Compare 10-day South Africa and Victoria Falls Eco-friendly journey by Jumbari Family Safaris vs South Africa & Zimbabwe in 12 days - Cape, Kruger & Victoria Falls - Luxury by Exoticca
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Duration | 10 days | 12 days |
Price From | $ 1,127 | $ 4,399 |
Price Per Day | $ 113 | $ 367 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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Meals Included | N/A | 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners. |
Description |
This trip combines Cape Town, visiting on the natural Seven Wonders of the year at Victoria Falls and a safari. All the properties are sustainable and committed to responsible tourism practices, community involvement and wildlife conservation. |
Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you enjoy exciting game drives in Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, home to beautiful beaches, rugged coastlines and the iconic Table Mountain. Finally, experience the mighty Victoria Falls, a masterpiece of nature, in Zimbabwe. |
Day 1-4: Cape Town
Touch down in Cape Town at Cape Town International Airport, where a Jumbari Family Safaris representative will collect you and transfer you to your hotel.
Belmond Mount Nelson is situated about 40 minutes from the airport and is situated at the foot of Table Mountain and is regarded as one of Cape Town’s top five-star hotels.
We suggest a Fynbos Sunset Walk led by an expert guide, which leaves from the hotel, perfect for nature lovers and finishes off with canapes on the mountain. For dinner on one evening we also suggest booking a Chef’s Table at the hotel which uses local organic seasonal ingredients.
On day 2 you will have a morning half day private tour to the Winelands close to Franschhoek visiting 2 wine farms. One of the wine farms is Backsberg that is committed to environmental practices. Wine bottles in lightweight bottles, tree planting, environment management plan and one of only three carbon neutral winery’s in the world and the only one in South Africa. In Backsberg you can have wine tasting or walk around the gardens which have conservation for the endangered Fynbos.
Day 5-6: Victoria Falls
After breakfast, check out and your driver will collect you and transfer you to the Cape Town International Airport.
At the airport check in for your 2-hour 50-minute flight to Livingstone, Zambia.
From the airport in Livingstone, you will be collected and driven to your lodge close to Victoria Falls called Tongabez Lodge.
The lodge has cottages or private houses so suitable for all members of the family and all have fantastic views over the Zambezi River. There are also private concierges which ensures attentive service.
There is a flexible itinerary so you can do as many activities as you want and chose from early morning game drives, bush walks, sunrise or sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with snacks and beverages, guided tour of the natural Seven Wonders of the World Victoria Falls, visit to the local village so you can learn more about the Zambian culture, explore the local community markets and fishing.
Day 7-9: Safari
After your morning activity and breakfast, you will check out and then transfer to Livingstone Airport for your flight back to South Africa to start your safari.
Board a flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near the town of Nelspruit, for your Greater Kruger Park safari.
Upon arrival, your driver will collect you and you drive about 2-and-a-half-hourse to Camp Jabulani which is situated in Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Camp Jabulani has luxurious suites with private plunge pools and the main area includes a cocktail bar, lounge, gymnasium and elegant dining room.
While at the lodge you will get to experience a behind the scenes exclusive visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) which is our wildlife charity so you can learn more about why we have partnered with this wildlife centre. The tour is a two-hour guided tour to see the various animals in their care and learn more about the 30-year existence of HESC.
Another highlight is that you can participate in the Elephant research and help collect data. You will join the ranger on a safari vehicle or on foot.
Daily activities include game drives in open safari vehicles inside Kapama, guided bush walks with experienced game rangers, sundowners and canapes overlooking the dam at the lodge.
You stay also includes contributes to various community projects and 8% towards the upkeep of the animals at HESC. You will also receive a personalized certificate to acknowledge your support of elephant conservation.
Day 10: Departure
After your morning game drive and breakfast, you will check out and be transferred about 45 minutes to the Hoedspruit Airport for your onward journey.
Day 1: US - Night on board
Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight * to Johannesburg. Night on board. * If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
Day 2: Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and it's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg. Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process! Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion. Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion. Please note: you can only choose one of the optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomic).
Day 3: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes!* Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger. * Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region. * Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included.
Day 6: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government. Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 7: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop on hop off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.* Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town. *Please note: the Table Mountain Cableway in Cape Town will be closed for maintenance from the 25th of July until the 28th of August 2022. If your trip coincides with these dates, you will enjoy an included Sunset Cruise instead and your included Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets will still enable you to visit the lower station of the cableway if you wish.
Day 8: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour. (This excursion is included in our Gastronomic Package of 4 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Day 9: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Day 10: Cape Town - Victoria Falls
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Victoria Falls. Named after Queen Victoria of England by the explorer David Livingstone, these impressive waterfalls are just one of the gifts that nature has given to southern Africa. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Get comfortable at the hotel and perhaps explore the surroundings at your leisure. We recommend an optional Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River, an unforgettable way to spend your first night in Zimbabwe.* Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. * Optional Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River: Transfer to the jetty for a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. Includes drinks and snacks on board.
Day 11: Victoria Falls
Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the south of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Spend some time being amazed by the power of the falls and visit different vantage points to discover the sheer scale of this natural wonder. During the afternoon we recommend the optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience * or the optional Guided Tour of the Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.** Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Victoria Falls. * Optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (13 Minutes): To put the Victoria Falls into a true perspective, they must really be seen from the air. The sheer size and grandeur of the spectacle become all the more clearer from above. The huge Zambezi River flowing slowly south as the water spreads across the full width of a great rent in the earth before crashing over the lip in a burst of spray and then squeezing into a narrow, foaming, blast of water rushing down the zigzag funnel of the gorges. ** Optional Guided Tour of the Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe): A guided tour of the falls enables you to delve into the local customs and traditions while gaining insight into how such an exquisite creation came to be. An aura of excitement envelopes everyone who lays eyes on this incredible spectacle and guided tours are conducted from both Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.
Day 12: Victoria Falls
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure or take our optional safari and river cruise in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, a must for nature lovers! Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. * Optional Full-Day Excursion to the Chobe National Park: Embark on a safari game drive in the Chobe National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and wandering prides of lions. Cruise along the Chobe River, and spot the local game before enjoying lunch at a safari lodge. Take in the spectacular landscapes and wildlife before returning to Zimbabwe for an overnight stay. You will need to take your passport and Botswana visa with you on this trip to cross the border. Please note: If you choose this optional excursion you will need to obtain a double-entry visa-on-arrival at Victoria Falls airport when you first arrive. Cost approx $50-70.
Day 13: Victoria Falls - Night on board
Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Day 14: US
Arrive in the US and end your trip.