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Splendors Of South Africa & Victoria Falls With Botswana
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: QSE
Overview
Destination:
Botswana,
South Africa,
Start:Cape Town, South Africa
Finish:Johannesburg, Botswana
Finish:Johannesburg, Botswana
Duration:16 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Travel Period
March 2025 - November 2026
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 holiday 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!
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected accommodations and included VIP access to the world’s most iconic sights to dining and the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, and or intra-tour flights between destinations. On safari, you’ll enjoy the guidance of expert Rangers, Game Trackers, and Guides during game activities on land and water.
- During the dry season (September-December) and during particularly dry years, water flow to Victoria Falls may be low.
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected accommodations and included VIP access to the world’s most iconic sights to dining and the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, and or intra-tour flights between destinations. On safari, you’ll enjoy the guidance of expert Rangers, Game Trackers, and Guides during game activities on land and water.
- During the dry season (September-December) and during particularly dry years, water flow to Victoria Falls may be low.
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
Standard inclusions
- 15 breakfasts.9 lunches.9 dinners.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1 - ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Your Small Group Discovery Tour begins!
Welcome to Cape Town, commonly referred to as the "Mother City" by locals, as it was home to the first European settlement in South Africa. Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
Day 2 - CAPE TOWN
City Sights and & Soaring Heights
Start at the Grand Parade to see the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall. Walk to see more of Cape Town's landmarks including St. George's Cathedral, Parliament, and The Company's Garden. Then, explore the [LF] Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, also known as the Malay Quarter, including a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. After a traditional Malay lunch, enjoy a scenic cable-car ride to the top of Table Mountain for stunning 360-degree views over the city. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a popular local restaurant! (B,L,D)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Explore Cape Town's neighborhood that was founded by former slaves in the 1750s. Today, Bo-Kaap is a melting pot of cultures within its National Heritage sites. Stroll past vibrantly hued houses ranging from lime-green and pink to orange, reflective of Dutch and British architecture. Your Local Guide shares fascinating stories of this lively neighborhood where the aromas of fragrant spices waft from local restaurants and spice shops. Enjoy lunch with your small group, followed by a cable-car ride to take in the 360-degree views from the top of Table Mountain.
Day 3 - CAPE TOWN- CAPE PENINSULA EXCURSION
Rocky Coast & Beach Life
Take a scenic drive along stunning Chapman's Peak Drive en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope before arriving at Cape Point. Ride a funicular to the steps of the old lighthouse with panoramic views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of endangered African penguins. Free time this evening. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TUXEDO JUNCTION Jackets aren't required on Boulders Beach, even though the residents look dressed to the hilt. The only penguins found on the continent, African penguins are known for the unique sound they make. Colonies can be found from southern Namibia all the way around the South African coast, and Boulders Beach is the premiere viewing spot.
Day 4 - CAPE TOWN
Free to Wander
Full day at leisure for your own discoveries in this beautiful city. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Today, consider exploring the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or go whale watching in nearby Hermanus (Jun.-Nov.). Optional excursions are available for purchase with My Account.
Day 5 - CAPE TOWN-HOEDSPRUIT-MAKALALI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE (GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA)
Operation Safari
Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Makalali Private Game Reserve. Arrive in the home to an abundance of wildlife including the "Big 5"-lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Climb aboard your custom safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive with a skilled tracker and professional Ranger. Sip sundowner drinks before returning to your lodge for dinner. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Climb aboard your custom safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive with a skilled tracker and professional Ranger who share fascinating facts about this wildlife paradise, while helping to spot the majestic creatures who call Makalali Private Game Reserve their home. Quench your thirst after today's safari with a traditional sundowner experience with cocktails in true safari tradition with your small group.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Staying in a private game reserve is the ultimate safari experience in South Africa. Go off-road to get close to the wildlife at Makalali Main Lodge, a stylish lodge featuring regional African cuisine, bar/lounge, pool, and spa facilities. Each spacious room features views from a private balcony, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, safe, and a large ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers!
Day 6 - MAKALALI
Makalali Magic
Rise early for coffee and tea before your morning game drive. Keep an eye out for big cats after their night of hunting. Other animals you may see include kudu, impala, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, wildebeest, and more. Return for breakfast mid-morning, followed by time to relax at your lodge. Afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE As the sun sets over the majestic Drakensburg Mountains, enjoy a memorable happy hour in the bush in the nostalgic tradition of early safari explorers.
