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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana: Cape Town/Western Cape, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park

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Cape Town, South Africa, is a city rich in history and natural beauty.

Cape Town’s history is diverse and complex. It was originally inhabited by indigenous Khoikhoi and San peoples. In 1652, the Dutch East India Company established a supply station at the Cape of Good Hope, which later became Cape Town. The city played a significant role in the colonial history of South Africa and was a key stop for European ships traveling to the East. It’s also known for its role in the apartheid era, with notable events like the District Six forced removals.

Cape Town boasts vibrant markets, including the famous Greenmarket Square and the Old Biscuit Mill. Greenmarket Square has been a trading hub since the 18th century, and today, it’s a great place to find African arts and crafts. The Old Biscuit Mill hosts the Neighbourgoods Market, offering a variety of artisanal food, fashion, and design stalls on Saturdays.

Cape Town is renowned for its stunning landscapes. Table Mountain, a flat-topped mountain that dominates the city skyline, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take a cable car to the top for breathtaking views. The Cape Winelands, with its picturesque vineyards and historic towns, is also a must-visit. The Cape Peninsula offers scenic drives with stunning coastal views, and Boulders Beach is famous for its penguin colony. **Seascapes:** Cape Town’s location at the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans results in stunning seascapes. The city’s beaches, such as Camps Bay and Clifton, are known for their beauty. The Cape of Good Hope, where the two oceans meet, is an iconic location. You can also visit Hout Bay, a charming coastal town, and enjoy boat trips to see seals and other marine life. Cape Town truly offers a rich blend of history, markets, and breathtaking natural landscapes and seascapes.

Victoria Falls is one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world, and it’s located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Here’s some informa

The falls are located in the northwestern part of Zimbabwe, in the town of Victoria Falls. The falls straddle the border with Zambia, and they are part of the Zambezi River. 

Victoria Falls is locally known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya,” which means “The Smoke That Thunders” in the indigenous Tonga language. The falls were named by David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer, who first documented them in the mid-19th century.  

Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, with a width of about 1,708 meters (5,604 feet) and a height of around 108 meters (354 feet). The sheer volume and power of the falls are awe-inspiring.  

Visitors to the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls can enjoy a range of activities, including viewing the falls from different vantage points, such as Devil’s Cataract and the famous Knife’s Edge Bridge. There are also opportunities for wildlife viewing and adventure activities like white-water rafting and bungee jumping.  

The falls and the surrounding area are protected within the Victoria Falls National Park. This park is home to a variety of wildlife, and it offers walking trails and guided tours. 

Most visitors to Victoria Falls enter Zimbabwe through Victoria Falls Airport, which is well-connected to major cities in the region. Zimbabwe often offers a visa-on-arrival system for tourists. However, it’s essential to check the latest visa and travel requirements before your trip. 

The best time to visit Victoria Falls is during the dry season, from May to October when the water flow is reduced, and visibility is better. The rainy season, from November to April, results in a much more dramatic flow but can make viewing more challenging due to mist and spray. A visit to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is a truly remarkable experience, offering the chance to witness the power and beauty of one of the world’s most famous waterfalls while enjoying the natural and cultural attractions of the region.

Chobe National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in Africa and is located in Botswana. Here are some key details about Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is situated in the northern part of Botswana, near the borders of Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It’s part of the larger Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. 

It covers an area of approximately 11,700 square kilometers (4,500 square miles), making it Botswana’s third-largest national park. 

The park’s landscape is diverse, ranging from the lush floodplains and marshes of the Chobe River to the drier woodlands and savannas. The Chobe River, which forms the northern boundary of the park, is a lifeline for the region, providing water and supporting an abundance of wildlife. 

Choree is known for its incredible wildlife. It’s home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa, especially along the Chobe River during the dry season. Visitors can also spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, a wide variety of antelope species, and an array of birdlife. 

 The park offers a range of activities for visitors, including game drives, boat safaris along the Chobe River, and guided walking safaris. The river cruises are a fantastic way to see wildlife up close, especially elephants and hippos. 

Savuti Marsh. In the park’s interior, the Savuti Marsh is a famous area for wildlife viewing, especially large predators like lions and hyenas. The marsh is also known for its mysterious and ever-changing water sources. 

The nearest town to Chobe National Park is Kasane, which has an international airport. Kasane serves as the gateway to the park, making it relatively easy for tourists to access. You can explore the park through organized tours or self-drive safaris. 

