a year in advance. We also had small children coming with us and we were celebrating a milestone birthday! My first call was with Zicasso’s travel agent, who had the best enthusiasm and confidence in delivering what we wanted. The other travel partner was my main point of contact afterwards and she probably ended up answering at least 10,000 questions for me!
Each moment of the trip was specially curated and special. They did a great job finding camps that would give us a unique experience rather than becoming redundant. The hospitality at the camps and accommodations were unique and comfortable. We were all so happy with how everything went! We would definitely use this travel company again for our travel needs!
Reviewed By Shruti B.
We had an amazing trip, planned by Zicasso's travel partner. This is the first time I've ever used a travel agent and I'll admit, I was nervous. She took all of our feedback into consideration while planning. I highly recommend!
Reviewed By Kris C.
This was a well-planned trip that was personally rewarding and fulfilling.
This trip provided a great balance of the diverse locations from both countries (Namibia and South Africa).
I chose Zicasso as, at this stage of life, when taking well-deserved vacations, I just want to pay, pack, show up and have everything (accommodations, transportation, domestic and international flights, tours, attention to safety, and additional recommendations) accounted for. And that is exactly what the Zicasso's travel expert provided via her tour agency.
I was able to share my must-haves/nice-to-haves and she customized a vacation package that tended to every detail. It was a wonderful balance of rustic and luxury. It was also our July “birthdaycation” for my aunt and me, and we were surprised at multiple locations with surprise birthday acknowledgements. Birthdays are very special to me, so this was a major “icing” on the cake for me on this vacation.
Although there was a minor “hiccup” on the day of arrival, the travel specialist's “on-the-ground” (local) staff pivoted and quickly and professionally found another option for us for our airport pickup. This shows the mark of a company interested in ensuring the complete satisfaction of their clients.
For the destinations the travel expert specializes in, they will be my first point of contact when looking to make my next vacation destination.
Well done!
Reviewed By Andrea +.
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.
Reviewed By Roberto B.