African Safari for First Timers - Female cheetah with her cubs in South Africa

African Safari for First Timers

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

South Africa, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Cape Town, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Indulge in the intimate sparkle of wildlife and wilderness during this 10-day South Africa tour. Atmospheric Cape Town will dazzle and charm you before offering a journey through penguin covered peninsulas and indulgent Winelands. Kruger National Park will provide breathtaking safari experiences before allowing you to discover how Victoria Falls epitomizes the natural wonder of the continent.

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Trip Highlights

  • Sabi Sands shares an unfenced border with Kruger where you will enjoy a Big Five safari exploring wilderness teeming with rhinos, lion prides, and leopards
  • Savor the unique atmosphere of Cape Town, one of the world's most iconic and beautiful cities nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Take an enchanting journey to the south western tip of Africa passing deserted beaches, cute fishing villages, and a colony of African penguins
  • Go on a sensual journey through the Cape Winelands to discover some of the country's finest cuisine and celebrated wines
  • Explore Johannesburg to find the overlooked showing a different side of South Africa, as the thought-provoking home of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu
  • Admire the thundering water of Victoria Falls, one of the world's new seven natural wonders and the most powerful waterfall on the planet
  • Indulge in the comforts and exciting scenery of your luxury safari lodge blending natural beauty with attentive services

Starting Price

$6,500 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.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.95 stars based on 1179 reviews.

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Wildlife,...

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.

Reviewed By Carolyn T.

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.

Reviewed By Anil M.

South Africa Travel Review: Safaris, 1 Week

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

Reviewed By Grace J.

South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Cape Town, Franschhoek,...

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!

Reviewed By Nancy H.

Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Trip Review:...

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

Reviewed By LESLIE W.

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.

Reviewed By Catherine R.

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