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Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Johannesburg & Cape Town, 3 game drives in Kruger and a private conservancy, plus a bush walk; stay in upscale hotels throughout.

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Style Small Group TourTravel with a small, intimate group of no more than 16 likeminded travelers (and often much fewer), escorted by an English speaking guide and/or tour manager for some or all of your journey. (Some exceptions, including special promotional packaged, may accommodate up to 24.) More of these packages
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Departures June 2024 – December 2025 Group Size 16 travelers max
Themes ActiveHistory & CultureGrand ToursNature & Wildlife
Activity Level Recreational
What to Expect This moderately-paced, escorted South Africa tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Explore deeper into South Africa on our comprehensive Best of South Africa small group escorted tour. Begin your tour by visiting majestic Victoria Falls. Then, travel to cosmopolitan Johannesburg, South Africa's largest metropolis, also know as "Egoli" or City of Gold. Head north to begin your safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve, where you'll embark on a late morning bush walk with an experienced ranger. Continue your game viewing in Kruger National Park, one of the world's oldest and most famous game reserves. Rest assured, you'll have ample opportunities to spot the Big 5! Finally, end your tour in scenic Cape Town, exploring the city's vibrant neighborhoods, storied past and incredible cuisine; then look down on it all from the top of Table Mountain. Your ticket is pre-purchased, so you won't spend hours waiting in line to buy one. 

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Coach
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from New York via wide-bodied jet service, including taxes & fees
  • Flights, ground transportation and transfers within South Africa
  • 13 nights in superior first class and deluxe hotels
  • 22 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, & 5 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners with wine
  • Professional English-speaking tour directors
  • Comprehensive touring program and safaris, including entrance fees

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • Optional excursion to Chobe National Park, Botswana.

Why you'll love it

  • Visit South Africa's largest and most populous city, Johannesburg, and learn about the country’s poignant past at the Apartheid Museum.
  • Experience a close-up look at daily life in the bustling neighborhood of Soweto.
  • Come face-to-face with lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo and more during 2 game drives and a bush walk in Karongwe Private Game Reserve and a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park.
  • Enjoy the jaw-dropping view of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest canyons, during your drive along the astonishing Panorama Route.
  • Bask in the scenic and historic highlights of beautiful Cape Town, including a trip to Table Mountain by cable car.
  • Explore Cape Point including Hout Bay, Boulders Beach and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
  • Standing in the presence of the majestic Victoria Falls, surround yourself with the thunderous roar of the powerful water and the constant mist rising above.
  • Cruise along the Zambezi River and marvel at the stunning African sunset.

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If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls
Rooming selection
Double Occupancy included
Single Occupancy
May 22, 2025 $699
Jun 26, 2025;  Jul 24, 2025;  Aug 21, 2025 $929
Sep 25, 2025;  Oct 23, 2025;  Nov 6, 2025;  Dec 4, 2025 $1169
All other dates $949
Optional Excursions1
Full Day Chobe National Park excursion with lunch2 $210

1. Minimum of 2 passengers is required.

2. Requires a passport and double or multiple-entry Zimbabwe visa.

Separately Paid Fees
Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) Visa Fee1 (paid separately) $30

1. Paid locally for US passport holders. $30 for single-entry, $45 for double-entry. Excursions to Zambia or Botswana require a double-entry.

OPTIONAL AIRPORT TRANSFER FOR TOUR ONLY PASSENGERS
Arrival Transfer: Johannesburg airport to hotel1 $50

1. NOTE: Price based on a minimum of two passengers

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
Newark (EWR) included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

  • Depart New York on your overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg

  • Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel
  • This evening, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner

Sandton Sun or similar Dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Johannesburg cityscape

Arrive today in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest and most populous city. Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, your guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel. En route, enjoy a panoramic orientation tour of this cosmopolitan city, affectionately referred to as "Jo'Burg" or "Jozi" by the locals. Check-in at your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.

This evening, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner with wine.