 The dry season, from May to October, is the best time to visit Chobe. During this period, wildlife congregates around water sources, and vegetation is less dense, making it easier to spot animals. The shoulder months of May and September offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Chobe National Park is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts, offering incredible game viewing opportunities in a pristine natural environment. Its proximity to the Chobe River adds a unique dimension to the safari experience.

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On arrival at Cape Town Airport (flight details to be advised), make your way through immigration and baggage claim to the arrivals hall, where your driver will be waiting with a signboard for your transfer to The Hyde Hotel.
Check-in and overnight.
Dinner this evening is included at the Skye Rooftop Bar at the Hyde Hotel (set menu with welcome drink)

The Hyde
Room Type Deluxe Suite
Nights x5
Meals Breakfast daily
Included
Accommodation, breakfast, levies and taxes
Dinner on Day 1 and Day 6 (with transfers)
Activities
Private Touring as stated below for Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Drive/Transit Time
Approx. 30 min drive from Cape Town Airport

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After breakfast – morning at your leisure
13h00, you will be collected for a scheduled afternoon Half Day City and Table Mountain Tour
Your drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a baroque building and the Grand Parade. As you follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
You will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap], which means “Above Cape ” because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malays, settled here.
Continue to join a sparkling tour and witness the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by skilled experts. Discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa.
You will be offered the option of continuing to Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top [weather permitting] by the revolving cable car. Here, you’ll see wildflowers and the famous silver tree and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.

Includes Malay Quarter, Table Mountain, drive past the Parliament Buildings, City Hall, Slave Lodge & Company Gardens, visit a Diamond Cutter
Visit to the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting)
(excludes the cost of the Cable Car ticket – currently R390.00 (pm) per person return)Please note: It’s recommended that you pre-buy your Table Mountain cable car tickets online prior to the commencement of the tour in order to avoid potential queues at the cable car station on the day of the tour.
Return to the hotel around 17h00-17h30
Dinner this evening is for your own account – restaurant recommendations on request.

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After breakfast at 08h30 you will be collected for a scheduled Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Bring your camera; you’re headed for Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains, secluded coves, sweeping beaches, villages, and fishing communities.
Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. We’ll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets.
Here, there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (for your own account and time permitting – currently R120.00 per person) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island.
From here, you will travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora.
Here, you can see a variety of wildlife, including baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.
The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called “Nature’s Greatest Show.” We’ll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the “Cape Doctor” for its presumed curative powers.
Following the coastline along False Bay, you’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (for your own account – currently R176.00 per person), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Before your return, you’ll stop for afternoon tea and cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, offering spectacular views across the city. You return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.

Includes Chapmans Peak Drive (if open), entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope, Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account), Tea and Cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial
Excludes lunch, Seal Island boat cruise, Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account)

Return to the hotel around 17h00-17h30
Dinner this evening is for your own account – restaurant recommendations on request.

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DAY 4:
After breakfast at 08h30, you will be collected for a scheduled Full Day Winelands Tour
While South Africa’s fertile valleys are world-famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Our drive today will include the country’s principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with a stop en route for lunch (for your own account).Your day starts with a visit to Paarl, where the beauty of the Valley will strike you, the pristine blue sky, the rolling vineyards, and the Pearl of Paarl set high above the valley. Paarl made headlines when President Mandela was released from the Groot Drakenstein prison (ex Victor Verster), on the outskirts of the town, to freedom and the start of the new South Africa. You enjoy a wine-tasting and cellar tour at one of the local estates.From Paarl, you’ll continue northwest to the beautiful village of Franschhoek, near the Drakenstein Mountains, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII, the Prince of Wales. Here, you will stop for lunch (for your own account) and another wine tasting at a vineyard. You’ll then head to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country’s wine region. In 1679, Dutch East India Company governor Simon van der Stel recognised the fertility of this long valley on the banks of the Eerste River as perfect for vineyards. The rest is history, which has been carefully cultivated in this town. A gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows. Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town.

Includes travelling through historic wine-making towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, 3 wine tastings, and 1 cellar tour Excludes lunch.

Return to the hotel around 17h00-17h30
Dinner this evening is for your own account – restaurant recommendations on request.

