Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria Falls
You'll arrive in Victoria Falls and meet your group at a welcome meeting. After settling in, there's a delicious dinner served on the hotel veranda, giving you a chance to relax before the adventure starts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on the hotel veranda)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks Victoria Falls 
- Day 2
Victoria Falls
This morning you'll take a fully guided tour of Victoria Falls to feel the mist and power of 'the smoke that thunders.' In the afternoon, you can choose between a historic bridge tour covering 100+ years of history with bird's eye views, or an adrenaline-packed jet boat experience on the falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (The Eatery Pot Dinner Experience)
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls Tour
- The Eatery Pot Dinner Experience
- Hike and Adventure Jet Boat Excursion or Historic Bridge Tour
Landmarks Victoria Falls Bridge over Victoria Falls - Day 3
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
You'll cross the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana to visit a turn-of-the-century explorer's camp. First comes a boat safari downriver where you'll spot elephants, crocodiles, and hippos, then you'll transition to a land safari heading to your exclusive bush camping site under African skies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chobe River Cruise
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Landmarks Chobe National Park 
- Day 4
Chobe National Park to Hwange National Park
Wake at dawn as wildlife emerges for day two of safari. You'll head back to Zimbabwe and board a unique converted 22-seat train car with open sides, traveling through Hwange National Park where you'll spot elephants and zebras along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Elephant Express
Landmarks Hwange National Park 
- Day 5
Hwange National Park
You'll experience Africa from multiple perspectives starting with a guided bushwalk on foot to discover smaller creatures and learn about the ecosystem. In the afternoon, join a safari drive searching for elephants and other wildlife. Lunch gets served in the open bush, and you'll have time for a refreshing dip in the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served in the open bush), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Walking Safari in Hwange National Park
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks Hwange National Park - Day 6
Hwange National Park
Begin with an early morning safari drive in Hwange, famous for its enormous elephant population. Later, cool off by the pool during the hottest part of the day. In the afternoon, crawl into an underground hide for a ground-level view of elephants at the watering hole, then head out on a nighttime safari drive for nocturnal wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hwange Safari Lodge Morning Drive
- The Look Up Hide
- Night Safari Through Hwange National Park
Landmarks Hwange National Park - Day 7
Hwange National Park to Lake Kariba
Take one final morning safari drive in Hwange, then board a short flight to Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made lake by volume. By boat you'll reach your lakeside lodge next to Matusadona National Park, positioned for unique water and land wildlife experiences with views of cormorants, tigerfish, crocodiles, and hippos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hwange Safari Lodge Morning Drive
- Lake Kariba Visit
Landmarks Lake Kariba Matusadona National Park - Day 8
Matusadona National Park
You'll walk through Matusadona National Park early in the morning looking for cape buffalo and impala. The park is undergoing revitalization and becoming a haven for elephant and black rhino. After that, paddle through scenic Sanyati Gorge with views rivaling European fjords. Sundowners happen back at the lodge after an immersive day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking Safari or Game Drive
- Kariba Sundowner
- Lake Kariba Fishing
Landmarks Matusadona National Park Sanyati Gorge - Day 9
Victoria Falls
You'll catch a morning flight out of Victoria Falls, then have the afternoon free to do whatever you want. There's time for an optional helicopter ride over the falls if that interests you before evening rolls around. Later, you'll head to 'Simunye-We are one', a theatrical performance with dance, song, and local artistry that wraps up your time in Africa nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Theatre Performance & Dinner)
Included Activities
- Theatre Performance & Dinner - Simunye-We are one
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Victoria Falls (15 minutes)
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 10
Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Fly south to Johannesburg, the gateway to Kruger National Park. This afternoon you'll join a guided tour of the vibrant Maboneng neighborhood in downtown Johannesburg, walking through Fox Street to experience street art and learn the community's history of resilience. You'll also visit the Museum of Africa Design, Africa's first design laboratory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in Nelson Mandela Square)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Da Vinci Hotel and Suites)
Included Activities
- Maboneng Walking Tour
- Dinner in Nelson Mandela Square
Landmarks Maboneng Museum of Africa Design Nelson Mandela Square - Day 11
Johannesburg to Pridelands Conservancy