Day 7 - MAKALALI
Spotting Skills
Sharpen your game-spotting skills on your morning and afternoon game drives. Watch for African buffalo, reintroduced to the area after an absence of more than 50 years, reuniting the "Big Five" to roam freely in the Greater Makalali Nature Reserve. (B,L,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE When not on a game drive, do as the lions do with a rest in the heat of the day. Enjoy your lodge amenities, swim in the pool, pamper yourself with a wellness treatment, kick back on a viewing deck or your private balcony to watch nearby wildlife.
Day 8 - MAKALALI-HOEDSPRUIT-JOHANNESBURG
A Jaunt to Joburg
Enjoy a final game drive this morning before boarding your flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg. Free time late afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 9 - JOHANNESBURG
From the Dark Enters Light
Guided sightseeing includes a visit to [LF] Soweto (Southwestern Township), Nelson Mandela's House, and Constitution Hill, a museum that tells the story of South Africa's journey to democracy. (B,L)
LOCAL FAVOURITE
A BEACON OF LIGHT Soweto, the largest township in the country, is a part of South Africa's turbulent past, but this multicultural area is also a reflection of today and hope for tomorrow. Your Local Guide shares insightful stories as you see the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the former neighborhoods of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Nelson Mandela, featuring the Mandela House-former home of the legendary human rights leader.
Day 10 - JOHANNESBURG-VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Zoom to Zimbabwe & Sunset Sensations
Fly to Zimbabwe and transfer to your hotel. Take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE RIVER WILD Transfer to the Zambezi River's edge and board the cruise boat. You'll be treated like royalty as you take in the scenery and watch for wildlife while sipping and sampling from a selection of included drinks and canapés. Your cruise culminates in a spectacular African sunset!
Day 11 - VICTORIA FALLS
Smoke on the Water
Take a guided walk at Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), as the locals call it, due to the clouds of mist produced by the cascading cataracts. Learn about the history of the falls and fascinating facts about the local flora and fauna with plentiful photo opportunities. Free time late morning and early afternoon. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner on the banks of the Zambezi River, featuring a menu of African-fusion dishes using fresh local ingredients. (B,D)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Soar high above the falls on an optional helicopter ride or visit a nearby village to experience the local culture. Optional excursions are available for purchase at My Account.
Day 12 - VICTORIA FALLS-CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AREA, BOTSWANA
Brilliant Botswana
Transfer by road to the Chobe National Park area. Board an afternoon river cruise on the Chobe River for game viewing. (B,L,D)
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Nestled in the serene wilderness of the African bush, Elephant Valley Lodge boasts a prime location overlooking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District. This area is renowned for being home to the largest concentration of African elephants on the planet. Unlike the main congested areas of Chobe, the lodge features just 20 tents in its camp retreat where wildlife moves freely between Chobe National Park and the National Parks of Zimbabwe. From the comfort and tranquility of the Lodge you can watch creatures great and small, dropping by for a drink from the lodge's watering hole.
Day 13 - CHOBE
Where the Wild Things Are
Spend the day on a full day game drive in Chobe National Park. Return to the lodge where you may wish to spend your time overlooking the Lesoma Valley from your veranda, watch for game enjoying the nearby waterhole, or enjoy time at the rim-flow pool. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LAND OF THE GIANTS Chobe National Park offers safari-goers the experience of a lifetime! Considered the best place in Africa to see the largest elephants in the world, Chobe's pachyderm population is estimated to be 120,000 - the largest elephant concentration in Africa.
Day 14 - CHOBE-OKAVANGO DELTA
Dynamic Delta
Fly to the Okavango Delta where you will be met by a Globus representative. The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's greatest safari areas and the largest inland delta in the world. This vast area features various ecosystems-wetlands, mopane forest, flood plains, and dry savannah woodland. Game-viewing activities range from morning and afternoon game drives to mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions and bush walks. Embark on your choice of game activity prior to dinner. (B,L,D)
Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day by day itinerary.
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
GAME FOR GLAMPING Experience a truly intimate safari experience at Kadizora Camp with just 13 traditional tents. The camp features a comfortable lounge, bar, dining area, and inviting swimming pool. Each tent is positioned for ultimate privacy and seclusion plus features a luxurious en-suite bathroom and deck with spectacular views.
Day 15 - OKAVANGO DELTA
Exhilarating Encounters
Take your choice of guided morning and/or afternoon game activities with time to enjoy camp amenities in between. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Glide quietly through narrow river channels of the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) for a chance to view wildlife from an entirely unique perspective!
Day 16 - OKAVANGO DELTA-JOHANNESBURG
Safe travels until we meet again!
Fly to Johannesburg (via Maun) where your tour ends at the airport. Schedule departing flights after 7 pm. (B)
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Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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