Iconic Africa

Arrive in Cape Town, a city framed by mountains and the ocean, known for its rich cultural heritage. Upon arrival at the airport, enjoy a warm greeting and a seamless transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon unwinding or exploring the immediate surroundings at a comfortable pace. As evening approaches, meet the Tour Director and fellow travelers during a relaxed welcome reception. This gathering serves as an inviting introduction to the upcoming journey, offering a chance to fully settle in before the days of exploration commence.

Start the morning with a breathtaking cableway ride up Table Mountain to take in sweeping views of the city skyline and coastline below. Afterward, travel along one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world, following the Atlantic seaboard past the majestic Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak. Continue the beautiful drive to the Cape of Good Hope, located within Table Mountain National Park. Savor a delicious local lunch before visiting Boulders Beach to observe a thriving colony of African penguins in their natural habitat.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Cableway up Table Mountain
• Visit to the Cape of Good Hope
• Lunch at a local restaurant in False Bay

Return to your hotel and spend the evening exactly as desired. Take the time to relax, dine at a nearby restaurant, or simply soak in the beautiful coastal atmosphere at a leisurely pace.

Explore another side of Cape Town with a visit to historic Robben Island, once used as a prison for political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. After your guided tour, led by a former warden, return by ferry to Cape Town for lunch and a visit to a nearby township. Here, meet residents involved in the arts, visit market gardens, and learn about the day-to-day life of the locals. 

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Robben Island guided tour with local lunch
• Visit to local township

Enjoy a special wine tasting and gourmet dinner at a vineyard in the nearby winegrowing region of the Constantia Valley. 

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Wine tasting and dinner

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. After landing, continue to the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Take tender boats across to the Zambezi Queen.

Board the Zambezi Queen and settle into your stateroom. Enjoy a mid-afternoon snack and take time to relax as you begin your Chobe River safari experience.

Gather for a warm welcome aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy a cocktail reception followed by dinner, marking the start of your river safari.

Watch the nature around you come alive on an exciting morning safari by boat along the Chobe River, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife as you glide through this remarkable ecosystem.

Return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch, then enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the river. Spend time on the sun deck or in the splash pool, or simply take in the scenery as the ship cruises along the Chobe.

Return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch, then enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the river. Spend time on the sun deck or in the splash pool, or simply take in the scenery as the ship cruises along the Chobe.

Begin the day with a morning boat safari followed by an enriching visit to a local African village on the Chobe River. Spend time with community members, including children and village elders, and learn about local traditions and culture.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Morning Visit to Local African Village
• Boat safari
• Bird Watching

After lunch on board, choose how you’d like to spend the afternoon. Head out on another boat safari, join a guided bird-watching experience, or try your hand at fishing on the river.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Boat safari
• Bird Watching
• Fishing

Enjoy your final evening on the Zambezi Queen with a festive African-themed dinner hosted by the crew, complete with singing, dancing, and celebration.

Set out on a full-day safari through Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. This region is known for having one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, offering opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, sable, warthogs, and Cape buffalo. Keep watch for prides of lions, hyenas, and (on rare occasions) cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees before continuing your journey through the park’s diverse landscapes.
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:

• Full-day wildlife safari by open-top 4x4
• Game viewing in Chobe National Park
• Full Day Safari of Chobe National Park by Open Top 4x4 Vehicle with Picnic Lunch

Leave the Zambezi Queen and travel to Victoria Falls. Settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the town or enjoying one of the many activities available. Then, enjoy a special dinner with live local entertainment at your hotel.

Join your guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls, learning about its history and the rich plant and animal life that thrives in the surrounding rainforest.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure, relaxing at your hotel or exploring the town of Victoria Falls.

In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Watch for wildlife along the water’s edge while enjoying drinks and tapas.

Take a guided walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge, explore the Zambia side of the Falls, and visit the historic town of Livingstone.

Return to Zimbabwe for a relaxed afternoon with free time to enjoy the hotel or explore Victoria Falls town at your own pace.

In the evening head out on a safari to seek out the elusive Black Rhino and other nocturnal animals. Your safari is followed by a three-course bush dinner in a protected wildlife area.

Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival, transfer to Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, set in a tranquil, park-like setting with a wonderful spa. Then, spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Take a meaningful tour through Johannesburg and Soweto, the center of uprising against the apartheid state. Then, walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with a visit to the Mandela House, and gain deeper insight into the city’s history, culture, and resilience. Have lunch in the township before continuing your exploration of the area—including a visit to the Apartheid Museum—guided by experts who bring local stories and history to life.

In the evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before hopping on a flight to Greater Kruger National Park, where you be transferred to your five-star tented camp.

This region is one of the world's most spectacular game nature reserves, which you can discover on your late afternoon game drive in search of the country's "Big Five" and other native wildlife.

Spend your first night and every night, if you wish, gathering with fellow travelers, sharing stories of the day’s adventures or simply gazing up at the stunning star-filled African sky.

Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you can have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

End your night again at the lodge with free time, dinner, and a chance to gather with fellow travelers or simply stargaze under the vast landscape.

Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you can have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

End your night again at the lodge with free time, dinner, and a chance to gather with fellow travelers or simply stargaze under the vast landscape.

Before your day of travel, enjoy breakfast and set out for one last game drive in the morning in the park.

Transfer to the airport and fly to Johannesburg to connect with your onward flight. Note: Please do not schedule your homebound flight before 5 pm.