11-Day Cape Town, Kruger & Vic Falls

Welcome to South Africa! After touching down at Cape Town International Airport, you will be transferred to the lovely Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. This quaint Victorian building dates to the 1800s and is situated a few steps away from Cape Town’s trendy Kloof Street. You can expect 5-star service from the highly attentive staff at Cape Cadogan, as well as delicious meals. The hotel’s near-perfect location puts you in close proximity of the city’s highlights like Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve and the popular V&A Waterfront. You are also a mere stone’s throw from the world-famous beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Cape Town is a delight for all the senses and you will enjoy discovering the Mother City’s best over the next couple of days.

After checking out from Cape Cadogan, you will enjoy an hour’s road transfer into one of the most beautiful parts of the Western Cape. The renowned Cape Winelands will be your picturesque home for the next few days. Situated in the heart of the Franschhoek valley, Franschhoek Country House and Villas is a luxurious haven featuring a relaxing spa and exceptional cuisine. Enjoy strolls through the property’s well-manicured gardens or venture into the quaint town of Franschhoek, one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Not only is it blessed with pristine natural and architectural beauty, but Franschhoek is also known for its strong wine culture and some of the best restaurants in the country – definitely deserving of its moniker, the ‘food and wine capital’ of South Africa.

Board a short-haul flight to Hoedspruit Airport, situated next to the Kruger National Park. After about a 2-hour road transfer, you will be welcomed at the exceptional Simbavati Hilltop Lodge. As the name suggests, Simbavati is perched high on a hill in the pristine wilderness of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. This is Big 5 country, a 132 000-acre area that shares unfenced borders with the enormous Kruger. Settle into your luxury tented suite, equipped with a main bedroom tent and one for the bathroom. Go on daily game drives with expert Shangaan trackers to see the Big 5 and other game like cheetah and rare wild dog. If you prefer a day of relaxation, head for a sun lounger beside the lodge’s infinity pool to watch animals wander down the river below while you sip on something cold and refreshing. African-inspired meals are served on Simbavati’s dining deck, designed to offer breath-taking views over the surrounding bush and river bed below.

Another road transfer will take you to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your scheduled flight to Victoria Falls. You will be welcomed at Ilala Lodge, situated on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls and within walking distance from ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ – the world’s biggest curtain of falling water. Not only does the lodge’s great location give you easy access to the waterfall, but it also makes exploring the vibrant street markets of Victoria Falls Town easy. Ilala offers a tranquil and homely atmosphere with spacious rooms from which you can see the waterfall’s seasonal spray. Enjoy a sunset boat cruise along the Zambezi River, or opt for white-water rafting or bungee jumping if you are looking for something a bit more adventurous.