Our never seen before Southern African adventure that combines all things nature, luxury, expedition and diversity in a journey of wild discovery in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
What to expect
On this 15 Day Luxury Safari of South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana, your journey from the diverse & vibrant city of Cape Town to the Singita Private Game Reserve for a once in a lifetime safari. From there into the remote Kalahari Desert’s Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve for a ‘desert safari’ many don’t even realize exists. Then off to witness to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, before your 15 days culminate with a safari deep in the wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
It’s an itinerary spanning three countries, that mixes bush, desert, ocean, city and wetland and focuses on luxury and premier safari experiences. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
This tour is great for
Big 5 Safari
The Great South Africa experience
Victoria Falls Helicopter Viewing
African Photo Safaris
Open Luxury Safari
Honeymoon Special
African Safari Honeymoon
Wild Africa Safari
Family Safari Holidays
Ideal duration: 15 Days
From $12,900 per Person
DAY 1 –– YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS
Arrival In Cape Town, SA
On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, you will collect your luggage and be met by your private driver-guide, who will transfer you in luxury to the Cape Grace Hotel. Here you will spend the next (3) nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The rest of the day is spent at your own leisure to enjoy the services on offer or to stroll through the Waterfront!
Our Favourite Hotel in Cape Town
THE CAPE GRACE HOTEL
The Cape Grace Hotel is ideally located right in the V&A Waterfront, a harbour that incorporates a range of shops & restaurants. It is just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town’s city bowl, which itself is home to a wide variety of restaurants, cultural & historical buildings and the South African Houses of Parliament. All of this to the glorious backdrop of Table Mountain that guards over the city.
DAY 2 –– CONTINUE YOUR EXPLORE WITH:
Full-Day Private Tour of the Cape Peninsula
This morning after your breakfast, you will be collected by your private guide and embark on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula including entry fees and a wild picnic! The day aims to explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula in a unique way off the beaten path, looking for any excuse to embrace the ocean and explore one of the most unique marine habitats in the world.Your guide will assess your interests and level of energy and from there will suggest what activities we should focus on. These will include some or all of the following highlights:
Explore Kalk Bay – An authentic working fishing harbour, complete with colourful boats, rugged fishermen and resident seals, all to the soundtrack of seagulls and the ocean.
Visit the naval coastal town of Simonstown, home to the world-famous Boulders Beach and its colony of African penguins.
Hike in the Cape Point Nature Reserve – with attractions such as shipwrecks, whales (seasonal), beaches and breathtaking views• Lunch is a specially prepared picnic
Roam the Noordhoek Farm Village with its shopping opportunities and the chance to ice cream and coffee• Drive the precipitous Chapmans Peak, a winding coastal road cut into the high cliffs that tower above the ocean
Early Evening Sundowners Like a Local – Surprise Location
Our Favourite Hotel in Cape Town
THE CAPE GRACE HOTEL
The Cape Grace Hotel is ideally located right in the V&A Waterfront, a harbour that incorporates a range of shops & restaurants. It is just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town’s city bowl, which itself is home to a wide variety of restaurants, cultural & historical buildings and the South African Houses of Parliament. All of this to the glorious backdrop of Table Mountain that guards over the city.
DAY 3 –– CONTINUE TO EXPLORE
Private Guided Tour to Hermanus & the Overberg
This morning after your breakfast, you will be collected once again by your private guide and embark on a full-day tour in search of excellent food & the Marine Big 5 (Southern Right Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Seal and Penguin).We take the Sir Lowrys Pass up and out of the Cape Flats, wind through the fruit farming valley of Elgin and eventually to the famous whale-watching town of Hermanus located about 2 hours away from Cape Town in the Overberg Region. On the route back we follow the spectacularly scenic coastal road via Betty’s Bay and back to Cape Town.
Activities can include all or some of the following:
A Whale Watching Boat Trip at Hermanus
Whale Watching from the numerous rocky vantage points in the town (Seasonal from May to October)
We enjoy lunch at The Tasting Room located at the Stanford Hills Estate`
Whilst at Stanford we can take a walking trail or visit the local farm stalls.
Our Favourite Hotel in Cape Town
THE CAPE GRACE HOTEL
The Cape Grace Hotel is ideally located right in the V&A Waterfront, a harbour that incorporates a range of shops & restaurants. It is just a 5-minute drive from Cape Town’s city bowl, which itself is home to a wide variety of restaurants, cultural & historical buildings and the South African Houses of Parliament. All of this to the glorious backdrop of Table Mountain that guards over the city.
