Wonders of Southern Africa: Cape Town, Kruger, and Vic Falls Luxury Safari

Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain at sunrise

What to expect on this itinerary

Your 13-day Southern Africa highlights tour is perfect for a first-time Africa vacation. You can indulge in luxurious game lodges inside fabled national parks and witness the mysterious mist rising from Victoria Falls. As you travel through Southern Africa, your customizable tour will take you from Table Mountain to Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands to Livingstone for an exceptional introduction to local culture, wilderness, and wildlife with unforgettable safari programs.

Countries Visited

South Africa, Zambia

Places Visited

Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Greater Kruger National Park, Livingstone

Suggested Duration

13 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town – Relaxing Beneath Table Mountain

You will land in Cape Town, and the mountain will not disappoint. It stands high above the city as a vertiginous slab that will act as your compass point for the next four days. On an airport transfer, you will cruise parallel to it, staring one way at its frame and the other way towards the Atlantic. Your hotel will be in the V & A Waterfront, just footsteps away from the harbor. This very upmarket and safe part of the city is ideal for most visitors. A large pedestrianized area is packed with restaurants and cafes with some great choices for your evening meal that will be overlooking the yachts. It will all be all distinctively African, yet it will also be a place where you instantly feel at home.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Cape Town – From the Mountain to Mandela's Legacy

Day 3

Cape Town – Penguins and the Cape Peninsula

Day 4

Cape Town – Vineyards, Gardens, and Local Markets

Day 5

Sabi Sands – Start of the Big-Game Safari

Day 6 - 7

Sabi Sands – Immersed in an Evocative Wildlife World

Day 8 - 9

Greater Kruger National Park – Unique Adventures in Remote Kruger

Day 10

Livingstone – Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

Day 11

Livingstone – Personal Encounters with Victoria Falls and More

Day 12

Livingstone – Flexible Day of Adventure, Including Zimbabwe Option

Day 13

Livingstone – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Discover why the world’s largest curtain of falling water is originally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”
  • Experience the thrill of your first day on a safari with more than the Big Five in the Sabi Sands
  • Watch how nature dominates the city during four days in Cape Town, including standing atop Table Mountain
  • Wander through elephant country and savor very personal experiences during two days in eastern Kruger
  • Cruise down the Zambezi River at sunset as hippos emerge onto the banks
  • Track leopards and lions on nighttime game drives through the Sabi Sands
  • Explore vineyards and botanical gardens on Table Mountain’s back slopes as well as exploring Mandela’s legacy in Cape Town
  • Relax in luxurious bush camps where animals roam past as you enjoy sundowners
  • Begin the wildlife experience with penguins on Boulders Beach, which is part of touring the Cape Peninsula
  • Create your own safari program for five days in the Greater Kruger, mixing activities and habitats to really understand the wilderness

Starting Price

$19,100 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.
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.
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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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