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daysBotswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa safari
This Southern Africa safari adventure will take you to the tip of the African continent
Explore the extraordinary diversity of wildlife in Botswana. Encounter the incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife ranging from herds of buffalo, elephants, wildebeest and zebra - followed by a variety of predators including lion, cheetah and hyena as well as sight the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope.
Explore the seventh wonder of the world, the thundering Victoria Falls as well as enjoy scenic flights and perahsp even bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge for the more adventurous.
You will also have the opportunity to experience the luxurious lifestyle of South Africa's premier holiday resort - with its combination of golf, games and gambling. Following this explore Cape Town’s best attraction such as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - as well as the lush green Cape Winelands.
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What to Expect on This Safari
This popular itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates by adding/removing a few days or selecting different lodges
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1 to 2
Welcome to Botswana
You start your journey with a flight from Maun Airport to Camp Xakanaxa - which will be your home for the next two nights with all your meals included. Camp Xakanaxa is located on the banks of the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Experience the Okavango Delta land and water safari as well as enjoy birdwatching, walking safari, relaxation, boat cruises, game drives and wildlife sighting.
Meals: Full Board
Transport: Included
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3 to 4
Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
After spending two nights at Camp Xakanaxa you will be flown to Leroo La Tau. This will be your home for the next two nights with all your meals included. Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Here, you’ll experience magnificent game sighting, boat cruises, nature walks, cultural excursions as well as birdwatching. Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon - you can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river.
Meals: Full Board
Transport: Included
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5 to 6
The wildlife of the Chobe National Park
Your next stop will be Chobe Game Lodge. You will stay on a full board basis for two nights.
Game drives and boat cruises will give you the opportunity to see and encounter Chobe’s wildlife - including; large herds of elephants, vast herds of buffalo, lions, leopards, African Wild dogs, bird watching, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope that are often seen.
Meals: Full Board
Transport: Included
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7 to 9
Visit the thundering Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you bid Botswana farewell as you’re transferred through the Kazangula Border into Zimbabwe and to the Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls where you will stay for three nights with breakfast included.
Ilala Lodge rooms looks across the lawns of the National Parks where, elephants, warthog, impala or the occasional buffalo passes by or simply grazing on the lawn or in the tree line.
This area offers an incredible amount of activities such as a Tour of the Falls, Ra-Ikane luxury boat cruise, wildlife sighting, helicopter flips over the falls, river rafting, fishing and birdwatching.
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Transport: Included
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10 to 12
Explore the city underneath the sun
After breakfast, you’ll say goodbye to Zimbabwe as you’re transferred through to Victoria Falls International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg Airport. On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be transported to Sun City Cascades Hotel. Sun City Cascades Hotel is a sophisticated and elegant hotel, with a private man-made beach and tanning island by the pool. This will be your home for the next three nights with your bed and breakfast included.
You will have three days to explore this resort which has so much to offer with activities such as: Golf, Spa, Casino, The Valley Of Waves, many restaurants and bars plus much more
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Transport: Included
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13 to 14
Take in the lush green Cape Winelands
You will depart Sun City Airport for Cape Town International Airport. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be transferred to the Majeka House. This will be your home for the next two nights with your bed and breakfast included. Makeka House in the heart of Stellenbosch - sounded by mountains and vineyards, making it one of South Africa's leading wine estates.
Explore Stellenbosch with its interesting shops, galleries and museums. Take in its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture and explore the renowned local wine route.
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Transport: Included
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15 to 18
The city at the tip of Africa
After spending two nights at the Majeka House. You will be transported to the Victoria and Alfred Hotel, which will be your home for four nights with your bed and breakfast included. The Victoria and Alfred Hotel offers charming colonial ambience in a central, prestigious location on the pier-head of the world’s most famous working harbour - the famed V&A Waterfront.
You will be resting at the confluence of Indian and Atlantic Ocean, between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire water of Table Bay. You’ll have the chance to explore Cape Town’s busy city life and the world-class beaches.
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Transport: Included
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We're sad to see you leave
Today is your last day of this incredible journey, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being collected at the hotel and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport, where you board your connecting flight back home.
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