Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls

Day 1 London to Cape Town

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international overnight flight to Cape Town. (N)

Day 2 Cape Town

Upon arrival into Cape Town airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by a private driver. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at leisure or explore the city. You might choose to head to the Victoria and Albert waterfront where you can wander past the various shops and cafes as you enjoy the impressive views of the bay and Table Mountain which overlooks the harbour, or head to the beautiful beach of Camps Bay for sundowners on the vibrant promenade. (N)

Accommodation in Cape Town: The Three Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa

Day 3 Cape Town

You might decide to spend today exploring some of the most iconic attractions in Cape Town, such as taking a ferry across to Robben Island to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his sentence and take the rotating cable cart to the summit of Table Mountain where you can experience awe-inspiring views over Cape Town. If you’d prefer something a little different, we can arrange a helicopter ride for you, where you can admire this beautiful city from a bird's eye view, take part in a traditional Cape Malay cookery class or take a tour of Cape Town by side car. (B)
Accommodation in Cape Town: The Three Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa

Day 4 Cape Town

Today you might choose to hire a car, or we can arrange a private guide, so you can explore the impressive viewpoints, iconic sites and idyllic fishing villages en route to the Cape Point. You might choose to visit Boulders Beach, home to the colony of African penguins, or take a boat trip out to Seal Island just 30 minutes off the coast of Hout Bay. On return to Cape Town, we recommend stopping at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Located on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the location and unique flora makes Kirstenbosch one of the most impressive in the world. Early evening you may wish to visit Constantia, Cape Town’s premier wine suburb where you can enjoy a tasting or two at a beautiful winery before having dinner at a world-class restaurant. (B)
Accommodation in Cape Town: The Three Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa

Day 5 Cape Town to Kruger National Park - by air

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town airport by private driver for your short flight to Mpumalanga airport (flight time approximately 2.5 hours). Upon arrival at Mpumalanga airport, you will be met by your private driver who will transfer you to the beautiful Mdluli Safari Lodge, located in the shadows of the Malelane Mountain range, surrounded by African bush. After you have settled into your luxury tent, complete with private decking, relax awhile in this idyllic spot as you admire the African décor and hand-crafted detail of your authentic yet modern lodge. Later on this afternoon you will head out for your first safari experience. (B/D)

Accommodation in Kruger National Park: Mdluli Safari Lodge (or similar)
Upgrade option: Notten’s Bush Camp (or similar)

Day 6 Kruger National Park

You will rise early this morning to join a morning game drive, in search of the big 5 and other wildlife waking up and in search of breakfast. After a morning of exploring the mountainous terrain and open plains, you will head to the restaurant for your own breakfast. You might choose to spend today using the spa facilities, relaxing at the infinity pool or head out on a thrilling bush walk with an experienced guide. Late afternoon, head out on another game drive with your ranger and enjoy sundowners and bush snacks as the sun sets over the African plains. (B/L/D)
Accommodation in Kruger National Park: Mdluli Safari Lodge (or similar)
Upgrade option: Notten’s Bush Camp (or similar)

Day 7 Kruger National Park

Today, you will spend another day on safari, continuing to enjoy the morning and afternoon game drives, searching for wildlife and learning about the reserves conservation efforts from your ranger. Tonight you might decide to eat dinner under the stars at the game reserves open-air boma, a wonderful way to end your last evening on safari. (B/L/D)
Accommodation in Kruger National Park: Mdluli Safari Lodge (or similar)
Upgrade option: Notten’s Bush Camp (or similar)

Day 8 Kruger National Park to Victoria Falls (Zambia side) – by air

Wake up early again today for your last game drive before breakfast. Later on this morning you will be met and transferred by a private driver to Mpumalanga airport for your flight to Livingstone airport in Zambia (flight time approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by a private driver to your hotel in Livingstone (journey time approximately 30 minutes). Spend this afternoon settling in to the utopian surroundings of the peaceful retreat as you take in the impressive view over the mighty Zambezi River from your river-facing room. (B)

Accommodation in Zambia: David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa (or similar)
Upgrade option: Victoria Falls Safari Club (or similar)

Day 9 Victoria Falls

Today you might choose to arrange a river cruise to experience the mighty Victoria Falls, followed by exploring the town of Livingstone, just a ten-minute drive from the hotel. (B)
Accommodation in Zambia: David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa (or similar)
Upgrade option: Victoria Falls Safari Club (or similar)

Day 10 Victoria Falls

With another day at leisure you may wish to visit Livingstone Island, perched close to the edge of the Falls and where you can enjoy a relaxing dip in arguably the world’s most impressive natural infinity pool, Devil’s pool. This evening why not step aboard the Lady Livingstone river cruiser, where you can raise a toast as you watch the romantic sunset. Take in the breath-taking views with the gentle sounds of the Zambezi River in the background, a wonderful way to spend the last evening of your African adventure. (B)
Accommodation in Zambia: David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa (or similar)
Upgrade option: Victoria Falls Safari Club (or similar)

Day 11 Victoria Falls to London

Today is free for you to explore or relax using the hotels facilities until you are collected and transferred to the airport by private car for your overnight flight back to the UK via Johannesburg. (B)

Day 12 Arrive London

Today you will arrive back into the UK, where you will continue on your journey home. (N)

Cape Town, Kruger National Park and the Mighty Victoria Falls

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Itinerary: Cape Town, Kruger National Park and the Mighty Victoria Falls

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