CAPE TOWN, ZULULAND-HLUHLUWE NATIONAL PARK, ESWATINI, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOWETO, AND VICTORIA FALLS
Explore vibrant South Africa and experience the incredible sight that is Victoria Falls on this 17-day tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Visit Cape Town, the culinary capital of South Africa, where you’ll learn about the uplifting legacy of Nelson Mandela. Visit Hluhluwe and Kruger National Parks where you’ll have the chance to see the Big Five before exploring South Africa’s turbulent history and the remarkable, big-hearted spirit of its people in Johannesburg. Next, fly to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, the “Smoke That Thunders” and consider an optional tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana. 4.5/5 stars on Tripadvisor
Shorten Your Trip! Enjoy our South Africa Highlights & Safari tour visiting South Africa’s highlights from Cape Town to Kruger National Park to Johannesburg.
Itinerary at a Glance
2024 Tour Itinerary:
- 4 nights in Cape Town
- 2 nights in Hluhluwe/Zululand
- 1 night in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
- 2 nights in Kruger Park
- 2 nights in Johannesburg
- 3 nights in Victoria Falls
Tour Highlights
- Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour
- Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town
- Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Indian Ocean Coast (Durban)
- Hluhluwe Game Reserve with game drive
- DumaZulu Traditional Village
- Kruger National Park with full-day game drive
- Apartheid Museum & Soweto Township (Johannesburg)
- Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour
Your Tour Includes
- Optional round-trip airfare from the New York area (varies by departure) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Africa flights and transfers
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations at superior first-class hotels
- 22 meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Comprehensive touring and safaris
- Experienced, English-speaking Tour Director
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return 1 day after the tour ends.
Note: Flights may not be available on all departures.
You may have to book your own flights to the tour destination. If so, you are responsible for making your own way to the tour starting point, where you will meet your Tour Director. This is normally the first hotel in your itinerary.
You can find more details on the Before You Depart page.
Welcome to Cape Town, a vibrant city nestled between Table Mountain and the beautiful coastline. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel.
Accommodations: President Hotel or similar
Today is all about exploring (and savoring!) this unique city. Join a local expert to see the highlights and charms of Cape Town. We’ll ascend via cable car to the top of Cape Town’s iconic landmark, Table Mountain, for incredible city and bay views. Then we'll have a chance to view and photograph Table Mountain from a distance from the historic, colorful neighborhood known as Bo-Kaap (the Malay Quarter). The final stop is a guided Diamond Experience where you learn about the journey of a diamond direct from South African mines to a finger. Our tour ends at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Relax at a café, sip a glass of South Africa’s renowned wine or browse local art and craft shops.
Note: Table Mountain Cable Car will be completing annual maintenance from July 15th–September 1st, 2024. During this period, we have replaced this experience with a visit to Signal Hill for views of the city and the Atlantic coast line as well as provided a voucher to the V&A Waterfront.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we'll drive past sweeping landscapes to stop at Hout Bay fishing village before we continue on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to baboons, rheboks, and more. At Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, we'll soak up majestic views. After lunch, we'll visit Boulders Beach, home to one of the most remarkable mainland African Penguin colonies. Next, we'll visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of the world's great botanic gardens with 7,000+ indigenous plants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
So many options! Today is at leisure for independent exploration, shopping, or relaxing. Go to the beach, take an optional excursion to the scenic Winelands or take the plunge with a thrilling great white shark cage diving excursion. You may also use your free time to visit Robben Island and see where Nelson Mandela spent nearly two decades in captivity. Tonight, we'll enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family in their home. We'll have the opportunity to talk about the way of life in South Africa, and exchange views and experiences with our host family.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We'll say farewell to Cape Town and board a morning flight to King Shaka International Airport on the Kwazulu-Natal North Coast, just outside the bustling port city of Durban. Our first stop is Westbrooke, a pretty beachside village where you can stroll golden sands along the Indian Ocean. We’ll continue north through cane fields and timber plantations to Zululand, home to one of the most famous of African tribal peoples. Our hotel tonight is set near the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa and best known for saving the white rhinoceros from extinction.
Accommodations: Emdoneni Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll fall under the spell of the Zulu people as we visit the Dumazulu Cultural Village. Here, the ancient arts are kept alive, and we’ll learn about traditional dress and the construction of “beehive” huts, as well as meet a Zulu healer and watch tribal dancing. Our visit includes a special lunch with both Zulu and Western dishes. The enchantment continues as we climb aboard open safari vehicles to explore Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, a haven for the second largest land mammal—the white rhino.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we cross the border into the independent Kingdom of Eswatini. Here, we'll have the chance to shop for unique African souvenirs. Today we'll also see glass blowing and have the chance to see basket weavers in action at the colorful local markets.
Accommodations: Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Our journey takes us through Eswatini’s beautiful countryside to the world-famous Kruger National Park, South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy views of the wild from the comfort of our own motor coach as we wind our way to our safari home base, an upscale lodge located near the park.
Accommodations: Sabi River Sun Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our chances of seeing lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo (the “Big 5”) are very good on today’s safari, as Kruger National Park boasts an estimated 1,500 lions, 17,000 elephants, 48,000 buffalo and even 1,000 of the elusive leopard. We may also spot hippos, crocodiles, zebras and giraffes as we navigate the park in open vehicles. Time to have our cameras ready!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Scenic vistas abound as we traverse the wild countryside of Mpumalanga along parts of the Panorama Route. We’ll be wowed by mountains, rivers, waterfalls and more in what is called “Paradise Country.” Highlights include the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, divine views from God’s Window and the bizarre and legend-inspiring Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Our final destination is Sandton, a flourishing suburb of Johannesburg, the commerce and diamond mining center.
Accommodations: Garden Court Sandton City or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Today, we’ll delve into South Africa’s turbulent past on a fascinating tour of Soweto, an urban settlement or “township” outside Johannesburg. Our tour takes us to Freedom Square, the home of Nelson Mandela, and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the rise and fall of apartheid and offers a beacon of hope for a future all South Africans can call their own. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, we'll be met and escorted to our deluxe hotel. Later, we'll join a Sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. We can marvel at the vegetation on the river's banks and the spectacular sunset.
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast
We'll begin the day with The Life of David Livingston, an inspirational story that offers insights into Africa’s tumultuous past. We'll have time to see the traditional way of life before returning to the Zambezi River and the magnificent Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of water in the world. Twice as wide and deep as Niagara Falls, it looks much the same as it did to David Livingston in the 1860s. In the afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to return for more mesmerizing views of the 355-foot-high falls. This evening, consider an optional tour.
Enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional tour across the border to Botswana. Here we'll visit Chobe National Park, which boasts one of the largest populations of elephants in the world.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to South Africa. Our tour comes to an end as we touch down in Johannesburg. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will connect in Johannesburg to their return flight to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore savings of up to $800 per person to dream destinations! Book by Mar. 29th.
Prices listed as “with flights” below include round-trip
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Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only,
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Please note this may change your tour start date.
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in advance, some dates and prices listed below are for the
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a
date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please
contact us here
or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern)
at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone
(1.800.337.7773)
and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the
time of reservation.
Deposits are $300 per person.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability.
Please see the
smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete
booking information.
Optional Tours
Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours.
Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book
when you reserve your trip and can be added to your
reservation up to final payment. This is the best option
to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour!
Optional tours require a minimum number of participants.
Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and
may cost extra. The payment methods and currency
information to purchase tours in-destination will be
provided on final documentation.
Catch the ferry to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the infamous maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela and others were jailed. Adding to the realism of this tour: guides on the island were once political prisoners! Important tour details:
Ferries depart several times daily, weather permitting, from V&A Waterfront. Transfers from your hotel to the pier and back are not included.
The Robben Island excursions are operated by a non-profit foundation, and tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis. smarTours® does not book this tour and cannot guarantee your space.
** Want to visit both Robben Island and the Winelands? We recommend that you reserve the 9:00 a.m. ferry to Robben Island to coincide with your last day in Cape Town. Provided there are no delays in the morning, you’ll be able to join the afternoon Winelands tour. Please note that the ferry schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. This Robben Island Tour takes approximately four hours.
