11 Day Deluxe South Africa with Victoria Falls

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of South Africa & Victoria Falls. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to captivating South Africa & Victoria Falls, as you track the "Big Five" d...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Explore the rich history and cultural sights of Cape Town, the sophisticated and sparkling coastal city
    • Ascend by cableway to the summit of Table Mountain, iconic symbol of Cape Town
    • Visit the exotic Bo-Kaap quarter with its brightly colored homes and winding cobblestone streets
    • Travel on the Flying Dutchman funicular from Cape Point Nature Reserve to the old lighthouse for breathtaking views of the Cape of Good Hope
    • At Boulders Beach, home to 2,000 endangered African Penguins, view these adorable little birds
    • Enjoy three adventurous days at a renowned game lodge in a Kruger National Park Concession
    • Search for the "Big Five" with private rangers during game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles
    • Stand in awe at astonishing Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World"

What's this trip about?

    All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of South Africa & Victoria Falls. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to captivating South Africa & Victoria Falls, as you track the "Big Five" during game drives on a private game reserve, discover remarkable landscapes, picturesque vineyards and spectacular Victoria Falls. At the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to South Africa & Victoria Falls with Signature Collection.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Kruger National Park
  • Livingstone
  • Robben Island
  • Table Mountain
  • Victoria
  • Victoria Falls
  • Zambezi River

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River cruise
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Cape Town, Johannesburg-New York
    • Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • All Intra-flights: Cape Town-Skukuza, Nelspruit-Livingstone, Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
    • 9 nights accommodations in well-located Luxury Hotels
    • 4 nights Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
    • 3 nights Lion Sands Private Reserve, Kruger National Park Concession
    • 2 nights The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe
    • All transfers
    • Maximum 24 passengers per tour
    • 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches with soft drinks, 7 dinners with wine
    • Bottled water daily
    • Welcome and Farewell receptions
    • Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
    • Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary
    • Tour manager throughout plus expert ranger guides in your Private Game Reserve
    • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles for sightseeing and transfers
    • Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles
    • Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and ranger Game Reserve guides

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Depart for South Africa

Depart for Cape Town, South Africa

Day 2: Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa! Arrive in magical Cape Town, the sparkling coastal city. You’ll be transferred to your luxurious hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone in this sophisticated city nestled between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans

Overnight: Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

Day 3: Views from Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap Quarter, Festive Welcome Dinner

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

Join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for this morning's briefing about the astonishing adventure of South Africa and Victoria Falls that awaits you. Our introduction to the cit...

Day 4: Stunning Cape Peninsula, Wine Tasting & Estate Lunch

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

Endless views lie ahead at every turn as we travel along the stunning Cape Peninsula. Visit Hout Bay, a lively coastal town with a picturesque harbor and colorful boats moored on the d...

Day 5: Historic Robben Island, Home Hosted Braai (BBQ)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town

A private tour to historic Robben Island today reveals the poignant struggles, hopes and dreams of freedom made famous by Nelson Mandela's imprisonment here. This notorious prison, lo...

Day 6: Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge or Narina Lodge, Kruger National Park Concession

The adventure begins as we transfer today to the airport for the flight to Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa. Upon a...

Day 7: Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge or Narina Lodge, Kruger National Park Concession

Awake early, meet your ranger and safari companions and begin the exciting early morning game drive in open jeeps as the sun rises o...

Day 8: Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge or Narina Lodge, Kruger National Park Concession

Treasure your last day on safari at the Lion Sands Reserve with its astonishing variety of wildlife that includes over 200 mammal an...

Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe

Departing Kruger National Park, transfer to the Nelspruit airport for the flight to Livingstone in Zambia, continuing to our first views of awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of...

Day 10: Zimbabwe Side of Victoria Falls, Zambezi River Farewell Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe

A local historian enlightens us this morning about David Livingstone, the famed missionary explorer who discovered the Falls in 1855 and named them after Queen Victoria....

