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Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of the Big Five National Geographic Journeys

11 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Waterfront)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival transfer
    • Welcome meeting
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Waterfront)

    Included Activities

    • Chapman's Peak Drive
    • Cape of Good Hope visit
    • Cape Point lighthouse visit
    • Boulders Beach penguin viewing
    Landmarks
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape of Good Hope
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Waterfront)

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (300-360 ZAR per person)
    • Iziko Slave Lodge museum visit
    • Two Oceans Aquarium (235 ZAR per person)
    • Robben Island visit
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Iziko Slave Lodge
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    Robben Island
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Greater Kruger Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sanbonani Resort Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sanbonani Resort Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kruger National Park open vehicle wildlife safari drive - full day
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Greater Kruger Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sanbonani Resort Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kruger National Park open vehicle wildlife safari drive - half day

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-line experience
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 7

    Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Zebra Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Jane Goodall Institute South Africa - Chimp Eden tour
    Landmarks
    Chimp Eden
  8. Day 8

    Cradle of Humankind

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional South African braai (barbecue))
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Zebra Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Cradle of Humankind experience
    • Sterkfontein Caves visit
    • Maropeng Visitors Centre visit
    • Traditional South African braai (barbecue)
    Landmarks
    Cradle of Humankind
    Sterkfontein Caves
    Maropeng Visitors Centre
  9. Day 9

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls guided tour
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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  10. Day 10

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Boma dinner with local music and dance performance)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Boma dinner with local music and dance performance

    Optional Activities

    • Zambezi River sunset cruise (82 USD per person)
    • Canoeing excursion on the Zambezi River
    • Full day excursion to Chobe National Park (170 USD per person)
    • Victoria Falls helicopter ride - 15 minutes (165 USD per person)
    • Victoria Falls whitewater rafting (135 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Chobe National Park
  11. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    September 29th, 2022
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    It was amazing. I highly recommend to everyone. I want to go back. A huge thank you to our guides!
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    Linda

    Asked on September 7th, 2025

    What size is tour. Don't like too any people. Maybe 20

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      The current group size for the tour is 20. Could you provide the ages of the children in your group?

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      Linda

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Children are 6, 11 and 13. Well traveled.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      We have an available departure from July 23 - August 2nd. Would you be open to travelling on this departure date?

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    Roger

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    Looking to book this for 7 at sale price, but need to make sure all our college kids can join us before I book. How long is the sale price valid for? Can you detail cancellation policies?

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      Roger

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I just realized that date has only 5 spots left. Is it possible two more will open up?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      This trip is only suitable for families travelling with at least one minor (under age of 18) with them. It is more designed and focused on families travelling with younger aged kids (7-14 average ages).

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      Roger

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We have one 15 year old and four college students. If the price can be matched, I would be interested in booking the tour for 7 people, departing December 22.

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      Roger

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We are not interested in camping, so the suggested tour unfortunately does not work. Please advise if there is a possibility of 7 on the original inquiry.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      I can see we only have 5 space available for the Family Journey 22nd December Departure. The only time spaces would open up, is if people already booked cancel off the trip.

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    Denise

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      For adults, the price is $4799 per person, while children pay $4599. There are special rates for specific departures.

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    Peter

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    Can I arrange a private tour for a large group?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, private tours can be arranged for groups of 10-20. Additional conditions may apply for bookings.

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      Family journeys require at least one child under 18 in the booking, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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      While it's not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended for safety and peace of mind.

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    Is a deposit required to hold my booking?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2024

      Yes, a deposit of 20% of the tour price is required at booking.

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      All necessary transport within the itinerary is included in the tour package.

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