Botswana & South Africa Safari for Seniors

Lechwe running through the water in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

What to expect on this itinerary

Designed with senior travelers in mind, this exclusive Southern Africa itinerary combines three iconic wonders. It starts in Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful and memorable cities. Savuti Camp offers an unrivaled safari experience in northern Botswana, while the spectacular Okavango Delta is one of nature's greatest phenomenons. Throughout it all, luxury accommodation combines comfort with style, luxury with tradition, and ensures you are always surrounded by the natural splendor of Africa.

Countries Visited

Botswana, South Africa

Places Visited

Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Savuti

Suggested Duration

11 Days

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Day 1

Cape Town – Exclusive Hotel

Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities. Its natural location, on the South western tip of Africa, draws gasps from every first time visitor. Iconic Table Mountain towers above the city, providing a dramatic backdrop to the ocean and harbor. Rising almost vertically from the ocean, the Table Mountain chain offers stark shapes and a skyline that any city of skyscrapers would envy. Then a remarkably blue ocean stretches well beyond the horizon. Nestled between ocean and mountain is the city, calmly blending into its natural surroundings and offering a world class tourist experience.

You'll be met at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Proudly located on its own private quay, the hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the city and enjoying serenity. It's at the center of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town's most exclusive area. Gaze out onto the Atlantic Ocean. From here there is a real sense of being on the edge of the world. In fact, set sail from here and the next direct stop would be Antarctica or South America. All the hotel's newly redecorated rooms have breathtaking views. Either of Table Mountain, the ocean, or the harbor. This is truly a hotel for the discerning traveler, each evening there is wine tasting in the cellar, as well as a history and wine presentation tour.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2 - 4

Cape Town – Diverse Wonders

Day 5 - 7

Chobe National Park – A Spectacular Safari Experience

Day 8 - 10

Okavango Delta – Nature's Great Phenomenon

Day 11

Okavango Delta – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Spend four days exploring the diverse wonders of Cape Town, Africa's most beautiful city
  • Appreciate the views from the top of iconic Table Mountain, take a tour of Robben Island, and discover the spectacular Cape Peninsula
  • Admire sweeping views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town harbor from your exclusive Cape Grace Hotel balcony
  • Enjoy a breathtaking Big Five safari experience at Savuti Camp in northern Botswana
  • Explore woodland and savannah as you come face to face with a huge cast of animals, including resident elephant herds, lion prides, leopards, and numerous antelope species
  • Immerse yourself in the great waterways of the Okavango Delta
  • Go on land and river safaris that discover great numbers of hippo, Nile crocodile, lion, zebra, and elephant
  • Stay in intimate and stylish lodges with wooden balconies that ensure the animal sightings continue all day and night

Starting Price

$12,000 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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Carolyn T.
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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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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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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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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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