After your morning game drive and breakfast, check out and be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport to check in for your flight to Johannesburg and then your connecting flight back to the USA.
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This scheduled itinerary features 10 days and 9 nights of exploring the highlights of Southern Africa, with an additional 2 days and nights allocated for international travel.
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay near Johannesburg Airport, giving you time to rest and recharge after your international flight.
From there, you’ll fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for a 2-night stay. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River and soak in the beauty and culture of this iconic destination.
Next, travel to Cape Town, South Africa’s vibrant “Mother City,” where you’ll spend 3 nights. Highlights include a cable car ride up the iconic Table Mountain, a visit to a renowned local wine estate, a scenic journey to the southwestern tip of Africa, and the chance to see the charming African Penguins at Boulders Beach.
Your journey concludes with 3 unforgettable nights on safari in a Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park region, reached via a flight to Hoedspruit. Enjoy exceptional game viewing and a warm, immersive lodge experience in one of South Africa’s most spectacular wildlife areas.
This is more than a holiday—it’s the trip of a lifetime.
FOR GROUND PORTIONS ONLY:
(No flights included in the below pricing)
Southern Africa: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, & South Africa:
US$5030.00 per person sharing
US$6050.00 per single occupancy
Price Includes
• A Ntaba guide traveling with the group throughout the entire itinerary
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast/L=Lunch/D=Dinner)
• Entrance fees as per activities on itinerary
• Activities as per itinerary
• Transfers and ground transportation mentioned in the itinerary
• Game activities as per itinerary
• Baggage Handling
Price Excludes
• All airline tickets and applicable airport fees and taxes – WILL BE QUOTED SEPARATELY!
• Extra Entrance fees to tourist attractions, activities or attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
• Any other tours or tourist entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
• Extra transport or transfers, taxi fares, after hours’ transport
• Extra optional activities while in the game reserves
• Visa for Zimbabwe (obtainable upon entry into Zimbabwe – US$30.00 per person for US Passport holders, subject to change. Travelers carrying other than a US Passport – visa costs vary by country)
• Personal, Medical and Travel Insurance
• Individual Tips or gratuities
• All costs of a personal nature: Telephone calls, bar bills, drinks, room service, laundry, refreshments, snacks, curios, gifts, etc. unless otherwise stated as included in the daily itinerary
• All levy/fee increases (Conservation, Bed, gate etc..) Ntaba reserves the right to pass along these increases from quoted costs if they occur
PLEASE NOTE: The above pricing is subject to change if there is a significant fluctuation in the exchange rate. The above pricing is based on a minimum of 12 travelers in the group and is subject to change should the group size be less than 12 travelers. The above pricing is based on estimated 2026 rates as they are not currently published. Pricing may be adjusted once the actual 2026 rates are available.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Your passport must be valid for more than six months after the end of your trip and must have at least two blank pages available per country for travel to Africa.
You must carry the credit card used to purchase your flights with you when traveling to Africa.
A NOTE ON FLIGHTS:
No flights are included in the above quote ground pricing.
Ntaba African Safaris can assist in securing the Intra-Africa flights needed for this itinerary.
A one-time non-refundable service fee of $50.00 per person will be applied for the Intra-Africa flight booking.
International flight bookings will be your responsibility.
Overnight USA to Africa
Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport, proceed through passport control, collect your luggage, and clear customs. Your Ntaba Guide will meet you and escort you to the City Lodge O.R. Tambo Hotel, located next to the airport. Check into your standard room for 1 night on a bed & breakfast basis. Dinner is at your own expense.
After breakfast, check out and walk to the terminal for your flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. On arrival, have USD 30 in cash ready to pay for your single-entry Zimbabwe visa. Proceed through passport control, collect your luggage, and clear customs. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to Insika Lodge to check into your luxury room for 2 nights.
You can enjoy a light lunch at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River for a luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Malachite. Enjoy a three-course meal, drinks, wildlife sightings, and unforgettable sunset views. Return to the lodge around 8:30 pm.
The following morning, enjoy breakfast before visiting the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary. Learn about the elephants’ stories and conservation challenges, then interact with them—feed, pet, and take memorable photos. Afterwards, visit the local craft market.
You’ll then head to the Lookout Café for lunch (included; drinks extra), with optional activities like the Gorge Swing or Flying Fox available at your own expense. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 5 – Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Begin the day with an early sunrise breakfast cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Fish Eagle. Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while taking in the calm beauty of the river and watching for wildlife. After the cruise, return to the lodge to check out. You’ll then be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town, go through passport control and customs before being transferred to the Portswood Hotel, located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Check into your standard room for a 3-night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. The evening is free to relax or explore the waterfront; dinner is at your own expense.
Day 6 – Cape Town
After breakfast, depart with your private driver-guide for a full day of sightseeing. Weather permitting, take the cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic views over the city. If conditions don’t allow, visit Signal Hill instead. Stop at The Diamond Works for a diamond-cutting demonstration and browse their collection of jewellery, African crafts, and décor. Continue with a short city tour, including a visit to the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood.
Next, head to Groot Constantia Wine Estate for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and lunch. In the afternoon, visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its diverse plant life and stunning scenery. Return to the hotel for a free evening. You may wish to dine at GOLD Restaurant, which includes a live African drumming show.
Day 7 – Cape Peninsula
After breakfast, travel along the scenic coastal route to Hout Bay and continue over the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive. Visit Cape Point, the most south-western tip of the African continent, and walk to the top for sweeping ocean views. Then, stop at Boulders Beach to see the resident African penguin colony.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking False Bay before returning to your hotel. The evening is free to relax or explore more of the waterfront at your leisure.
After an early breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to Cape Town Airport. Check-in for your flight to Hoedspruit in the Greater Kruger Park. Upon arrival at the Hoedspruit Airport, be met and transferred to the Shiduli Private Game Lodge in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Check into your luxury room for 3 nights. Enjoy lunch and your first game drive that afternoon. You will have the chance to see the Big 5 – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.
A typical day in the Game Reserve:
Each morning, expect an early wake-up call. Gather for refreshments before heading out at first light. The “big cats” may still be around after their night of hunting. Game drives are conducted in open game vehicles with your skilled ranger and tracker, allowing you to admire the animals of Africa. Between your morning and afternoon game drives, have some free time to relax or be treated at the Spa. Late afternoon, convene for high tea before departing for the day’s second African Bush Safari. Enjoy a sundowner drink along the way, step out of the vehicle to stretch your legs, and take in the sunset. Return to the lodge for dinner.
After your morning game drive and breakfast, check out and be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport to check in for your flight to Johannesburg and then your connecting flight back to the USA.
Overnight Africa to USA.