DAY 4 –– CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO
Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
This morning after an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport where you will embark on a flight to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg,
you will be met and assisted to the Federal Air Lounge where you can relax in style & comfort before boarding your Federal Air Flight to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve that adjoins the Kruger National Park.
As you arrive at the airstrip in the Sabi Sands, you will be welcomed and transferred to the authentic Singita Ebony Lodge, enjoying a spot of game-viewing along the way. You will be spending (2) luxurious nights here on a fully inclusive basis.
After an afternoon high tea, you will embark on your first open vehicle game drive (safari) in this premier game reserve, known for its unbelievable sightings of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo and many more animals.
Our Favourite Lodge in Sabi Sands
SINGITA EBONY LODGE
Standing steadfast among giant trees alongside the Sand River, Singita Ebony Luxury Lodge provides a fresh & contemporary safari experience. Surrounded by the vivid colours, captivating sounds and soothing rhythms of the bush, it awakens a spirit of discovery while restoring the senses.
Inspired by the adventurous charm of safari, the Ebony Sabi Sands embodies the thrill of the African bushveld. 12 luxurious suites featuring glass and canvas walls open onto expansive private decks with plunge pools – and uninterrupted river views ensure continuous connections with the wilderness.
DAY 5 –– CONTINUE YOUR SAFARI AT
Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabi Sands
This morning starts very early with another game drive. Wildlife is best spotted in the cooler mornings and late afternoon – evenings. This is when animals are more active and the colours and beauty of the environment are highlighted best. A stop for tea & coffee will be made, before returning to the lodge for a full breakfast followed by time to enjoy the exquisite surroundings of Singita Ebony.
After the late lunch – high tea we embark on another game drive which again becomes a night drive after sunset as you search for nocturnal animals and possibly predators on the move. Singita is home to a full range of African mammals. Apart from the big 5, there are giraffes, wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, impalas, kudu, reedbuck, nyala, zebra and the list goes on! It is located in the Sabie Sands Game Reserve which is home to most of South Africa’s well-known private safari lodges. The reserve shares a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park and together the conglomerate of national park and private reserve covers about 2000 000 hectares.
Our Favourite Lodge in Sabi Sands
SINGITA EBONY LODGE
Standing steadfast among giant trees alongside the Sand River, Singita Ebony Luxury Lodge provides a fresh & contemporary safari experience. Surrounded by the vivid colours, captivating sounds and soothing rhythms of the bush, it awakens a spirit of discovery while restoring the senses.
Inspired by the adventurous charm of safari, the Ebony Sabi Sands embodies the thrill of the African bushveld. 12 luxurious suites featuring glass and canvas walls open onto expansive private decks with plunge pools – and uninterrupted river views ensure continuous connections with the wilderness.
DAY 6 –– CONTINUE YOUR FROM SABI SANDS
to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve
After your early morning safari and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you head off on your Federal Air flight to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, you will connect with your next flight to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve. Here you will spend 3 nights at The Motse on a fully inclusive basis, starting with an afternoon safari activity.
The Tswalu Game Reserve lies in the vast interior of South Africa’s north & central Karoo. It is a wilderness of vast open spaces with electrifying scenery from stark mountains to red sand dunes. In addition to some of Africa’s big names like lion, rhino, cheetah and wild dog, it is home to a host of rare desert creatures.
Our Favourite Camp in KALAHARI
TSWALU THE MOTSE
Nestled at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains and overlooking the vast grasslands of the Kalahari, the nine spacious suites of Tswalu The Motse are built of local stone, rich red clay and traditional Kalahari thatch. The epitome of elegant, understated luxury, each suite features a spacious bedroom with an open fireplace, as well as a large dressing and study area, while the family suites each have two ensuite bedrooms. Sumptuous bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor showers. Private sundecks gaze out onto a watering hole with its attendant wildlife.
Elevated decks and elegant lounges in the main house create the ideal venue to share stories of an intimate Kalahari safari. A heated infinity pool offers endless views over the open savannahs and a secluded spa delights with rejuvenating treatments. Rare artefacts reflecting the history of the area are displayed in the mezzanine library. The Foundation Gift Shop offers an exclusive range of crafts, while a walk-in wine cellar provides an outstanding collection of vintages that accompany the mouth-watering meals.
