Ultimate African Safari

Welcome to Zimbabwe! A representative will be there to greet you and whisk you off to your hotel. Later this afternoon, you’ll meet your fellow travelers and your friendly hosts – Katelyn & Howard – to kick off the adventure.

Tonight, we dive right in with a welcome dinner at The Lookout Cafe, perched high about the Batoka Gorge and the Zambezi River. It’s the perfect place to begin our journey together combining beautiful views with delicious cuisine.

Special Information
Airport transfers are included on an individual basis. Flight information must be provided no later than 45 days from the start of the trip.

Today we’ll journey across the border into Botswana and the legendary Chobe National Park. Here, the adventure shifts to water as we board our featured stay, the Chobe Princess from the Zambezi Queen Collection.

Unlike a traditional safari lodge, this boutique houseboat becomes our floating home, gliding along the Chobe River where four African countries meet. Each day brings water-based game drives by tender boat, offering an unrivaled chance to witness elephants wading at sunset, hippos soaking in the shallow water and birdlife in amazing variety.

With just a handful of cabins, the atmosphere is intimate and exclusive… like having a private safari lodge on the water. It’s a truly unique and unforgettable way to experience Botswana’s wildlife, and one of the highlights of the entire journey!

Included Activities

• Transfer to Chobe National Park
• River cruise on Chobe Princess

Spend a full day aboard the Chobe Princess, where the river becomes your safari! We’ll head out on tender boats for water-based game drives searching for elephants, giraffes, hippos and more! You can also try your hand at fishing, join expert-led birding and photographic excursions, or visit a local village on a cultural tour. In between adventures, relax on deck and watch the ever-changing wildlife scenes unfold right from the boat.

Included Activities

• Water-based safari
• All Meals
• Optional fishing or birding activities

Today, we’ll head back to Zimbabwe to explore one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: Victoria Falls. On a guided walking tour, feel the power of “The Smoke that Thunders” as you explore the best viewpoints and learn the stories behind this natural wonder. Then we’ll head into the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve for an exciting game drive. This exclusive reserve is home to a wide range of wildlife, including 11 protected endangered black rhinos, offering a rare opportunity to see these remarkable animals while supporting vital conservation efforts.

Included Activities

• Guided Walking Tour of Victoria Falls
• Afternoon Game Drive at Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve

Today, we’ll say goodbye to Zimbabwe and be transferred to the airport for a quick flight from Victoria Falls to Kruger National Park (flights included). We will then journey to the incredible Mdluli Safari Lodge located just inside the gates of Kruger National Park. You will have the afternoon at leisure to rest from our travel day. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants or leopards gathering at the watering hole just beyond the lodge’s pool.

Included Activities

• Transfers to and from the airport
• Flights from VFA to MQP

Our first full day at Kruger National Park is going to be amazing! We’ll kick things off with coffee and pastries dark and early before heading out on a morning game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle, searching for the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo.

After the morning adventure, you’ll have some time to relax and grab lunch, maybe take a nap and enjoy the lodge’s amenities. In the afternoon, we’ll set off on another exciting game drive, exploring different parts of the park and encountering more incredible wildlife.

After our evening game drive, we’ll head back to the lodge for dinner. You can also cozy up at the lodge bar and recount the animal sightings of the day!

Included Activities

• Morning Game Drive
• Afternoon Game Drive

Get ready for a full day game drive that will take us deeper into Kruger National Park. We’ll set off early, exploring remote areas in search of the Big Five. With expert guides leading the way, we’ll venture into the heart of the park, discovering hidden gems and encountering incredible wildlife along the way.  This was hands down one of our favorite days of the trip in June 2025 and also the day we found a mating lion and lioness pair! Fingers crossed we have the same amazing luck.

We’ll return to the lodge in time for dinner.

Included Activities

• Full Day Safari Game Drive with breakfast and lunch

Spend the day relaxing at the lodge or join an optional drive along the Panoramic Route (additional cost activities) to see the stunning Drakensberg Escarpment. You’ll marvel at sights like God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and spectacular waterfalls. You can also choose to join an additional Game Drive or a Bush Walk. The lodge will help you arrange and purchase any of these exciting additional experiences for you.

We’ll regroup tonight for our farewell dinner at the lodge.

Optional Activities and estimated prices will be provided closer to travel dates.

All good things must come to an end! You’re free to leave at any time after checking out. We’ve arranged individual airport transfers based on your flight time, so you’ll be advised of the pick-up time.

Your journey will continue if you’ve booked the Cape Town Add-On Trip.

If you’ve booked the Cape Town extension, after breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to Kruger National park and take a transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, about a 1.5-hour drive. You’ll then catch a flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town (this flight is included).  Upon arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon, a driver will meet you at Cape Town International Airport and take you to your hotel.

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.

This morning, you’ll head out on a historic walking tour, starting in Bo-Kaap, also known as the Malay Quarter. This is a national heritage site and one of South Africa’s oldest established communities. Its roots go back to the 1600s, when people from the East were brought here as captives during the colonial era. As European colonizers took over their homelands, many were forced onto ships and exiled to colonies around the world, with the Cape of Good Hope becoming one of their new, imposed homes.

The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at leisure.

Included Activities

• Cape Town – Morning Historic Walking Tour

This morning, you’ll set out along the Cape Peninsula, taking in some of the region’s most iconic natural sights. Starting on the Atlantic Seaboard, you’ll stop at scenic points like Maiden’s Cove, Sentinel Lookout, and the Cape of Good Hope within Table Mountain Nature Reserve. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, hike up to the old lighthouse at Cape Point, and stand at the spot where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Your journey then carries on to Simon’s Town, home of the South African Navy, before visiting Boulders Beach to see its famous colony of African penguins. Later, you’ll step into history at the prison where Nelson Mandela spent six years of his life and gain a deeper understanding of apartheid as you arrive in Cape Town’s city center. Here, you’ll explore important landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.

Included Activities

• Cape Town – Cape Peninsula Tour

Today is yours to enjoy Cape Town at your own pace. You might choose to spend the day on the beach soaking up the sun, or ride the revolving cable car up Table Mountain to explore one of the many hiking trails that crisscross its summit.

If history calls, take a ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were once held, or wander through the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its shops, restaurants, and harbor views.

Optional Activities and pricing will be provided.

All good things must come to an end! You’re free to leave at any time after checking out. We’ve arranged individual airport transfers based on your flight time, so you’ll be advised of the pick-up time.