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Signature: Southern Africa's Highlights, Cape Town to the Okavango Delta National Geographic

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From Cape Town to Maun
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG)
    Landmarks
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    Table Mountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
    • !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
    • !Khwa ttu San Cultural Experience
    • Groote Post Wine Estate Private Tasting
    Landmarks
    !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
    Groote Post Wine Estate
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Table Mountain Visit via the Cable Car
    • Interactive Cape Malay Cooking Class & Neighbourhood Walk
    • National Geographic Expert Talk by Christo Brand
    • Guided Visit of District Six Museum
    • Gold Restaurant Dinner
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Bo-Kaap
    District Six Museum
  5. Day 4

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Boulders Penguin Colony Visitor Center
    • Cape Peninsula Day Tour
    Landmarks
    Cape of Good Hope
    Chapman's Peak
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
  6. Day 5

    Cape Town to Johannesburg

    Cape Town to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Leonardo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    • Private, Guided Tour of the Apartheid Museum
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
  7. Day 6

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Thornybush Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Private Tour & Talk at the Nelson Mandela Foundation
    • National Geographic Expert Presentation by Derek Van Der Merwe
    • Afternoon Safari Drive With Conservationist
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Foundation
  8. Day 7

    Greater Kruger Area

    Greater Kruger Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Thornybush Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early Morning Safari Drive in Private Wildlife Reserve
    • Afternoon Safari Drive in Private Wildlife Reserve
    Landmarks
    Thornybush Private Game Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Greater Kruger Area to Kruger National Park

    Greater Kruger Area to Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge)

    Included Activities

    • Early Morning Safari Drive in Private Wildlife Reserve
    • Coffee & Culture at the Shabalala Interpretation of Culture Centre
    • Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Shabalala Interpretation of Culture Centre
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  10. Day 9

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning Safari Drive in Kruger National Park
    • Afternoon Safari Drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  11. Day 10

    Kruger National Park to Victoria Falls

    Kruger National Park to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (The Elephant Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    • Simunye Theatre Show: The Spirit of Africa
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Batoka Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  12. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by Lusumpuko Women's Club cooperative members), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (The Elephant Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls Guided Experience
    • Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch
    • Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Expert-led Discussion
    • Private Zambezi River Dinner Cruise
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Lusumpuko Women's Club
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 12

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe River Safari Boat Cruise
    Landmarks
    Zambezi National Park
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  14. Day 13

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Chobe Game Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Early Morning Safari Drive
    • Photo Safari Cruise on the Chobe River
    • Chobe National Park Late Afternoon Female-led Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
  15. Day 14

    Chobe National Park to Maun

    Chobe National Park to Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grays Eden Sanctuary)

    Included Activities

    • Chobe National Park Early Morning Safari Drive
    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  16. Day 15

    Maun to Makgadikgadi Pans

    Maun to Makgadikgadi Pans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional boma dinner beneath a canopy of stars)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leroo La Tau)

    Included Activities

    • Delta origins briefing
    • Afternoon Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Nkashi Knowledge Centre
    Makgadikgadi Pans
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  17. Day 16

    Makgadikgadi Pans

    Makgadikgadi Pans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leroo La Tau)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Living with Elephants
    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Pan National Park
  18. Day 17

    Makgadikgadi Pans

    Makgadikgadi Pans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Leroo La Tau)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Makgadikgadi Pan National Park
    Boteti River
  19. Day 18

    Makgadikgadi Pans to Okavango Delta

    Makgadikgadi Pans to Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Okavango)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Delta Excursion
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  20. Day 19

    Okavango Delta

    Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Okavango)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Excursion
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  21. Day 20

    Okavango Delta

    Okavango Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camp Okavango)

    Included Activities

    • Okavango Excursion
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta
  22. Day 21

    Okavango Delta to Maun

    Okavango Delta to Maun
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Okavango Delta

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  • InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

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  • Thornybush Game Lodge

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