DAY 7 & 8 –– CONTINUE YOUR EXPLORES:
On Safari at Tswalu Kalahari
Enjoy full days on safari at Tswalu Kalahari. Although the format of going out in the early mornings and afternoons is followed at Tswalu as it was at Singita, at Tswalu you have your own private game-viewing vehicle and your guide will quiz you on your interests first.
There is a broad range of guided activities that include: game drives, horse riding, nature walks, the meerkat experience, a visit to Bushmen engravings, a visit to the community projects on the go, involvement in any wildlife conservation work that may be ongoing during your visit.
Our Favourite Camp in KALAHARI
TSWALU THE MOTSE
Nestled at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains and overlooking the vast grasslands of the Kalahari, the nine spacious suites of Tswalu The Motse are built of local stone, rich red clay and traditional Kalahari thatch. The epitome of elegant, understated luxury, each suite features a spacious bedroom with an open fireplace, as well as a large dressing and study area, while the family suites each have two ensuite bedrooms. Sumptuous bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor showers. Private sundecks gaze out onto a watering hole with its attendant wildlife.
Elevated decks and elegant lounges in the main house create the ideal venue to share stories of an intimate Kalahari safari. A heated infinity pool offers endless views over the open savannahs and a secluded spa delights with rejuvenating treatments. Rare artefacts reflecting the history of the area are displayed in the mezzanine library. The Foundation Gift Shop offers an exclusive range of crafts, while a walk-in wine cellar provides an outstanding collection of vintages that accompany the mouth-watering meals.
DAY 9 –– CONTINUE YOUR FROM
Tswalu Kalahari to Johannesburg
After your morning safari and breakfast, you will board your flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival you make you will be met and assisted to the OR Tambo Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel where you overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement.
Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Mandela’s former residence is now the Mandela House museum. Other Soweto museums that recount the struggle to end segregation include the somber Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, a former prison complex.
Our Favourite Hotel in Joburg
INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG
Light, glorious light. After the rigours of a long flight, or before one in order to shore up one’s resources, nothing is more appreciated than torrents of hot water, a fabulous big bed, and lots of natural light (or if it’s time for sleep, quality light-blocking curtains). The airy, light suites of the InterContinental are equipped with each of these fabulous features, and more.
Large, luxurious showers come with massage functions. Contemporary décor references the light and natural textures of the African savannah. Comfy king beds invite total relaxation, whether deep sleep at the end of a long journey or restorative rest and privacy before a flight. The Techno-Gym overlooks the airport runway, a 24-hour business centre is at the ready, and round-the-clock dining and libations are available at Quills, whose cellar includes an extensive selection of fine South African wines.
DAY 10 –– CONTINUE TO YOUR NEXT DESTINATION
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
After breakfast, you will be assisted to check in at OR Tambo International Airport where you will board your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Old Drift Lodge where you will spend (2) nights on a full board basis including activities.
The Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo tribe living in the area as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ for the immense spray and incredible noise caused by the rushing water. Victoria Falls is now also known as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world when its width and height are combined.
Columns of spray can be seen from miles away as, at the height of the rainy season, more than five hundred million cubic metres (over 17 billion cubic feet) of water per minute plummet over the edge, over a width of nearly two kilometres or over a mile, into a gorge over a hundred metres or 300 feet below.
Our Favourite Camp at FALLS
OLD DRIFT LODGE
Sprawling on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Zambezi National Park, the Old Drift Lodge is a magnificent sanctuary offering 10 double suits and four family suites. Fusing elegance and the beauty of the environment, each stunning suite features contemporary décor and boasts an indoor and outdoor shower, private plunge pool and a viewing deck, ideal to observe the passing wildlife in their natural habitat. Explore the magnificence of your surroundings and relax beside the tranquillity of the river, listening to the calls, patters and chatters of the wild. Relish delicious meals overlooking the Zambezi River, and at the Lookout Café, situated above the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge.
DAY 11 –– CONTINUE TO YOUR EXPLORE OF
VICTORIA FALLS, FULL DAY
Today you will have the full day to enjoy the activities on offer at Old Drift Lodge including a guided tour of the falls, morning or afternoon game drives or River Safaris.
Fact: Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world with a length of more than a kilometer and a height of more than hundred meters. It is also considered to be the largest fall in the world.
Fact: The noise of Victoria Falls can be heard from a distance of 40 kilometers, while the spray and mist from the falling water is rising to a height of over 400 meters and can be seen from a distance of 50 kilometers. No wonder that the local tribes used to call the waterfall Mosi-o-Tunya “The smoke that thunders”.
