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11-Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari

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Overview

This is the best way to experience Southern Africa - South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana - in an unforgettable 11-day trip!.

Start off by seeing what Cape Town has to offer, you'll spend the first few days exploring this eclectic city before going to experience and witness the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

Finally, you'll journey to Chobe National Park in Botswana, one of the best game viewing destinations in the world. Spend your days on sunset cruises and game drives with this beautiful Chobe safari.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cape Town!

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Welcome to Cape Town!

You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Your shuttle driver will meet you and other fellow travellers at the arrivals hall after you have collected your baggage and will have your name on a signboard, so keep your eyes peeled. Cape Town offers a diversity of cultures, cuisines, activities and landscapes, you'll have the afternoon and evening free to explore the city and head out for dinner at one of the recommended restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    SALT Boutique Guesthouse5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape TownOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    PRIMI TableviewOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

Day 2

Explore Cape Town & African Dinner Experience

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Explore Cape Town & African Dinner Experience

Today, your local guide will meet you for a Historic Walking Tour which showcases the colonialism, drama and harmony of this city. In the afternoon, you'll board the distinctive red open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Then, you can either take the cable car up and explore Table Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to the famous Robben Island. In the evening, you cannot help but be swept up in the excitement of African stories told through live entertainment at the GOLD Restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    SALT Boutique Guesthouse5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain Excursion

    Robben IslandOptional Activity

    Table MountainOptional Activity

    African Dinner Experience at GOLD Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

Day 3

Whale Watching Tour on Dyer Island

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Whale Watching Tour on Dyer Island

Once you have arrived at Dyer Island, you will receive a brief talk about the route, safety and what to look out for. You'll then head to Geyser Rock, home to a 60,000 strong Cape fur seal colony, the channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock known as the world-famous ‘Shark Alley’, and then to the whale hot-spots in the bay. Dyer Island boasts South Africa’s largest boat-based whale identity catalogue and you'll see re-sightings of the same individual whales year after year.

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    Accommodation

    SALT Boutique Guesthouse5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Whale Watching or Marine Big 5 Tour on Dyer Island

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    Restaurants

    The Bombay Bicycle ClubOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cape Town to Whale Watching · Dyer Island Cruises™

    Private Driver from Whale Watching · Dyer Island Cruises™ to Cape Town

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

    Overberg DC

Day 4

Cape Winelands Tour

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Cape Winelands Tour

You'll start the morning with a pick up from a local guide for an elegant but relaxed tour through the Cape Winelands. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries. You'll visit any of the three regions of the Cape Winelands, either Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl. The day will be spent eating mouthwatering foods and treats and drinking some of the best bubbles and wines that South Africa has to offer.

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    Accommodation

    SALT Boutique Guesthouse5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape Winelands Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

    Western Cape

Day 5

Fly to Zimbabwe, Arrive at Victoria Falls & Boma Dinner Show in Evening

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Fly to Zimbabwe, Arrive at Victoria Falls & Boma Dinner Show in Evening

Today, you'll say goodbye to Cape Town and head to the airport for your flight to Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your safari lodge near the falls. Taking its place alongside the Pyramids and the Serengeti, Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s original blockbusters. In the evening, you'll enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Boma Dinner & Drum Show in Victoria Falls with a delicious four-course traditional dinner followed by an interactive African drumming experience.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Falls Safari Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    The Boma Dinner and Drum Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport

    Plane from Cape Town International Airport to Victoria Falls AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Safari Club

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

    Victoria Falls

Day 6

Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise

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Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise

The Victoria Falls possess a beauty that is impossible to replicate through any man-made efforts, a natural wonder created by Mother Nature as a reminder of her power and complexity. A guided tour of the falls enables you to delve into the local customs and traditions while gaining insight into how such an exquisite creation came to be. In the evening, you'll relax as you cruise along the banks of the river, and view the spectacular scenery that is nature’s own sanctuary.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Falls Safari Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tour of Victoria Falls

    Sunset Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Matabeleland North Province

Day 7

Day of Leisure at Victoria Falls with Optional Activities

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Day of Leisure at Victoria Falls with Optional Activities

Today, you can enjoy a full day of activities in Victoria Falls with scheduled transfers. The possibilities are endless. You may want to take part in the village art tour, take a helicopter flight over the thunderous falls, go whitewater rafting, swim in Livingston Island's famous pools at the edge of the mighty Victoria Falls, explore the National Park and banks of the Zambezi on horseback or enjoy the vulture culture experience.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Falls Safari Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Village Art TourOptional Activity

    Victoria Falls by HelicopterOptional Activity

    Horseback TrailsOptional Activity

    The Vulture Culture Experience

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    Restaurants

    MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Matabeleland North Province

Day 8

Travel Over the Border to Botswana & Afternoon Game Drive

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Travel Over the Border to Botswana & Afternoon Game Drive

This morning, your transfer will collect you and drive you to the border of Botswana, and on to the town of Kasane where you will spend the next two nights. After settling into your safari lodge, your guide will collect you for the afternoon game drive safari, taking you down the winding paths in search of the wildlife found here - with a bit of luck you'll get to see some of the Big 5 today! The river itself is the lifeblood of the area and in the late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Chobe Safari Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Afternoon Game Drive in Chobe National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Victoria Falls to Kasane

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Kasane

Day 9

Morning Game Drive & Sunset Dinner Cruise in Chobe National Park

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Morning Game Drive & Sunset Dinner Cruise in Chobe National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll explore Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of one of the knowledgeable and friendly guides. The Chobe safari heads deep into the park to spot the elusive big cats that make this land their home. After a day spent relaxing, you'll dine under the stars on board of the lodge's boats and turn your evening meal into an unforgettable occasion.

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    Accommodation

    Chobe Safari Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park

    Dinner Cruise on the Chobe River

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kasane

Day 10

Fishing Expedition & Sunset Game Viewing Cruise

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Fishing Expedition & Sunset Game Viewing Cruise

Fishing for the legendary Tigerfish and several species of Bream not only provides an exciting fishing experience but excellent game viewing (crocodile, hippo, elephant, buffalo) and birding as well. A knowledgeable guide is on hand for all expeditions. In the late afternoon, you'll take to the waters of the Chobe River on a cruise and watch the marvels of the wild as the sun sets over the stunning landscape. Elephants are commonly seen on the river's edge, as are buffalo.

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    Accommodation

    Chobe Safari Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fishing Expedition on the Chobe River

    Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kasane

Day 11

Departure from Chobe National Park

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Departure from Chobe National Park

Depending on your flight time, you might be able to have one last game drive before you leave. After breakfast and checking out of your accommodation, you will be transferred to either Kasane International Airport or Victoria Falls Airport where you will catch your flight back home.

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    Activities

    Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kasane

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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