Name: Highlights of Southern Africa
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: highlights-of-southern-africa
Price: 7390 USD
Availability: InStock

Is the Journey to Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Safari for Me?

Embark on an enchanting voyage through time aboard the legendary Rovos Rail, a journey that promises to be an unforgettable chapter in your life’s adventures. Departing from Pretoria and culminating at the majestic Victoria Falls, this expedition offers a rare glimpse into the golden age of travel.

Enjoy a leisurely stay at the opulent Victoria Falls Hotel, where time stands still amidst an atmosphere of timeless elegance. From there, you’ll soar to the ethereal landscapes of the Okavango Delta, finding solace in the classic serenity of Shinde Camp.

This odyssey is an invitation to step away from the frenetic pace of modern life, an opportunity to reconnect with your travel companions and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the natural world surrounding you. Embrace the unhurried tempo of this remarkable journey as you savor each moment. As the final crescendo to this extraordinary adventure, prepare for unparalleled wildlife encounters in the heart of the wild. Your senses will be overwhelmed by the sheer majesty of the game-viewing experiences on offer, leaving you with a treasure trove of indelible memories that will forever enrich your soul.

Your 10-Day Itinerary

You are met at Johannesburg International Airport for the transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure to relax after your long flight, or we can book you an optional day tour. Meals are for your own account and overnight at The Residence Hotel.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Breakfast and transfer to Pretoria Station on time for the train departure at 10h00.

Lunch is served in the dining cars. Travel through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) – so named for its mineral waters – and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north flowing. Pass the edge of the escarpment where the Highveld drops precipitously. Tea is served in the lounge and observation cars. The train crosses the Tropic of Capricorn. Dinner is served in the dining cars. The train crosses the Limpopo River to Beitbridge.

Includes & excludes

Drinks: Local brands included

Transport: Included

Today is a day at leisure on board of the Rovos Rail. Have a slow start with breakfast and watch the scenery go by while the train travels through the countryside. Travel towards Bulawayo: second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country. Meals and tea time is served in the lounge and observation cars. Overnight en-route to Mpopoma.

Includes & excludes

Drinks: Local brands included

Transport: Included

Breakfast and lunch are served on board the train. The train travels between Gwaai and Dete along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – and along the eastern edge of Hwange Park. This afternoon you will enjoy a game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park and return to the train for dinner and night. Overnight on the way to Thompsons Junction.

Includes & excludes

Drinks: Local brands included

Transport: Included

Front Entrance | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Premium Room | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Activities GorgeSwing | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Jungle Junction Evening | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria-Falls Activities MicroLight | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Jungle Junction Evening Exterior | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Activities Rafting | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

A view of the pool from the pool seating area at The Victoria Falls Hotel, Zimbabwe.

High Tea | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Staircase | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

Classic Room Bathroom | Photo credit: Victoria Falls Hotel

We have arrived in Victoria Falls. Breakfast and depart the train. You will be met by our representative for the road transfer to the hotel. The Victoria Falls Hotel is your home away from home for the next 2 nights. Chat to us to book additional day excursions as per your preferences, or choose to relax in the gardens or by the pool. The Victoria Falls Hotel is a grand Edwardian-era hotel that was built in the early 1900’s ,during the time when Cecil Rhodes famously attempted to link Cape Town to Cairo by rail. A ten-minute stroll, via a private footpath, leads to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: the Victoria Falls. The hotel is surrounded by carefully tended tropical gardens, lily ponds and century-old shade trees.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Road transfer to Kasane, Botswana on time for the scheduled charter flight to the Okavango delta and Shinde. Transfer to camp, meet with your safari guide and appreciate the raw wilderness around you.

Shinde is situated on a private concession which allows guided walks, Mokoro excursions and night drives in addition to game drives and motorboat trips. Shinde’s excellent location in the Okavango Delta ensures a combination of permanent water access for year-round water activities and large dry areas for game drive routes. This blend of environments provides the habitat for a consistently wide variety of wildlife, including the elusive sitatunga antelope and a healthy population of leopards.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Last morning in the bush, after breakfast you are transferred to the airstrip for the flight to Maun. Time at leisure until your own flight back home, or contact us to extend your trip.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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What a fantastic choice we made! We are from the uk and decided to book our tour with a local African tour operator rather than someone from the uk who has never visited the place. The trip was booked pre-pandemic, however, all way through lockdown Megan from Discover Africa, contacted us regularly, kept us updated and made sure that as soon as the borders were open that our trip went ahead.

We visited SA, Botswana, Namibia & Tanzania. Every transfer was on time, every hotel was excellent and on each safari we saw amazing things – including seeing the big 5 (although not guaranteed!)

Towards the end of the trip SA went on to the “red list” and we couldn’t get home, what a relief it was to know that with a quick whatsapp call, Megan was on to it, hotels were booked and a tour of the Garden route sorted during our extended stay. Our favourites were Babylonstoren and Grootbost which allowed us to experience the diversity of South African nature.

The whole trip was an experience of a lifetime, the Serengeti, the Okavango Delta, Etosha, the Ngorongoro crater to name but a few places we visited.

In essence I would highly recommend Discover Africa to anyone wishing to travel there. I will most definitely be using them again. Great work Megan!

"Going to south and central Africa was a bucket list item for me and booking a big and expensive trip always feels a bit risky and you hope you have made the right choice. Booking with Discover Africa was fantastic..."

Deanna Rozak, United States · 25 May 2026 ·

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"We had an amazing time at our safari place(Kapama Karula) organized by Susan from Discover Africa! She is very professional and gave us unforgettable time in South Africa! I highly recommend Susan and discover Africa!"

Luana, Brazil · 21 Apr 2026 ·

"Cayleigh put together an 18 day tour of Victoria Falls, Botswana and Namibia that was the best trip we have ever taken! The service was so personal and professional, we were taken care of every single step of the way...."

Tamara Thompson, United States · 17 Dec 2025 ·

"Our party of seven had a great time on our trip to Africa. All the accommodations, tours and travel connections were terrific. We left for Africa on a Tuesday and 13 days later arrived back home and never had to..."

Richard, United States · 8 Oct 2024 ·

"Visited 2 &Beyond camps - Ngala Safari Camp in the Kruger National Park and Kirkman's Kamp in Sabi Sands. Both were excellent. At Ngala amazing siting of wild dog and hyena interaction, white lion of Timbavati, elephants (in the wild..."

Kamcilla, Monaco · 17 Feb 2022 ·

"What a fantastic choice we made! We are from the uk and decided to book our tour with a local African tour operator rather than someone from the uk who has never visited the place. The trip was booked pre-pandemic,..."

Dolly, United Kingdom · 10 Jan 2022 ·