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South Africa and Victoria Falls Tour

Inspirational safari vacation to South Africa and Zimbabwe

Make the most of your journey to Africa: see the continent's best-loved and most impressive landmark, Victoria Falls, experience a Big 5 safari in the Kruger Park and marvel at Cape Town's natural beauty. This is 10 nights packed with unforgettable experiences, perfect for a honeymoon or special occasion vacation. Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a stay in the luxury boutique hotel, The Clarendon Bantry Bay, offers the chance to explore its many attractions from its glorious beaches to Table Mountain, Robben Island and the V&A Waterfront. From here it's time fly to the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve for your stay at the exquisite Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge.

Spend your days on exciting game drives on the lookout for the Big 5 and then return to your luxury suite and private plunge pool for some rest and relaxation. Complete this memorable holiday with a flight up to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you will get to see one of the 7 natural wonders of the world in all its glory. Aside from visits to the Falls, the area offers an abundance of activities from sunset boat cruises and bungee jumping to helicopter tours and white-water rafting. Fall asleep to the sounds of the Zambezi River in your tented suite at Old Drift Lodge.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Cape Town International
  • 4 nights - The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
  • 4 nights - Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa
  • 2 nights - Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • Ends - Transfer to Victoria Falls for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon South Africa, Zimbabwe
  • Nights Icon 10 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Safari Icon Safari
  • Scenic Icon Scenic

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
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Highlights

  • 3 must-see travel destinations in one vacation
  • A Big 5 safari in a private Kruger reserve
  • Cape Town, one of the worlds most Instragramable cities
  • See one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls
  • Fly-in transfers to allow more time for adventure and relaxation
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Cape Town International

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Day 1 - 5

Arrive at Cape Town Airport where your driver will meet you and take you to your guesthouse in the beautiful Bantry Bay area.

  • 4 nights

The Clarendon Bantry Bay
Bed & Breakfast | Superior Room
South Africa

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Day 5 - 9

Return with your driver today to Cape Town Airport where you will fly via Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to an airstrip in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. Here your guide will be waiting for you.

  • 4 nights

Chitwa Chitwa Private Game Lodge
All Inclusive | Suite
South Africa

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Day 9 - 11

Your guide will today return you to the airstrip where you will catch a flight via Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to Livingstone Airport in Zambia. Here you will be met and driven to your lodge on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls.

  • 2 nights

Old Drift Lodge
Full Board | Luxury Tented Suite
Zimbabwe

A tented guest suite

Day 11

Bid the Falls goodbye as you head to Victoria Falls Airport for your international flight home.

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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.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
  • Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
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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.

  • Big 5 Safari Icon Big 5 Safari
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Ocean Safari Icon Ocean Safari
  • Helicopter Flights Icon Helicopter Flights
  • Shark Diving Icon Shark Diving
  • White Water Rafting Icon White Water Rafting
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Experience
  • Canoeing Kayaking Icon Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Cycling Icon Cycling
  • Hiking Icon Hiking
  • Food Experience Icon Food Experiences
  • City Sights Icon City Sights
  • Natural Wonders Icon Natural Wonders
  • Wine Tour Icon Wine Tour
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

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.

  • African Wilddog
    African Wilddog
  • Zebra
    Zebra
  • Wildebeest
    Wildebeest
  • White Rhino
    White Rhino
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Orca
    Orca
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Great White Shark
    Great White Shark
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • African Fish Eagle
    African Fish Eagle
  • Southern right whale
    Southern Right Whale
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