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Best of South Africa (With Victoria Falls)

18 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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

    Johannesburg

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Maslow)
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sabi River Sun Resort)

    Included Activities

    • View Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit God's Window
    • Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    God's Window
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
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  3. Day 3

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sabi River Sun Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Guided safari in Kruger National Park with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  4. Day 4

    Eswatini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Swazi Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Swazi Chief's village
    • Taste local pap and stew
    • Hands-on drumming class with villagers
    Landmarks
    Swazi Chief's Village
  5. Day 5

    Eswatini to Hluhluwe

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (South African braai (weather dependent))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anew)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional 4x4 game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
  6. Day 6

    Hluhluwe to Durban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Curry buffet at The Oyster Box Hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Oyster Box)

    Included Activities

    • Curry buffet at The Oyster Box Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Optional morning cruise on Lake St. Lucia
    • Optional exploration of St. Lucia town
    Landmarks
    Lake St. Lucia
    The Oyster Box Hotel
  7. Day 7

    Durban to Drakensberg Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)
    Landmarks
    Valley of 1000 Hills
    Drakensberg Mountains
    Sani Pass
  8. Day 8

    Drakensberg Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional off-road 4x4 Sani Pass adventure climbing to 2,874 m (9,429 ft) into Lesotho
    • Optional lunch at local spot during Sani Pass adventure
    • Optional visit to Africa's highest pub during Sani Pass adventure
    Landmarks
    Drakensberg Mountains
    Sani Pass
  9. Day 9

    Sani Pass to Eastern Cape Beaches

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crawfords Beach Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nelson Mandela's birthplace in Xunu
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela's Birthplace
    Chintsa
  10. Day 10

    Chintsa to Gqeberha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boardwalk)
    Landmarks
    Gqeberha
  11. Day 11

    Gqeberha to Knysna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Be My Guest (Traditional Xhosa meal with host Ella, including insights into Xhosa culture, traditional dress, language learning, and local songs), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Tsitsikamma National Park beneath Yellowwood trees
    • Visit Storms River Mouth
    • Be My Guest experience in Knysna with traditional Xhosa meal
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River Mouth
    Knysna Heads
    Knysna
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  12. Day 12

    Knysna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional experience to Featherbed Nature Reserve including drive through reserve to top of lagoon's Western Head
    Landmarks
    Knysna Quays
    Featherbed Nature Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Knysna to Cape Town

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
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  14. Day 14

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cape Malay speciality dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with Cape Malay speciality dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour of scenic Cape Peninsula
    • Optional wine tasting in Cape Winelands
    • Optional visit to Robben Island
    Landmarks
    Cape Peninsula
    Cape Winelands
    Robben Island
  15. Day 15

    Cape Town to Victoria Falls

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

    Included Activities

    • Zambezi River cruise with hippo and crocodile viewing
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  16. Day 16

    Victoria Falls

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls with Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Boma dinner with interactive drum show
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  17. Day 17

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the banks of the mighty Chobe River), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe River cruise with wildlife viewing
    • Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  18. Day 18

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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    February 15th, 2026
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    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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    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you very much for travelling with Trafalgar on the Best of South Africa tour and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are happy to hear that this was the most outstanding holiday you have ever taken. Knowing that you felt safe and comfortable throughout your journey in South Africa means a great deal to us, as your wellbeing is always our highest priority. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed the diversity of experiences, the unique sights, the food and the company of your fellow guests. Travel is made all the more special by shared moments and meaningful connections. We are especially pleased that your Travel Director’s knowledge and guidance enhanced your experience, bringing each destination to life. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on another exceptional journey in the future.
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    Thank for your being our guest and travelling with Trafalgar. We hope you will travel with us again in the future.
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    can we choose to have 2 beds in the room (twin)?

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