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Southern Africa Safaris & Tours

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A combination of the lush wetlands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and the famous plains of South Africa’s Kruger National Park only brush the surface of the iconic experiences you can have on a custom Southern Africa Safari from Zicasso. Ultimate luxuries, serene remoteness, and breathtaking wildlife will accompany you on a trip to remember in this fascinating region. Explore the range of experiences to be had in the inspirational itineraries below.

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Discover extraordinary places and those rarely explored–these are a few to inspire your travels.

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Cable car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,000

Best of Southern Africa in 12 Days

Cape Town, Thornybush Game Reserve, Mashatu Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Matobo National Park 
Tourists on mokoro boat safari observing an elephant in the Okavango Delta

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,600

Exceptional South Africa and Botswana: Sabi Sands to Okavango Delta

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Cape Town, Franschhoek, Okavango Delta 
Baobab trees under the night sky in the Makgadikgadi Pan

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,800

African Grandeur: Botswana and Zimbabwe

Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls 
Pride of lions in Selinda Reserve, Botswana

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,900

Luxury Botswana Classic: Waterways and Landscapes

Chobe, Selinda Reserve, Duba Plains Private Concession 
Herd of springbok antelopes in South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,000

Personalized South Africa Safari: Greater Kruger & More

Cape Town, Franschhoek, Sabi Sands Game Reserve 
The Dhow Bar on the beach at andBeyond Benguerra Island.

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $13,000

Bush and Beach: South Africa and Mozambique in 10 Days

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Benguerra Island 

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  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

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Franschhoek winelands in Western Cape, South Africa

21 Day Trip IdeaFrom $20,500

21-Day South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe Adventure

Cape Town, Franschhoek, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park +1 more
Young leopard drinking from a watering hole in Sabi Sands, South Africa

17 Day Trip IdeaFrom $18,700

Boundless Beauty: 17-Day South Africa and Mozambique

Johannesburg, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Cape Town, Franschhoek, Ponta Mamoli 
Large male lion walking through the tall grass on the Okavango Delta, Botswana

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

Personalized Botswana Safari: Okavango Delta & More

Okavango Delta, Muan, Moremi Game Reserve, Shinde 
Cruising the Chobe river in Botswana aboard the Chobe Princesses by Mantis

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,100

Bucket List Botswana: Victoria Falls, Chobe, Moremi and Central Kalahari

Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve 
Hippopotamus and crane standing in the grass in Botswana

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $12,700

Safari, Rivers and Waterfalls: 13-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana

Matobo National Park, Zambezi National Park, Kasane, Moremi Game Reserve 
Sugarbird hummingbird sitting on the endemic fynbos pincushion protea flower in Cape Town, South Africa

21 Day Trip IdeaFrom $20,500

21-Day South Africa: Birding Safari

Umhlanga, Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, Makuleke Contractual Park, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve +2 more

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Reviews of Zicasso's Southern Africa Safaris & Tours

Based on 1248 verified traveler 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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