Compare 10-day South Africa and Victoria Falls Eco-friendly journey by Jumbari Family Safaris vs 12-Day Best of Southern Africa by Ker & Downey Africa

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: Cape Town

We may be biased but we can think of nowhere better to start your dream trip than Cape Town. Offering the very best in cuisine, culture, entertainment, art and adventure and framed by the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is riding high right now as one of the world’s best cities.

After arrival at Cape Town International Airport, where you will be met by your Ker & Downey local representative, you will be transferred to the Clarendon Bantry Bay, situated in the affluent and exclusive Bantry Bay area of Cape Town on the Atlantic Seaboard.

Your second day in Cape Town includes a half day guide at your disposal. You will be chauffeured to the historical and colorful Bo-Kaap area to partake in a homely Cape Malay Cooking experience - a truly unique South African experience.

The rest of your time is to be spent at your own leisurely pace, however, our dedicated staff are on standby to offer advice and help plan out your in between time in our lively city.

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Included:

Park fees

All activities

All accommodation

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals

Drinks

Excluded:

International flights

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals

Day 2: Cape Town

Table Mountain CablewayTable MountainRobben Island

Day 3: Cape Town

PanoramaGreen Point Stadium

Day 4: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

On your fourth day you will be transferred from your hotel in Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport where you will depart on the internal flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

Hidden among a cluster of indigenous trees on the banks of the Msuthlu River, Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp offers its guests superior exclusivity in an intimate environment. This enchanting camp is found in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, whose gates open onto the unsurpassed wilderness of the Kruger National Park. It is the smallest of the Sabi Sabi lodges, providing you with a homely ambiance in a fairy-tale setting of seclusion.

Explore the plains on game drives, standing the chance to see the Big 5 among an assortment of other safari animals. A nature walk through the park led by a professional guide will give you a different perspective of the wilderness.

Included in your stay is the chance to observe the unobstructed splendor of the Milky Way and other constellations of stars.

Day 5: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Day 6: Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Day 7: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

On the 7th day you will be transferred back to the Sabi Sabi lodge airstrip for you scheduled flight to OR Tambo Intl for your flight to Victoria Falls Intl.

Once landing at Victoria Falls Intl you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge. Built on raised wooden decks, the 13 luxurious tents all boast beautiful views of a river and the African bush and come with their own private plunge pools. The luxuriously furnished rooms are a fusion of European and African decor and make for an excellent location to explore the quaint town of Victoria Falls and the impressive Falls themselves.

Included in your stay is a rain forest canopy tour. This memorable canopy tour consists of 9 different slides that will take you through thick riverine vegetation over the Zambezi River. Zip over gorges and above the trees as you explore this beautiful region in a thrilling and breathtaking way.

Day 8: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Victoria Falls River Lodge - Luxury Tented SuitesVictoria Falls River Lodge

Day 9: Chobe River Front

Head to Kasane for your 4 days Chobe National Park experience. The lodge is located on the western side of the Chobe National Park and offers panoramic views over the wildlife-rich Chobe River and flood plain.

This luxurious and intimate luxury lodge only has eight suites and with the new jetty at Ihaha in Western Chobe, allows for optional breakfast and lunch cruises (subject to river level). As the lodge is in the Chobe Forest Reserve it can offer night game drives.

Day 10: Chobe River Front

Suite Room with a viewChobe Activities

Day 11: Chobe River Front

Private dinner at lodgeBush DinnerSunset at end of game drive

Day 12: End of Itinerary

On your last day of the tour, you will wake early for your final game drive and African bush sunrise, before returning to camp to begin your transfer to Kasane, along with all your unforgettable memories, for your onward journey.