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Chasing Waterfalls and Wildlife: Exploring South Africa and Victoria Falls in Style


DAY 0: Departure from San Diego to Cape Town

  • Depart from San Diego International Airport for your flight to Cape Town (with connections).

DAY 1: Arrival in Cape Town

  • Arrive in Cape Town and be greeted by a Lion World Travel representative at the Cape Town Airport.
  • Transfer to the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa for a luxurious stay in a Classic Room.
  • Relax and enjoy the ocean view before a three-course dinner at Azure Restaurant.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – Classic Room
Meals: Dinner

DAY 2: Table Mountain & Cape Peninsula Tour

  • Start your day with a ride up Table Mountain (weather dependent) for panoramic views.
  • Journey along the scenic coast from Clifton to Camps Bay, stopping at Hout Bay and driving along Chapman's Peak.
  • Visit the Cape of Good Hope in Table Mountain National Park.
  • Enjoy time at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – Classic Room
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3: Robben Island Tour & V&A Waterfront

  • Take a half-day Robben Island tour, escorted by Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard.
  • Learn about the island’s history as a symbol of the triumph of the human spirit.
  • Return to the V&A Waterfront for leisure time to explore shops and restaurants.
  • Complimentary shuttle service back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – Classic Room
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4: Free Day & Dinner at Gold Restaurant

  • Enjoy a free day to explore Cape Town at your leisure.
  • In the evening, have an immersive African culinary experience at Gold Restaurant, including drumming, dancing, and face painting.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – Classic Room
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5: Cape Town to Skukuza – Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

  • Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Skukuza.
  • Arrive at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge for a 4-night stay in a Suite.
  • Embark on your first evening game drive, followed by dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Sabi Sabi – Bush Lodge – Suite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: Sabi Sabi Safari

  • Experience early morning and late afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles.
  • Optional bush walks available with expert guides.

Accommodation: Sabi Sabi – Bush Lodge – Suite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: Sabi Sabi Safari & Community Tour

  • Continue with your morning and evening game drives.
  • Take a Sabi Sabi Community Tour to learn about the impact of tourism on local villages and conservation efforts.

Accommodation: Sabi Sabi – Bush Lodge – Suite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: Final Game Drives

  • Enjoy your last full day of safari with dawn and dusk game drives, spotting wildlife like lions, elephants, rhinos, and more.

Accommodation: Sabi Sabi – Bush Lodge – Suite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: Skukuza to Johannesburg – Flight to Victoria Falls

  • After a morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, then onwards to Victoria Falls.
  • Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in for a relaxing evening. Optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to start your experience.

Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10: Victoria Falls Tour

  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Marvel at the stunning cascades and surrounding rainforest.
  • The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore more of Victoria Falls town or partake in optional activities like a helicopter flight over the falls.

Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11: Day Trip to Chobe National Park (Botswana)

  • Embark on a full-day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, renowned for its large elephant population and wildlife diversity.
  • Enjoy a morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River for unique perspectives of the animals.
  • Return to Victoria Falls in the evening.

Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12: Victoria Falls – Optional Activities

  • Today is a free day to explore more of Victoria Falls or take part in other adventurous activities like white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, or visiting the local markets.

Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13: Departure from Victoria Falls

  • Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg and onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast

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