Victoria Falls, Cape Town and the Garden Route
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Marvel at the wonders of southern Africa as you discover dynamic Cape Town, uncover the natural beauty of the lush Garden Route, bask in the majesty of Victoria Falls, and embark on a truly elegant rail journey on the luxurious Pride of Africa.
We fly from London to Cape Town, arriving on Day 2. We transfer to our hotel and spend the rest of the day settling in. On Day 3 we are introduced to Cape Town with a guided tour, taking in its highlights. We travel to the summit of Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting), and visit the Diamond Works before an afternoon at leisure. On Day 4 we enjoy a tour of Cape Peninsula, discovering locations including the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach, home to its very own colony of African penguins.
We journey to Oudtshoorn along the magnificent Garden Route, where we visit Cango Caves for a tour of the eerie caverns. On Day 6, we take a guided tour of an ostrich farm. We continue east, pausing in Sedgefield for a wine tasting and lunch at Benguela Cove. Later, we arrive in Knysna, built around a lagoon of the same name. On Day 7, we enjoy a scenic boat trip on Knysna Lagoon, reaching the Featherbed Nature Reserve where we disembark for a nature walk.
We travel to Port Elizabeth on the final stretch of the Garden Route today. En route, we visit Monkeyland Sanctuary - the world's first free roaming primate sanctuary, as well as the Birds of Eden Sanctuary. Arriving in Port Elizabeth, we take an internal flight to Durban where we check into our hotel. On Day 9, we embark on a two-night adventure aboard the Pride of Africa to Pretoria, travelling through some of South Africa's most beautiful landscapes. We visit the ceramic collection at Ardmore Ceramics Gallery before continuing our journey north.
This morning we visit Spionkop Lodge, where we have a choice of two excursions. You could embark on an escorted tour of the historic battlefields, or enjoy a game drive in the Spionkop Reserve. Next, we head to the Nambiti Reserve, which houses the 'big five' game animals. We set out on an incredible game drive here, pursuing a look at lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants and cape buffalo. We arrive in Pretoria, the seat of South Africa's government, on Day 11, where our journey comes to an end at the grand Rovos Rail Station.
We transfer to Johannesburg, where we board our flight to Livingstone in Zambia. A short drive takes us across the border into Zimbabwe, where we check into our hotel for three nights, near Victoria Falls. On Day 13, we visit this breathtaking natural wonder for a tour of the incredible crashing waters, ahead of a magical evening cruise along the Zambezi River. Day 14 is free for you to soak up the incredible atmosphere of Victoria Falls before a traditional Boma farewell dinner. Our time in Africa comes to an end on Day 15 as we transfer to Livingstone airport for our flight to London via Johannesburg, arriving on Day 16.
Please note that while every departure of this tour features the same excursions, they may not necessarily be in the order listed above.
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices & Availability' button. We write to all booked customers approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
An escorted experience and all travel arrangements
Comfortable accommodation in your destination
Delicious meals included
Exciting excursions and free time to explore
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Please note: This tour may not be suitable for reduced mobility passengers, please call for further information.
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