Itinerary Details
African Travel: Southern Africa Wildlife Wonderland
Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Upon arriving in Cape Town, South Africa's "Mother City," you’ll be warmly welcomed and whisked away to your deluxe hotel. The rest of your day is at your leisure to begin exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Queen Victoria Hotel
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Day 2 Cape Town
Spend your day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula. Drive past the sparkling beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Wind your way along legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive to the rocky seascapes of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Continue along the coast to the delightful penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Queen Victoria Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 3 Cape Town
Today’s sojourn explores the nearby winelands. Learn all about the process of wine making, from grape to goblet. Revel in the scenery…like the picturesque little village of Franschhoek, first settled by the Huguenots. Take a stroll through historical, charming Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch architecture, absorbing the quaintness of this lovely university town.
Queen Victoria Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 4 Cape Town
Shop, explore or relax at your own leisure today. Don’t miss a ride on the cable car to the top of iconic Table Mountain for sweeping city and ocean views. Browse the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and explore the colorful Malay Quarter.
Queen Victoria Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 5 Cape Town / Kruger Private Reserve
Take flight for a thrilling safari to a private game reserve in the heart of Big Five country near Kruger National Park. After you settle in to your lodge, meet your expert ranger for your first game drive and begin tracking and learning about the distinct behaviors of the Big Five as well as the wealth of wildlife that awaits.
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Kruger Private Reserve
Rise early when the animals are most lively for this morning’s game drive. Be alert to capture panoramic shots of the abundance of wildlife across the reserve. Return to your camp for lunch and relax before setting out on an evening game drive.
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Kruger Private Reserve
Early morning and late afternoon game drives provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals, while bush walks will teach you about the plants used to make traditional medicines. Savanna is dedicated to helping the local community and you can visit some of these projects during your stay. Tonight, savor fine dining beneath the grand canopy of the African skies.
Savanna Private Game Reserve
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Kruger Private Reserve / Livingstone, Zambia
Fly off to Livingstone. Your boutique owner-run lodge is set on a bend of the magnificent Zambezi River and is the perfect location for a visit to the renowned Victoria Falls. This afternoon, board a small boat for a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi River.
The River Club
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Livingstone
There is no set pattern to your days. Guests are encouraged to lie in and soak up their surroundings. Walk the misty rain forest trails along the falls, go fishing, or visit a local village and meet the friendly Zambian people. Tonight, recline on your deck overlooking the river and be swept away by the sights, sounds and magic of Africa.
The River Club
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Livingstone / Okavango Delta, Botswana
Incredible experiences await as you fly off to your next destination — the pristine wildlife oasis of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. You’ll be treated to the ultimate safari experience at your intimate camp, boasting plenty of game viewing and birding opportunities all year round. Meet your expert ranger for an afternoon orientation to the delta’s varying ecosystems, ranging from lush grasslands to dense mopane bushveld.
Seba Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Okavango Delta
As dawn breaks and the animals begin to stir, gather your camera and join your ranger to begin exploring the annually flooded grasslands surrounding your camp, and beyond into the drier plains. Listen for the trumpeting of a large herd of elephants passing through or the lion’s roar as it guards its pride. After the day cools down, venture out again to look for endangered wild dogs lazing with their pack, and leopards, cheetah and African wildcat prowling the shadows.
Seba Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 12 Okavango Delta
Venture by motorboat or canoe and explore the Delta's secret channels and hidden lagoons. Bring your binoculars to zoom in on the exceptional bird life from the Pel’s fishing owl, to chirping cisticola. Relax until your evening safari when your ranger will spotlight the nocturnal animals. After dinner, gather ‘round the campfire to share your favorite adventures with your safari companions.
Seba Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 13 Okavango Delta / Johannesburg, South Africa / Depart
Wrap up your safari adventure as you fly to Johannesburg via Maun. Connect with your onward flight arrangements.
Meals: (B)