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South Africa to Victoria Falls 12 Day Adventure

  • Destination: South Africa
  • Duration: Multi Day Tour: 12 Day / 11 Night
  • Availability: Contact Us
  • Group Options: Public Group Tour
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$7,599

Experience South Africa on this 12 day, 11 night South Africa safari tour with the expert American guides at BrushBuck Wildlife Tours!

Itinerary

DAY 1: ADVENTURE BEGINS IN BEAUTIFUL CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Upon your arrival in Cape Town, we will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to your first stay of the journey. After settling in, you will have a chance to meet your fellow BrushBuck travelers as we host a relaxing meet and greet dinner.

Accommodations: Southern Sun Cullinan (or similar)
Meals: Dinner

Accommodations

Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

DAY 2: TABLE MOUNTAIN TO CAPE POINT

We depart for one of the NEW 7 Natural Wonders of the World -Table Mountain. This scenic trip up the cable offers breathtaking views and fantastic photography opportunities. After we take in all Table Mountain has to offer, we will then head for The Cape of Good Hope, known to locals as Cape Point. We will stop to view penguins along the way and enjoy the scenic vistas of the western South African coast.

Accommodations: Southern Sun Cullinan (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Accommodations

Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

DAY 3: A FREE DAY TO ENJOY CAPE TOWN

On our third day, you will have a free day to explore Cape Town, tour the historical South African wineries, a hike up Platteklip Gorge on Table Mountain, or shop the day away at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront! We will gather for a final Cape Town farewell dinner later in the evening.

Day 3 Free Day Tour Options:

  • Cape Town City Tour (including optional stop Table Mountain) AM/PM
  • Half Day / Full Day Winelands Tour AM/PM
  • Half Day Township Tour AM/PM
  • Full Day Cultural Tour (AM Township & PM Robben Island )
  • Other Activities: Great White Shark Diving, Whale Viewing Tours, & Table Mountain Hikes!

Accommodations: Southern Sun Cullinan (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

DAY 4: GOODBYE CAPE TOWN, HELLO BIG 5!

After breakfast we will head to the airport and bid farewell to beautiful Cape Town. There will be a short in-country flight to the Hoedspruit Airport followed by a transfer to Kruger National Park. Upon arrival we will enjoy the afternoon & prepare for our evening game drives or night drive (guests choice). Animals often seen are: lion, elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala, hippopotamus, hyena, baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbuck, giraffe, along with many species of birds. Night drives often reveal several species not seen in the day such as bush baby, civets, eagle owls, African wild cats, lion, leopard, hyena, and more.

Accommodations: Satara Rest Camp in Kruger National Park (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner are at guests leisure)

Accommodations

Satara Rest Camp (or similar)

DAY 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, CHOOSE YOUR FUN!

BrushBuck Adventure guests will have a choice of their bush activities. They may choose a morning walk in the bush, a dawn or dusk game drive, evening braaii (bbq) in the bush, or simply rest and relax around the Satara Rest Camp!

Accommodations: Satara Rest Camp In Kruger National Park (or similar)
Meals: Guests will be able to eat at leisure at the camp restaurant

Accommodations

Satara Rest Camp (or similar)

DAY 6: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO THE SABIE SANDS GAME RESERVE

The day will begin early as this is our best chance at wildlife! Our guests will have the choice of doing a game walk led by rangers to experience the African bush by foot or they may choose to a sunrise game drive to cover more ground and watch for animals. Once we are back from our morning treks we will head for the Sabie Sand where we will settle in and get ready for what the evening game drive has in store for us and our cameras!

Accommodations: Arathusa Game Lodge in the Sabie Sands Game Reserve (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Arathusa Game Lodge (or similar)

DAY 7: SABIE SANDS WILDLIFE AND LUXURY

We start the day early with coffee and cakes as we head out on our morning game drive in our open air safari vehicles with our guides and trackers! Early morning is our best chance at natural predation as we watch the beautiful African sunrise and look for game animals. Animals often seen are: lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala, hippopotamus, hyena, wild dog, baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbuck, giraffe, along with many species of birds. We will go out on two game drives — one at dawn, and one at dusk.

