Southern Africa Express

On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the next four nights. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore.

Enjoy a half day tour of Cape Town, driving through the city centre past castles, cathedrals, and gardens. Learn about the history of diamond and gold trading in South Africa, then travel to the top of the world – famous Table Mountain! Ascend via cableway and admire the spectacular views of the city and coastline*.

After breakfast you will embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, starting with the most spectacular views in the world at Cape Point. Travel along the scenic coastline past the Twelve Apostles, to the fishing village Hout Bay. Visit Duiker Island by boat to see the famous Cape Fur Seals*. Continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and observe the local wildlife. On your way back to Cape Town stop at Boulders Beach and see the Penguin colony* and explore Fish Hoek fishing village. Enjoy afternoon tea at Rhodes Memorial.

Today you will venture through the vineyards of Franschhoek Valley on a unique and leisurely journey through the picturesque scenery, with stops at some of South Africa’s oldest and most renowned wine estates. Learn about the history of the area and sample some of the award winning beverages.

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hoedspruit, where you will be met and transferred to Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Your lodge accommodation is located along the banks of the Makhutswi River, providing you a five star safari experience.

Enjoy your days in the Reserve embarking on dawn and dusk game drives in open vehicles, searching for the famous African Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and more. Relax with a sundowner in the evening, and enjoy delicious meals under the African sky. Meet with others around the campfire, or enjoy solitude on your own private deck.

Enjoy your days in the Reserve embarking on dawn and dusk game drives in open vehicles, searching for the famous African Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and more. Relax with a sundowner in the evening, and enjoy delicious meals under the African sky. Meet with others around the campfire, or enjoy solitude on your own private deck.

Continue on your journey with a flight from Kruger International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the next three nights. Tonight you will enjoy a picturesque sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk through the misty rain forest, stopping at the numerous vantage points to enjoy the thundering falls.

The day is free for you to explore the local area. There are many optional activities you can experience, including white water rafting, bungee jumping, and scenic helicopter flights*. You are also free to explore the town.

Transfer by air from Victoria Falls Airport to Johannesburg in South Africa. You will be met on arrival and taken to your hotel for the night. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

After a final breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight.