Best of Cape Town, Cape Winelands and Zimbabwe Safari

Lion cubs in the African savanna

What to expect on this itinerary

Southern Africa creates an indulgent medley of experiences, all thread together by a continual feeling of authenticity. Big game safari, verdant vineyards, majestic Victoria Falls, city colors and cultures, San bushmen, cruising past hippos and waking to elephants; your five days in the Cape precede nine days in untouched Zimbabwe. This exclusive 2-week safari connects five distinctive and disparate destinations, epitomizing the region’s fabulous breadth and wealth of experience.

Countries Visited

South Africa, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Cape Town, Table Mountain, V & A Waterfront, Robben Island, Woodstock, !Khwa ttu, Darling, Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Valley, Stellenbosch Berg, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Hwange National Park, Linkwasha Concession, Mana Pools National Park

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town – Nestled Between Two Oceans

Table Mountain proudly stands above the city, an unmissable monument as you journey from the airport to the V & A Waterfront, where your hotel suite has commanding views of the mountain. Take a few steps to the hotel’s restaurant and the Atlantic Ocean shimmers peacefully, enveloping a working harbor of yachts. The surrounding area is pedestrianized and there’s a lot to casually discover, from a 19th-century royal history to the pop-up markets and restaurants of today. The day is at your leisure. After the chauffeured transfer, the guide will provide you with a map of the area along with options of where to go. Chauffeured transport to city destinations within a specified radius from the V & A Waterfront is included in your stay.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Cape Town – A Day of the Classic and Iconic

Day 3

Cape Town – An Insider’s Perspective on the Cape

Day 4

Cape Winelands – The History of Pinotage and the Stellenbosch Valley

Day 5

Cape Winelands – Decadent Wines Around Stellenbosch Berg

Day 6

Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hippos and Baboons and a Fine Dining Zambezi Cruise

Day 7

Victoria Falls – The Majestic Falls, From the Ground and From a Microlight

Day 8

Hwange National Park (Linkwasha Concession) – Flagship Big Game Safari

Day 9 - 10

Hwange National Park (Linkwasha Concession) – Luxury and Authenticity

Day 11

Mana Pools National Park – Exploring Africa’s Wildlife

Day 12 - 13

Mana Pools National Park – All the Angles on Zimbabwe’s Big-Game Wetlands

Day 14

Mana Pools National Park to Victoria Falls – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the spectrum of colors of Cape Town, from majestic Table Mountain to poignant Robben Island, and then an array of city sights and coastal pleasures
  • Spend two days indulging in the best of the Cape Winelands, including tasting with the winemakers and a selection of South Africa’s most revered vineyards
  • Marvel at the spectacle of Victoria Falls, then soar above the world’s most powerful waterfall on a microlight
  • Experience the wonderful authenticity of big game safari, spending six days exploring wildlife and the wild in Zimbabwe’s two flagship parks
  • While this 2-week Southern Africa safari visits five very distinctive destinations, new flight routes minimize travel time to just a couple of hours between stops
  • Discover big cats and huge elephant herds in Hwange, where you spend three nights in a private concession that epitomizes the allure of an African savannah
  • Journey through a dazzling wetland with three days in Mana Pools, the safari continuing both on the water and on foot, in additional to traditional game drives
  • Enjoy some very unique personal encounters, including an ex-inmate guiding you around Robben island, San bushmen introducing you to their ancestral lifestyles, and an artist discussing his political satire during the era of apartheid
  • Cruise along the Zambezi River at sundown, with hippos lounging in the banks as a sumptuous dinner is served
  • Continue the safari at all hours of the day, your luxury suite featuring private verandahs that overlook waterholes popular amongst the wildlife, along with canvas walls that enable a fully immersive experience within nature’s sounds

Starting Price

$18,200 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.
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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