CAPE TOWN, KRUGER & VICTORIA FALLS ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive Cape Town | Table Mountain
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Commodore Hotel, ideally situated at the V&A Waterfront.
After time to settle in, discover some of Cape Town’s spectacular scenery with a visit to Table Mountain, weather permitting. Travel by cableway to the summit for panoramic views across the city, coastline and surrounding mountains.
Continue to the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Commodore Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Cape Peninsula Tour
After breakfast, depart on a full-day exploration of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Travel along the Atlantic seaboard through some of Cape Town’s most beautiful coastal suburbs before continuing towards the Cape of Good Hope.
Enjoy the dramatic scenery of Chapman’s Peak Drive, visit historic Simon’s Town and see the famous African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Your journey showcases some of the Cape Peninsula’s finest coastal landscapes before returning to Cape Town.
Accommodation: Commodore Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Robben Island
After breakfast, make your way to the V&A Waterfront for the ferry to Robben Island, one of South Africa’s most significant historical sites.
Visit the former maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years, and learn about the island’s complex history and its role in South Africa’s journey to democracy. The visit provides a powerful insight into the experiences of those who were imprisoned on the island.
Return by ferry to the V&A Waterfront around lunchtime, with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore Cape Town at your own pace.
Accommodation: Commodore Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Cape Winelands
After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion into the beautiful Cape Winelands, beginning in historic Stellenbosch.
Explore this charming university town, renowned for its oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture and picturesque setting among mountains and vineyards. Continue through the surrounding Winelands, enjoying the scenery and character of one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine-producing regions.
Accommodation: Commodore Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Cape Town to Sabi Sand
After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to the Kruger region. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Lion Sands River Lodge in the renowned Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.
Sabi Sand forms part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem, with an unfenced boundary allowing wildlife to move freely between the reserve and neighbouring Kruger National Park.
After settling into the lodge, set out on your first afternoon game drive with an experienced ranger and tracker, searching for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – as well as the region’s many other wildlife species.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive
Day 6 – Safari in Sabi Sand
Begin your day with an early morning game drive, when the bush comes alive and wildlife is particularly active. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax before heading out again later in the afternoon.
Accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers, explore the Sabi Sand in search of its exceptional wildlife, including the Big Five and the reserve’s renowned leopard population.
Between safari activities, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, excellent cuisine and relaxed atmosphere of Lion Sands River Lodge.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive
Day 7 – Sabi Sand to Pretoria
Enjoy a final morning game drive before breakfast and your transfer for the flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital and a city renowned for its jacaranda-lined streets.
Enjoy a tour of some of Pretoria’s highlights, including the impressive Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument, before continuing to your hotel.
Accommodation: Lombardy Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Pretoria to Victoria Falls
After breakfast, transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the historic Victoria Falls Hotel.
Experience the magnificent Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River plunges into a dramatic series of gorges, creating one of Africa’s most spectacular natural sights. Explore the viewpoints overlooking the Falls and experience the extraordinary scenery, spray and sound of this iconic destination.
After your visit, there will be time to browse local crafts and artwork before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meals: Breakfast