Africa

Enchanting Southern Africa

12
day excursion

Embark on this journey through Southeast Africa by plane, train, and boat! Enjoy Cape town, the heart of South Africa, the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe. Cruise on the Zambezi Queen and take in the sights from the river. Finish your journey on the Rovos Rail, the world's most luxurious train. 

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Starting Price
$12,000 per person
*All packages are designed for double occupancy. Pricing is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization
suggested trip length
12 days. 11 nights
Best time to travel
January - November
Other dates available on request
best for
Friends, Multigenerational families
Impact

Foraging off the land
Elephant Sanctuary
Conservation Efforts

Your journey

Destinations:

  1. Cape Town, South Africa
  2. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  3. Chobe River, Botswana
  4. Train Journey through Hwange National Park, Bulawayo to Pretoria
  5. Johannesburg, South Africa

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Cape Town, South Africa

Upon your arrival to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), meet your personal driver. Check in to the Dorp Hotel and freshen up. Enjoy your first sunset in Cape Town.

Accommodations
The Dorp Hotel
Optional add-ons
Sunset Cable Car up Table Mountain, afternoon walking tour
Day 2
Cape Town, South Africa

Embark on a Cape Peninsula tour with Roushana Gray, Veld and Sea's founder. Morning coastal foraging with a foraged lunch, then explore Cape Point, the Penguin Colony, and charming Kalk Bay's antique shops. A day of nature, cuisine, and coastal delights awaits!

Accommodations
The Dorp Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast and lunch
Day 3
Cape Town, South Africa

Indulge in endless options with a personal guide and vehicle at your disposal. Opt for a thrilling bike ride from V&A Waterfront to scenic Clifton beaches, followed by a glamorous lunch in Camps Bay. Conquer Table Mountain and explore renowned wine farms in Constantia Valley. Your day, your adventure, limitless choices!

The Dorp Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Bike rentals, Cable Car up Table Mountain, visit a winery
Day 4
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Check out from The Dorp Hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Arrive at The Old Drift Lodge on the Zambezi River, settle in, and savor dinner. Experience a sunset cruise, with a chance to spot hippos in the river.

Accommodations
The Old Drift Lodge
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Explore Victoria Falls today with a tour of the National Park, marveling at the waterfall (prepare for a wet experience). After, enjoy lunch at recommended spots like The Lookout Café. In the afternoon, tap into your artistic side, capturing elephants in a conservation-supported painting activity by the river. All levels of artists are welcome.

Accommodations
The Old Drift Lodge
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Chobe River - Kasane, Botswana

After checking out of The Old Drift Lodge, your private driver will transfer you to Kasane Botswana for your next adventure on the Chobe River aboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen riverboat. Enjoy lunch onboard as you settle in. Perhaps an afternoon river safari before dinner and the sunset.

Accommodations
Zambezi Queen
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Chobe River - Kasane, Botswana

Your day will begin with stunning views of the river valley from your luxurious stateroom. Enjoy three meals on board and activities such as bird watching excursion, fishing, or photo safaris.

Accommodations
Zambezi Queen
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Optional add-ons
Land game drive in Chobe National Park
Day 8
Chobe River - Kasane, Botswana

Your day will begin with stunning views of the river valley from your luxurious stateroom. Enjoy three meals on board and activities such as water-based game viewing, cultural tour, or perhaps enjoy the views from the onboard lounge with a good book.

Accommodations
Zambezi Queen
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Optional add-ons
Land game drive in Chobe National Park
Day 9
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Disembark Zambezi Queen after breakfast. Your guide transfers you to Victoria Falls for The Victoria Falls Bridge tour, blending adventure and history. Explore Victoria Falls National Park before boarding the luxurious Rovos Rail for a 3-night journey to Pretoria.

Accommodations
Rovos Rail
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Hwange National Park to Beitbridge, Zimbabwe

Relish breakfast in the dining car, then head to Hwange National Park for a game drive at The Hide. After lunch, the train journeys between Dete and Gwaai, boasting one of the world’s longest straight railway lines (114 km). Pass through Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city, en route to Beitbridge.

Accommodations
Rovos Rail
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 11
Beitbridge, Zimbabwe to Mafikeng, South Africa

Today the train crosses the Limpopo River and the Tropic of Capricorn. At tea time, travel through Warmbaths and Nylstroom.

Accommodations
Rovos Rail
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 12
Departures from Pretoria, South Africa

The train will arrive to your final destination, Pretoria mid-morning. As you offboard, a guide will meet you. Enjoy the day in the capital city before your departure flights from Johannesburg.

Meals included
Breakfast
Foraging off the land

Learn how to live off the land with a unique foraging experience in Cape Town.

Elephant Sanctuary

Support the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage with an Elephant Art Safari in Victoria Falls.

Conservation Efforts

Your Conservation Levies support the protection of several national parks you are visiting.

Trip summary

Trip summary

Trip Inclusions
Accommodations
  • 3 nights accommodations at The Dorp Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
  • 2 nights accommodations at Old Drift Lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • 3 nights accommodations on the Chobe Princess riverboat on the Chobe River in Botswana
  • 3 nights accommodations on the Rovos Rail train from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Pretoria, South Africa
Activities & Excursions
  • Full-day Cape Peninsula excursion on day 2 in Cape Town
  • Private guide and vehicle on day 3 in Cape Town
  • Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls
  • Visit to Victoria Falls National Park, and Elephant Art Experience
  • All activities on the Chobe River while staying on Zambezi Queen or Chobe Princess houseboat
  • Historical Victoria Falls bridge Tour
  • Game Drive in Hwange National Park
  • Private guide and vehicle in Pretoria on day 12
Flights & Airport Transfers
  • Airport transfer in Cape Town on arrival day
  • Airport transfer in Cape Town on day 4
  • Airport transfer in Victoria Falls
  • Transfer between Victoria Falls and Botswana (return)
  • Airport transfer in Pretoria / Johannesburg on departure day
Meals
  • Meals specified in the itinerary 
  • All meals and drinks aboard the Chobe Princess riverboat
  • All meals and drinks aboard the Rovos Rail
Fees
  • All entry fees as per included activities
  • All conservation levies as per included activities
  • Carbon Offsetting fee
Trip EXClusions
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Emergency medical insurance 
  • Gratuities 
  • Inbound flight to Cape Town, South Africa on arrival day
  • Outbound flight from Pretoria, South Africa on departure day
  • Commercial flight from Cape Town, South Afriday (CPT) to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on Day 4
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary or outlined in the inclusions list
  • Premium beverages at all accommodations
  • Additional sightseeings, tours, and admissions not specified in the itinerary 
  • Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
Things to know
  • Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
  • Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.
  • Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure. 
  • Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
  • Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the travelers responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. 

Currency Information: 

  • South Africa: South African Rand (ZAR)
  • Zimbabwe: USD
  • Botswana: Botswana Pula (BWP)

Wi-Fi:

  • The Dorp Hotel: Wi-Fi available
  • Old Drive Lodge: WI-FI available in rooms and at the main area
  • Chobe Houseboat: Wi-Fi only available intermittently
  • Rovos Rail: no Wi-Fi

Climate: 

  • Hot and dry from November – March, cooler from April – May. Winter months June – September can be rainy with temperatures as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

booking terms

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Sustainability Efforts
  • Learn how to live of the land with a unique foraging experience in Cape Town
  • Conservation experience of an Elephant Art Safari in Victoria Falls
  • Your Conservation Levies support the protection of several national parks you are visiting.
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