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Essence of South Africa (With Victoria Falls)

13 days

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From Cape Town to Victoria Falls

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds independently
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Day 2
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Table Mountain aerial cableway ascent
- Cape Town city tour including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, and District Six Museum
Optional Activities
- Robben Island optional experience with guide revealing its history and Nelson Mandela's prison cell
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Company Gardens
Bo-Kaap
District Six Museum
Robben Island
Day 3
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula - Cape Town
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula - Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Cape Peninsula circumnavigation via coastal route
- Twelve Apostles viewpoint
- Boulders Beach penguin colony visit
- Cape of Good Hope visit
Landmarks
Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles
Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope
Day 4
Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus - Cape Town
Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus - Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional braai (barbecue) with boerewors, pap and melktert, homemade wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Franschhoek orientation
- Rickety Bridge Winery wine tasting
- Be My Guest braai experience in Hermanus with local host Stefan
Landmarks
Franschhoek
Rickety Bridge Winery
Hermanus
Day 5
Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Chisomo Safari Camp)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
- Shangaan village MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Shangaan Village
Day 6
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Chisomo Safari Camp)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with Local Specialist and Shangaan tracker
- Bush walk with tracking instruction and wildlife education
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 7
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Chisomo Safari Camp)
Included Activities
- Full day game drives through Karongwe Private Reserve
- Traditional sundowner drink overlooking the Game Reserve
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 8
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Maslow)
Included Activities
- Final morning game drive
- Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 9
Johannesburg - Soweto
Johannesburg - Soweto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The Maslow)
Included Activities
- Constitutional Hill visit
- Mandela House Museum visit
- Regina Mendi Church visit
- Johannesburg and Soweto Freedom tour
Landmarks
Constitutional Hill
Mandela House Museum
Regina Mendi Church
Day 10
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
- Zambezi River cruise
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River
Day 11
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Boma dinner and interactive drum show
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 12
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the banks of the Chobe River), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Chobe River cruise
- Chobe National Park day trip
- Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River
Day 13
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Table Mountain

Landmarks
Table Mountain
Company Gardens
Bo-Kaap
District Six Museum
Robben Island

Landmarks
Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles
Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope

Landmarks
Franschhoek
Rickety Bridge Winery
Hermanus

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Shangaan Village

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Constitutional Hill
Mandela House Museum
Regina Mendi Church

Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Southern Sun The Cullinan
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Chisomo Safari Camp
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7
The Maslow
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Hotel
Days 10, 11, 12

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Trafalgar

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Rating: 4.5 (2,277 reviews)
Response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 72%
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4.5

Richard5.0•February 2026
Our “Best of South Africa” 15-day tour was by far the most outstanding vacation I have ever taken. We felt safe and...
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Richard4.0•February 2026
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EDWIN5.0•April 2026
Great tour guide, saw and did lots of fun.interesting things in our two weeks abroad.

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Is this a small group or large group? What is the maximum group size for this departure?
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Is this trip On Request? If yes, could you please clarify what that means for confirmation/availability?
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Is airport pickup and drop-off included? If not, is it available as an add-on?
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  What is the hotel standard (star level), and what are the hotel names generally used (if available)?
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  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Are all internal flights included in the internal airfare price shown? If possible, please confirm what flights/routes are covered.
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Could you provide a breakdown of what is included in the trip price?
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  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  What additional expenses should travelers budget for?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  This is a small‐group tour, accommodating a maximum of 35 guests.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  The tour status is currently "on request," which means the departure date is nearly sold out. Availability for additional guests must first be confirmed by our operations team, who typically respond within 48 to 72 hours.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  Complimentary airport transfers are provided on the first and last day of the tour, scheduled according to guests' flight details.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  Trafalgar Tours accommodations are rated 4‐5 stars. One of the hotels commonly used on this itinerary is the Southern Sun The Cullinan.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  The internal flights listed in the price breakdown are included in the tour. These cover Cape Town to Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, and Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  The tour package includes: 12 breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest experience, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, 12 nights of accommodation, and complimentary airport transfers.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2026
  Guests should also budget for gratuities (tips), optional experiences, meals not included in the tour, and personal shopping.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Rabies - Recommended for Botswana.Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- For any tour departing before December 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Essence of South Africa (With Victoria Falls)

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Included Activities

Optional Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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