Day 11: Depart South Africa

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your connecting departure flight. During your transfer in Johannesburg's International Terminal, you’ll have Lounge access to relax and refresh before your international flight home

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    • Zambia and Zimbabwe visa fees and gratuities for tour mangers

Accommodation

,Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town The exclusive Cape Grace hotel, backed by the beauty of Table Mountain, sits ideally on a private quay in the center of Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. The guest rooms are uniquely outfitted with a mix of antiques and reproductions, paintings by local artists and African artifacts. The hotel's spa offers African inspired treatments. The buzzing Bascule bar is perfect for an aperitif before dinner and the award-winning Signal Restaurant, delivers a unique combination of dishes which represent the many cultures of Cape Town's rich heritage. Hotel Amenities Guest Rooms: The elegantly decorated rooms feature exquisite furniture, rich fabrics and a view of either the yacht marina, the harbour or Table Mountain. All are well equipped with a variety of modern amenities. Location: The hotel is located on a private quay in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The Cape Town Diamond Museum, the Chavonnes Battery Museum and the Two Oceans Aquarium are all within walking distance. Restaurants: Signal restaurant serves creative Cape cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of beverages at the Bascule Whisky, Wine and Cocktail bar.   Lion Sands Tinga Lodge & Narina Lodge Kruger National Park Lion Sands Tinga & Narina luxury lodges in the Sabi Sand private game reserve, offer exceptional service and provide an exclusive safari experience. All suites at Tinga Lodge, have breathtaking views of the Sabie River, thus giving the chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Perched among a canopy of hundred year old trees, the style of Narina lodge is that of a luxurious treehouse, where the main areas link to the private suites via raised wooden walkways. Hotel Amenities Guest Rooms: The guest rooms at both lodges feature a seating area, a deck with a private plunge pool, a minibar and a private bathroom. Tinga Lodge has 9 rooms and Narina Lodge has 9 rooms. Location: The lodges are located along the Sabie River in the Sabi Sand private game reserve. Each lodge offers a deck with magnificent views and spa services for guests to enjoy. Tinga Lodge has a public pool in addition to the private plunge pools. Restaurants: Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge each have an on-site dining area.   The Victoria Falls Hotel Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The luxurious Victoria Falls Hotel commands a prime location overlooking Victoria Falls. A member of Leading Hotels of the World, this Edwardian style hotel was refurbished to combine its traditional majesty with modern comforts. Nestled within a manicured garden, it offers unobstructed views of the Victoria Falls bridge and the spray of the Falls. The well-appointed rooms and hotel amenities include two restaurants, a trendy café, a poolside bar and wellness center. A traditional English high tea here at Stanley's Terrace is a world-famous tradition. Hotel Amenities Guest Rooms: The elegant guest rooms feature wooden furnishings and regional style decor. All guest rooms are equipped with amenities for a comfortable stay, including an in-room safe, air conditioning and a hairdryer. Location: The hotel is located in Victoria Falls National Park, and the Victoria Falls are about a ten minute walk away. Enjoy the hotel's gardens, tennis courts, library, reading rooms and outdoor pool. Restaurants: The Jungle Junction restaurant serves African fare. Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine in the Livingstone Room restaurant. Beverages are available at Stanley's Bar and the poolside bar. Stanley's Terrace offers light fare, high tea and a view of the Victoria Falls Bridge.
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Meals Included

21 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
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Your Signature Experiences

  • Festive Welcome Dinner in Cape Town with South African dancers and singers celebrates your arrival
  • Specially arranged lunch and wine pairing at the exclusive restaurant at the Steenberg Estate
  • Private wine tasting at the Groot Constantia Wine Estate where the country’s wine industry originated
  • A private tour of historic Robben Island, and an opportunity to meet a former political prisoner, reveals Mandela’s struggles, hopes and dreams for freedom
  • Enjoy a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) hosted by a South African family in their home
  • Authentic safari experiences in unfenced and luxurious Lion Sands Private Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park
  • Private Game Reserve ranger, guide and educator leads you on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe the "Big Five"
  • Celebrate your arrival in Victoria Falls with British-style afternoon high tea at your elegant hotel
  • Enjoy an astonishing bush dinner in Zimbabwe with delicious food cooked on open fires
  • A local historian enlightens us about David Livingstone, the famed explorer who discovered the Falls
  • Farewell Reception and Dinner on the Zambezi River - a truly romantic, one-of-a-kind African experience
  • Lounge Access in Johannesburg's International Terminal while you await your international flight
  Please Note:
  • Passengers should select international flights from Johannesburg that depart no earlier than 7 pm on Day 11.
  • Please note, all passport holders should have four or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to South Africa, Zambia & Zimbabwe. 
  • Effective June 1, 2015 children 17 & under will be required to present an unabridged full birth certificate. Extracts or copies are not acceptable. If both parents are not traveling with the child, additional documentation is required.
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