On arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be road transferred to your luxury lodgings. Set along the banks of the meandering Zambezi River, upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge provides a unique African bush safari in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. This area boasts an incredible variety of wildlife, including year-round sightings of elephants, buffalo, lions, and the rare black lechwe – endemic to this region.

Settle in for three nights in this oasis of nature. Game drives provide an exploration of the rich African landscape, travelling along the riverfront and gazing upon mighty hippos soaking in the cool river. On your first full day at Thorntree River Lodge, an awe-inspiring helicopter flight offers scenic aerial views of the Zambezi River with its picturesque riverine forests and majestic Batoka Gorge.

Your days will also be filled with canoeing adventures and fishing trips, while the night offers private sunset boat cruises. Cultural visits to Maunga Village makes this a positive impact safari and aids inspiring initiatives for the African Bushcamps Fund. After a long day’s adventure, settle into your suite for a luxurious night’s rest as you drift off to the cadence of the African ambiance.

A road transfer to Livingstone Airport sets you off for a flight to Lusaka, where a small aircraft will fly you to Mfuwe Airport. Once landed, you will be met by a guide for a road transfer to Puku Ridge Camp for your next three nights.

The camp is in Zambia’s premier wildlife destination, South Luangwa National Park, fondly known as the ‘birthplace of the walking safari’. This unparalleled location is ideal for travellers looking for year-round wildlife sightings from the tallest terrestrial animal, the mighty giraffe, to four of the world-famous Big 5, including the proud lion. Guided by experts, your safaris will be influenced by nature using animal tracks and herd patterns. Twitchers will appreciate an abundance of avian sightings, bearing witness to the migratory patterns of the Southern Carmine bee-eaters when visiting between August and September.

The main camp offers a cozy communal lounge, restaurant dining, and an open-air deck. A hide located underneath the deck offers a perfect spot to get a closer look at zebras and elephants that gather at the Puku Ridge floodplains. Your luxury accommodation overlooks this mesmerizing landscape for an uninterrupted panorama of Zambia.

Following a peaceful night’s rest at Puku Ridge Camp, you’ll travel to Mfuwe Airport for a connecting flight to Cape Town via Lusaka. Upon landing, you’ll be met for a road transfer to Hout Bay to the luxury hotel Tintswalo Atlantic, located at the base of Cape Town’s renowned Chapman’s Peak mountain range.

A fun-filled day on the Cape Point tour begins with a 15 km drive through Chapman’s Peak Drive for impressive beach and jagged mountain views surrounding the quaint Hout Bay fishing harbour. Your destination is the south westernmost point of the African continent at the Cape Point Nature Reserve. It offers majestic views of crashing ocean waves cascading on the skeletons of famous shipwrecks throughout history. Hike up the lighthouse or stretch your legs through the fynbos-rich nature reserve. A stopover at Boulders Beach, en route to your hotel, you’ll meet the friendly tuxedo-clad African penguins. Your journey back includes views of the charming seaside village of Simon’s Town and Kalk Bay.

Your last day offers a feast for the senses where you’ll visit the world-famous Cape Winelands and indulge in South Africa’s award-winning wine cellars topped off with perfect pairings of delectable cheeses and chocolates surrounded by historical Cape Dutch architecture. An escape to the Franschhoek Valley and picturesque Stellenbosch offers breathtaking photo opportunities. A final evening ends off with your choice of the most spectacular dining options that the region has to offer.

Indulge in a full breakfast overlooking the boundless Atlantic Ocean before you are transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward journey.