Day 3 Johannesburg

  • Experience daily life in the Soweto neighborhood
  • Learn about the rise and fall of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum
  • Visit the urban Maboneng Precinct

Sandton Sun or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Soweto, Johannesburg

This morning, embark on a fascinating tour to Soweto (short for Southwestern Township), a sprawling metropolis on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Get a close-up look at daily life in this bustling neighborhood, the most prominent black urban settlement in Africa and the center of political campaigns aimed at the overthrow of the apartheid state. On the way, drive past the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Then, visit the Apartheid Museum for an in-depth historical look at the system of extreme racial segregation that plagued South Africa from 1948 until 1994, when it was finally dismantled. Later, visit the Maboneng Precinct, an innovative urban neighborhood filled with urban art galleries, chic restaurants, and unique office spaces for creative, like-minded people.

 Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 4 Johannesburg & Karongwe Private Game Reserve

  • Depart for Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Afternoon game drive in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Shiduli Private Game Lodge or similar Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Giraffe, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

This morning, depart for a scenic drive to your Karongwe Private Game Reserve lodge. The Reserve teems with abundant wildlife and diverse vegetation. After check-in, you'll have time to freshen up before an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge in time for dinner.

Day 5 Karongwe Private Game Reserve

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive in open safari vehicles
  • Join a bush walk with an experienced local ranger

Shiduli Private Game Lodge or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Lions at a waterhole

After an early morning wake-up call and a fresh cup of coffee or tea served with rusks, a traditional South African biscuit, head out in open safari vehicles for your African bush game drive. Search for the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo - and some of the smaller fascinating creatures such as chameleons, scrub hare, and more. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast.

Later, set off on foot for a bush walk with your experienced ranger, who will teach you some bush skills such as animal tracking as well as bird and plant identification. Return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the facilities.

Day 6 Karongwe Private Game Reserve & Kruger National Park

  • Drive along the awe-inspiring Panorama Route
  • Stop at Graskop Gorge and take the lift to the forest below
  • View the spectacular Blyde River Canyon

Angels View Hotel Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
God's Window

After breakfast, relax on a scenic journey through the Limpopo province. Stop for breathtaking views of rolling mountains, verdant valleys, the Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Next, stop at Graskop Gorge and descend 51 meters along the face of the gorge into the forest below. Wooden walkways and suspension bridges meander along a 600-meter trail through the indigenous forest with interactive exhibits. Later, view the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest canyons. En route, enjoy lunch at the ever-popular Harries Pancakes.

Continue to your hotel. On arrival, check-in and take some time to relax in the beautiful surroundings.

Day 7 Kruger National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in open 4x4 safari vehicles in Kruger National Park

Angels View Hotel or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Lion cubs, Kruger National Park

After an early morning wake-up call, depart for an exciting full-day safari in open 4x4 safari vehicles into the Kruger National Park, one of the world's most famous game reserves. You'll see the ever-present impala and be on the lookout for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and many other types of antelopes.

Day 8 Kruger National Park & Cape Town

  • Transfer to the airport in Johannesburg for your afternoon flight to Cape Town
  • Spend the balance of the evening at leisure

The Capital 15 on Orange or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Aerial view of Cape Town

After breakfast, leave the bush behind as you transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town, a beautiful jewel nestled between stunning Table Mountain and a dramatic coastline. Cape Town is a modern, bustling, and vibrant city boasting gorgeous scenery, fabulous restaurants, hotels, and beaches, bursting with history and culture. Upon arrival at Cape Town's airport, transfer to your centrally located hotel.

Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Day 9 Cape Town

  • Witness the scenic and historical highlights of Cape Town on a half-day panoramic city tour
  • Weather permitting, ascend by cable car to the top of Table Mountain
  • Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour

The Capital 15 on Orange or similar Breakfast

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Bo Kaap, Cape Town

This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Cape Town showcasing this vibrant city's scenic and historical highlights. Weather permitting, travel by cable car to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town's most striking landmark and recently announced as one of the world's New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Continue through the Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap). Lined with brightly colored houses and decorative mosques, this historic neighborhood was founded by formerly enslaved people from Malaysia, whose Islamic culture gives the area a distinct character and contributes to Cape Town's rich cultural diversity. The final stop on your tour is the lively Cape Town Waterfront, where numerous restaurants and entertainment options abound.