Our Favourite Camp at FALLS
OLD DRIFT LODGE
Sprawling on the banks of the Zambezi River, in the Zambezi National Park, the Old Drift Lodge is a magnificent sanctuary offering 10 double suits and four family suites. Fusing elegance and the beauty of the environment, each stunning suite features contemporary décor and boasts an indoor and outdoor shower, private plunge pool and a viewing deck, ideal to observe the passing wildlife in their natural habitat. Explore the magnificence of your surroundings and relax beside the tranquillity of the river, listening to the calls, patters and chatters of the wild. Relish delicious meals overlooking the Zambezi River, and at the Lookout Café, situated above the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge.
DAY 12 –– CONTINUE TO YOUR NEXT DESTINATION
Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta, Botswana
After breakfast, you will be transferred across the border to the Kasane Airport in Botswana.
Here you will board a light aircraft for a scenic air transfer to the Okavango Delta, where you will spend the next (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis at the Little Vumbura. You will arrive in time for a late lunch and your first magical safari in the wetland wilderness.
The Okavango Delta of northern Botswana is a huge freshwater inland delta. The Okavango River originates in the highlands of Angola and runs southeast through a portion of Namibia and into Botswana where the water fans out into thousands of channels and islands and simply soaks away into the sands of the Kalahari Desert.
Our Favourite Camp at OKAVANGO
LITTLE VUMBURA
Located on a small forested island, packed with jackalberry and mangosteen and fringed by bulrush wetlands, Little Vumbura is a six tented camp offering a wide range of activities ranging from land based wildlife drives to mokoro trips through the year.
The camp is accessed by boat which makes for an exciting arrival through the bulrush marsh. On arrival at the jetty there is a small wooden walkway over a reed marsh full of lily-pads, into the main area of Little Vumbura where there is a dining room, open-air deck, bar, fire pit and plunge pool.
Characterised by striking blue seating, dyed by a naturally occurring pigment found in Botswana, and by great swathes of space, the main mess area is a lovely place to eat and meet. The food is beautifully presented, the service amicable without being overbearing.
DAY 13 & 14 –– CONTINUE TO YOUR EXPLORES AT:
Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Your daily game-viewing activities will follow the early morning, and late afternoon format again and will include game drives, boating, mokoro (dug-out) excursions and nature walks.
However early this morning before sunrise, you will board a helicopter for the flight to the launch field the Hot Air Balloon.
Here you enjoy tea & coffee before climbing into the basket of the hot air balloon and lifting off on 50 minute silent float above the islands and waterways of the Okavango Delta. The Ballooning season only runs from Apr–Sep each year, so if you travel outside of these times you will be credited for this portion of the trip.
Our Favourite Camp at OKAVANGO
LITTLE VUMBURA
Located on a small forested island, packed with jackalberry and mangosteen and fringed by bulrush wetlands, Little Vumbura is a six tented camp offering a wide range of activities ranging from land based wildlife drives to mokoro trips through the year.
The camp is accessed by boat which makes for an exciting arrival through the bulrush marsh. On arrival at the jetty there is a small wooden walkway over a reed marsh full of lily-pads, into the main area of Little Vumbura where there is a dining room, open-air deck, bar, fire pit and plunge pool.
Characterised by striking blue seating, dyed by a naturally occurring pigment found in Botswana, and by great swathes of space, the main mess area is a lovely place to eat and meet. The food is beautifully presented, the service amicable without being overbearing.
DAY 15: YOU'VE REACHED THE END OF YOUR LUXURY AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Ending your luxury safari is never nice, but having the memories lasting a lifetime is special! After your early morning safari and breakfast, you will board a light aircraft for a transfer back to the Maun Airport. Here you will connect with your outbound Flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Your journey dotted out:
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3 Nights in Cape Town | South Africa
2 Nights in Sabi Sands | South Africa
1 Night in Johannesburg | South Africa
3 Nights in the Kalahari | Namibia
2 Nights in Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe
3 Nights in Okavango Delta | Botswana
14 Nights in total | 15 Days in Southern Africa
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's included
All meals and drinks
All Accommodations
All Activities as listed
All Road and African based Air transfers and Flights
Government Taxes and other fees
English-speaking guide + More
What's excluded
International Air transfers
Personal travel insurance,
Visas and tipping.
Items of a personal nature