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Essence of South Africa (With Victoria Falls)

13 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
4.5
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with fellow travelers and Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds at leisure
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Table Mountain aerial cableway ascent
    • Guided city tour including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and District Six Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Robben Island with guide to learn about its history and Nelson Mandela's imprisonment
    • Explore Bree Street coffee culture
    • Stroll along Sea Point promenade
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Company Gardens
    Bo-Kaap
    District Six Museum
    Robben Island
    Sea Point Promenade
    Bree Street
  3. Day 3

    Cape Peninsula

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Cape Peninsula circumnavigation tour
    • Twelve Apostles viewing
    • Boulders Beach penguin colony visit
    • Cape of Good Hope viewing
    Landmarks
    Camps Bay
    Twelve Apostles
    Boulders Beach
    Cape of Good Hope
    Cape Point
  4. Day 4

    Franschhoek - Hermanus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest experience: traditional braai with local host), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Franschhoek orientation
    • Rickety Bridge Winery wine tasting
    • Be My Guest experience: traditional braai with local host Stefan in Hermanus including boerewors, pap, melktert and homemade wine
    Landmarks
    Franschhoek
    Rickety Bridge Winery
    Hermanus
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cape Town to Hoedspruit

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Shangaan village
    • Shangaan village tour with music, dance, daily traditions and community meal
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    Shangaan Village
  6. Day 6

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with Local Specialist game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide
    • Guided bush walk with Local Specialist ranger for animal tracking and wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  7. Day 7

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drives through Karongwe Private Reserve
    • Traditional sundowner drink with wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  8. Day 8

    Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Maslow)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve
    • Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sandton restaurants and shopping at leisure
    Landmarks
    Sandton
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    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
    Soweto
  10. Day 10

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
    • Zambezi River cruise with wildlife viewing
    • Airport transfer
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls with Local Specialist
    • Multiple viewpoint access to Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Boma dinner and interactive drum show (Optional Experience)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  12. Day 12

    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 National Park day trip
    • Chobe River cruise with wildlife viewing
    • Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Chobe Safari Lodge
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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Where You'll Stay

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    February 15th, 2026
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    Leah

    Asked on January 23rd, 2026

    Is this a small group or large group? What is the maximum group size for this departure?

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      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Is this trip On Request? If yes, could you please clarify what that means for confirmation/availability?

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      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Is airport pickup and drop-off included? If not, is it available as an add-on?

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      TravelerWritten January 2026

      What is the hotel standard (star level), and what are the hotel names generally used (if available)?

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      TravelerWritten 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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      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Could you provide a breakdown of what is included in the trip price?

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      Leah

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      What additional expenses should travelers budget for?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      This is a small‐group tour, accommodating a maximum of 35 guests.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten 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.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      Complimentary airport transfers are provided on the first and last day of the tour, scheduled according to guests' flight details.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten 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.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten 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.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten 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.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2026

      Guests should also budget for gratuities (tips), optional experiences, meals not included in the tour, and personal shopping.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 10th, 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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