Accommodations: Arathusa Private Game Lodge in the Sabie Sands Game Reserve (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Arathusa Private Game Lodge (or similar)

DAY 8: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO WHITE RIVER

We depart on an early morning game drive to view more wildlife to give our wildlife enthusiasts their best opportunities to see the rare animals that only appear after several game drives! We then say our goodbyes and head for White River for a true South African Boma Dinner!

Accommodations: Stille Woning or similar in White River
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Stille Woning (or similar)

DAY 9: CATCH A FLIGHT TO BEAUTIFUL VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up to a beautiful South African breakfast at the Stille Woning Guest Lodge before we fly out to Livingstone, Zambia. Today our adventure travelers will have a choice of the activities they would like to enjoy for the afternoon upon arrival:

  • Elephant Back Safaris
  • Cheetah Walk
  • A Walk with the Lions
  • Sunset river cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
  • Sunset wildlife river cruise

Accommodations: Zambezi Sun in Livingstone, Zambia (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner are at guests leisure)

Accommodations

Zambezi Sun (or similar)

DAY 10: A DAY OF VICTORIA FALLS

Victoria Falls is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  We spend the day listening, enjoying and photographing as our local guide takes us through telling the stories of discovery, local tales and geology of the surrounding area. We will see the Zimbabwe and Zambia side of the falls as we tour at leisure to take it all in.

Accommodations: Zambezi Sun in Livingstone, Zambia (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner are at guests leisure)

Accommodations

Zambezi Sun (or similar)

DAY 11: A FREE DAY TO ENJOY THE VICTORIA FALLS AREA ACTIVITIES!

BrushBuck adventure travelers may choose and book from these options:

  • Day Trip To Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • Game Drive in Mosi-O-Tunya National Park
  • River Rafting World Class 5 Rapids on the mighty Zambezi
  • Guided Tiger Fishing
  • Devils Pool (seasonal)
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Guided Local Village Tour
  • Elephant Back Safaris
  • Cheetah Walk
  • A Walk with the Lions
  • Sunset river cruise on the mighty Zambezi River

Accommodations: Zambezi Sun in Livingstone, Zambia (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast included (Lunch and Dinner are at guests leisure)

Accommodations

Zambezi Sun (or similar)

DAY 12: SHARE MEMORIES & DEPARTURE

We say our goodbyes at breakfast and head to the airport to fly back to Johannesburg and beyond. Please feel free to extend your stay if you want to enjoy Zambia and the surrounding area as an extension of your vacation!

Meals: Breakfast

*Tour Ends*

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Tour Dates

2024 Dates:

March 25th – April 5th

August 26th – September 6th

October 28th – November 8th

2025 Dates:

March 24th – April 4th

August 25th – September 5th

November 3rd – 14th

* Accommodations subject to change and availability.

Public Tour Pricing

  • Double Occupancy$7,599 / person
  • Single Occupancy$8,599 / person

Disclaimer:

  • Please book your flights from the USA arriving into Cape Town, South Africa and departing out of Livingstone, Zambia.
  • Ask your travel doctor for malaria pills that will work best for you and your travel companion. We use Malarone, but that may not work for everyone.
  • Your International Certificate of Vaccination will be needed on this trip.
  • You will need a Yellow Fever vaccination to enter and exit Zambia.
  • Your passport will be needed for travel throughout this tour.
  • Your passport must have at least 6 months left before expiration and also must have at least 3 blank pages.
  • Visa for Zimbabwe and Zambia will be purchased upon arrival.
  • A traveler’s wallet is suggested with two (2) credit cards and at least one ATM card. Tell your bank where you are going otherwise they will shut your cards off for fraud protection. It is advisable to keep $1000 USD in small bills ($20’s, $10’s, and $5’s) on hand throughout the vacation along with local currency.
  • Weather is mildly cold (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to very hot (100+ Fahrenheit). We suggest packing thin long sleeve shirts, thin pants or zip off pants as these prevent sunburns and bug bites. Laundry service is available and saves a lot of packing.
  • Currency in South Africa is the South African Rand which can be withdrawn at the ATM or bank upon arrival. Call your bank to let them know you are traveling!
  • Zimbabwe and Zambia both trade in $USD at the ports of entry and in country.
  • Trip insurance is highly recommended on any international trip. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance or Travelers Insurance.

Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.


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