Experience what it takes to be an African guide through an exclusive two-day program with Ecotraining, the leading guide training company in Africa. After a short flight to Hoedspruit, you'll join a wildlife search in the 4500-acre Pridelands Conservancy adjacent to Kruger, learning to recognize animal patterns and behaviors from your guides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Raptors Lodge)
Included Activities
- Pridelands Conservancy Wildlife Safari
Landmarks Pridelands Conservancy - Day 12
Pridelands Conservancy
Head out on foot at dawn with guides searching for elephant, buffalo, and zebra. You'll have breakfast served in the bush while wildlife moves freely around you. Afternoon safari drives focus on animal identification and behavior with emphasis on situational awareness near large animals. Dinner happens al fresco at Ndlovu Dam.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in the bush), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Ndlovu Dam)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Raptors Lodge)
Included Activities
- Pridelands Morning Walking Safari
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari In Pridelands
Landmarks Pridelands Conservancy Ndlovu Dam - Day 13
Pridelands Conservancy to Kruger National Park
Travel to Kruger National Park, so vast and wildlife-rich that visitors often return multiple times. You'll begin with a safari drive en route to the lodge, then enjoy an afternoon safari drive to experience wildlife viewing. Spend some time by the pool and have sundowners in the bush.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mdluli Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
- Pridelands Morning Walking Safari
- Sunset Wildlife Safari Drive Through Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 14
Kruger National Park
Rise at dawn and hike to Granite Rock for an outdoor picnic breakfast, then join local guides for a walking safari through the national park to witness wildlife behavior at its most active. You'll take an afternoon safari drive for a last chance to spot animals before celebrating with a bush braai dinner with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic Breakfast at Granite Rock), Lunch, Dinner (Bush Braai Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mdluli Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Picnic Breakfast at Granite Rock
- Bush Walk in Kruger National Park
- Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
- Bush Braai Dinner
Landmarks Kruger National Park Granite Rock - Day 15
Kruger National Park to Franschhoek
Head to Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of the world, surrounded by verdant vineyards with the Drakenstein Mountains in the distance. Enjoy a relaxing arrival before settling in for a three-course dinner at Sauvage restaurant, featuring colorful plates inspired by local ingredients and led by head chef Kyle Norris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Three-course dinner at Sauvage restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Dinner at Sauvage
Landmarks Franschhoek Drakenstein Mountains - Day 16
Franschhoek
You'll explore the vineyards of Franschhoek by e-bike, pedaling at your own pace while sampling wine and gourmet snacks from local vineyards. Visit Babylonstoren Gardens, an 8-acre cultivated fruit and vegetable garden with expertly manicured pathways, and grab lunch at the Greenhouse restaurant before exploring the gardens at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Greenhouse Restaurant at Babylonstoren)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- E-bike Through the South African Winelands
- Lunch at Greenhouse Restaurant at Babylonstoren
Landmarks Babylonstoren Gardens - Day 17
Franschhoek to Cape Town
Travel to Cape Town with a late start. Upon arrival, explore the city with your CEO, then paddle through Table Bay for approximately two hours with views of Signal Hill and Table Mountain. You might spot Heaviside's dolphins during your kayak, then join fellow travelers for dinner on the iconic Cape waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on the Cape waterfront)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Victoria & Alfred Hotel)
Included Activities
- V&A Waterfront Visit
- Orientation Drive of Cape Town
- Kayak in the Table Bay
Landmarks Table Bay Signal Hill Table Mountain V&A Waterfront - Day 18
Cape Town
Experience Table Mountain, Cape Town's most recognizable symbol, by choosing your own adventure: hike through the Platteklip Gorge (the oldest route) or take a cable car to the top. You'll reunite with fellow travelers at the summit and descend via cableway. Spend the afternoon at Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens, including a walk on the Centenary Tree Canopy walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Victoria & Alfred Hotel)
Included Activities
- Experience Table Mountain 1 of 2 Ways
- Explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Table Mountain Platteklip Gorge Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens - Day 19
Cape Town
Make your final day uniquely yours by choosing between a Black Route walking tour with cooking experience or a half-day Urban Cycle tour, both get you out and about covering plenty of ground. Afterward, reunite with your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating your African adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Victoria & Alfred Hotel)
Included Activities
- City Walking Tour & Cooking Class Or Urban Explorer Cycle Tour
- Cape Town Farewell Dinner
Landmarks Cape Town - Day 20
Cape Town
Your 20-day African adventure comes to an end. You're free to depart at any time today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
