DAY 1 Arrival Cape Town: Arrival & Leisure Time

Arrive at Cape Town airport and enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel, situated near to the world-famous V&A Waterfront. Enjoy the remainder of the day to recuperate, perhaps lounging by the pool or dipping into the city for a meal or shopping. This evening, choose from the restaurants at the buzzing V&A or take things super-easy by dining at your hotel.

DAY 2 Cape Town: City Tour + Table Mountain

This morning brings a half-day tour of Cape Town, including a visit to iconic Table Mountain. As you explore the lively city streets, view landmarks such as the elegant City Hall and prettily painted Cape Dutch and Georgian houses of Bo-Kaap, previously called the Malay Quarter. The highlight, however, is a cableway trip up 1,000-meter-high Table Mountain (weather permitting), which, alongside neighboring Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, forms a dramatic backdrop to the city. After ascending, marvel at the sweeping views over Cape Town and the ocean; and enjoy a scenic walk or light bite at the scenic mountain café. Your tour ends with lunch at a local restaurant, after which you’ll have the afternoon and evening to yourself. Perhaps relax by the hotel pool before heading out for dinner or souvenir shopping in Cape Town.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

DAY 3 Cape Town: Cape Peninsula + Penguin Encounter

After breakfast, meet your guide for a half-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Admire the scenery as we trace one of the world’s most photogenic coastal roads, driving into the peninsula overlooking the infamous Cape of Good Hope. Ride the Cape Point Funicular to the upper lighthouse, and absorb the awe-inspiring views over where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet—a confluence which has tormented mariners for centuries. Next, continue to Boulders Beach to see its free-roaming African penguins and savor a delicious lobster lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, visit Mojo Market, a buzzing food and lifestyle market in Cape Town’s Sea Point neighborhood. Roam the artisanal stalls of this indoor hub, sample local delicacies at the trendy food stands, and sip drinks at one of the many bars and live music haunts. This evening is free to spend at your leisure.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

DAY 4 Cape Town — Southern Kruger National Park: Fly to Kruger + Safari Drive

Leave your hotel this morning to fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP). On arrival, transfer to your safari lodge at Kruger National Park (1.5 hrs drive). In the afternoon, enjoy the shared scheduled Game Drive in Mdluli Concession area if time permits. This evening, savor dinner at the lodge before hitting the pillow to conserve your energy for tomorrow’s adventures.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drives in Kruger

This morning enjoy the scheduled shared Game Drive in Kruger National Park. Depart early by comfortable, open game vehicle accompanied by a skilled game ranger to maximize sightings. Go off-road to spot big cats such as lions and keep your eyes out for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, tortoises, and the reserve’s 360 species of birds, many of them best found around the rivers. After lunch, relax at the lodge before a late-afternoon safari to experience more sightings in Mdluli Concession Area. Your day concludes with dinner and the opportunity for drinks under Africa’s vast, starry skies.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 Kruger National Park: More Safari Adventures in Kruger

Today brings your penultimate early-morning game drive in Mdluli Concession Area and a final late-afternoon safari outing in Kruger National Park.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 Kruger National Park — Victoria Falls, Zambezi: Fly to Victoria Falls + Sunset Cruise

Following breakfast, a complimentary shuttle whisks you to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe. After landing, transfer to your hotel by the shared scheduled transfer, and recharge your batteries over lunch and during a free afternoon. Later, join us for a sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi River. Admire the views over the sunset-washed river and watch for riverside games before returning to your hotel and enjoying the evening at leisure.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

DAY 8 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Guided Falls Tour

Embark on a guided tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls today. Seeing the falls—called the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ by locals for the mists around its cascades—is an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the thundering waters and admire the flora and fauna of the surrounding rainforest, an ecosystem fed by constant mist.  Learn how the cascades were formed as you explore and visit an arts and crafts center to uncover the local customs that have originated from around the falls. After lunch, this afternoon is at your leisure, providing the opportunity to sample the activities offered at your hotel (at your own expense) before another free evening.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch

DAY 9 Victoria Falls—Chobe, Botswana: Transfer to Botswana + Afternoon Safari

Hit the road for Botswana’s Chobe National Park on a shared scheduled transfer, known for its high concentration of elephants, which are often seen bathing in the Chobe River. Admire the views as you cross the border and after lunch at your lodge—your base for two nights—embark on a late-afternoon shared game drive. Scour the riversides and with luck, glimpse elephant, hippo, crocodile and cheetah at the water’s edge. A delicious dinner at the lodge completes your memorable day.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 Chobe River Front, Botswana: Safari Drives + Leisure Time

Leave early for another safari through Chobe, with the chance to spot all manner of game. As well as elephants and hippo, watch for buffalo, lions, and more. Return for lunch and take advantage of the lodge facilities this afternoon with a swim in the pool or a soothing massage at the spa before a late-afternoon safari and dinner bring the day to an end.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 Chobe—Johannesburg: Fly to Johannesburg + Half-Day City Tour

Fly from Kasane to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport and catch a complimentary shuttle to your hotel today. After checking in, get on to a half day city tour. Tonight, enjoy the farewell dinner at the local restaurant.

Included: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner

DAY 12 Johannesburg—USA: Depart from Johannesburg

Your vacation ends as a complimentary shuttle ferries you to O.R. Tambo airport for your return flight home.

Included: Breakfast at hotel