Summary
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Africa with a lion’s share of captivating cities, private game reserves, natural wonders, and wondrous wildlife? Point your compass south for the diverse and enchanting sights of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. The glorious panoramas from Cape Town’s Table Mountain and the candy-hued streets of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood set the stage for the sweet sights to come. Six open-air private game reserve drives near Kruger National Park offer a fascinating glimpse of up to 42 mammal species and 350 bird species. Keep your eyes peeled for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo—before branching out in Johannesburg. Here, you’ll explore Soweto, the city’s largest township, including the former home of Nelson Mandela and the significant sites of the anti-apartheid movement. Your South Africa vacation crescendos at Victoria Falls, called Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) on the Zambezi River. Twice the height of Niagara Falls, this breathtaking waterfall spanning the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia offers twice the photo ops. Once you’ve seen the “Big 5,” turn your attention to the rare few! Wild dogs, elephants swimming, and the not-so-sweet honey badger are just a few of the unique sights in Botswana. One of the most sparsely populated nations in the world, Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta regions are brimming with fascinating wildlife. A Small Group Discovery tour for the wild mannered!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Cape Town, South Africa
- Day 2
- Cape Town
- Day 3
- Cape Town–Cape Peninsula Excursion
- Day 4
- Cape Town
- Day 5
- Cape Town–Hoedspruit–Makalali Private Game Reserve...
- Day 6
- Makalali
- Day 7
- Makalali
- Day 8
- Makalali–Hoedspruit–Johannesburg
- Day 9
- Johannesburg
- Day 10
- Johannesburg–Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 11
- Victoria Falls
- Day 12
- Victoria Falls–Chobe National Park Area, Botswana
- Day 13
- Chobe
- Day 14
- Chobe–Okavango Delta
- Day 15
- Okavango Delta
- Day 16
- Okavango Delta–Johannesburg
Countries (3): Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Travel Cities (9): Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Chobe River, Hermanus, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls