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Essence of South Africa (With Victoria Falls)

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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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds at leisure
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Day 2
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
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 discussing 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
Day 3
Cape Town - Camps Bay - Cape Point
Cape Town - Camps Bay - Cape Point
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Cape Peninsula circumnavigation tour
- Twelve Apostles viewing
- Boulders Beach penguin colony visit
- Cape of Good Hope viewpoint
Landmarks
Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles
Cape Point
Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope
Day 4
Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus - Cape Town
Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus - Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Be My Guest traditional braai (barbecue) featuring boerewors, pap, melktert, and homemade wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Included Activities
- Franschhoek orientation tour
- Rickety Bridge Winery wine tasting
- Be My Guest braai (barbecue) experience in Hermanus with local host
Landmarks
Franschhoek
Rickety Bridge Winery
Hermanus
Day 5
Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Chisomo Safari Camp)
Included Activities
- Flight to Hoedspruit
- Shangaan village cultural experience including traditions, customs, and local way of life
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
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 in Karongwe Private Reserve with ranger and tracker-guide
- Bush walk with Local Specialist including animal tracking instruction
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 in Karongwe Private Reserve
- Traditional sundowner drink overlooking the reserve
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 8
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Maslow)
Included Activities
- Last game drive in Karongwe Private Reserve
- Flight to Johannesburg
Optional Activities
- Explore Sandton restaurants and shopping
Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Day 9
Johannesburg - Soweto
Johannesburg - Soweto
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Maslow)
Included Activities
- Constitutional Hill visit
- Mandela House Museum visit in Soweto
- Regina Mendi Church visit
Landmarks
Constitutional Hill
Mandela House Museum
Regina Mundi Church
Day 10
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Flight to Victoria Falls
- Zambezi River cruise with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Zambezi River
Victoria Falls
Day 11
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided Victoria Falls tour with multiple vantage points
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 mighty Chobe River)
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
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
Sea Point Promenade

Landmarks
Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles
Cape Point
Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope

Landmarks
Franschhoek
Rickety Bridge Winery
Hermanus

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Landmarks
Constitutional Hill
Mandela House Museum
Regina Mundi Church

Landmarks
Zambezi River
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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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Rating: 4.5 (2,287 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 84%
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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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Shahron5.0•October 2026
Looking for a full but not exhausting tour of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal? This was definitely it! Starting in...
Looking for a full but not exhausting tour of Spain, Morocco, and Portugal? This was definitely it! Starting in Madrid and ending in Madrid, this tour offered a diverse and culturally-rich view of each country's main attractions, along with sufficient free time to do your own thing. A particular shout out to our tour director Richard Haywood for his professionalism and his genuine concern for the well-being of the tour group members, some of whom were dealing with physical issues that could have put a damper on things. Richard not only made sure that each and everyone enjoyed the trip to the max but were able to get any support they needed. Of the various Trafalgar tour leaders have had - all of whom were good - Richard is the top! Highly recommend this all round.Show more

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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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  Leah
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  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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  What is the hotel standard (star level), and what are the hotel names generally used (if available)?
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  Are all internal flights included in the internal airfare price shown? If possible, please confirm what flights/routes are covered.
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  Could you provide a breakdown of what is included in the trip price?
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  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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3 local currencies
You’ll encounter Pula in Botswana, Rand in South Africa, US Dollar in .
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As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, N, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, N. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, N, G.
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