12-Day South Africa, Victoria Falls and Chobe Tour with Cape Winelands
About This Tour
Embark on a 12-day adventure through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, combining scenic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and iconic city sights. Travel the...
Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Kruger National Park, Hermanus, Blyde River Canyon, Chobe National Park, Cape Agulhas, Kasane, Table Mountain National Park, Simon's Town · Languages: English
Know before you go: Vegetarian and Halal food options can be offered and arranged on request.; Travel insurance is required before joining the tour. Travel insurance is mandatory.
About Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas
Shrouded by the ridges of Table Mountain and the Overberg, Cape Agulhas roars with storms and crashing rollers. Get a local guide to the region to discover whales, shipwrecks and more.
What's Included
- Accommodation: 12 nights' accommodation at a hotel, safari lodge, or guesthouse. All en-suite rooms. All accommodation establishments are within walking distance, a short drive, or a reasonable drive time to restaurants, activities, sightseeing, and more.
- Fully guided: professional driver, guide, and tour manager.
- Inter-tour flights (South African/Zimbabwe domestic and regional flights): flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls; flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town.
- Meals: 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 4 dinners.
- Transport: private air-conditioned tour vehicle; transfers from Victoria Falls to Chobe (return); open safari vehicle on certain game drives in Kruger and Chobe National Parks.
- All park and national park entrance fees.
- Included activities: Kruger National Park safari game drive x 2 days; Panorama Route - God's Window; Bourke's Luck Potholes; Blyde River Canyon; Victoria Falls excursion; Chobe National Park game drive; Chobe River sunset cruise; Table Mountain excursion; Cape Agulhas visit; Hermanus Bay visit; Simon's Town penguin colony visit; wine and food pairing excursion; Chapman's Peak; Stellenbosch town visit.
Not Included
- All drinks and snacks.
- Anything of a personal nature.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Local gratuities.
- Optional activities.
- International flights to and from South Africa, and all flights not mentioned.
- Any visas, if required.
- Airport transfers at the destination.
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure are not included in the tour package.
- Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
- Any optional activities along the tour.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Johannesburg to the Panorama Route
We depart Johannesburg for the magnificent Panorama Route. A scenic drive takes us to the world's biggest green canyon, known as the Blyde River Canyon. After a good visit to the canyon, we head over to Bourke's Luck Potholes for a leisurely stroll. We conclude the day's sightseeing with a stop at God's Window to take in the endless views.
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2Day 02
Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park
After a good early breakfast, it's a short drive into Kruger National Park. Upon entering the park, our wildlife viewing begins. Today you can look forward to a full-day game drive as we make our way from the central part of Kruger Park to the south of the park, home to the famous Big Five.
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3Day 03
Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive in Kruger
A full-day game drive awaits in an open safari vehicle. Today's safari will take you into a different area of the park to explore all the fauna and flora that the Kruger area has to offer.
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4Day 04
Kruger to Johannesburg
After a good hearty breakfast, we head back to the city of Johannesburg by a different road, from where we will catch our flight to Victoria Falls the following day. A few scenic stops await along the way to Johannesburg.
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5Day 05
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and Onward to Chobe
We fly out of Johannesburg, leaving South African borders for the next few days to visit Zimbabwe and Botswana. On arrival in Victoria Falls, we take a short drive across the border into Botswana to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. We settle into our accommodation and enjoy a sundowner before a nice dinner.
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6Day 06
Safari and Sunset Cruise in Chobe National Park
After a good night's rest, an early morning start is what's needed to get ready for an action-filled day. Be enchanted on a true African safari through the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park. This untouched wilderness is not only home to the Big Five, but also to the world's largest population of elephants. After the day's exhilarating safari game drive, we head back to the lodge for some lunch and a short siesta. Late in the afternoon, we board a safari boat to enjoy a lovely sunset cruise on the beautiful Chobe River. One can look forward to the magnificent fauna and flora that make the Chobe River so spectacular.
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7Day 07
Victoria Falls and the Zambezi Gorge
We make the short drive back across the border into Zimbabwe. Today is an excursion like no other, as we get to experience and enjoy "The Smoke That Thunders," the mighty Victoria Falls. There is also an opportunity to take a stroll onto the Victoria Falls Bridge, as well as enjoy a beverage overlooking the Zambezi River gorge.
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8Day 08
Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Today we say farewell to beautiful Zimbabwe and then fly over to the "Mother City," Cape Town. Once landed, we make our way to our lovely accommodation, where we will be spending the next two nights. After all check-in formalities are completed, it's time to do a bit of sightseeing with a visit to the V&A Waterfront, where we will also conclude the day with a good dinner.
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9Day 09
Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the Cape Peninsula
Today you can look forward to exploring, experiencing, and enjoying the very best that the metropolis of Cape Town has to offer, with a visit to the top of the iconic Table Mountain by modern cable car. Once at the top, be in awe of 360-degree views of the Cape Peninsula. We journey around the peninsula, taking a scenic world-class coastal drive through Chapman's Peak and stopping at viewpoints along the way for a few pictures. The journey continues to the naval town of Simon's Town, where we will visit the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
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10Day 10
Cape Town to Hermanus
A scenic drive from Cape Town along the Clarence Drive Pass takes you to the southern coast and the majestic seaside town of Hermanus. Here you will be welcomed by the beautiful whale bay, with its unparalleled beauty. You can also look forward to the lovely town of Hermanus, where we will try our luck with a bit of whale spotting.
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11Day 11
Cape Agulhas, Struisbaai, and Surrounding Villages
With a refreshing start to the day and breathtaking views of the whale bay, we make our way further south to the most southerly point on the African continent, Cape Agulhas. Picturesque views and a striking lighthouse await. This is also the very point where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean come together. The day will also be spent exploring the surrounding towns and villages that make this area so special.
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12Day 12
Historic Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands
Today we explore, taste, and enjoy the historic Stellenbosch Winelands. Be enchanted by the town's Cape Dutch-style buildings and oak-tree-lined streets. We visit beautiful vineyards, where each farm, unique in its own way, showcases true South African wines. The highlight of the day will tickle your taste buds with a full wine and food experience.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Johannesburg, South Africa · Tour start: Johannesburg, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.