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Day 4 Afternoon Tour
Taste for yourself why South African wines are so celebrated with a trip to the enchanting Winelands and the second oldest town in South Africa. See Stellenbosch's oak-lined streets and admire the gables of Cape Dutch architecture. We’ll then head to a wine estate for a wine tasting session and to explore the grounds. Here’s your chance to purchase some local wines!
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$259, including breakfast, packed lunch and transfers
Day 4 Full-Day Tour
On this full-day adventure, you'll depart from Kleinbaai and enjoy 2-4 hours at sea, depending on how often the sharks visit the boat, diving and viewing from the cage. The cage holds five people at a time and each person can spend about 20 minutes in the cage! All scuba equipment, including 7mm wetsuits, are provided and you don't need a scuba license to cage dive. If you prefer not to go in the cage, you won't be missing out! You'll enjoy a picnic lunch onboard and a hot homemade soup at the lodge upon return. Hot showers and dry towels are available. This excursion is all about education and developing a new perception of the great white shark so come with all your questions! This tour is weather permitting.
Note:This tour operates on the last day in Cape Town, and it is not possible to do Robben Island or Winelands if you participate in this optional activity. Please also note that this tour must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to departure, otherwise 100% cancellation fees will apply. In addition, if bad weather prevents you from going to sea, you will be informed and given a full refund. If strong winds pick up while at sea and a return to shore is required for your safety, you will not be entitled to a refund. In addition, due to variable weather conditions and variable shark activity, diving may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed.
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Travel from Victoria Falls across the border to Botswana and Chobe National Park. Embark on a safari boat ride on the Chobe River to view the rich wildlife and numerous bird species in this amazing game reserve. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to your hotel at Victoria Falls early this evening.
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The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, located on the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate, is a legendary dining and entertainment experience that offers an unforgettable fusion of mouth-watering local cuisine, energetic dance performances, interactive drumming, and traditional storytelling.
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Featured Accommodations
Authentic artwork adds charm to this sophisticated hotel. Set between the city and Atlantic Ocean, it features a spa and outdoor infinity pool.
4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
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This wilderness haven features intimate, charming accommodations and a spa. The Lodge is also home to the Cheetah Project, a rescue and release program for endangered wild cats.
Emdoneni Farm, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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King Mswati 11 Highway,
Kingdom of Eswatini
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Comfortable, homey accommodations, enhanced by spectacular views. Spa and pools.
Main Sabie Road, Hazyview, Mpumalanga
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Comfortable, relaxed hotel conveniently located in the heart of Sandton. Pool with garden area and patio.
Cnr. West and Maude Streets, Sandown, Johannesburg, 2196
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This airy lodge looks like an oversized tree house. It offers sunset views of the African bushveld, including a waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo and other wildlife. Two-tier swimming pool.
471 Squire Cummings Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Itinerary at a Glance
2025 Tour Itinerary:
- 1 night in Johannesburg
- 4 nights in Cape Town
- 2 nights in Hluhluwe/Zululand
- 1 night in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
- 2 nights in Kruger Park
- 1 night in Johannesburg
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls
Tour Highlights
- Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tour
- Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town
- Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Indian Ocean Coast (Durban)
- Hluhluwe Game Reserve with game drive
- DumaZulu Traditional Village
- Kruger National Park with full-day game drive
- Apartheid Museum & Soweto Township (Johannesburg)
- Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour
Your Tour Includes
- Optional round-trip airfare from the New York area (varies by departure) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- All intra-tour flights and transfers
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations at superior first-class hotels
- 22 meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and entry fees as per itinerary
- Experienced, English-speaking Tour Director
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return 1 day after the tour ends.
Note: Flights may not be available on all departures.
You may have to book your own flights to the tour destination. If so, you are responsible for making your own way to the tour starting point, where you will meet your Tour Director. This is normally the first hotel in your itinerary.
You can find more details on the Before You Depart page.
Welcome to Cape Town, a vibrant city nestled between Table Mountain and the beautiful coastline. Cape Town offers stunning natural beauty, diverse cultural experiences, and world-class cuisine. For more information about booking your flights and getting to our hotel, please visit our Before You Depart page.
Accommodations: Premier Hotel Cape Town or similar
Today is all about exploring (and savoring!) this unique city. Join a local expert to see the highlights and charms of Cape Town. We’ll ascend via cable car to the top of Cape Town’s iconic landmark, Table Mountain, for incredible city and bay views. Then we'll have a chance to view and photograph Table Mountain from a distance from the historic, colorful neighborhood known as Bo-Kaap (the Malay Quarter). The final stop is a guided Diamond Experience where you learn about the journey of a diamond direct from South African mines to a finger. Our tour ends at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Relax at a café, sip a glass of South Africa’s renowned wine or browse local art and craft shops.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we'll drive past sweeping landscapes to stop at Hout Bay fishing village before we continue on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to baboons, rheboks, and more. At Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, we'll soak up majestic views. After lunch, we'll visit Boulders Beach, home to one of the most remarkable mainland African Penguin colonies. Next, we'll visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of the world's great botanic gardens with 7,000+ indigenous plants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
So many options! Today is at leisure for independent exploration, shopping, or relaxing. Go to the beach, take an optional excursion to the scenic Winelands or take the plunge with a thrilling great white shark cage diving excursion. You may also use your free time to visit Robben Island and see where Nelson Mandela spent nearly two decades in captivity. Tonight, we'll enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family in their home. We'll have the opportunity to talk about the way of life in South Africa, and exchange views and experiences with our host family.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We'll say farewell to Cape Town and board a morning flight to King Shaka International Airport on the Kwazulu-Natal North Coast, just outside the bustling port city of Durban. Our first stop is Westbrooke, a pretty beachside village where you can stroll golden sands along the Indian Ocean. We’ll continue north through cane fields and timber plantations to Zululand, home to one of the most famous of African tribal peoples. Our hotel tonight is set near the Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa and best known for saving the white rhinoceros from extinction.
Accommodations: Emdoneni Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll fall under the spell of the Zulu people as we visit the Dumazulu Cultural Village. Here, the ancient arts are kept alive, and we’ll learn about traditional dress and the construction of “beehive” huts, as well as meet a Zulu healer and watch tribal dancing. Our visit includes a special lunch with both Zulu and Western dishes. The enchantment continues as we climb aboard open safari vehicles to explore Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, a haven for the second largest land mammal—the white rhino.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, we cross the border into the independent Kingdom of Eswatini. Here, we'll have the chance to shop for unique African souvenirs. Today we'll also see glass blowing and have the chance to see basket weavers in action at the colorful local markets.
Accommodations: Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Our journey takes us through Eswatini’s beautiful countryside to the world-famous Kruger National Park, South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy views of the wild from the comfort of our own motor coach as we wind our way to our safari home base, an upscale lodge located near the park. In Kruger, there is an another opportunity to travel in an open-vehicle game drive (booked and paid locally).
Accommodations: Sabi River Sun Resort or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our chances of seeing lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo (the “Big 5”) are very good on today’s safari, as Kruger National Park boasts an estimated 1,500 lions, 17,000 elephants, 48,000 buffalo and even 1,000 of the elusive leopard. We may also spot hippos, crocodiles, zebras and giraffes as we navigate the park in open vehicles. Time to have our cameras ready!
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Scenic vistas abound as we traverse the wild countryside of Mpumalanga along parts of the Panorama Route. We’ll be wowed by mountains, rivers, waterfalls and more in what is called “Paradise Country.” Highlights include the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, divine views from God’s Window and the bizarre and legend-inspiring Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Our final destination is Sandton, a flourishing suburb of Johannesburg, the commerce and diamond mining center.
