12 Days: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park.

Tour overview:

From the Cape Winelands with their internationally acknowledged vintages to Kruger National Park, this wonderful itinerary offers the heart of adventure with all the wildlife spectacle and natural phenomenon that Southern Africa has to offer. From an evening cruise on the Zambezi River to game drives in open 4WD vehicles, you will see Africa at its most awe-inspiring.

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

Arrive in Cape Town, where you are met and escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 - Cape Town – City Sightseeing & Cape Winelands

Morning cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Enjoy the architecture of The Castle and other historic buildings. Continue to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colors of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Also visit a professional diamond cutter. This afternoon continue on to the Cape Winelands. Explore this world-renowned region and learn about the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour and tasting. Visit the beautiful town of Stellenbosch, home to one of the country’s prestigious universities, as well as fine art galleries and historic architecture. (B)

Day 3 - Cape Town – Cape Peninsula

Full day exploring the Cape Peninsula. Drive along the False Bay coastline via Boulders Beach (penguin colony) to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Cape Point, at the tip of the peninsula, is regarded as the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Return to Cape Town via the scenic Atlantic Coastline. (B)

Day 4 - Cape Town / Kruger Safari

Fly to the Greater Kruger Park area and enjoy your first afternoon game drive. Later, experience a delicious dinner under the starlit sky. (BLD)

Day 5 - Kruger Safari

Roam the reserve in open 4WD vehicles in search of elephant, leopard, cheetah, kudu, giraffe, Cape buffalo, hippo and other species. Your mid morning walk is an opportunity to feel the pulse of Africa through the soles of your feet and experience the bushveld at close quarters. (BLD)

Day 6 - Kruger Safari

A second full day to enjoy Kruger and all it has to offer. (BLD)

Day 7 - Kruger Safari / Johannesburg

Enjoy one last early morning game drive. Fly to Johannesburg and spend the night at a nearby resort hotel. (B)

Day 8 - Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

This morning fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Later in the afternoon enjoy the sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. (BD)

Day 9 - Victoria Falls

In morning a guided walking tour of the falls with its vast curtain of water that is nearly a mile wide and 355 feet high. The afternoon is at leisure for optional activities such as bungee jumping, Flight of Angels and others. Tonight enjoy a festive dinner at The Boma Restaurant. (BD)

Day 10 - Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park

Transfer by road to Chobe National Park, Botswana. These combined wetlands, dry woodlands and savannas are home to a large elephant population. Enjoy a late afternoon game viewing cruise. (BLD)

Day 11 - Chobe National Park

Take morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD vehicles. At day end, return to the lodge for another spectacular sunset on the Chobe River. (BLD)

Day 12 - Chobe / Kasane / Depart Johannesburg

Morning transfer to nearby Kasane Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Connect with your international departure flight. (B)