2 Week South Africa and Zambia Tour Packages

6 best South Africa And Zambia 14 Days tour packages

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• 14 Days in Southern Africa, incl. Victoria Falls and Cape Town

  A magnificent two-week escape through Southern Africa divides time between Zambia's Victoria Falls, Kruger's exclusive reserves, vibrant Cape Town, and the historic Franschhoek wine valley.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

    Start at the magnificent Victoria Falls. It's just a 20-minute ride from the airport to your lodge. Visit the Falls early in the morning to avoid heavy mist and catch the best rainbow views. You can spot elephants and buffalo on morning game drives in Victoria Falls National Park. Want stunning aerial photos? Book the "Flight of Angels" helicopter tour between 8-10 AM ($150, 13 minutes) when lighting conditions are perfect for capturing the falls.

    
  • Days 4-7

    Kruger National Park

    Take a 2.5-hour flight to Nelspruit and head to Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Since there are no fences between Sabi Sand and Kruger, wildlife viewing is exceptional. Game drives start around 5:30 AM with coffee and rusks, right when predators are most active. Evening drives include stops for sundowners and night viewing. Remember to bring warm clothes as open vehicles get cold after sunset.

    
  • Days 8-11

    Cape Town

    Fly 2.5 hours to Cape Town and stay near the Waterfront for convenient access to attractions. Get an early start with the Table Mountain cable car and save your city exploring for the afternoon when clouds often cover the mountain peak. Book your cable car tickets online to skip the lines. According to a recent visitor: "The best views of Table Mountain are actually from Signal Hill at sunset. Pack a picnic and arrive by 6 PM to get a good spot."

    
  • Days 12-14

    Cape Winelands

    Finish your trip in Franschhoek, South Africa's food and wine paradise. The Wine Tram offers a great way to visit multiple estates without worrying about driving. Schedule lunch at one of the first few stops before the afternoon crowds arrive. Take time to explore the town's art galleries and boutiques. Plan for about an hour's drive back to Cape Town airport and book afternoon flights to avoid morning traffic.

    

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• 11 Day Southern Africa Itinerary, incl. Cape Town and Victoria Falls

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Cape Town:

    Plan to arrive in the morning at Cape Town International Airport to make the most of your first day. The city center is about 30 minutes away, but budget an hour if you're traveling during rush hour from 7-9 AM. Get to Table Mountain for the first cable car at 8 AM before afternoon winds potentially shut down operations. Make time for the Cape Peninsula and plan your Chapman's Peak Drive for early morning when you'll have better light for photos and fewer cars on the road.

    
  • Days 4-6

    Sabi Sands Game Reserve:

    Take a morning flight to Skukuza Airport (2.5 hours) and a short 30-minute transfer to your lodge. Game drives run at 5:30 AM and 4 PM when wildlife is most active. A veteran safari guide notes: "December through March brings dramatic skies and newborn animals, but expect afternoon thunderstorms - pack quick-dry clothing."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Victoria Falls:

    The flight from Sabi Sands is about 2 hours. Visit the falls early in the morning to catch rainbows in the mist. Bring a waterproof bag for your camera since the spray can get intense, particularly during high water season (March-May). One experienced traveler shares: "The Devil's Pool is incredible but only accessible from the Zambian side during low water season (September-December)."

    
  • Days 9-11

    Chobe National Park:

    Plan for a 2-hour drive from Victoria Falls to Chobe, including border crossing time. The best wildlife viewing happens September through November when animals gather near the Chobe River. Book a morning boat safari (6:30 AM) to see elephants crossing the river in herds. A traveler suggests: "The afternoon boat cruise gives better photography light, but morning cruises see more active wildlife."

    

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• 11 Day Southern Africa Itinerary, incl. Cape Town and Victoria Falls

  This meticulously crafted 9-day safari spans borders with four nights in Cape Town, two nights at Kapama Reserve, and two nights in Livingstone, balancing thrilling activities with peaceful downtime.

  

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  • Days 1-4

    Cape Town

    Plan to arrive in the morning to make the most of your first day before traffic picks up around 8 AM. Spend your first day at the V&A Waterfront. Save Table Mountain for day two's morning when visibility is best. A recent visitor shared: "Take the first cable car up Table Mountain around 8 AM - we had the viewpoint almost to ourselves and perfect visibility." Use the next two days to explore the Cape Peninsula along Chapman's Peak Drive and visit the Winelands. If you get carsick, bring motion sickness medication for the winding Peninsula roads. Get to Boulders Beach penguin colony before the tour buses arrive. When visiting the Winelands, stick to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek instead of adding Paarl. You'll spend less time driving and more time enjoying the wine.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Kapama Private Reserve

    After flying to Hoedspruit (2 hours), head to Kapama for safari. Game drives begin at 5:30 AM with coffee and rusks, and again at 4 PM. Bring warm layers for cold mornings that quickly turn hot. The afternoon drives include stops for sundowners in the bush. You can join walking safaris between drives. Just remember to wear closed shoes and neutral-colored clothing.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Victoria Falls

    Morning flights get you there by early afternoon. The falls are most powerful from March to May, but heavy spray can affect photos. For clearer views but less water, visit between July and October. Book morning helicopter rides ("Flight of Angels") to see rainbows in the mist. A Zambezi River sunset cruise offers great wildlife viewing without afternoon heat.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Chobe National Park

    Drive one hour from Victoria Falls to reach Chobe, home to over 120,000 elephants. Morning drives offer the best chances to see predators. Afternoon boat safaris bring you close to elephants at the river. Bring a good zoom lens for photographing the amazing birdlife.

    
  • Day 11

    Return

    Take a final morning game drive before flying to Johannesburg. The trip to Kasane Airport takes about 30 minutes, plus time for border crossings.

    

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