Accommodations: Garden Court Sandton City or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Today, we’ll delve into South Africa’s turbulent past on a fascinating tour of Soweto, an urban settlement or “township” outside Johannesburg. Our tour takes us to Freedom Square, the home of Nelson Mandela, and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the rise and fall of apartheid and offers a beacon of hope for a future all South Africans can call their own. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, we'll be met and escorted to our deluxe hotel. Later, we'll join a Sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. We can marvel at the vegetation on the river's banks and the spectacular sunset.
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast
We'll begin the day with The Life of David Livingston, an inspirational story that offers insights into Africa’s tumultuous past. We'll have time to see the traditional way of life before returning to the Zambezi River and the magnificent Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of water in the world. Twice as wide and deep as Niagara Falls, it looks much the same as it did to David Livingston in the 1860s. In the afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to return for more mesmerizing views of the 355-foot-high falls. This evening, consider an optional tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional tour across the border to Botswana. Here we'll visit Chobe National Park, which boasts one of the largest populations of elephants in the world.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to South Africa. Our tour comes to an end as we touch down in Johannesburg. For more information about booking your flights, please visit our Before You Depart page.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore savings of up to $800 per person to dream destinations! Book by Mar. 29th.
Prices listed as “with flights” below include round-trip
airfare from one or more airports in the USA.
Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only,
and arrange their own arrival in destination.
Please note this may change your tour start date.
Because we can’t secure airline pricing more than a year
in advance, some dates and prices listed below are for the
tour only. Once flights are available, we’ll notify you
of your options.
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a
date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please
contact us here
or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern)
at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone
(1.800.337.7773)
and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the
time of reservation.
Deposits are $300 per person.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability.
Please see the
smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete
booking information.
Optional Tours
Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours.
Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book
when you reserve your trip and can be added to your
reservation up to final payment. This is the best option
to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour!
Optional tours require a minimum number of participants.
Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and
may cost extra. The payment methods and currency
information to purchase tours in-destination will be
provided on final documentation.
Catch the ferry to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the infamous maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela and others were jailed. Adding to the realism of this tour: guides on the island were once political prisoners! Important tour details:
Ferries depart several times daily, weather permitting, from V&A Waterfront. Transfers from your hotel to the pier and back are not included.
The Robben Island excursions are operated by a non-profit foundation, and tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis. smarTours® does not book this tour and cannot guarantee your space.
** Want to visit both Robben Island and the Winelands? We recommend that you reserve the 9:00 a.m. ferry to Robben Island to coincide with your last day in Cape Town. Provided there are no delays in the morning, you’ll be able to join the afternoon Winelands tour. Please note that the ferry schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. This Robben Island Tour takes approximately four hours.
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MUST BE BOOKED IN DESTINATION!
Day 4 Afternoon Tour
Taste for yourself why South African wines are so celebrated with a trip to the enchanting Winelands and the second oldest town in South Africa. See Stellenbosch's oak-lined streets and admire the gables of Cape Dutch architecture. We’ll then head to a wine estate for a wine tasting session and to explore the grounds. Here’s your chance to purchase some local wines!
AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!
-
$259, including breakfast, packed lunch and transfers
Day 4 Full-Day Tour
On this full-day adventure, you'll depart from Kleinbaai and enjoy 2-4 hours at sea, depending on how often the sharks visit the boat, diving and viewing from the cage. The cage holds five people at a time and each person can spend about 20 minutes in the cage! All scuba equipment, including 7mm wetsuits, are provided and you don't need a scuba license to cage dive. If you prefer not to go in the cage, you won't be missing out! You'll enjoy a picnic lunch onboard and a hot homemade soup at the lodge upon return. Hot showers and dry towels are available. This excursion is all about education and developing a new perception of the great white shark so come with all your questions! This tour is weather permitting.
Note:This tour operates on the last day in Cape Town, and it is not possible to do Robben Island or Winelands if you participate in this optional activity. Please also note that this tour must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to departure, otherwise 100% cancellation fees will apply. In addition, if bad weather prevents you from going to sea, you will be informed and given a full refund. If strong winds pick up while at sea and a return to shore is required for your safety, you will not be entitled to a refund. In addition, due to variable weather conditions and variable shark activity, diving may not always be possible and is therefore not guaranteed.
