Best of South Africa & Victoria Falls

Best of South Africa & Victoria Falls
2025

Overview:

Enjoy the marvels of Cape Town, Greater Kruger National Park, and Victoria Falls on this 14-day itinerary starting with 3 nights in Cape Town to explore the vibrant “Mother” city at your leisure. Enjoy a private full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, taking in the spectacular views of the coastal drive and white sand beaches along the way to Simon’s Town Naval Base and a final stop at the Kirstenbosch Gardens. Next you will embark on a 6-night safari in two private game reserves bordering the Kruger National Park and take in the majestic landscape, home to countless herds of buffalo, elephants, and other prominent animal and bird species. Fly on to Zimbabwe for a 3-day tour of Victoria Falls, including a Sunset Cruise, a tour of the Zambian side of the Falls, and a Scenic Helicopter tour over Victoria Falls.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive to Cape Town, South Africa. Transfer to Table Bay Hotel. Check in for 4 nights, B&B basis.
Day 2: Day at Leisure in Cape Town.

Day 3: Day at Leisure in Cape Town.
Day 4: Private Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour with Signature Guide. Final Overnight at Table Bay Hotel.
Day 5: Air transfer to Hoedspruit. Private transfer to Simbavati Hilltop Lodge for 3 nights, All-Inclusive Basis
Day 6: Full-day safari on Timbavati Game Reserve.
Day 7: AM and PM game drives in the Timbavati Game Reserve.
Day 8: Transfer to Southern Kruger National Park. Check into Notten’s Bush Camp for 3 on an All-Inclusive basis
Day 9: Full-day safari in the Southern Sabi Sands.
Day 10: AM and PM game drives in the in the Southern Sabi Sands.
Day 11: Air transfer to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Private transfer to Batonka Guest Lodge for 3 nights, B&B Basis. Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River to Victoria Falls.
Day 12: AM private tour of the Falls and Zambian side of the Falls. PM dinner and drum show at Boma Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
Day 13: AM Zimbabwean cultural experience. PM scenic helicopter tour of Victoria Falls.
Day 14: Departure home

Interested in more information? Please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.

Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival to Cape Town, Transfer to Victoria & Alfred Hotel for 3 Nights (B&B Basis)

Day 2 & 3  – Two Day at Leisure in Cape Town

Enjoy two full days at your leisure in Cape Town. Overnight at Table Bay Hotel, on a bed & breakfast basis. Lunch & Dinner on own account.

Day 4 – Private Full-Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour with Guide

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel for a full-day private Cape Peninsula Tour.

About the Tour: A full day of stunning scenery awaits, as we embark on an exploration of the Cape Peninsula. We see the trendy beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay. Continuing along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, we make our way to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Board the funicular (optional and on own account) for a trip to the top of the Peninsula for incredible panoramic outlooks over the perceived meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Next up, the naval base of Simon’s Town is a richly historic destination of museums, and home to Boulders Beach, renowned for its African Penguin breeding colony. We take some time to wander along the boardwalks, marveling at the antics of these amusing creatures.

Day 5 – Flight to Hoedspruit, Transfer to Simbavati Hilltop Lodge for 3 Nights (All-Inclusive Basis)

After checkout from the Table Bay Hotel, meet your driver in the lobby who will privately transfer you to Cape Town International Airport. Check in to your domestic flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Simbavati Hilltop Lodge representative for a shared road transfer to Timbavati Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park. Check into Simbavati Hilltop Lodge for 3 nights on a fully-inclusive basis.

Day 6-7 – Two Full-Day Safaris in the Timbavati Reserve

Enjoy two full days on safari from Simbavati Hilltop Lodge with twice daily game drives in the Timbavati Reserve. All meals provided.