Spend the rest of the afternoon leisurely to become better acquainted with Cape Town, or join an optional tour.

Note: Table Mountain Cableway will shut down for annual maintenance from July 15 – September 1, 2024. It will re-open, weather permitting, on September 2, 2024. If Table Mountain Cableway is closed, we will visit Signal Hill instead.

Day 10 Cape Point & Cape Town

  • Enjoy a full-day excursion to Cape Point National Park, including a cruise along Hout Bay
  • Visit Boulders Beach and see the African jackass penguins
  • Tour the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Enjoy dinner paired with a drum performance

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Cape Point Lighthouse

Begin your full-day excursion to Cape Point National Park this morning with a cruise along Hout Bay, where you'll see the seals of Duiker Island. Enter the nature reserve covering the peninsula's southern part and drive through the unique scenery toward Cape Point. Travel by funicular railway to Cape Point, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Cape of Good Hope.

After lunch, make a brief stop to visit the African jackass penguins at Boulders Beach, and then continue to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you'll have a magnificent display of indigenous South African flora. Return to your hotel late this afternoon.

Enjoy dinner and drum performance with your fellow travelers.

Day 11 Cape Town

  • Explore Cape Town at leisure, or join an optional excursion to Stellenbosch Winelands

The Capital 15 on Orange or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Today is your last day to leisurely explore Cape Town or join an optional excursion to Stellenbosch Winelands.

 

Optional Excursion: Half Day Stellenbosch Winelands
Stellenbosch vineyards

This afternoon, depart to glorious Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Take a leisurely drive through this beautiful, world-renowned region before venturing into the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour with wine tasting. Then, explore the region's fine art galleries, architecture, history, and quaint shops.

Note: Purchased locally.

Day 12 Victoria Falls

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls
  • Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel
  • Remainder of the day at leisure

Victoria Falls Safari Club Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Victoria Falls at sunset

Today, fly to Victoria Falls. You'll soon discover why this UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered one of the greatest natural wonders—and the world's largest curtain of falling water!

Check into your award-winning resort, located high on a plateau bordering the Zambezi National Park. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure at one of the hotel swimming pools or game-viewing platforms. Elephants, buffalo, and other wild animals often graze on hotel lawns.

Day 13 Victoria Falls

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls
  • Embark on a Zambezi River sunset cruise

Victoria Falls Safari Club Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Hippo, Zambezi River

Your exploration of the falls begins with a guided tour of the Zimbabwe side. Located at the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls consists of numerous falls separated by islands in the river below. The Zambezi River spills more than 2 million gallons per second over the Bakota Gorge, casting multiple rainbows and resulting in an awe-inspiring display of raw power unrivaled by other natural wonders. The water's tremendous roar and the ever-present spray cloud give the falls their local moniker, "Smoke that Thunders."

 Later today, have the opportunity to witness a breathtaking sunset while enjoying a cruise along the Zambezi River. Be on the lookout for hippos, monkeys, elephants, and crocodiles that frequent the waters and the surrounding areas.

Day 14 Victoria Falls

  • Spend the day leisurely or join an optional full-day excursion to Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls Safari Club Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Victoria Falls

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent natural wonder on your own. Wander along the well-marked trails through the rainforest that winds up to and around the falls. The trails allow for excellent picture-taking from various vantage points (be sure to protect your camera if it's not waterproof). A wide range of optional excursions are available locally on a request basis, including game drives, walking safaris, bungee jumping, and more. We recommend the full-day tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana.

Optional Excursion: Chobe National Park, Botswana, $210
Elephants crossing the Chobe River

Take advantage of an optional full-day excursion to the Chobe National Park in Botswana, renowned for its large elephant population. Begin the day with a safari boat cruise on the Chobe River. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Chobe Game Lodge and end the day with an afternoon game drive in an open vehicle.