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Day 8 Afternoon Tour
Enjoy an extra game drive in Kruger National Park, which is home to 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, and 507 bird species! Enjoy chances to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and more!
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Travel from Victoria Falls across the border to Botswana and Chobe National Park. Embark on a safari boat ride on the Chobe River to view the rich wildlife and numerous bird species in this amazing game reserve. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to your hotel at Victoria Falls early this evening.
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Featured Accommodations
This wilderness haven features intimate, charming accommodations and a spa. The Lodge is also home to the Cheetah Project, a rescue and release program for endangered wild cats.
Emdoneni Farm, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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King Mswati 11 Highway,
Kingdom of Eswatini
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Comfortable, homey accommodations, enhanced by spectacular views. Spa and pools.
Main Sabie Road, Hazyview, Mpumalanga
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Comfortable, relaxed hotel conveniently located in the heart of Sandton. Pool with garden area and patio.
Cnr. West and Maude Streets, Sandown, Johannesburg, 2196
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This airy lodge looks like an oversized tree house. It offers sunset views of the African bushveld, including a waterhole frequented by elephants, buffalo and other wildlife. Two-tier swimming pool.
471 Squire Cummings Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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What to Expect
Max Group Size: 30 travelers
Activity Level: Level 1
Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 3 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day) on easy terrain with some light stairs. Learn More
Pacing Level: Balanced
Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Learn More
No Additional Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders
A valid passport is required for international tours. Currently, there are no additional entry requirements for U.S. passport holders, but this can change at any time. Before travel, both U.S. and non-U.S. passport holders should visit our Passports & Visas page to reconfirm entry requirements.
Safari vehicles have high ground clearance and require agility to embark and disembark. There are two days with scenic, but long drives. A few early wake-ups are required for travel days and game drives. South Africa has a system of "loadshedding" which means power turns off to particular areas on a rotation due to the shortage in electricity supply. Most hotels, restaurants, shops and safari lodges have sufficient backup power in place to avoid major disruptions during loadshedding. The impact on tourists is minimal.
For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit
our Before You Depart section.
Reviews
Mary D
4 months ago
The tour was fantastic and touched on what I wanted to see and do in Africa. The lodging except for Pigg's Resort was nice - Piggs needs complete upgrade.
The food was good and the optional tours were also.
After traveling on 4 Smart Tours packages, I must say that our tour guide, Dexter, needs more experience. Our other tour guides were excited about what they were showing and teaching us - we did not get that experience from Dexter. I'm afraid his tips from everyone on the tour reflected their disappointment in him as a tour guide. No enthusiasm - not a lot of additional information on the areas. He was not with us at all several days but perhaps that was planned - I do not know. There was one time when we needed him for something and he was nowhere to be found so this again did not please the group.
Maybe it was just a bad week for him.
I have been recommending the tour to everyone and my pictures show just what a great time our group of six had.
Thanks -- Mary DeWeese
Laura M
11 months ago
Fantastic! Amazing!!
I thought it was a "once in a lifetime" trip but I knew I wanted to go back again before I left. Our guide, Jeremy was an amazing encyclopedia of knowledge and worked hard to make sure everyone's needs were met.
I LOVED this trip!
Terri l
1 year ago
comme il disent en france. incroyable. i had a marvelous time and i am planing to go again next year. thank you so much for the best experience so far.
linda c
1 year ago
Absolutely the best South African and Victoria Falls tour. this is my THIRD time on this tour. the safari's are amazing, lots of drives morning and dusk. the drivers are knowledgeable just know where the animals are. they will even help you take that "money shot" with your camera! the accommodations are first class, Victoria Lodge has the gauze curtains over the beds..just like a movie set. optional tours are a must, especially the trip down the Zambezi river, the hippos are huge !! and you are right next to them. the price is right the guides are excellent and you won'disappointed .
Terri l
1 year ago
wakeing up for 16 days in africa was more than a dream. thank you for letting me take this trip with you. my fellow travelers were wonderfull and i learned from them. if i never crosse paths with them again i wish all of them the best. once again thank you so much. on to egypt.