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    Cape, Kruger & Victoria Falls

    South Africa & Zimbabwe in 13 Days, 11 Nights in Destination

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    Our classic tour of South Africa combined with a stay at the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

    Trip Highlights

    1. Victoria Falls
    2. Cape Town
    3. Johannesburg
    4. Kruger National Park
    5. Pretoria

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    Accommodation: 11 Nights

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    Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

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    Johannesburg

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    Itinerary

    Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, explore the Cape of Good Hope and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Finally, experience the mighty Victoria Falls, a masterpiece of nature, in Zimbabwe.

    1st Day: UK/Ireland - Night on board

    Arrival at your UK/Ireland departure airport ready to check-in for a flight * to Johannesburg. Night on board.

    * If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

     

    2nd Day: Johannesburg

    Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and it's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

    Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!

    Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.

    Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.

    Please note: you can only choose one of the optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomic). 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Garden Court O.R. Tambo I... or similar

    1059 Reviews

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    Activities

    Optional
    Adventure Package of 3 Excursions

    Challenging

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    Optional
    Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions

    Light

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    3rd Day: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger

    Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes!* Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight.

    Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar

    255 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Blyde River Canyon Highlights

    Moderate

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    4th Day: Kruger National Park

    Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar

    255 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park

    Light

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    5th Day: Kruger National Park

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight.

    * Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar

    255 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

    Light

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    6th Day: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town

    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government.* Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar

    513 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria

    Moderate

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    7th Day: Cape Town

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop on hop off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.* Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town.

    Please note: the Table Mountain Cableway in Cape Town will be closed for maintenance from the 24th of July until the 6th of August 2023. If your trip coincides with these dates, you will enjoy an included Sunset Cruise instead and your included Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets will still enable you to visit the lower station of the cableway if you wish. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar

    513 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain

    Light

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    8th Day: Cape Town

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar

    513 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day

    Light

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    9th Day: Cape Town

    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    * Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar

    513 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Cape Peninsula Full-Day Excursion

    Moderate

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    10th Day: Cape Town - Victoria Falls

    Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Victoria Falls. Named after Queen Victoria of England by the explorer David Livingstone, these impressive waterfalls are just one of the gifts that nature has given to southern Africa. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Get comfortable at the hotel and perhaps explore the surroundings at your leisure. We recommend an optional Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River, an unforgettable way to spend your first night in Zimbabwe.* Overnight stay in Victoria Falls.

    Optional Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River: Transfer to the jetty for a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. Includes drinks and snacks on board.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Shearwater Explorers Vill... or similar

    798 Reviews

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    Activities

    Optional
    Sunset Launch Cruise on the Zambezi River

    Light

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    11th Day: Victoria Falls

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the south of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Spend some time being amazed by the power of the falls and visit different vantage points to discover the sheer scale of this natural wonder.  During the afternoon we recommend the optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience * or the optional Guided Tour of the Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.** Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Victoria Falls.

    Optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (13 Minutes): To put the Victoria Falls into a true perspective, they must really be seen from the air. The sheer size and grandeur of the spectacle become all the more clearer from above. The huge Zambezi River flowing slowly south as the water spreads across the full width of a great rent in the earth before crashing over the lip in a burst of spray and then squeezing into a narrow, foaming, blast of water rushing down the zigzag funnel of the gorges.

    ** Optional Guided Tour of the Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe): A guided tour of the falls enables you to delve into the local customs and traditions while gaining insight into how such an exquisite creation came to be. An aura of excitement envelopes everyone who lays eyes on this incredible spectacle and guided tours are conducted from both Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Shearwater Explorers Vill... or similar

    798 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Wild Horizons Tour of the Falls - Zimbabwe side

    Active

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    Optional
    Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (Zimbabwe)

    Light

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    Optional
    Guided Tour of the Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe)

    Active

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    12th Day: Victoria Falls

    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure or take our optional safari and river cruise in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, a must for nature lovers! Overnight stay in Victoria Falls.

    * Optional Full-Day Excursion to the Chobe National ParkEmbark on a safari game drive in the Chobe National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and wandering prides of lions. Cruise along the Chobe River, and spot the local game before enjoying lunch at a safari lodge. Take in the spectacular landscapes and wildlife before returning to Zimbabwe for an overnight stay. You will need to take your passport and Botswana visa with you on this trip to cross the border. 

    Important: You will need to take your passport and Botswana visa with you on this trip to cross the border. 