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This moring, after breakfast, you are collected and depart from Cape Town between 09h00-10h00 for an African Safari.
After a mid-morning departure, you head up the N1 Highway through the spectacular Hex River Valley and arrive at Aquila Private Game Reserve. The bio-diverse habitat of the reserve ensures plenty of interest for the avid game viewer and birder. Giraffe, Blesbok, Black and Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Springbok, Gemsbok Klipspringers, Duiker, Greybuck, Steenbok, Ostriches, Baboons Caracal, Foxes, Jackal, Leopard and 172 species of birds, including the Black Eagle are found on the reserve.
An experienced Game Ranger will take you on a Game Drive.
Lunch is enjoyed at the Lodge.
Includes: lunch and open vehicle game drive

Return to the hotel around 18h00-19h30
Dinner this evening is for your own account – restaurant recommendations on request.

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This morning, after breakfast, you will be collected for a very special morning with our friends from Uthando
Respectful, life-changing Philanthropic Educational Excursions allow guests to experience South Africa’s unique spirit of Ubuntu ‘I am because we are’. The culturally sensitive philanthropic educational excursions shine a light on the many deserving, unsung community heroes. Their nation-building efforts so often go unrecognised and unrewarded.
Uthando (Love) South Africa is an award-winning Fair Trade in Tourism certified non-profit organisation. They create a unique link between tourism and community development projects.

Return to your accommodation around 12h30. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.

In the early evening, you will be collected (18h00) for an African Dinner and Drumming Experience
Join a fun-filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold Restaurant. Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu, which is served at the table in sharing and individual portions. The evening starts off with an interactive djembe drumming session followed by a traditional soothing hand-washing ceremony. A professional djembe drum instructor will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum. Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show, which involves storytelling with singers, dancers, puppets and musicians. The final performance is by the waiters and kitchen staff, who will entertain you with some local songs and dances.

This evening is around 5 hours, with your benign transferred back to your hotel around 23h00
Includes Return transfers from Cape Town city centre hotels, Interactive djembe drumming session, and set menu dinner
Excludes All beverages and tips

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It’s been a busy week, so today is a free day for some R&R or more sightseeing or shopping. Breakfast is included today.
Day at your leisure, take in any sights you may want to, visit a museum or art gallery, or simply explore the city…
Restaurant recommendations can be advised for lunch and dinner (your own account)

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After breakfast and checkout formalities, you will be collected and transferred to Cape Town Airport for your onward flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – check-in is 2 hours before departure

On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, make your way through immigration and baggage claim. Your driver will be waiting outside, with a signboard, for your transfer to your lodge for the next few nights.
NB: Visa requirements are applicable for USA Passport Holders arriving in Zimabwe, either via Evisa or on arrival.

You have time to check in and settle into your new environment before you are collected (16h15) and transferred to the jetty for your Sunset Cruise (drinks, snacks, and return transfers included).
The Zambezi Sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the Spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River.
Clients may have the opportunity to see various game, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants, and enjoy the many different bird species. The Zambezi Sunset cruise is one of our most popular activities and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks. There are great photo opportunities against often spectacular African sunsets. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline.

Return to the lodge around 19h00 for dinner (included – beverages for your own account)

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Room Type Waterhole Facing Room
Nights x3
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included
Accommodation, meals, activities, transfers, levies and taxes – as per below
Activities
Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls and a Sunset Cruise
Drive/Transit Time
Approx. 25-minute drive from Victoria Falls Airport

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Early morning breakfast, followed by collection (08h15) for your Guided Tour of the Falls (return transfers included).
It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell, the humbling feeling that here indeed, is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight.The Victoria Falls – now in its 150 millionth fantastic year – reaches its zenith in about May each year.
This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified guides, who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves and details of the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs while visiting these most spectacular waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.

Return to the lodge around 10h00 for the rest of the day at your leisure
Lunch and dinner at the lodge are included today (beverages for your own account).

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A full day for you to take in any number of activities in Victoria Falls…
Additional and Optional Activities available: pre-booking is advisable
Helicopter Flights White Water Rafting Bunji Jump
Rhino Tracking Game Drives Guided Walks
Village Tour – Meet the People Bicycle Tours Shopping /Market Tours
Horse Riding Fishing

September to NovemberThe end of the dry season when the falls are at their lowest levelExcellent visibility from the Zimbabwe sideFalls may dry up almost completely on the Zambian sidePeak white-water river rafting seasonLivingstone Island and the famed Devil’s Pool at the edge of the falls are openDays are warming up, averaging 30-35 °C, or even peaking at over 40 °CIn September and October, before the first rains arrive, game viewing is fantastic along Chobe River and surroundsThe rains arrive in late October /November, transforming the dry, dusty landscape into a lush, green oasis
Lunch at the lodge and dinner at The Boma are included today (beverages for your own account)

