Romantic Cape, Kruger, Falls & Zambezi

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Overview

These 10 days are filled to the brim with several of Southern Africa’s incredible highlights. From fashionable city life to the drama of Victoria Falls and Big 5 game viewing in Kruger, this is a vacation not to be missed.

Start your journey in Cape Town, experiencing all that Africa’s favourite city has to offer. Move on to the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger Park, where you enjoy thrilling game drives and nature walks, all the while searching for the Big 5.

Then travel to incredible Victoria Falls and enjoy days of adrenalin-pumping water sports and leisurely walks to admire ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. End your journey at the luxurious Tongabezi Lodge on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

Make a positive impact through travel

When you travel with us to the Kruger & Surrounds, you directly contribute to these meaningful initiatives in support of the Endangered Wildlife Trust. If you'd like to visit one of the projects we support through our Positive Impact partners, please speak to your Africa Safari Expert or Client Experience Expert.

When you book this safari Go2Africa will plant a tree in the Western Cape's Uilenkraal Valley, in partnership with Greenpop.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Stay in a trendy Cape Town hotel
  • Lounge on beautiful city beaches
  • Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Search for the Big 5 at Sabi Sands
  • Enjoy the magnificent Victoria Falls
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Summary

Tour Duration: 10 days
Start: V&A Waterfront, South Africa
End: Victoria Falls, Zambia

Accommodations visited

V&A Waterfront, South Africa

Cape Grace
3 Nights

Kruger Private Reserves, South Africa

Singita Ebony Lodge
3 Nights

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Tongabezi Lodge
3 Nights

Itinerary

Day to day
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Touch down at Cape Town International Airport and meet your driver, who will transfer you to the Cape Grace Hotel, your home for the next three nights.

Located in one of the city’s most popular attractions, the V&A Waterfront, you are perfectly situated to explore all that the Mother City has to offer. Your days are spent visiting and experiencing some of the best sights, beaches, shops and restaurants that Cape Town has to offer.

Stroll down to bustling Greenmarket Square, visit a museum or two, take a walk through the Company’s Gardens or head up Table Mountain via the revolving cable car. Marvel at the indigenous fynbos in the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and take a scenic drive to the stunning Cape Point Nature Reserve. Then take a boat trip to visit Robben Island and see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell before heading back to the V&A Waterfront for cosmopolitan, upmarket shopping and dining. Taste a range of exquisite wines on nearby wine estates or enjoy a cultural tour of the city. Spend your evenings dining at one of the Mother City’s award-winning restaurants or kick back with a gourmet burger in vibrant Kloof or Bree Streets.

Cape Grace information
  • Set at the heart of the V&A Waterfront

  • Walking distance to a multitude of shops & restaurants

  • Elegant understated luxury

  • Multi-award winning and a regular feature on Conde Naste's Gold Lists of best hotels

  • Impeccable service & fine dining

  • The Bascule Bar stocks the largest collection of whiskeys in the Southern hemisphere

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Kelly Koffman

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Head back to Cape Town International today where you catch your morning flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival, you are met and transferred to Singita Ebony Lodge, located in the heart of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve that borders the unfenced Kruger National Park.

Wake up early for a steaming cup of coffee under jackalberry trees before setting out on early morning game drives to track the Big 5 and other classic animals. Return for a hearty breakfast on the deck enjoying the view of the Sand River. Set out on a guided safari walk to get closer to this incredible ecosystem but you may prefer to spend the heat of the day relaxing around the swimming pool or enjoying a massage on your private deck.

Mid-afternoon high tea is served on the deck, after which you head off on your afternoon game drives. Enjoy sundowner drinks in the bush and listen to the soft hum of the crickets as the stars appear. Return to camp for a delicious outdoor dinner around the boma, listening to bush stories from the past and learning more about the local Shangaan culture.

Singita Ebony Lodge information
  • Set in the exclusive Sabi Sands reserve on a private concession

  • Great area for leopard sightings

  • Boast some of the best safari guides

  • Exceptional personal butler service

  • Spacious, luxurious safari suites each with its own plunge pool

  • Extensive wine cellar with South Africa's top wines

  • An in-house sommelier choosing the best wines to accompany Ebony's magnificient cuisine

  • Be pampered at the Singita spa, offering an extensive range of treatments

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David Beever

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In the morning, return to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to catch your flight to OR Tambo International Airport. From here, you leave South Africa to touchdown at Livingstone’s Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia.

You will be met on arrival by a driver, who will transfer you to Tongabezi Lodge for your final three nights. This exceptional accommodation sits on the banks of the mesmerising Zambezi River, a hop-skip-and-jump away from the iconic Victoria Falls.

Tongabezi serves as the ideal base from which to see ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. Spend your time indulging in all that the area has to offer as you go white-water rafting down the mighty Zambezi River or enjoy an elephant-back safari in the beautiful Victoria Falls National Park. Hold your breath and bungee jump off the bridge or enjoy a thrilling micro-light or helicopter flip over the Falls. Cool off and regain your breath back at the lodge in your private plunge pool, take in the incredible views from The Lookout Island, or unwind with a massage or spa treatment.

Tongabezi Lodge information
  • Fantastic Zambezi River location, close to Victoria Falls

  • Extraordinary views from The Lookout Island

  • This romantic hideaway is a great choice for honeymooners

  • Honeymoon House won Travel Africa's 'Best Room in Africa'

  • Experience a range of activities, like a boat trip to Livingstone Island

  • The Dog House private villa available for families

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Liesel van Zyl

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On your last day, you enjoy one last breakfast at Tongabezi before making your way back to Livingstone to catch your flight at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, from where you say farewell to Africa.

Expert Opinion

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Mariam Ngoyi

Mariam Ngoyi

Africa Safari Expert

This is the perfect blend of city culture, safari adventure, and natural wonders. Start in Cape Town, explore the Big 5 in Sabi Sands, feel the power of Victoria Falls, and unwind at the luxurious Tongabezi Lodge on the Zambezi River—an unforgettable Southern African experience.

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What’s Included?

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Cape Grace : Enquire for confirmation
  • Singita Ebony Lodge : Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
  • Tongabezi Lodge : Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • Return transfers from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Grace Hotel
  • Flight from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
  • Return transfers from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Singita Ebony Lodge
  • Flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Johannesburg
  • Return flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone
  • Return transfers from Livingstone Airport to Tongabezi Lodge
  • All transfers during your itinerary
  • The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)

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