Note: This optional excursion requires a passport, a double-entry Zimbabwe visa, and a minimum of 2 passengers to operate.

Day 15 Zimbabwe & Depart Johannesburg

  • Enjoy the morning at leisure
  • Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Bid farewell to Zimbabwe & South Africa as you transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to the USA via Johannesburg.

Your memorable South African adventure ends as you touch down tomorrow morning in New York.

Hotels

Sandton Sun
Sandton Sun
Deluxe

The Sandton Sun is comfortable, distinguished, stylish, and conveniently located in the heart of Sandton, an affluent suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The Sandton Sun seamlessly integrates into the Sandton City Shopping Centre Diamond Walk, where you can shop for global brands such as Gucci, Bulgari, and Louis Vuitton. In addition, the nearby Nelson Mandela Square is close to the hotel.

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Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
First Class

Shiduli Private Game Lodge is located in a magnificent game reserve, home to a wide spectrum of wildlife, including over 350 species of birds, the “Big Five," cheetahs and hippos. During downtime, dream away the hot midday hours around the natural swimming pool or enjoy a cocktail at the authentic African Bar. We recommend sipping sundowners at a waterhole while watching the spectacular African sunset—an experience not to be missed!

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Angels View Hotel
Angels View Hotel
First Class

Angels View is an elegantly designed hotel atop the Drakensberg escarpment at the entrance of the route to Graskop, Mpumalanga, in South Africa. The estate boasts one-hundred-hectare and blends natural high-altitude fauna and spectacular lush greenery. Capturing the essence of the Khoza family's legacy, this unique destination offers an eclectic combination of accommodation styles, sweeping lounges, and terraces that allow you to gaze across the breathtaking panoramic views and enjoy the crisp mountain air. 

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The Capital 15 on Orange
The Capital 15 on Orange
Deluxe

The luxurious Capital 15 on Orange, Autograph Collection, is situated at the foot of Table Mountain and Signal Hill in the upmarket Gardens suburb. The stylish hotel is a few miles away from Cape Town Waterfront. The hotel is nearby many of Cape Town’s top attractions, food destinations, historical hot spots, galleries, and boutiques.

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Victoria Falls Safari Club
Victoria Falls Safari Club
Deluxe

Situated high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, the Victoria Falls Safari Club is located within the magnificent grounds of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. The Club enjoys uninterrupted views, spectacular Africa sunsets, and private waterhole with an abundance of game, and is just four kilometers from the majestic Victoria Falls.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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† The Carefree Booking policy is not travel insurance and only applies to a new booking—defined as booking without the use of funds on file from a previous cancellation. With our Carefree Booking policy, if you book one of our scheduled departures and decide later not to travel for any reason, you can transfer all payments you've made excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets, towards another available departure date or package, with no change fees or penalties.

Alternately, you can choose to receive a future travel credit for all payments made, excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets; or you can choose to receive a refund for that same amount, minus the deposit, per person future travel credit.

You may use these credits anytime, however they must be used or transferred within 5 years of your booking.

The Carefree Booking policy only applies to your original booking—limiting rebookings to one. Subsequent bookings will be subject to standard cancellation penalties. Additionally, any coupon or discount (other than our Instant Savings) does not transfer from the cancelled booking and therefore will not be applied to the new booking.

Travel protection premiums may be credited to your new tour provided: no claim is filed; (no vendor penalties such as Air, sea or rail etc have been incurred); and your new trip departs within 1 year of the cancellation of your original tour.

Valid for bookings made on or after September 23, 2022 Offer may not be available on all packages, including private and custom group departures and Biblical Journeys. Changes or cancellations requested after final payment due date are subject to our regular change and cancellation fees & policies. For more information and some additional restrictions, see our terms & conditions.

†† $199 deposit available on select packages. Valid for new bookings only. Changes to your package, departure date, or flights may require an increased deposit. If you select our optional travel protection plan, the premium will be added to your deposit. See additional terms & conditions.

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