Great South Africa Safari begins in gorgeous Cape Town. Explore its quaint fishing villages, colonies of barking seals and arctic penguins. At the Cape of Good Hope you witness the angry Atlantic and sanguine Indian Oceans meet and mingle. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Winelands.Explore Kruger National Park home to all the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and hippo. Visit Johannesburg, the vibrant capital city before Victoria Falls. Great South Africa Safari is the ultimate adventure!
Day 1 – Depart USA
Depart USA bound for exciting South Africa!
Day 2-4 Cape Town
Espy penguins, seals, ostriches and cavorting baboons on a full day drive to the tip of the Cape of Good Hope. Standing at the edge of the continent, perhaps you can see where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Take in the defining highlights of the city and popular waterfront and then enjoy another full day of glorious scenery travelling through the Winelands: tour a vineyard, samples the wines and admire the old Cape Dutch architecture at Stellenbosch.
Accommodations: Mount Nelson Hotel
Day 5-7 Kruger Park Private Reserve
Kruger Park, where the wild things roam, is the approximate size of Rhode Island and teaming with wildlife. Daily drives put you within touching distance of lion prides, unpredictable buffalo and herds of elephant feeding in ghostly silence. Keep a keen eye out for shy leopard and endangered rhino. If you’re in the mood, don’t miss the chance to feel nature “close up” on a walking safari.
Accommodations: Savanna Private Game Reserve
Day 8 – Johannesburg
Fly to the big city if Johannesburg which is busy reinventing itself as a trendy metropolis. A private car promptly delivers you to the hotel for a long and luxurious night’s rest.
Accommodations: Westcliff Hotel
Day 9-10 Victoria Falls
Enjoy a multi-hued sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, watching out for crocodile and inquisitive hippos. Explore the impressive Falls on a guided walking tour through the rainforest and then mount a gentle giant for an exciting elephant back safari.
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 11 – Depart JohannesburgTransfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Day 12 – Arrive USA