12 Day South Africa, Vic Falls & Botswana Across Africa Safari

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Discover the vibrancy of Cape Town, experience the wildlife of the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, and behold the majesty of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experience natural beauty, raw adventure and unrivalled game viewing on this 13 Night / 14 Day private tour safari of Southern Africa with Ker &a...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a top international destination
    • Visit Sabi Sands is South Africa's premier private game viewing destination
    • See the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction
    • Enjoy boat cruise on the Chobe River, as well as daily game drives

What's this trip about?

    Discover the vibrancy of Cape Town, experience the wildlife of the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, and behold the majesty of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experience natural beauty, raw adventure and unrivalled game viewing on this 13 Night / 14 Day private tour safari of Southern Africa with Ker & Downey Africa, Africa's leading luxury tour operator.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityMaun

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa
  • Botswana
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation (As per itinerary)
    • All Meals (As per itinerary)
    • Beverages (As per itinerary)
    • Scheduled Activities (As per itinerary)
    • Transfers (As per itinerary)
    • Park Fees (As per itinerary)
    • Laundry (As per itinerary)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Days 1 - 3: Cape Town

We may be biased but we can think of nowhere better to start your dream African safari 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 th...

Activities And Services

Cape Malay Cooking

Recommended

Cape Point Tour Half Day

Cape Winelands

Included

Accommodation, Breakfast, Transfers to and from Cape Town International Airport and your luxury boutique hotel.

Meals other than mentioned, sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned, gratuities, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Days 4 - 6: 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 (the cost of this flight is not included in the tour price).

Hidde...

Activities And Services

Sabi Sabi Game Drives

Optional

Birdwatching at Sabi Sabi

Recommended

Starlight Bush Dinner

Included

Accommodation, all meals, beverages (only local house brands), scheduled activities (game drives and guided walks), emergency medical evacuation cover and all inter-camp transfers via scheduled air transfers (KMIA - Lodge - JNB(Incl)).

Excluded

Meals other than mentioned, beverages (Private collection wines, premium brands), sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned (Flight: CTIA - KMIA (Excl)), gratuities, laundry, curio shop purchases, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature

Days 7 - 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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

Once landing at Victoria Falls Intl you will be met and transferred to ...

Activities And Services

Rainforest Canopy Tour

Optional

Wild Horizons Elephant Back Safari

Recommended

Victoria Falls Bridge Tour

Included

Accommodation, breakfast, road transfer from VFA to the lodge and to your next lodge on the day of departure.

Excluded

Meals other than mentioned, sightseeing and activities other than specified, transfers other than mentioned, gratuities, visa costs, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Days 9 - 11: Chobe River Front

On your ninth day, you will be collected from The Royal Livingstone Hotel and transferred by road to Chobe Game Lodge, situated on the banks of the Chobe River, inside the Chobe National Park.

All of the rooms at Chobe Game Lodge are river-facing, with spacious decks ...

Activities And Services

Chobe Game Lodge game viewing

Optional

Chobe Game Lodge birding experience

Recommended

Chobe Game Lodge boat cruises

Included

Accommodation (As per Itinerary), All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), Beverages (Refreshments, local spirits and house wines (Excl: Premium Brands)), Scheduled activities (Morning and afternoon game drives, mid-morning and sunset cruises on a safari boat), Laundry service, Emergency medical evacuation insurance, National Park fees, All transfers to and from the lodge.

Excluded

Meals other than specified, Premium brand drinks, Gratuities, Sightseeing and activities other than specified, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Flights and transfers other than specified, Any items of a personal nature.

Day 12: Departure

On your last day of the tour, you will wake early for your final game drive and African bush sunrise, before returning to camp. You will be collected and transferred the short distance to Tubu airstrip before flying on to Maun airport for your onward journey orinternational flight home.

Included

Transfer back to Tubu airstrip and air transfer to Maun international airport for your onward journey.

Exclude

International flight & departure taxes.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,210
Price per day$601
Last Updated: 8/12/2022

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Ker & Downey Africa.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ker & Downey Africa Reviews & Ratings

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Britt

Mar 2016

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Good communication and excellent service and choices of hotels and tours.

Very good communication and service. By all means living up to expectations! The safari was magic!!

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Patricia

Oct 2022

Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.

This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They ...

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Sarah & Matthew

Aug 2022

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip, how seamless everything was, and all of the little surprises along the way! Thank you and your team ag...

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Stephanie

Jun 2022

Incredible safari experience!

We absolutely loved working with Ker & Downey Africa who helped us book our travel in Cape Town and our safari in Botswana. They worked with us on our budget and...

