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South Africa, Zambia and Botswana Private Journey
From Cape Town to Botswana
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $7495 see pricing |
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| Length: | 12 days |
| Arrive: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Depart: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Lodging: | 11 nights in luxury hotels and game lodges describe |
| Meals: | All meals included except 3 lunches and 6 dinners |
| Activity: | Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History |
| Trip Level: |
Game walks, game viewing by open 4WD and mokoro (dugout canoe)
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Highlights
- Thrilling leopard viewing in famed Sabi Sands
- Watch hundreds of elephants bathe in the Chobe River
- Delightful accommodations from Cape Town to Botswana
A wonderful trip—it could not have been better. Absolutely everything was first class.John W.—Greensboro, NC
Choosing the Right Trip
We work hard to help you choose the right trip for you, paying attention to your individual interests, abilities, and needs. If you have questions about the level of comfort or any of the activities described in this itinerary, please contact us.
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References
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Discover the unlimited adventure of three southern African countries! In South Africa, explore Cape Town, safari in famed Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and sample wines in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Experience the wonder of Victoria Falls in Zambia, then savor a grand finale of gameviewing in Botswana’s legendary Chobe National Park.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-3
Cape Town Adventures
Join your private guide for fascinating explorations in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit a township, historic Robben Island, Table Mountain, the National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch, or tour South Africa’s centuries-old wine estates, with their beautiful Cape Dutch architecture.
Days 4-6
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
With no restricting fences between the private gamelands of Sabi Sands and renowned Kruger National Park, wildlife roams free throughout the open savannas and riverine thickets of this enormous conservancy. Two perennial rivers supply Sabi Sands Game Reserve with invaluable water sources, ensuring some of the largest and most biodiverse wildlife populations in Africa. With your safari guide, enjoy the best leopard viewing in Africa, and track lion, buffalo, rhino, and elephant on morning and evening game drives.
Days 7-9
Zambia: Victoria Falls
Mile-wide Victoria Falls is one of the wonders of the world. Enjoy options of balloon rides, ultralight flights, bungee jumping, and rafting the wild Zambezi.
Days 10-12
Botswana: Chobe National Park
Elephants reign supreme in legendary Chobe, where permanent rivers ensure large concentrations of game, including huge herds of buffalo, wildebeest, many prides of lion, and a breathtaking annual zebra migration. Head into the heart of Chobe’s amazing wilderness by 4WD and by small boat on the Chobe River, where elephants gather by the hundreds. Depart on Day 12.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
- Cape Winelands Extension (3 days)
- Johannesburg Extension (3 days)
- Okavango Delta Safari Extension (4 days)
What the Trip is Like
This trip is rated Level 2, easy to moderate. It is a luxury camping and lodge safari with game viewing by 4WD vehicle and can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health. On safari, there are long driving days over rough roads and rugged dirt tracks. Guided bush walks are available and they take place at a moderate pace.
When to go
January to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
Trip Cost
Prices valid through October 31, 2013
First Class Option
$7495 per person, double occupancy (2-5 people)Single Supplement: $4995
Deluxe Option
$8395 per person, double occupancy (2-5 people)Single Supplement: $5595
Internal airfare: $1500 (subject to change)
High Season Surcharge: $800 per person (Jun-Oct)
Upgrade to River Club in Victoria Falls: To be announced
Extension Costs
Cape Winelands Extension
from: $1395
Johannesburg Extension
from: $1695
Okavango Delta Safari Extension
from: $3695
Trip Cost Includes:
First Class
- Three nights at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel in Cape Town, three nights at Mala Mala Camp in Mala
- Mala Private Game Reserve, two nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel, two nights at Chobe Chilwero
- Lodge, one night at The Grace in Johannesburg, based on double occupancy
- Choice of two full-day guided excursions in Cape Town on Days 2-3
- All meals included except 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- Land and internal air transportation as noted
- Park entrance fees
- Airport transfers as noted
- Services of safari guides and camp staff
- Laundry service at Mala Mala and Chobe
Deluxe
- Three nights at the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, three nights at Londolozi Private Game Reserve, two nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel, two nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge, one night in The Grace, Johannesburg, based on double occupancy
- Choice of two full-day guided excursions in Cape Town on Days 2-3
- All meals included except 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- Land and internal air transportation as noted
- Park entrance fees
- Airport transfers as noted
- Services of safari guides and camp staff
- Laundry service at Londolozi and Chobe
Trip Cost Does Not Include:
First Class
International airfare, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, any activities described as optional, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to staff, additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Deluxe
International airfare, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, any activities described as optional, airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to staff, additional hotel nights made necessary by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, except at Londolozi, laundry, etc.).
Cape Grace Hotel (Deluxe Option)
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Grace has understated elegance and a unique location on its own private quay on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Not surprisingly, it ...
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The Victoria and Alfred Hotel (First Class Option)
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Cape Town, South Africa
Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a hotel, the V&A is just a few minutes’ walk from the shops, bars, and ...
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Londolozi Varty Camp (Deluxe Option)
Days 4 to 6 (3 nights), Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Londolozi, meaning “protector of all living things” in Zulu, was the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & ...
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Shumbalala Game Lodge (First Class Option)
Days 4 to 6 (3 nights), Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Shumbalala is a feast for the senses, with spacious suites and private viewing decks overlooking an ever-active waterhole. The lodge caters to a ...
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Westcliff Hotel (Deluxe Option)
Day 7 (1 night), Johannesburg, South Africa
Set on a cliffside in Johannesburg’s most exclusive suburb, the Westcliff Hotel looks out over the lush landscape of the city’s ...
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DaVinci Hotel (First Class Option)
Day 7 (1 night), Johannesburg, South Africa
The stylish Da Vinci Hotel is right on Nelson Mandela Square in the Sandton district, Johannesburg’s financial and business center. The shops ...
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Royal Livingstone Hotel (Deluxe Option)
Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Victoria Falls, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone has a location that simply can’t be beat—just a 10-minute walk from mighty Victoria Falls, one of the ...
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Stanley's Safari Lodge (First Class Option)
Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Victoria Falls, Zambia
Set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and only a mile or so from Victoria Falls, this hilltop oasis has splendid views of the ...
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Chobe Chilwero (Deluxe Option)
Days 10 to 11 (2 nights), Chobe River, Botswana
At this quietly luxurious lodge, you enjoy spacious thatched chalets appointed with touches such as a sunken bath, indoor and outdoor shower, ...
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Chobe Game Lodge (First Class Option)
Days 10 to 11 (2 nights), Chobe National Park, Botswana
Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent accommodation right inside the national park, offers very easy access to the renowned savannas of Chobe. The ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
- Cape Winelands Extension (3 days)
- Johannesburg Extension (3 days)
- Okavango Delta Safari Extension (4 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extensions:
Botswana
Okavango Delta Safari Extension
Explore One of the Most Incredible Wilderness Wetlands in the World
Walking, Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History
4 days
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Level 2
South Africa
Cape Winelands Extension
Explore South Africa’s Celebrated Wine Country
Cultural Adventures
3 days
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Level 1
Johannesburg Extension
Cradle of Humankind, Soweto & the Apartheid Museum
Archaeology, Cultural Adventures
3 days
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Level 1
Client Comments
A wonderful trip—it could not have been better. Absolutely everything was first class.John W., Greensboro, NC
An excellent holiday to the highest standards for quality and comfort.Anthony C., Singapore
A flawless trip. It could not have better met our expectations of a dream vacation.Jim B., Carrollton, TX