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From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
3.1 (7 reviews)
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  • A mountain view with a city below, framed by trees.
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  • Weather in Cape Town limited Table Mountain visibility but we still thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

    Stephen•traveled in June5.0
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point
    • Kirstenbosch Guided Walk
    Landmarks
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Boulders Beach
    Cape Point
    Cape of Good Hope
    Bo-Kaap
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Portswood Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain Cable Car (300-390 ZAR per person)
    • South African Wine Tour and Tasting (only available on certain dates)
    • Cape Winelands Tour (1295 ZAR per person)
    • Two Oceans Aquarium (235 ZAR per person)
    • Whale and Bird Watching at Dyer Island (2950 ZAR per person)
    • Abseiling
    • Visit to Cultural Historical Museum
    • Planetarium
    • V&A Waterfront exploration
    • Robben Island tour (must be booked directly at http://www.robben-island.org.za)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
    Stellenbosch
    Robben Island
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    Dyer Island
  5. Day 4

    Cape Town to Johannesburg

    Cape Town to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Soweto Tour
    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    Landmarks
    Soweto Township
    Mandela House Museum
  6. Day 5

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (South African Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Panorama Route Scenic Drive
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    God's Window
  7. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Umbhaba Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  8. Day 7

    Greater Kruger Area to Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Greater Kruger Area to Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Carnivore Conservation Experience
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional braai)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Boma Braai
    • Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  10. Day 9

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    Landmarks
    Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  11. Day 10

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Zimbabwean Family Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
    • Zimbabwean Family Dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  12. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Explorers Village Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Victoria Falls Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park (202 USD per person - only available on certain dates)
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  13. Day 12

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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What's Not Included

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  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

  • The Portswood Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Southern Sun Rosebank

    Hotel
    Days 4, 9

  • Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 5, 6

  • Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp

    Camping
    Days 7, 8

  • Explorers Village Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 10, 11
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3.1
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.8
  • Transport
    3.3
  • Guide
    2.6
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • Kathleen1.0•November 2025
    The worse trip ever, they will nickel and dime you on this trip, won’t pick you up at airport, charge extra for...
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    Traveled in October 2025
  • Stephen
    Stephen5.0•June 2025
    Overall great experience. All 3 CEOs were awesome in their own way. Weather in Cape Town limited Table Mountain...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • nick5.0•January 2025
    CEO's and everyone else were great. Tour delivered as advertised.
    Traveled in January 2025
  • Patti1.0•October 2023
    The tour itself was nice but the roommate situation was absolutely unbearable period my roommate her name was Susan...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • Spencer
    Spencer5.0•August 2019
    It was amazing - everything was top notch. Great experience, great value and all around great time.
    Traveled in July 2019
  • C2.0•February 2017
    G Adventures - you indicated you replied to my evaluation today, Feb 3. I have not received anything. When can I...
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    Traveled in December 2016
    Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    Hmm... not sure what is going on here, sorry. Please reach out to the team at 'customersolutions@gadventures.com' and the team will look into this for you.
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  • C3.0•February 2017
    Explore Southern Africa was poorly run - time was not well utilized, communication between the tour guides was...
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    Traveled in December 2016
    Reply from: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    Hi C, thanks for the post. We did receive your evaluation, and we have replied today (February 3rd) if you would like to discuss further please let us know. Our apologies things did not go according to plan or expectations here.
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    Asked on March 31st, 2026

    How much is the single supplement? Do you try to match people up if they wish?

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    Asked on November 8th, 2025

    Are there any alternative for our group with a child who will be 9 during this trip?

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    Wendy

    Asked on August 3rd, 2025

    interested in tour. would you pls tell us what star ratings the hotel and lodges are and names of lodges in the national parks particularly. do you have availability in end of october and early November?

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    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025

      The Accomodation on this tour is mainly 3.5 - 4 star accommodation. Please take note majority of hotels will not include porters and you will be in charge to carry your own luggage. Some examples of accommodations we use are: Cape Town: The Portswood Hotel, Greater Kruger Area: Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp, Victoria Falls: Explorers Village Lodge. Currently showing availability for 4 adults on the following dates in November: Sat, 01 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov (4 spots left), Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov (5 spots left).

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    Can you tell me what it would cost going solo on this trip

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    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024

      I can see you are interested in Journeys: Explore Southern Africa National Geographic Journeys. Do you have a departure date in mind so I can quote you on the correct dates

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    Could you advise if the sale price available until July 31st is also available for the departure on August 5th?

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      The price for August 5th would be £4239. Please note that the trip falls within our late request period. When we are within our late request period, we have released the spaces we are holding for the group back to our suppliers.

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