Legends of Southern Africa: Vic Falls, Hwange, Cape Town and Sabi Sands Itinerary

Legends of Southern Africa: Vic Falls, Hwange, Cape Town and Sabi Sands Itinerary

What to expect on this itinerary

Zimbabwe and South Africa effortlessly complement each other. Kruger’s rhinos and leopards, Hwange’s elephants and lions, Table Mountain and the city, Victoria Falls and the wilderness. Iconic landscapes showcase the wonder of the continent, while safari destinations contrast atmospheres and activities. With a week in each country, this handcrafted safari celebrates the iconic and unmissable, including seven days on safari, and the unique highlights that make every day a new experience on your safari tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Countries Visited

South Africa, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls,  Zambezi River, Hwange National Park

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town – An Urban Retreat Gazing Over the City

There’s something wonderfully tranquil about landing in Cape Town. Cape Town might be a city of a few million people, but it’s dominated by nature, Table Mountain, and the two oceans providing a calm sense of serenity. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to a retreat on the mountain’s slopes, gazing down at the lights and colors of the city. Your 19th-century colonial lodge is situated in Constantia, Table Mountain’s ancient wine and culinary region. You are welcomed by a signature wine tasting, as vistas stretch beyond the vineyards to the city and frothy Atlantic waves. The rest of the day is at your leisure, and the lodge’s gardens provide a place to reenergize after the international flight. There are many excellent vineyard restaurants within easy reach of your lodge.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Day 2

Cape Town – Penguins and Panoramas

Day 3

Cape Town – Robben Island and Free Afternoon in Cape Town

Day 4

Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Easy Big Five Safari in the Greater Kruger

Day 5

Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Intimate Encounters With Rhinos and Leopards

Day 6

Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Full Day Exploring Kruger National Park

Day 7

Victoria Falls – Relaxing on the Zambezi

Day 8

Victoria Falls – The Splendor of the Falls

Day 9

Victoria Falls – Leisurely Day Around Victoria Falls

Day 10

Hwange National Park – Into the Epic Wilderness of Zimbabwe

Day 11

Hwange National Park – Endless Encounters With Lions and Elephants

Day 12

Hwange National Park – Big-Game Viewing on a Unique Safari Train

Day 13

Hwange National Park – Final Day of Zimbabwe Safari

Day 14

Victoria Falls – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the colors and contrasts of Cape Town, spending three nights in Africa’s most evocative urban landscape
  • Discover the ease of Big Five safari in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, where leopards and rhinos provide daily enchantment
  • Relax along the banks of the Zambezi River and acquaint yourself with the wonder of Victoria Falls
  • Live the excitement of Southern Africa’s untouched wilderness with a 4-day safari in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, where it seems there’s no end to the encounters with lions and elephants
  • Take a vintage train from the Hwange woodland to the Kalahari plains, one of Africa’s most unique safari experiences
  • Spend a full day game driving around Kruger National Park, a famous landscape that always brings a surprise
  • Uncover the secrets of the Cape with excursions to Robben Island, the penguins of Boulders Beach, and the lighthouse at the southwestern tip of Africa
  • Combine game drives with bush walks and nighttime drives, the range of activities building a detailed understanding of Southern Africa’s big-game environments

Starting Price

$20,800 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 1185 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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