10 DAY CAPE TOWN TO VIC FALLS, ZAMBIA

An across-the-board tour that centres on travelling the pinnacle sites in Southern Africa, from Cape Town to Vic Falls

Day 1 : Cape Town

Guests will be met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport or any location convenient to them in Cape Town – for the commencement of the 10 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls expedition. After which we run with sightseeing one of the world’s most attractive cities. Table Mountain, is possibly the most remarkable natural landmark in Africa is first attraction to be viewed. From Table Mountain, you take pleasure of experiencing one of the most striking viewpoints in the world. We furthermore visit the world-famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The garden is houses to 4 000 of the 18 000 species of flora which are in South Africa and forms a most amazing spectacle. Stunning views of the whole of Cape Flats will be experienced whilst you are at the memorial of Cecil John Rhodes, and this is where we end a memorable day.

Overnight:  Portswood
Meals:  Dinner

Day 2 : Cape Town

The stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive, trod into the 650m high Chapman’s Peak takes the excursion over the town of Noordhoek to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A botanical and scenic enjoyment, the reserve houses many antelope species, and this coupled with boundless diversity of birds and flowering plants. The absorbing experience is guaranteed to be the stroll to the edge of Cape Point, the utmost southwestern tip of Africa’s continent. This Cape, has had pivotal role in the stories and myths of the ocean, was and continues to be a significant landmark.

The excursion heads off to False Bay on the way back to Cape Town and includes a visit to Boulders Beach, an appealing sheltered haven which consists of a tumble of huge round rocks on a sandy shore. The boulders are perfect vantage viewpoints for watching the colony of mainland-based African penguins from.

Overnight:  Portswood
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3 : Cape Town

Located in one of the most picturesque valleys of the Cape, the town of Franschhoek owes its existence to the first French settlers who worked the Drakenstein Valley. Some time is devoted to exploring the town and its memorial to the French Huguenots, set in a lovely garden, before visiting three of the fine wine estates in the valley, which are renowned internationally for the exceptional quality of wines. All the noble cultivars and classic styles are on display, from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. In the late afternoon, the tour heads off back to Mother City.

Overnight:  Portswood
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 : Mpumalanga Highlands

Visitors will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. From there the adventure heads-off east to Mount Sheba, a fine country hotel located in the rolling hills of Mpumalanga. The late afternoon is spent at relaxing or taking a walk to one of the many waterfalls in the indigenous forest surrounding Mount Sheba.

Overnight:  Mount  Sheba
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5: Kruger National Park

Magnificent backdrop proliferates as the tour makes its way to Shangani Cultural Village, where visitors are accompanied from the Marula Market by a local guide. The guide details how the Shangaan traditionally collect food from their environment, and the way in which traditional farming is performed. The route leads up to a traditional Shangaan village, which is the home of a headman, his wives and his children. In the village, some time is dedicated to gaining some understanding into the history and culture of the Shangaan. Upon completion of this tour, we journey to the Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park is a brief drive from the cultural village. The park is christened after Paul Kruger, the then sitting president of the old Transvaal Republic, who proclaimed the Sabie Reserve in 1897. This reserve was the beginning of the Kruger National Park as it is referred today. Roughly two million hectares in area, the park is globally recognized as one of the world’s notable conservation areas. The late afternoon is dedicated to a first game drive to seek out of Africa’s legendary Big Five, in an region where many other animals and bird species embellish the plains.

Overnight:  Kruger Gate Lodge
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 : Kruger National Park

The day is devoted to two game drives in the Kruger National Park led by your experienced guide. The day is dedicated on sightseeing first the area to the south of Skukuza, which is typified by thick vegetation, before focusing our efforts on the wooded savanna between the Sabie River and the Lebombo Mountains. This region serves as home to a great number of grassland game species and the big cats who target on them.

Overnight:  Kruger Gate Lodge
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 : Pretoria

A new day in the wilderness and kick-off your early morning with a game drive in the Kruger. The game drive is followed by a late breakfast after which your expedition makes its way to Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa. Time allowing, we will detour for a nippy visit to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, located east of Pretoria. The world’s largest diamond was found here, and a brief tour of the mine offers decent insight into the diamond mining industry.

Overnight:  Royal Elephant Hotel
Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 : Livingstone

Visitors will be transferred to O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for a flight to Livingstone, Zambia. Visitors will be met on arrival at Livingstone Airport and visit the Livingstone Museum en route to the hotel. The museum still houses the largest collection of Sir David Livingstone’s letters and journals, and bears testament to the legacy of this illustrious man, who spent more than half his life in Africa. He was dedicated to the exploration of the African continent and the predicament of its people who were, at the time, still being brutally exploited by the slave traders. A quick look of the roaring Victoria Falls is followed by check-in at the hotel, where the late afternoon is spent relaxing.

Overnight:  David Livingstone
Meals:  Breakfast

Day 9 : Livingstone

The morning is dedicated to visiting the falls section of the ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park’. The local name translates to ‘the smoke that thunders’ and has been commonly used in the area for many hundreds of years. The nature preserve offers astonishing views in all directions. A walk across the knife-edge bridge with the falls roaring into the chasm below is certain to be an sensational encounter. At peak flow in April, the massive plume of spray generated by the falls is buffeted skyward for at least 400m – occasionally even double this figure – and can be seen and heard from over 40km away! On a full moon evening, you may even be lucky enough to observe a ‘moonbow’ or lunar rainbow, created when moonlight refracts off the water droplets in the plume. Victoria Falls is one of the few places in the world where you can witness this rarely seen phenomenon and the colours, usually less intense than a sunlight rainbow, are best captured with long exposure photography. There is also an extensive African curio market at the falls’ entrance and visitors may take some time to see the various arts and crafts on show before returning to the hotel around midday. In the late afternoon, a sunset cruise is enjoyed on the mighty Zambezi River. Traditional cocktails and snacks are served aboard the river boat, with the sight of the sun setting over one of Africa’s most inspiring areas and certain to be reminisced for a life.

Overnight:  David Livingstone
Meals:  Breakfast

Day 10: Departure

Visitors spend the morning relaxing after which they will be transferred to Livingstone Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Visitors will be met at by a tourAfrika representative at O R Tambo International and then assisted with check-in procedures for the international flight back to their country of origin, and thus concluding a 10 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour.

Overnight:  None
Meals:  Breakfast