(Plus 2 international travel days)
This expertly crafted itinerary takes you on an unforgettable 17-day adventure through the heart of Southern Africa, blending thrilling safaris, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.
Begin your journey with a restful night near Johannesburg Airport, the perfect way to recharge after your international flight.
From there, fly to Chobe, Botswana, for three nights of river cruise safaris and game drives in Chobe National Park—renowned for its spectacular elephant herds and abundant wildlife.
Next, cross into Zimbabwe and continue to Hwange National Park for three nights of exceptional game viewing in one of Africa’s top elephant sanctuaries.
Your journey continues with a charter flight to Victoria Falls, where you’ll spend three nights exploring this natural wonder. Highlights include a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, ziplining over the Batoka Gorge, and more.
Fly on to Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City,” for three nights of coastal beauty and cultural exploration. Take the Table Mountain cable car, visit Cape Point and Boulders Beach, and, for the adventurous, consider shark cage diving.
Finally, fly to Hoedspruit for a three-night safari stay in a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area. With expert guides and luxurious accommodations, this is the perfect finale for your African journey.
This custom itinerary offers the perfect mix of wildlife, wonder, and relaxation—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget.
Price Includes
• This is a customized itinerary
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast/L=Lunch/D=Dinner)
• Entrance fees as per activities on the itinerary
• Activities as per itinerary
• Transfers and ground transportation mentioned in the itinerary
• Game activities as per itinerary
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)
• 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
• Baggage Handling
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.
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Upon arrival at the Johannesburg Airport, go through passport control, collect your luggage, and proceed through customs. You will be met by your escort and then walk to the City Lodge O.R. Tambo Hotel, which is conveniently located next to the airport. Check into your standard rooms for one night on a Bed and breakfast basis. Dinner is on your own account.
After breakfast, check out and walk to the airport terminal for your flight to Kasane. Upon arrival, complete passport control and customs, then meet your driver for a transfer to Chobe Bakwena Lodge. Check in for 3 nights. Enjoy lunch before heading out on your first game activity—a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Expect sightings of hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Return for dinner and overnight.
Safari Activities & Cultural Experiences
Spend your days enjoying two daily game activities, including boat cruises and game drives in Chobe National Park.
Guests are also encouraged to join guided bicycle tours and village walks, offered as part of Chobe Bakwena’s community engagement program. These flexible, informal experiences offer insight into the Kazangula community’s local customs and culture.
After your morning game drive and breakfast, transfer across the border into Zimbabwe. (Be sure to pack a duffel bag with essentials for the next 3 nights, as wheeled luggage will stay with your transfer driver until your return charter flight to Victoria Falls.)
Have $30 USD cash ready for your single-entry visa at the border.
Continue by road to the Dete transfer station in Hwange National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). From there, meet your guide and enjoy a game-viewing transfer to Nehimba Safari Lodge, where you’ll check in for 3 nights.
Spend the next few days exploring Hwange National Park on guided game drives, and enjoy time at the lodge’s waterhole, known for attracting large herds of elephants and other wildlife.
Day 9
After your morning game activity and breakfast, transfer to Giraffe Springs airstrip for your charter flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival, meet your escort who will assist with collecting your wheeled luggage, then transfer to Insika Lodge for a 3-night stay in a Signature Room. A light lunch is available at the lodge (on your own account).
At 4:30 PM, depart for a luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Malachite vessel. Enjoy a three-course meal, drinks, and stunning views of the Zambezi River’s wildlife and sunset. Return to the lodge around 8:30 PM.
Day 10
After breakfast, visit the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary for a memorable encounter with rescued elephants. Walk with, feed, and photograph these gentle giants, and learn about their stories and care. Afterwards, enjoy canapés and drinks, including local beers, wine, and soft drinks.
Transfer to Elephant’s Walk Village for lunch at a local restaurant (3 Monkeys recommended; on your account) and time to explore the craft markets. At 2:00 PM, take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, then return to the lodge for dinner.
Day 11
After breakfast, head out for an exciting zipline adventure through the Zambezi Gorge forest canopy, featuring nine slides, trails, and rope bridges with views of the rapids, Victoria Falls Bridge, and the mist of the Falls.
Enjoy lunch at the Lookout Café, with the option to try other adrenaline activities, such as the Gorge Swing or Flying Fox (at your own expense). Return to the lodge for some leisure time.
At 7:00 PM, transfer to The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show for a festive night of traditional food, music, and dance. Return to the lodge for overnight.
Day 12 – Arrival in Cape Town
After breakfast, enjoy a nostalgic Bamba Tram ride through Zambezi National Park, with game spotting along the way. Cross into Zambia via the Victoria Falls Bridge, where you’ll stop for refreshments, a guided bridge tour, and visit the railway museum. Expect stunning photo opportunities throughout.
Return to your lodge, pack, and transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival, meet your representative and transfer to the Portswood Hotel, conveniently located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Check in for a 3-night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. Enjoy a free evening, with dinner at your own expense.
Day 13 – Shark Cage Diving Adventure
Today is all about adrenaline and ocean encounters! You’ll be picked up early in the morning (the exact time confirmed via hotel or WhatsApp) and transferred to the shark cage diving site.
This thrilling experience includes:
Roundtrip transfers
Breakfast, packed lunch at sea, and hot soup with bread upon return
Full diving gear: wetsuit, hood, mask, booties, weight belt, towel
What to bring: Swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm jacket, and comfortable clothing/shoes for the boat.
Note: Shark cage diving is pre-booked for you but not included in the itinerary cost. Payment is made directly at the time of service.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Enjoy a free evening and dinner on your own account, either at the hotel or at one of the many restaurants on the Waterfront.
Day 14 – Cape Peninsula Highlights
After breakfast, depart with your private guide for a scenic full-day tour. Ride the Table Mountain Cable Car (weather permitting), or visit Signal Hill as an alternative.
Continue along the dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive, stopping at Hout Bay, then travel to Cape Point, the southwestern tip of Africa. Walk to the top for stunning views.
Visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and enjoy lunch at a seaside restaurant (included). If time and weather allow, take a boat cruise to Duiker Island, home to thousands of Cape fur seals.
Return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening on the V&A Waterfront. Dinner is on your own account.
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 Karongwe River 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 observe the diverse wildlife 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.
Arrive back in the U.S.A.
Welcome Home!
