Gems of South Africa & Botswana: Luxury Safari to Beautiful Winelands

Lion cubs in Southern Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

Revel in the endless thrill of elegant lions, graceful zebras, and the roar of Victoria Falls as you experience Southern Africa on a 12-day luxury safari. From the culture of the Kalahari Bushmen to elephants roaming the plain at dusk, the white sands of the Cape Peninsula to the delicate wines of the Cape Winelands, embark on a custom-tailored adventure through South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana.

Countries Visited

Botswana, South Africa, Zambia

Places Visited

Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Selinda Reserve, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans

Suggested Duration

12 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town – Welcome to South Africa

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a representative and driven to your luxury hotel. This grand establishment may reside in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a lively and bustling port lined with interesting shops, bars, and fabulous restaurants. Spend your evening relaxing in the quiet ambiance by the sea, in the comforts of your hotel room, or step out into the city to explore.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Cape Town – Tour the Cape Peninsula

Day 3

Cape Town – Visit the Winelands

Day 4

Cape Town – Enjoy A Shark Experience and Table Mountain

Day 5

Livingstone – View the Mighty Zambezi

Day 6

Livingstone – Witness the Smoke That Thunders

Day 7

Selinda Reserve – Fly to the Selinda Reserve, Botswana

Day 8 - 9

Okavango – Experience the Magic of Moremi

Day 10 - 11

Makgadikgadi Pans – Find the Mysterious Makgadikgadi

Day 12

Maun – Homeward Bound

Trip Highlights

  • Search for the Big Five in the Moremi Game Reserve
  • Experience the best big game viewing, arguably in all of Africa, while staying at three of Botswana’s best luxury camps
  • Enjoy the uncrowded exclusivity of Botswana’s safari camps- herds of animals, not tourists!
  • Witness the largest dry-season congregation of elephants in the world in the Selinda Reserve
  • Experience thrilling predator sightings in the Okavango - hyenas, big cats and the Big Five
  • Interact with the Western Kalahari Bushmen and meerkats
  • Experience the highlights of Cape Town
  • Walk with African penguins, an endangered species whose population has declined almost 100 fold in the last century
  • Visit the Cape Winelands for tastings and fine cuisine
  • Cruise False Bay to see dolphins, whales and Great White Sharks
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring splendor of Victoria Falls
  • Indulge in adrenaline activities on the Zambezi River

Starting Price

$16,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Based on 1222 reviews

Carolyn T.
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Wildlife, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

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Anil M.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Tour Review: 10 Nights

Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.

Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.

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Grace J.
South Africa Travel Review: Safaris, 1 Week

We had an awesome trip. Zicasso's travel expert was amazing. She accomplished everything.

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Nancy H.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting, Elephant Experience, River Cruise, Wildlife, Nature, Scenery, 13 Nights

Zicasso's trip planner arranged the most fabulous trip for my family. She knew exactly what I wanted and delivered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa! She always answered my questions promptly. She chose memorable experiences for us, our lodgings were top-notch, and she "kept in touch, behind the scenes," to ensure all elements were going smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Africa!

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LESLIE W.
Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Trip Review: Gorilla Trek, Bush Camps, 3 Weeks

It was very well planned. Zicasso's travel specialist was responsive and flexible in the planning process and throughout the final details.

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Catherine R.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Safari, 11 Nights

The trip was amazing. Zicasso's trip expert did an awesome job planning the trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded all of our expectations. The “in-country” travel was seamless. Our accommodations and tours were all top-notch. I can‘t thank her enough for planning this awesome experience.

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Customizable Itinerary

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