Icons of Southern Africa

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10 days

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Lower your expectations if you have been on previous tours. The tour director situation is very different and left me disappointed compared to other tours I have been on.

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3 - Average

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10 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Cape Town, South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Highlights

City orientation tour includes Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Visit Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway (weather permitting)

Three included safari vehicle game drives, in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5.

Orientation tour of South Africa's largest city

Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Local Guide

Selected hotel dinners, with optional meals to purchase

Coach, 4 x 4 safari vehicle travel, and select flights

Value regional accommodation

Cape Town: Discover the iconic sights in Cape Town.

Victoria Falls: Admire the cascading waters at Victoria Falls.

Coach, 4 x 4 safari vehicle travel, and select flights

Value regional accommodation

Cape Town: Discover the iconic sights in Cape Town.

Victoria Falls: Admire the cascading waters at Victoria Falls.

Itinerary

For those who dream of experiencing Africa’s legendary wildlife and iconic landscapes, the Icons of Southern Africa tour offers a perfectly balanced 7-day adventure. Starting in Cape Town and finishing in Johannesburg, you’ll ascend Table Mountain, explore vibrant city culture, and embark on thrilling safaris in search of the Big 5. Suitable for families, seniors, and experienced travelers, this moderate trip provides both cultural immersion and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Its unique selling point: the seamless combination of city highlights and safari thrills, ensuring a comprehensive Southern African experience.

day 1Arrive Cape Town

Nothing can quite prepare you for what awaits in Cape Town! Table Mountain, endless beaches, and big city scenes, all this and much more are ready to welcome you today. Explore the heart of the city and get a first-hand feel of this cosmopolitan buzz, before starting the trip off right, with your Travel Director and your fellow travellers, where excitement will be riding high.

Meals

Dinner

Location Visited

Cape Town

Accommodation

StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl

day 2Cape Town Orientation and Free Time

day 3Cape Town Free Day

day 4Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve

day 5Mabula Game Reserve Safari Game Drives

day 6Mabula Game Reserve - Johannesburg

day 7Johannesburg - Victoria Falls

day 8Victoria Falls Sightseeing and Free Time

day 9Free Day in Victoria Falls

day 10Depart Victoria Falls

What's Included

Accommodation

Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Meals

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Transport

Luxury airconditioned coach

Guide

An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide

Others

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

What's Excluded

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