    Please note: If you choose this optional excursion you will need to obtain a "Double Entry" visa. This type of visa allows you to enter to Zimbabwe twice in a period of 90 days. It costs USD70 per person and you apply for it on arrival at the Victoria Falls airport (it's compulsory to pay in cash at the destination). To apply for a visa online, visit: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home 

     

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Shearwater Explorers Vill... or similar

    798 Reviews

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    Activities

    Optional
    Day Trip to Chobe National Park

    Moderate

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    13th Day: Victoria Falls - Night on board

    Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.

    * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    Included activities

    Included

    Blyde River Canyon Highlights

    Included activity for day 3 in Blyde River Canyon

    On the way to Kruger, enjoy the most captivating natural sights of the Blyde River Canyon such as the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included).

    Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Included

    Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park

    Included activity for day 4 in Kruger National Park

    Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!

    Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information
    Included

    Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria

    Included activity for day 6 in Pretoria

    Stop at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of South African government.

    Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Included

    Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain

    Included activity for day 7 in Cape Town

    Enjoy the a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket to discover most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway up to Table Mountain for unforgettable views across the city and beyond.

    Duration 09:00h Approx.

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information

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    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions

    Suggested activity for day 2

    This package includes a Cape Winelands Excursion (day 7), a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront (day of your choice), a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour (day 8) and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant (day of your choice).

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information
    Optional

    Adventure Package of 3 Excursions

    Suggested activity for day 2

    Experience unforgettable wildlife and landscapes with this package. It includes a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park (day 4), Shark Cage Diving experience (day 7) and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion from Cape Town (day 8).

    Physical rating:

    Challenging

    more information
    Optional

    Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

    Suggested activity for day 5 in Kruger National Park

    Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!

    Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information
    Optional

    Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day

    Suggested activity for day 8

    Experience the delicious taste of Stellencosch’s award winning selection of red and white wines as you sip them paired with a delectable variety of cheeses to complement before embarking on a cellar your of another wine estate.

    Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

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    The price includes

    • Included in all our trips. more information

    • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.

    • International flights: UK/Ireland - Johannesburg, Victoria Falls - UK/Ireland.

    • Domestic flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town, Cape Town - Victoria Falls. *

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    • 11 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels. **

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    • 11 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners.

    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.

    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.

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    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.

    • ATOL Protection.

    • Guide/s during the excursions.

    • Safari in Kruger National Park.

    *The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

    Not included

    Entrance visa to Zimbabwe (required), drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

    For Botswana a visa is not necessary but, for Zimbabwe, where you make two entries, it is recommended to take the visa type "Double Entry".
    This type of visa allows you to enter to Zimbabwe twice in a period of 90 days. It costs USD70 per person and you apply for it on arrival at the Victoria Falls airport on the first day of your trip (it's compulsory to pay in cash at the destination). To apply for a visa online, visit: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home

    * Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

    ** White River: Family rooms are available only in the Karula Hotel in White River. 

    Important: The airport transfer on departure is not included when adding additional nights to the itinerary. If required, a departure airport transfer can be added for an additional cost.

     If you have booked any of the optional activities in Victoria Falls, it is not necessary to purchase a visa for Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Instead, you can buy the KANZA UNIVISA. The KAZA UNIVISA costs USD 50 and allows tourists to obtain one visa to visit Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times. The visa is valid up to 30 days in any given period of 12 months, as long as the holder remains between those countries. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day-trips through Kazungula Borders and it can be purchased on arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport.

    Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!

    Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.*

    * Please note: this optional package requires a minimum of 4 participants in order for it to operate. If there are not enough participants, the optional excursion will be cancelled and you will be refunded for it when you return from your trip. 

    Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.*

    * Please note: Children are not allowed to do the Adventure package.

    Please Note on optional excursions and packages: before selecting optional excursions, please check the inclusions of the optional excursion packages to ensure you are not selecting an excursion already included in your chosen package. 

    Please note:

    * The Winelands visit cannot be combined with the Adventure Package due to an overlap of activities.
    * The Full-Day Peninsula Excursion cannot be combined with the Gastronomic or Adventure packages due to an overlap of activities.
    * Only one optional activity can be selected per day.
    * You must choose between either the Gastronomic Package or the Adventure Package. It is not possible to do both.

  • South Africa
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    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum validity of six months from date of entry and two blank consecutive pages. Check the special requirements for travelling with children in South Africa: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa/entry-requirements

    • Visa

      No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

    • Currency

      South African Rand

    • Language

      Afrikaans, English, Swazi, Tsonga, Xhosa.

    • Electricity

      230 V 50 Hz

    • Health

      Vaccinations against Tetanus and Hepatitis are recommended. Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.

    • Time zone

      GMT+ 02:00

    • Other useful information

      South Africa is known as the

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offers up-to-date travel advice by visiting www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

    If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.

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