About Timbavati Reserve: Timbavati, meaning “the place where something sacred came down to Earth from the Heavens,” is a 130,000 acre private game reserve that shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. Forming part of a huge conservation area that spans across international borders and incorporates a number of biomes, the Timbavati remains one of the strongholds for the Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino are all regularly spotted, and even the endangered Cape hunting dog thrives in the area. In addition to over 350 species of birds, there are dozens of reptiles and amphibians. The Timbavati is best known for its white lions, although it is still extremely rare to see them. From here eastwards into Kruger is the only known part of Africa that has the presence of this recessive gene. White lions aside, the Timbavati is regarded as one of South Africa’s premiere game viewing destinations. As well as having a consistently good density of wildlife, the Timbavati has a strong conservation ethos and vehicles numbers are kept to a minimum at wildlife sightings. This means a more exclusive safari experience and at the same time ensures the welfare of the habituated animals.

Day 8 – Transfer to Southern Sabi Sands, Check into Notten’s Bush Camp for 3 Nights (All-Inclusive Basis)

After breakfast and a morning game drive (time permitting), you will be met at by an African Safari Adventures representative and privately transferred to Southern Sabi Sands. On arrival, check in to Notten’s Bush Camp for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 9-10 – Two Full-Day Safaris in the Southern Sabi Sands

Enjoy two full days on safari from Notten’s Bush Camp with twice daily game drives in the Southern Sabi Sands. All meals provided.

About the Sabi Sand Reserve: The Sabi Sand Game Reserve, named for the Sabie and Sand Rivers which flow through it, is renowned for its wildlife density and predator interactions; seldom will a visitor not see the Big Five. Although it shares a fenceless boundary with Kruger National Park, much of the wildlife in the Sabi Sand stays more or less in the reserve. Over the years, the animals have become used to the presence of safari vehicles, resulting in close encounters, particularly with the elusive leopards. Roaming packs of African wild dogs, territorial lions, and large herds of elephants are also signature sightings. As well as having a consistently high density of wildlife, the reserve’s conservation ethos keeps vehicle numbers to a minimum at wildlife sightings. This offers a more exclusive safari experience while ensuring the welfare of the habituated animals. Being in the private reserve generally affords more flexibility with opportunities to off-road, enjoy night drives and bush walks, all of which make visiting this area a truly unique experience.

Day 11 – Flight to Victoria Falls, Check into Batonka Guest Lodge for 3 Nights (B&B Basis), Sunset Cruise

After checkout from Notten’s Bush Camp, meet your driver to transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Upon arrival and clearing customs & immigration, meet your driver who will transfer you to Batonka Guest Lodge for a 3-night stay on a B&B Basis. In the late afternoon, meet your sunset cruise representative in reception for a shared transfer to the Zambezi River for your Sunset cruise. Afterward, transfer back to Batonka Lodge for dinner on own account and overnight.

About the Sunset Cruise: A visit to Victoria Falls isn’t complete without a mesmerizing Sunset Cruise and the ‘Signature Deck’ of the flagship Zambezi Explorer is the best choice for this. Enjoy uninterrupted views from the 6m elevation with delicious canapés and the service of a dedicated mixologist available throughout. Cruise the watery wilderness with the spray of the Victoria Falls, small river islands and lush vegetation as your backdrop.

Day 12 – Morning Walking Tour of Victoria Falls, Zambian Side of Victoria Falls Tour, Evening Dinner and Drum Show

After breakfast, meet your guide in reception for your morning private guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe side and then by vehicle drive over the Border to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls for a guided tour. Return to Batonka Guest Lodge for lunch (on own account) and spend the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, meet your driver in reception and depart for Boma Dinner & Drumming Show at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Your tour includes a buffet dinner. After, you will be transferred back to Batonka Guest Lodge for your 2nd overnight.

About the Boma Dinner and Drum Show: A popular Victoria Falls experience is being refreshed with a focus on enhancing and modernizing both the food and the entertainment. The Boma is known for its local Zimbabwean delicacies, such as mopane worms, warthog steak, and Zambezi bream, as well as beef, pork, chicken, and vegetarian dishes, ensuring there is something to suit every palate. The Boma, opened with just 60 seats as an open air “bush” restaurant to cater for guests at Lokuthula Lodges, and has since grown into a “must-do” Victoria Falls experience, able to accommodate 320 diners.