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Today after breakfast and checkout formalities, you will be collected adn transferred across the border to Kasane, Botswana – your driver will assist with border crossing and immigration formalities.
You will be dropped off at Chobe Bush Lodge on the edge of the Chobe River and Chobe National Park. Arrival time will allow for an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Chobe Bush Lodge
Room Type Luxury Room
Nights x2
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included
Accommodation, 2xBreakfast, 2xLunch, 2xDinner, 2xBoat Cruise, 2x Game Drive, Park fees
Activities
Boat Cruise (x2) and Game Drive (x2)
Drive/Transit Time
Approx. 1-hour drive from Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (excluding border crossing formalities)

An early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. You have time at your leisure before the afternoon boat cruise and then dinner at the lodge.

An early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After check-out formalities, you are transferred to Kasane Airport to connect to your onward flight to Johannesburg.

Includes/ Excludes

Price Includes

INCLUDED:

Cape Town

En-suite accommodation on a double/twin-sharing basis (single supplements will be applicable) with Breakfast daily

Dinner on Day 1 and Day 6 (with transfers to/from)

Day Touring, as stated on Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – inclusive of entrance fees

Private return airport transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

All applicable tourism levies, VAT and taxes

Victoria Falls

 

3 nights’ accommodation Bed & Breakfast

2 x dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hôtel Menu)

1 x dinner at The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, with courtesy return shuttle

2 x Vulture Culture lunch in the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (Table d’hôtel Menu)

Return seat in coach transfers from Victoria Falls Airport

1x Guided Tour of Victoria Falls*

1x Sunset Cruise (luxury deck – Zambezi Explorer)*

Hourly courtesy shuttle to Victoria Falls Rainforest and town centre

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Accommodation rates include Government levy and VAT as legislated by the Government

NB: 5% discount on activities booked in-house at our Activities Desk, plus 10% discount on all other beverages (signed to room account and settled on departure)

Chobe

Road and airport transfers, as stated on Days 17 and 19

En-suite accommodation on a double/twin-sharing basis (single supplements will be applicable)

Meals – 2x Breakfast, 2x Lunch, 2x Dinner

Acticties – 2x Boat Cruise, 2x Game Drive

3 days Park Fees, all levies and taxes

Price Excludes

EXCLUDED:

Meals as not stated

Additional beverages and bar accounts

Gratuities and Porterage

Sightseeing and activities other than those specified

*National Parks Rainforest Entry Fee in Victoria Falls U$30.00 per person (paid locally)

*National Parks River Usage Fee in Victoria Falls U$10.00 per person (paid locally)

Visa Fees – WE DO NOT facilitate visa requirements

Comprehensive Travel Insurance

International and Internal flights and associated taxes

All items of a personal nature

FLIGHTS:
Suggested Flights:
2024: CPT-VFA 16h10-17h45
2024: BBK-JNB 14h05-15h55

Full names as per passports required to hold flights – copies of passports required
Flights can only be held for 24 hours
Flights are confirmed on receipt of payment in full only
Confirmed flights are non-refundable / transferable

 

 

Approx. U$ per person

01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024

U$690.00

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Yes, comprehensive Travel Insurance covering cancellation, curtailment, medical, emergency travel and assistance is compulsory.
Please ensure you also have comprehensive insurance for baggage, jewellery, electrical devices, cameras, cell phones etc in the event of theft. Travel Insurance should be applied for as soon as you have confirmed arrangements and settled deposit payments.

It is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that they hold a valid passport and all necessary visas.
Clients must have sufficient cash on hand for a visa where required.
Where e-visas are available, we encourage all travellers to obtain them before arrival.
Passports MUST be valid for 6 months after your travel date.

Please ensure you are familiar with all terms and conditions
0-14 Days = 100% 15-21 Days = 60% 22-60 Days = 50%
All cancellations must be in writing.
All cancellations are subject to administration fees and/or the 30% non-refundable deposit.
It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that they have adequate travel and cancellation insurance when confirming services
We will converse with the management of the service provider to see if alternative arrangements may be possible.
The service provider’s cancellation policy has the full effect – details on request.

Payments are to be made 8 weeks prior to arrival
A 30% non-refundable deposit is required on acceptance of quotation to secure reservations.
1. Bank payment – Please use bank details to be supplied and email through a deposit slip.
2. Credit card payment – Please ask for further details – a proforma will be sent through.

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