A Blockbuster of Southern Africa – Cape Town, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls
13 days from £6,550 for 2024 per person
- Cape Town
- Franschhoek & The Winelands
- Moremi
- Makgadikgadi Pans
- Makgadikgadi Pans
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Ever dreamt of climbing Table Mountain or gliding through the Okavango on a mekoro or drinking Earl Grey tea overlooking the spectacular Victoria Falls? This fabulous 15-night trip spanning 2,700 kms lets you live that dream. Fly in overnight from London to Cape Town and be greeted at the airport and taken to the grand and elegant Mount Nelson Hotel – a landmark in this bustling and exciting coastal city.
Spend the next 3 nights here in the lap of luxury and spend your days marveling at the iconic Table Mountain, visiting the fascinating Robben Island, sipping cocktails at the bustling and vibrant waterfront or simply relaxing around the pool soaking up the African sunshine. On day five, you will be picked up and driven to the lovely Cape Winelands and taken to the enchanting Leeu House in pretty town of Franschhoek. Two nights here will give you plenty of time to explore this pretty area and to sample some of the world’s most delicious wines at one of the many vineyards in the area.
On day seven, a private transfer will take you to Cape Town International Airport to catch your flight to Maun in Botswana, gateway to the vast water wonderland of the Okavango Delta. A short hop in a light aircraft will transport you deep into the Okavango to begin your 6-day adventure-packed safari staying at Camp Moremi for your first 3 nights and Camp Okavango for 2 nights.
Victoria Falls provides a fitting grand finale to this terrific holiday. A short light aircraft hop north from Camp Okavango will take you to Kasane in the far north of Botswana where you will be met and transferred over the border into Victoria Falls. The elegant Victoria Falls Hotel is steeped in Edwardian grandeur and is a perfect base from which to gaze in wonder at the spectacular Victoria Falls. A 2-night stay here concludes your grand tour. Begin your journey home with an early morning start to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg in South Africa to connect with your international flight home.
Itinerary details
13 days from £6,550 for 2024 per person
- Day 1 - Ellerman House - Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town International Airport and transfer to Ellerman House Deluxe Room – 3 nights on a B&B basis. - Day 2 - Ellerman House - Cape Town
Day at leisure exploring Cape Town – the hotel has regular shuttle services to the Waterfront or an optional day’s excursion to Robben Island is available. - Day 3 - Ellerman House - Cape Town
Day at Leisure exploring Cape Town – optional half day tour to Table Mountain. - Day 4 - Leeu House - Franschhoek & The Winelands
Private road transfer to Leeu House and spend 2 nights at Leeu House in a Classic Room on a B&B basis. - Day 5 - Leeu House - Franschhoek & The Winelands
Day at Leisure exploring the winelands with a visit to the vineyards. - Day 6 - Machaba Camp - Moremi
Early morning transfer from Leeu House to Cape Town International airport to connect with the scheduled flight to Maun, Botswana (approx. 2 hours). Meet and greet at Maun airport and transfer via light aircraft to Camp Moremi (approx. 30 minutes). Spend the afternoon on safari exploring the game-rich Moremi Game Reserve. Spend 3 nights at Camp Moremi in a tented suite on a fully inclusive basis. - Day 7 - Machaba Camp - Moremi
Morning and afternoon game drive. - Day 8 - Machaba Camp - Moremi
Morning and afternoon game drive. - Day 9 - San Camp - Makgadikgadi Pans
Morning and afternoon mokoro canoe or walking safari. Spend 2 nights at San Camp in a Luxury Tent on a fully inclusive basis. - Day 10 - San Camp - Makgadikgadi Pans
Morning and afternoon game drive. - Day 11 - Victoria Falls Hotel - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Time permitting, morning game drive then light aircraft transfer to Kasane International airport in Northern Botswana followed by a road transfer over the border into Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls Hotel in time for high tea on the Stanley’s Terrace. 2 nights in the Stables Signature Wing Room on a B&B basis. - Day 12 - Victoria Falls Hotel - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Spend the day exploring the mighty Victoria Falls with an option of white water rafting, boat cruise or safari in the Zambezi National Park. - Day 13 - In transit.
Private transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in time to catch your flight to Johannesburg where there will be a short wait before your flight home.
To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.
Bill Bryson