Hidden Gem of Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Cape Town

  Africa is an amazing continent packed with stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and a diverse range of wildlife. Beyond the world-renowned Kenya and Tanzania as well as the mysterious Egyptian civilization, this wild land also appeals to travelers from the whole world for stunning coastal scenery, magnificent Victoria Falls, and so on.

  Start your African adventure in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa with unmatched coastal beauty. A representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel.

  • Cape Town

• Day 2: Feel the Allure of Cape Town

  Open the day with a cable car up to the top of the iconic Table Mountain. Take in the spectacular 360° views of the city below and the Atlantic. Descend and move toward the central business district nearby Greenmarket Square. Stroll around the streets lined with colonial buildings in a strong European style, like the Houses of Parliament, the Castle of Good Hope, and the Company's Garden. Conclude with a photo opportunity inside the famed neighborhood of Bo-Kaap, where brightly colored houses from the 9th and 17th centuries fringing the cobble-stone streets.

  The afternoon is yours to enjoy.

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  • Cape Town

• Day 3: Coastal Scenery of Cape Peninsula

  Leave the city center behind and take a scenic drive along the coast to the tip of the Cape Peninsula. En route, you will make a photo stop at the glorious beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with the Twelve Apostles as the backdrop; take a break at the quaint village of Hout Bay with wonderful markets, cafes, and craft stores; soak in the exciting road trip on the Chapman's Peak Drive, winding your way between the mountain and the ocean.

  Finally, you will reach the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Challenging yourself with walking along the rugged trail up to the Cape Point Lighthouse, you will encounter various wildlife like baboons, antelopes, and zebras. The funicular is also available for those eager to get up to the summit.

  On your return trip, lunch break at Simon's Town and then take a visit to Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. The tour today will end at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

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  • Cape Town

• Day 4: Cape Town Leisure Time

  Cape Town has numerous things to see, not just Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula. A whole day will be left for you to explore whatever you like.

  History buffs can take a boat trip to Robben Island, where world-renowned humanitarian Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years. Wine lovers would prefer to visit Durbanville for a wine tasting experience and cellar tour. For those who want to relax, why not take a leisure stroll around the stunning V&A Waterfront?

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  • Cape Town

• Day 5: Cape Town - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

  This morning, your private driver will escort you to the airport for the flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge and the rest of the day is yours to relax.

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  • Victoria Falls (VFA)

• Day 6: Victoria Falls Walking Tour & Sunset Cruise

  Follow your tour guide to take in a walking tour of Victoria Falls in the early morning, as the sun rises tinting the plumes of spray pink and gold. Once standing on the edge of these magnificent falls, you will be overwhelmed by its incredible beauty and heart-pounding power.

  Return to the lodge for refresh up and then hop on a sunset cruise to explore the mighty Zambezi River in the late afternoon. Sailing along the section of the river above the falls where is placid and wide, enjoy the opportunity to see prolific birdlife and a variety of wildlife like hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.

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  • Victoria Falls (VFA)

• Day 7: Victoria Falls, Day Excursion to Chobe National Park

  About two hours from Victoria Falls is Chobe National Park (Botswana), where the deep blue Chobe River, winding its way through sandy terrain, lush floodplains, dense forests, and endless broadleaf woodlands, nourish a myriad of wildlife.

  You'll explore the park by both land and boat. During a land jeep safari, you can easy to spot various wildlife including the four of the Big Five - elephants, lions, leopards, and buffaloes, except for rhinos. While the game viewing by boat will offer you a whole new perspective to observe them much closer.

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  • Victoria Falls (VFA)

• Day 8: Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park

  Want more wildlife safari? You can extend two overnights at nearby Hwange National Park.

  The accommodation we recommended is Bomani Tented Lodge, located just outside of Hwange on a private reserve with its own entry to the park. The lodge provides all Hwange activities upon request, ranging from regular game safaris, game walks (ideal for photography of big game on foot) to local village visits.

  Once you arrive about 4 hours later, you can unwind yourself in the main lodge built on a spectacular viewing platform or set off for an afternoon game safari.

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  • Hwange National Park

• Day 9: Hwange National Park

  Enjoy the activities provided by the lodge to explore Hwange National Park as more as possible.

  Covering an area of about 14,600 sq. km, this park is home to over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, including large herds of elephants and wild dogs. With some luck, you can even spot the endangered rhinos.

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  • Hwange National Park

• Day 10: Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls, Departure

  Time to end your adventure in Africa. According to your flight schedule, take the private transfer back to the airport in Victoria Falls. Bid farewell to this fascinating wildland and board your home-bound flight.

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