| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 16 travelers max | |
| Themes | Active, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations, sometimes on bumpy unpaved roads and may have limited rest stops.
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Get ready to check off three of Africa's most awe-inspiring bucket list icons on our fully-guided small group tour: Highlights of Southern Africa. Start your trip in Cape Town, the jewel of South Africa, and dive deep into this incredible country's storied history and vibrant culture. Then, take a quick flight to Zimbabwe, where you'll spend two days learning why Victoria Falls is known as the "Smoke that Thunders"! Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest curtain of falling water, then sit back and enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Round your trip with two days in Chobe National Park, Botswana, as your expert guide takes you deep into some of the world's best game viewing territory in search of lions, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, cheetah, and more!
From the glowing sunsets, sunrises, and stunning natural wonders to rich biodiversity, spectacular food, fascinating people, and exciting history, our expertly-crafted itinerary combines fully-guided tours with plenty of free time to explore what you love. Have the chance to join one of our optional excursions, like a day in the Cape Winelands or experiencing the culture of the Bo-Kaap (formerly known as the Malay Quarter). If you haven't experienced the incredible wonders that await you in Southern Africa, this is the trip you've been looking for.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from New York (JFK) on Kenya Airways including taxes & fees
- All intra-Africa flights, land transportation and transfers throughout the tour
- 9 night accommodations in first class hotels and game lodges
- 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
- Professional English-speaking guide and game rangers
- Services of an experienced driver-guide
Optional add-ons
- Cape Winelands tour
- Bo-Kaap Melting Pot
- Business class upgrades on Kenya Airways (KQ)
Why you'll love it
- Visit 4 countries: Cape Town, jewel of South Africa; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; 4 safaris in Chobe, Botswana; and Nairobi, Kenya.
- Spend two days exploring Cape Town independently or enjoy an optional Cape Winelands Tour and Bo-Kaap Melting Pot Tour & Cooking Class.
- Journey by funicular railway to Cape Point for breathtaking views of the Cape of Good Hope.
- Watch African Jackass penguins play along the sands of Boulder Beach.
- Hear the thunderous roar of Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall.
- Cruise along the Zambezi River at sunset and get a chance to spot some of the wildlife that frequent it.
- Hand-feed endangered giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center.
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery, where young elephants are cared for until they are ready to be released back into the wild.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Cape Town
- 3 Cape Town
- 4 Cape Town
- Optional Excursion: Bo-Kaap Melting Pot Tour with Cooking Class , $195
- 5 Cape Town
- Optional Excursion: Cape Winelands tour (ZAR 1587 purchased locally)
- 6 Cape Town & Victoria Falls
- 7 Victoria Falls
- 8 Victoria Falls & Chobe
- 9 Chobe
- 10 Chobe, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe & Nairobi
- 11 Nairobi/Depart
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exciting journey to Southern Africa begins this as you check in for your overnight flight
Day 3 Cape Town
- Full Day Excursion to Cape Town, Table Mountain and Cape Point
Radisson RED Cape Town or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Cape Town
- Day at leisure to explore Cape Town
- Or join an optional tour to experience the culture of Bo Kaap
Radisson RED Cape Town or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Cape Town
- Day at leisure to explore Cape Town
- Or participate in an exciting optional tour of Cape Winelands
Radisson RED Cape Town or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Cape Town & Victoria Falls
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls
- Remainder of the day at leisure
A'Zambezi River Lodge or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Victoria Falls
- Guided Tour of the Falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
A'Zambezi River Lodge or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Victoria Falls & Chobe
- Transfer to Botswana
- Enjoy your first boat safari on the Chobe River
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Chobe
- Morning game drive in Chobe
- Afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Chobe, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe & Nairobi
- AM game drive in Chobe
- Depart for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and stop for lunch
- Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your flight to Nairobi
- Arrive in Nairobi
Hilton Garden Inn or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 11 Nairobi/Depart
- Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery
- Stop at the Kazuri Bead Factory Store
- Feed the giraffes at the Langata Giraffe Center
- Transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Kenya?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about South Africa?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Zimbabwe?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Botswana?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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