Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe Safari Vacation
Experience 3 very diverse regions on this action-packed trip. Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities Cape Town, marvel at the iconic Victoria Falls and safari in Zimbabwe’s wildlife-dense Hwange National Park.
With your own hire car in Cape Town, you will be able to fully explore the famous city sights from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront to Cape Point and the beaches of Camps Bay. Your base at a boutique hotel in Bantry Bay offers convenience, with jaw-dropping views. An easy flight will bring you then to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Staying at Old Drift Lodge, you will be upstream of the iconic Victoria Falls, on the banks of the Zambezi River. You will be nestled within a wild paradise surrounded by wildlife, but still within easy distance of the many fun-filled activities around the Falls. The last leg will involve travel to Hwange National Park by light aircraft, where you will stay in the small, eco-luxury camp Machaba Deteema Springs. Based in an incredible wildlife area, you will up close and personal with Africa’s famous animals on game drives and walking safaris.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cape Town International
- 4 nights - Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town
- 2 nights - Old Drift Lodge, Zimbabwe
- 4 nights - Machaba Deteema Springs, Zimbabwe
- Ends - Transfer to Victoria Falls for your international flight home
At a glance
- South Africa, Zimbabwe
- 10 Nights
- City
- Safari
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Guide Price
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Itinerary Details
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- International flights as detailed
- Meals and accommodation as detailed
- Drinks (excluding premium brands) in Zimbabwe
- Road transfers as detailed
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities
- National Park Fees
- Group B Hire Car (Toyota Starlet or similar) + GPS
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contributed with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities mentioned
- Petrol
- Additional Driver's Fee
- Additional activities or options on offer at the lodge or camp which aren't scheduled activities such as cultural excursions, special bush meals, taking a private vehicle, etc.
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Helicopter Flights
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Shark Diving
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Food Experiences
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City Sights
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Wine Tour
ICONIC ANIMALS
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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African Wilddog
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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Spotted Hyena
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Southern Giraffe
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Sable
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Lion
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Leopard
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Kudu
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Hippo
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Elephant
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Cheetah
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Buffalo
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Roan Antelope
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Seal
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African Penguin
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable wildlife viewing opportunities to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
- Bespoke itineraries
- Flights and transfers included
- Best rates guaranteed