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Tour Operator

Ker & Downey Africa

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Ker and Downey® Africa is a Cape Town based travel company specializing in adventurous, high-end safaris to Africa. Our specialities lie in African travel to Botswana, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. We are the founders of LuxVenture® Trips which are crafted to challenge our clients with adventurous experiences and to connect you to the people, culture and spirit of the destinations you are visiting. With our passion for sustainable travel we encourage clients to leave their legacy in Africa by incorporating conservation and community experiences to your trip to Africa.

LuxVenture® Travel:

LuxVenture® is a product category that we created. We bring together the best of luxurious nights and adventurous days to satisfy our clients' need for thrills in Africa as well as understanding their needs for the finer things in life. We have invested decades of experience, passion and creativity into our LuxVenture® experiences. This means that nothing in our trips is designed by accident, every transfer, lodge and route has been crafted specifically for the best possible experience. Booking with us allows you to leverage our expertise to give you and your family the best possible chance of the trip of a lifetime.


Challenge:

Our LuxVenture® Trips are designed to challenge you to experience the most adventurous and unique experiences in the world.


Connect:

We create opportunities for you to truly engage with the people, culture and spirit of your destination.

Legacy:

Leaving a positive legacy in Africa is the foundation of everything that we do at Ker & Downey Africa. We believe that making a difference starts within our company culture and that it is our responsibility to extend this mantra to our clients as well as everyone we associate ourselves with the industry. Sustainable travel is of utmost importance to us in order to preserve Africa’s wildlife and to empower local communities, which is the driving factor behind our trips which encourages our guests to leave a positive legacy when traveling to Africa. Our Legacy Program has evolved into collaborations with many local initiatives, such as leading conservation NGO, African Parks.

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Tailor-made luxury African safaris with a focus on sustainability and adventurous experiences.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals other than mentioned
    • Premium brand drinks
    • Sightseeing and activities other than specified
    • Transfers other than mentioned
    • Gratuities
    • Visa costs
    • Any items of a personal nature

Accommodation

,Clarendon Bantry Bay | Cape Town Perched majestically atop the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Clarendon Bantry Bay is a spectacular fusion of sophistication and boutique luxury. Décor in each of the rooms is a contemporary mix of classic design and local flavour. Flooded with light and blessed with ocean views at every turn, The Clarendon Bantry Bay promises an unforgettable stay. The service is excellent, full english breakfasts are delicious and sumptious and included in the rate. Wifi internet is offered at no extra cost. A very special place in an unbelievable location close to shops, restaurants, beaches and the main attractions   Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp | Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve Little Bush Camp is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi’s lodges. Styled with contemporary elegance, the 5-Star lodge is a showcase of safari chic in a relaxed environment. Ideal for exclusive use by small groups, there are six suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding bush. An intimate lodge, inviting lounge and outdoor boma welcome guests to enjoy the safari of a lifetime. Standard Suite Each widely spaced-apart thatched suite, complete with its spacious bed and romantic, draped mosquito netting, is individually styled using African artifacts, beautiful wooden furnishings and luxurious linens. The deluxe en-suite bathrooms include both indoor and outdoor showers, while the new heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and enjoy nature.   Victoria Falls River Lodge | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private safari lodge to be set in the Zambezi National Park. This luxury canvas-under-thatch lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River – so close to Victoria Falls one can see the spray in the distance. Guests can combine a unique safari experience with visits to one of the world's most famous tourist destinations. The main lodge has an open plan design and is positioned just back from the river – in view of the elephants' natural evening route. Sit back and sip on a cocktail, under the shade of the thatched roof, as the elephants graze along the river line. Rooms: Accommodates up to two adults Super-king extra length bed Can be converted to two three-quarter extra length beds Private deck with plunge pool and spectacular views over the Zambezi River Tea and coffee facilities Mini bar fridge in room Hair dryer Air-conditioning & climate control Ceiling Fans Open plan bathroom with: Twin vanities Inside and outside showers Freestanding bath Private toilet   Chobe Game Lodge | Chobe River Front Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck. Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings. Rooms All the rooms at the lodge are river facing and air conditioned. Twin or double configuration En-suite bathroom comprising of a bath, shower, hand basin and toilet Ceiling fans in all guest rooms 220V plug points for charging equipment A range of Eco friendly products from shower gel, shampoo, hand wash, body lotion, shower caps and insect repellent are supplied in each room A hairdryer is supplied in each room Tea and coffee facilities Gowns and slippers supplied in each room Umbrella’s for the rainy season Small safe for valuables Telephone in each guest rooms for wake up calls and guest convenience
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Fees:

The following cancellation fees will be payable if the booking is cancelled:

30% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled more than 60 days prior to the date of arrival.

50% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 60– 31 days prior to the date of arrival.

100% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 30– 0 days prior to the date of arrival or in the case of a no show.

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Age Requirements
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