Day 13 – Morning Zimbabwean Cultural Connection Tour, Afternoon Helicopter Tour of Victoria Falls

Enjoy breakfast and then meet your Wild Horizons representative in reception and depart for your Cultural Connection Community Village Tour and ‘home hosted’ lunch. Return to Batonka Lodge for some time at your leisure. In the afternoon, meet your Wild Horizons representative in reception and depart on a Scenic Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls. Return to Batonka Guest Lodge for dinner (on own account) and your 3rd and final overnight.

About Cultural Connection Tour: Travel to the Chinotimba township – home to roughly 60,000 people – for a traditional, homemade African lunch with a local family. After this taste of Zimbabwean hospitality, embark on a village tour to get a current perspective of rural life. Visiting homes, watch fields being tended and see the day-to-day chores being accomplished.

About Helicopter Tour: The best way to appreciate the true splendor of the Victoria Falls is to view them from the air. The helicopters have specially designed ‘bubble shaped’ windows perfect for panoramic viewing and great photographic opportunities from all seats. Due to the close proximity of Maramba Aerodrome to the Zambezi River, the helicopters are over the spectacular scenery of the Zambezi River within 30 seconds after take-off. After take-off, the helicopter turns out towards the magnificent Victoria Falls, and the pilot will fly left and right hand circuits over the Victoria Falls in both directions giving you the best viewing, photographic, and filming opportunities. A trip up the Zambezi River and back over the Zambezi National Park completes your flight.

Day 14 – Depart Victoria Falls for Home

After checkout from the Batonka Guest Lodge, meet your driver in reception who will transfer you to the Victoria Falls Airport for your journey home.

Note: The above itinerary and arranged sightseeing is subject to change. Please contact us with your preferred travel dates and goals to confirm your trip. 

Rates

Please note: These rates are based off of two travelers sharing accommodations and services visiting in January 2025. These rates are very approximate and subject to change.

Trip Package Rate: Approx. [$9,875] per person sharing

– Rates are per person and are based on shared accommodations
– Rates are approximate until the time of booking
– Rates are quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice
– Rates are based on availability at the time of booking

Flights within Africa Airfare: Approx. [$1,995] per person

The following scheduled flights will be required for the above itinerary. Africa Easy will book these flights for you. Please note: these flights are additional & not included in the trip package rate.

The above airfare is for the following flights: CPT/HDS – MQP/LVI – VFA/CPT

– Airfares are approximate until the time of booking
– Airfares are quoted in USD and are subject to change without prior notice
– Airfares are based on availability at the time of booking

International Airfare:
Africa Easy does not make international air reservations and international air is not included in your quote. However, please do let us know if you would like assistance with booking your international air. We would be happy to put you in touch with our airline partner, Exito Travel to assist you with your international air reservation.

Included:

• All airport Meet & Greet Services
• All accommodations and meals provided per the itinerary
  • 4 Nights Table Bay Hotel (B&B Basis)
  • 3 Nights Simbavati Hilltop Lodge (All-Inclusive Basis)
  • 3 Nights Notten’s Bush Camp (All-Inclusive Basis)
  • 3 Nights Batonka Guest Lodge (B&B Basis)
  • Dinner at Boma Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
• All road transfers per the itinerary
• Touring in Cape Town (Day 4)
• Touring at Victoria Falls (Days 11 & 12)
• Helicopter tour of Victoria Falls (Day 12)

Not Included:

• International Air
• Gratuities at all properties and for all guides, drivers, rangers, transfer agents, and porters
• Cancellation & Travel Insurance as well as Health Insurance
• Vaccinations, Medications, COVID Testing
• Visa & Passport fees (visa required for Zimbabwe and Zambia)
• Lunches and Dinners while in Cape Town and Victoria Falls
• Any additional touring or activities other than what is listed in the itinerary is not included
• All personal items, including communication charges and souvenirs

Deposit & Payments

A completed & signed Africa Easy Reservation Form, along with your 25% safari package deposit and full regional and/or domestic air payment (if applicable) is required at the time of booking.

Reservations

This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Africa Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.

To reserve space on a trip on the Africa Easy website, please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.