Southern Africa Explorer (trip)

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Southern Africa Explorer

  • Cape Town
  • Active & Adventure

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from $3,999* per person11 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Safari Ventures 12 people max

Highlights:

  • Meet & Greet Services
  • All in-Africa airfare (3 flights)
  • All transfers and sightseeing tours in luxury, air-conditioned vehicles, as per itinerary
  • All game drives in open vehicles with qualified game ranger
  • 4 nights in Cape Town at The Portswood Hotel or equivalent on bed and breakfast basis
  • 2 nights at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Zimbabwe side) or equivalent on bed and breakfast basis
  • 2 nights in Botswana at the Chobe Safari Lodge or equivalent on a full board basis
  • 2 nights in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Balalaika or equivalent on bed and breakfast basis
  • Half day scheduled tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain (funicular tickets excluded)
  • Full day scheduled Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Half day scheduled tour of Soweto Township
  • Sun downer cruise on the Zambezi River
  • Guided tour of Victoria Falls

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3 testimonials about the provider, Safari Ventures:

  • Reviewer: Mr. & Mrs. Scott Etess located in New York NY
    "Safari Ventures went out of their way to ensure that our trip was perfectly planned and flawlessly executed! We saw all of the game we hoped to and then some. All of the accommodations were lovely and the service hospitable...This opportunity gave us a lifetime of fond memories, we are so thankful to all persons who helped make it a reality."
  • Reviewer: Katie Kroeger
    I want you to know that we had a FABULOUS trip! It was everything we wanted plus WAY more. Great places, excursions, people...we loved it. Everyone was so nice and helpful as well. Everything went smooth and we really appreciate all your recommendations and all you did for us. We are already thinking about our next trip to Africa someday and will definately use Safari Ventures to help plan it! Thanks again!
  • Reviewer: Alice
    I just want to thank you for a fabulous trip! You were particularly helpful with my pre and post- trip arrangements with alternative suggestions of local tours and optimal places to stay. The lodges were wonderfully varied to give us different experiences and habitats. It is nice to be sheparded occasionally through new airports and countries, although the challenge for a single gal helps keep the mind going too!

    ... Botswana made a terrific difference to the whole experience....

    In sum, I loved it all.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN
Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel situated in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - The Portswood Hotel. The Portswood’s bright, spacious rooms and suites feature amenities today’s leisure and executive guests require. Guests can enjoy its famous breakfasts and Cape Malay Cuisine. Overnight at the Portswood Hotel [B]

DAY 2 - CAPE TOWN
Explore Cape Town and Table Mountain for a half day tour. Travel by cable car (excludes fare) to the summit. On your decent, pass through Malay Quarter, City Center, and Company Gardens. Optional visit to Castle of Good Hope. Visit the Milnerton Lighthouse with great views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Visit the Diamond Works. Another optional excursion is Robben Island (additional fare).
Overnight at the Portswood Hotel [B]

DAY 3 - CAPE TOWN
Depart the hotel for your full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, an unforgettable journey to the mythical meeting place of the two great oceans. Breathtaking scenic beauty contrasts with the harsh rugged conditions of the most south-westerly edge of the Africa Continent. Highlights include: Clifton beaches, Hout Bay & Mariners’ Wharf, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point & Nature Reserve, Penguin Colony at the Boulders and Historic Simon’s Town.
Overnight at the Portswood Hotel [B]

DAY 4 - CAPE TOWN
Spend today at leisure on your own to enjoy Cape Town for shopping, visiting museums and more site seeing. You can also visit the famous Wineland area of Stellenbosch and Franschoek (additional fare).
Overnight at the Portswood Hotel [B]

DAY 5 - VICTORIA FALLS
You will be collected from the hotel and transferred to Cape Town International Airport in time for a departing flight from Cape Town to O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg). Upon arrival you will connect to your scheduled flight to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Upon arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to your lodge. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the Victoria Falls Lodge [B]

DAY 6 - VICTORIA FALLS
After a hearty breakfast, you will proceed on a walking tour of the mighty Victoria Falls- considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. With a width of 1.7 kms, the Falls have a capacity to push 555,000 cubic meters of water per minute over the basalt cliff into the Zambezi River Gorge. In the afternoon, you will go on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River where there will be an opportunity to witness wildlife along the banks.
Overnight at the Victoria Falls Lodge [B]

DAY 7 - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will travel into Botswana. Upon completing border formalities, you will be transferred to your lodge. After lunch (time permitting) you will proceed for an afternoon game drive. Known for its elephant population, Chobe National Park covers an area of over 10,500 km² and boasts of one of the highest populations of game in Southern Africa. Return in time for a shower and cocktails before dinner.
Overnight at Chobe Safari Lodge [FB]

DAY 8 - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning wake up call, you will travel to Chobe National Park for some spectacular game viewing in our open air 4x4 vehicles. You will return for a late breakfast. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon, you will have an opportunity to experience river game viewing on a river boat.
Overnight at Chobe Safari Lodge [FB]

DAY 9 - JOHANNESBURG
After a short morning game drive and breakfast, you will transfer back to Victoria Falls in time to connect to yoru flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be met by a Safari Ventures representative and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight at Protea Hotel Balalaika [B]

DAY 10 - JOHANNESBURG
Explore Soweto for a half-day tour of informal settlements, affluent suburbs, the Mandela House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and celebrity houses. You will also view history of the segregation (apartheid). You will return to the hotel for rest and relaxation for the rest of the day.
Overnight at Protea Hotel Balalaika [B]

DAY 11 - RETURN
After breakfast, you will be transferred the O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for your return flight home.

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