Victoria Falls to the Cape of Good Hope Safari - 16 Days

Fly to Victoria Falls and be welcomed by your Bushtrails tour guide upon arrival.

Take a short transfer to your hotel and check in just in time to enjoy lunch on the veranda while soaking in the views.

Relax and unwind with an optional Sundowner Cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, taking in the peaceful scenery and vibrant wildlife along the banks.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at The Jungle Junction, accompanied by lively African entertainment for a truly memorable experience.

Spend the day discovering the magic of the Victoria Falls area with a guided visit to one of the worlds most spectacular natural landmarks. Take time to absorb the sights, sounds, and mist of this powerful and iconic setting.

Choose from a range of optional morning or afternoon experiences to suit your interests and sense of adventure. Options include close up elephant or lion encounters, game drives, exhilarating white water rafting, gentle canoeing on the river, bungee jumping or gorge swinging, and scenic helicopter flights over the Falls.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the Look Out Cafe, set high above the Victoria Falls gorge with impressive views and a vibrant atmosphere.

Conclude the day with dinner at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, where a floodlit waterhole often attracts wildlife, providing a memorable and atmospheric evening experience.

Travel west to Kasane in Botswana and transfer directly to the Chobe Princess, where lunch is served on board while you take in the stunning views of the Chobe River.

Enjoy a wildlife boat cruise on the Chobe River to view the abundance of animals along its banks. End the day with a relaxing sundowner on the river.

All activities and selected drinks are included on the Chobe Princess, ensuring a relaxed and unforgettable experience.

Spend the day enjoying life on the houseboat with a variety of activities. Take wildlife excursions by tender boat, watch the many bird species along the river, try tiger fishing, and visit a local village on Impalila Island.

Travel east into Namibia’s Caprivi Region and arrive at your accommodation in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the Kwando Core Area of Bwabwata National Park, immersing yourself in its rich wildlife and scenic landscapes.

End the day with a Sundowner drink at the Horseshoe, a favorite spot on the Kwando River for elephants. It is not uncommon to see herds of up to 200 elephants coming to drink, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

Our next destination is Divundu, where we arrive at our accommodation on the banks of the Okavango River. Enjoy lunch on arrival before taking some time to relax by the pool or indulge in the spa facilities.

In the afternoon, choose from a range of optional activities. Try your hand at tiger fishing, embark on a Sundowner cruise along the river, or enjoy a game drive in Mahango National Park for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Our next destination is the Buffalo Core Area of Bwabwata National Park, where we enjoy a morning game drive. Possible sightings include elephants, hippos, buffalo, sable antelope, and a variety of other plains game species.

After the game drive, we travel west to Rundu and check in at our accommodation along the Okavango River. Enjoy a late lunch before visiting the Living Museum of the Mbanzi Tribe for an engaging cultural experience.

Return to the lodge where you can choose to relax by the pool or take an optional sunset cruise on the Okavango River, soaking in the tranquil beauty of the surroundings.

We travel south and stop for lunch before visiting a Bushman Village and the Living Cultural Museum. Spend half the day with the Bushmen, learning about their culture, traditions, and bush skills in an immersive experience.

Afterward, continue traveling in a southwesterly direction as we make our way to our next destination, the iconic Etosha National Park.

Spend the day exploring Etosha National Park with morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the lodge for lunch and some well-earned rest in between.

Possible sightings include elephants, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of other plains game species, making each drive a thrilling wildlife experience.

Enjoy an early breakfast overlooking the lodge’s waterhole before departing for Okonjima, home to the Afri-Cat Foundation.

Arrive at Okonjima and enjoy lunch before setting out on the afternoon activity, a thrilling leopard tracking experience across the 30,000-hectare game reserve, bringing you closer to these magnificent cats than you ever thought possible.

We get up early for your morning visit to the Carnivore Centre and a cheetah encounter.

Enjoy brunch on the lodge’s veranda, taking in the views and reflecting on your journey.

We then travel west through the dramatic landscapes of the Namib Desert towards Swakopmund, arriving in time for lunch.

The afternoon is reserved for adventure activities, including quad biking and sandboarding on the dunes near Swakopmund. A selection of alternative activities is also available. (activities optional)

In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of Swakopmund’s excellent restaurants.

We rise early and take a short drive to Swakopmund Airport, where you will board a Cessna 210 for a private charter flight to Sossusvlei, home to the highest sand dunes on the planet.

At the Sesriem airstrip, you will be met by a private driver and transferred into the dune belt to experience some of the most dramatic desert scenery on earth. Enjoy a delicious picnic brunch served beneath a camelthorn tree near Sossusvlei.

Afterwards, return to the aircraft for a scenic flight back to Swakopmund. The route takes you over the sweeping dunes to the Atlantic Ocean and then north along the Skeleton Coast, offering aerial views of ancient shipwrecks. (activity optional)

Alternatively, you may choose from a range of optional activities. These include a Dolphin Cruise at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a renowned haven for marine life, exploring the Namib Desert on a 4x4 excursion to Sandwich Harbor, where the dunes roll into the Atlantic Ocean, or spending time in Swakopmund visiting its many shops and cafés.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at another fine restaurant.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean before heading to Walvis Bay for your flight to Cape Town.

Arrive in the afternoon and make your way to the famous V&A Waterfront. Check in at your hotel and explore the many shops, cafés, restaurants, and points of interest the Waterfront has to offer.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at Baia Seafood Restaurant.

We take the N2 highway from Cape Town to Caledon, traveling over the scenic Sir Lowry’s Pass before turning south along the stunning Heaven on Earth Valley Road towards Hermanus. En route, we visit Creation and La Vierge Estates for a tasting of their exceptional white wines.

In Hermanus, enjoy lunch at Burgundy Restaurant, featuring fresh seafood with views of the harbor, renowned for its seasonal whale watching.

We then return to Cape Town via the breathtaking Clarence Drive along the coastline.

Dinner is at Bobo’s Restaurant in Sea Point.

We take a drive to Stellenbosch and the renowned vineyard region of the Western Cape. Along the way, we stop at Waterford Estate to sample some of the world’s finest wines.

We then cross the mountain pass to Franschhoek, exploring the town before visiting Fairview Estate for a wine and cheese pairing, followed by lunch at their excellent restaurant.

After lunch, we continue to Anthonij Rupert Estate for further wine tasting at their historic manor house before returning to the V&A Waterfront.

Dinner is at Harbor House Restaurant.

We take a scenic drive along Sea Point and Camps Bay to Hout Bay, then cross over Constantia Nek to visit Groot Constantia Estate, where we explore some Western Cape history and enjoy wine tasting at the oldest winery in the Southern Hemisphere.

Next, we continue to Muizenberg and onward to Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, taking time to experience the thriving colony of African Penguins before enjoying lunch at the Black Marlin, with spectacular views of False Bay.

Our journey continues to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, where we visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwesterly point on the African continent.

We return along the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak Drive to the V&A Waterfront.

Dinner is at Karibu Restaurant.

Depending on your flight’s departure time, your guide will suggest any additional activities you may wish to enjoy before your journey.

We then head to the airport, sharing heartfelt goodbyes after an epic adventure!