12 Days Classic South Africa Vacation and Luxury Tour Package

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: $5415 pp Dbl. Occ.
Dates: Jan - Dec

South Africa is a land of exquisite natural beauty and rich cultural diversity. Dramatic mountain ranges and sprawling savannah combine with a magnificent, forested coastline to create extraordinary habitats for some of the world’s richest concentrations of wildlife. You’ll not only see plenty of wildlife on this journey, but sophisticated cities and charming historical towns, sensational Winelands in the south, and the awesome thunder of Victoria Falls in the north.

Itinerary

Days 1-4
Cape Town, Enthralling Beauty
Cape Town, set between two dramatic mountains and perched at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Explore this city replete with history and culture. Venture up Table Mountain for the sensational view, tour the Malay Quarter, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront and finish with a sunset cruise along the Cape shoreline. On your way to Cape Point, pass by historic seaside villages, as Table Mountain unfolds in front of you. From the top of Cape Point see the entire peninsula and the legendary Cape of Good Hope. On your return, tour the famous botanical gardens at Kirstenbosch. Cape Grace Hotel or Welgelegan

Day 5
The Cape Winelands
Quite possibly the most spectacular vineyard setting in the world, the fertile Cape Winelands are surrounded by towering mountains and dotted with Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing of the Cape Winelands with exclusive wine estate and cellar tours as you sample superb South African wines. Stay in a lovely country villa or inn in the heart of the Cape Winelands in the French Huguenot village of Franschhoek. Mont Rochelle Hotel or Le Quartier Français

Days 6-7
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is formed as the majestic Zambezi River sharply drops over a wide cliff, shooting mist into the sky and creating permanent rainbows. Enjoy views of the falls from your grand Edwardian hotel, which was built in 1904, and overlooks the Victoria Falls Bridge and the gorges below. Cruise the Zambezi at sunset, where you may see hippos along the riverbanks, as the sun slowly sinks into the African horizon. Victoria Falls Hotel

Days 8-11
Wildlife Adventures in Sabi Sand
Overnight at the Grace Hotel in Johannesburg’s exclusive Rosebank suburb, surrounded by boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants. In the morning, continue on to your private game reserve, just outside Kruger National Park. Accommodation is in deluxe chalets with private baths and verandahs overlooking the bush. Early morning and afternoon game drives reveal the many species of animals and birds native to the region. Search for Africa’s “Big Five”—Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino. Your experienced driver takes you to the best spots for sighting game and affords you ample time to look, take pictures, and to absorb the intimacy of the wild. Singita, Mala Mala or Ulusaba

Day 12
Farewell to South Africa