Aurora Adventures - Africa Journey ~ April May 2027

Day 1: Cape Town

Fri. 30 Apr 2027

Arrive Cape Town International Airport.

United and Delta have direct flights to Cape Town, from Newark, Washington DC and Atlanta. Alternatively, flights via Europe are an option on several European airlines, including British Airways, Virgin, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish and others.

On arrival in Cape Town, clear South Africa immigration; Americans currently do not require a visa. Once you have collected your luggage, make your way to the arrival hall.  You will be met in the arrival hall by Dawn Feuerberg your trip leader, and a driver for a road transfer to Atzaro Cape Town.

Welcome to Africa's Mother City!

Drive time to the hotel is about 30 minutes.

A group welcome dinner is included for this evening.

Three nights Atzaro Cape Town.

Expert tips

We can assist with additional arrangements for an earlier arrival in Cape Town.

Atzaro Cape Town is a private villa situated just below Table Mountain with six suites, making it ideal for small group. 

Included

  • Road transfer to the hotel.
  • Welcome dinner

Excluded

  • Airline flights to Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town

Sat. 1 May 2027

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

You have a driver and private vehicle for the day. Explore Cape Town  & it’s nearby  beach towns with Dawn and expert Cape Town guide - cable car up Table Mountain, visit Kalk Bay which  is known for its raw beauty, interesting shops, stunning views; walk through the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, art galleries, lunch is included.

In the evening, dinner at a local restaurant is arranged. Cape Town is known for its food scene, with many wonderful eateries nearby.

Included

  • Breakfast & lunch.
  • Vehicle & driver.
  • Table Mountain entry & cable car fees.

Excluded

  • Dinner

Day 3: Cape Town

Sun. 2 May 2027

After breakfast, you will be collected for a full day tour along the Cape Peninsula, taking in the wonderful coastline and stopping at points of interest; including Chapmans Peak drive, the penguin colony and Cape Point.  Stops on the tour, can include wine tasting in the Constania winelands area.

Lunch is included.

Kalk Bay Harbour

Included

  • Breakfast.
  • Full day tour with entry fees.
  • Lunch.

Excluded

  • Dinner

Days 4 - 6: Kalahari Botswana

Mon. 3 May 2027 - Wed. 5 May 2027

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

A driver will collect you for the transfer to Cape Town Airport. Check in to your flight to Maun (2hr30min flight).

Arrive in Maun, Botswana. You will be met in the arrival hall and once you have cleared Botswana customs. Americans and Canadians do not require a visa.

Welcome to Botswana!

You will be assisted to a scheduled light air flight to the Kalahari Desert. Flying time is about one hour. On arrival at the airstrip, you are met by your guide for game drive transfer to Camp Kalahari, located on a tree island on the edge of the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans. Arrive at the camp in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Activities possible from Camp Kalahari, include safari game drives in search of desert wildlife such as as zebra, oryx, springbok, lions and more. If there is still water in the pans, large herds of migrating zebra can be seen. Educational walks with local Bushman people are also a highlight. These spiritual people will give you a glimpse into survival in the desert.

Dawn will lead optional sessions in this amazing landscape.

Three nights Camp Kalahari 

Expert tips

Inter camp flights within Botswana are operated by a Cessna 208,  which seats 10. Or by helicopter. For safety reasons, these flights have strict luggage limits. You are allowed a maximum of 20kgs (44lbs) per person, in soft sided bags. The luggage compartments are small, and bags must be able to be manipulated into the tight spaces. If you have excess luggage, there are services in Johannesburg that can store bags for you, whilst on safari. We will provide you with all the necessary luggage requirement information.

Your inter-camp flights are on a scheduled (not private) basis, and may involve stops enroute at other safari camps to drop off or collect other passengers. Flight times are determined the day before, and the camp manager will notify you as to what time your flights are.

Included

  • Flight from Cape Town to Maun.
  • All meals in the Kalahari.
  • Flight to Camp Kalahari.
  • Scheduled safari activities.

Excluded

  • Optional extras, such as quad bikes & horse rides.

Days 7 - 8: Okavango Delta

Thu. 6 May 2027 - Fri. 7 May 2027

After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip, for your light aircraft flight back to Maun. On arrival in Maun, you are met and assisted to your scheduled helicopter flight to you next safari camp in the Okavango Delta. Mokolwane Camp is only accessible by helicopter. Flying over the Okavango in a helicopter is the ideal way to appreciate this vast wetland, as you can spot wildlife from the air. 

Arrive at Mokolwane in time for lunch and an afternoon safari activity. 

Enjoy two days of exciting safari activities on this private concession in the middle of the Okavango. There is a wide range of wildlife to be see, including all the bigs cats, elephants, buffalo, hippo and more.

The Okavango is very spiritual place, and you will feel well removed from everyday life in this peaceful wilderness area. Dawn leads sessions in amazing natural surrounds.

Two nights at Mokolwane

Included

  • Flight to Maun.
  • Helicopter flight to Mokolwane
  • Safari activities from Mokolwane.

Days 9 - 11: Okavango Delta

Sat. 8 May 2027 - Mon. 10 May 2027

Breakfast and a morning game drive before a helicopter flight across the Okavango to Little Sable.

Land at Little Sable in time for lunch and and afternoon safari game drive.

Enjoy three days of safari activities on the Khwai Private Reserve. Activities include game drives, mokoro (canoe) rides, boating if water levels permit.

Three nights Little Sable.

Included

  • Helicopter flight to Little Sable.
  • Safari activities from Little Sable.

Excluded

  • Optional extras - spa, village visit etc.

Days 12 - 13: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Tue. 11 May 2027 - Wed. 12 May 2027

A final safari activity and breakfast, you are then transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled light air flight to Kasane (this flight may include stops at other safari camps enroute).

On arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be met in the arrival halls by a driver.

30minute road transfer to the border. Clear Botswana exit formalities, and clear Zimbabwe immigration - Americans require a visa, which must be applied for online prior to arrival. 

Once you have cleared Zimbabwe customs, you will be met by a driver for a private road transfer to Palm River Hotel in Victoria Falls. Drive time is about 1hr.

You have two days in Victoria Falls. Activities included in your stay are a Tour of the Falls.

Two nights Palm River Hotel (deluxe rooms)

Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe, Victoria Falls Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe, Victoria Falls Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe, Victoria Falls

Activities and Services

Included

  • Breakfast.
  • Flight to Kasane (or Maun).
  • Transfer to Victoria Falls.
  • Guided Tour of the Falls.

Excluded

  • Lunch & dinner in Vic Falls.
  • Optional activities in Vic Falls.
  • Onward flight from Maun.

Day 14: End of Itinerary

Thu. 13 May 2027

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

A driver will transfer you to Victoria Falls Airport.  

Check in to your onward airline flights. (Onward flights from Victoria Falls are not included in the trip cost).

Johannesburg is the ideal hub for flights home. United & Delta have direct flights back to the US. United to Newark, and Delta to Atlanta. Otherwise, flights via Europe.

End of services.

Included

  • Breakfast.
  • Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport.

Excluded

  • Onward flights from Victoria Falls.
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