This luxury private safari offers you access to 3 of the top destinations in Southern Africa, Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town. This is a trip you do not want to miss including, 2 nights at Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Chobe and 3 nights in Cape Town including fantastic activities that will make this the most memorable trip. Safari and sightseeing at one of the Natural Wonders of the World all rolled into this 8-day trip Safari.
Day 1: Arrive in Victoria falls, Zimbabwe
Touch down at Victoria Falls International Airport where your meet ASM Travel representative who will be ready to accompany you to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, a mere 4kms from the Falls. Boasting views over Zambezi National Park and an active waterhole, the lodge is the ideal location for a Vic Falls safari.
Dinner Cruise
16:10hrs late afternoon, you set out on the Zambezi River for a relaxing and beautiful Dinner Cruise. Snacks will be served upon boarding on the Zambezi River for a relaxing and beautiful sundowner and followed by a three course set menu, served during the course of the Cruise. This trip stays for an extra 45 or so minutes longer on the river after the Sunset cruise time enjoy your favorite beverage while keeping an eye out for hippos, elephants, crocodiles and abundant bird life. Its 3 hour trip
Accommodation: Ilala lodge Hotel.
Day 2: Tour of the Falls & Boma Drum Dance dinner
08:30hrs After breakfast a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Walk through the magnificent rain forest where you are able to view the largest falling sheet of water on earth, Livingstone’s statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. This afternoon you may wish to undertake one of the many optional activities available such as Helicopter flights, Elephant interaction, game drives and more
The Boma Restaurant
19:00hrs In the focused dinner at The Boma Restaurant. This is an unforgettable combination of entertainment and four-course dining and is highly recommended evening, get ready for a culture-. Guests are welcomed in the traditional greeting languages, respectively Shona, Ndebele, Nambiya and Tonga. Invited to take part in a hand washing ceremony before sampling traditional beer and snacks, as a prelude to dinner.. The highlight of the evening is the interactive drumming and dancing.
Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Day 3: Victoria Falls- Botswana
09:00hrs This morning you are transferred to the Kasane border post for immigration into Botswana where you will be warmly welcomed by one of the Chobe Game Lodge guides and transferred by open game drive vehicle to Chobe Game Lodge. spend for 2 nights. Chobe Game Lodge is an elegant, five-star, fully Ecotourism-certified safari lodge and the only property located inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park and set on the banks of the famous Chobe River.
Chobe Bordwalk & Deck
16:00hrs: this is the perfect place to relax or explore during your spare time at the lodge, with excellent game viewing, bar facilities, toilets and plenty of areas to just sit back and watch the sunset or the Chobe wildlife parade.
Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge.
Day 4: Chobe Game Drive
Early-morning game drives set off as soon as the park opens, giving you the best chance of tracking predators while they are still active. Your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are both common residents, Predators are plentiful in the northern region of the Chobe National Park, and excellent sightings of lion, wild dog and leopard are to be had.
Afternoon Boat Safaris
No Chobe safari is complete without experiencing the beauty of the Chobe River and its incredible wildlife by boat. The river boats are specifically designed to ensure each passenger can take in the magnificent Chobe views in complete comfort from anywhere on the boat. The boats are ideal for keen wildlife photographers, with ample space for equipment and the freedom to photograph from any angle.
Day 5: Chobe Game Lodge
Rise and shine for an early morning game drive, on this day we take a different route further into the National park this is for another chance to encounter the wild in one of Africa’s most spectacular National Parks on an Off the beaten track style, where not many people are seen on this part of the park
Afternoon Boat Safaris
Unlike any other water-based activity in Botswana, the game viewing while on a river safari in Chobe is unsurpassed anywhere in Botswana. Elephant line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons, hundreds of antelope and giraffe make their way to the water and sightings of predators along the river banks are common.
Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge.
Day 6: South Africa Begins
06:20hrs Soon parks open you will check out and transfer back to Kasane. From here you will cross from Botswana to Zimbabwe and transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward journey to Cape Town,
On arrival, you will be met by our guide. Your time in Cape Town will start with a tour of the city, with your guide showing you all the most important scenic, cultural and historical sites in the inner-city. Cape Town (South Africa)
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel.
Day 7: Cape Peninsula Tour
Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town.
Highlights include:
Hout Bay and Seal Island Boat Cruise:
Hout Bay is set in a fold of sea-lapped mountains that look out across the Atlantic Ocean. From the harbor, you will embark on a 45-minute boat cruise to Seal Island to view a large fur seal colony.
Chapman's Peak Drive:
Arguably the most scenic drive in the world, with cliffs on one side and ocean on the other, with photographic stops made along the way.
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point:
Inside the nature reserve we visit Cape Point, where the stormy waters of the Atlantic are met by the calming influence of the Indian Ocean.
Boulders Penguin Colony:
One of the most famous penguin colonies can be found at Boulders Beach, an ideal vantage point to watch the local colony of African penguins that call this beach home.
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel.
Day 8: Cape Winelands
After breakfast, we leave Cape Town behind and take a 40-minute drive to the Cape Winelands. The Cape Winelands of the Western Cape are one of the big draw cards to South Africa that manage to effortlessly combine the beauty of ripening vineyards, Cape Dutch manor homes and excellent cuisine (and of course award-winning wine) in valleys surrounded by indigo mountains.
The beautifully located towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are within easy reach of Cape Town and are some of the oldest towns in the country with a rich history and culture. You will enjoy a guided tour of these two towns and also visit 3 top wine estates for wine tasting before we make our way back to Cape Town.
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel (Standard Room - Bed and Breakfast).
Day 9: End of Itinerary
Wake up for a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Then pack up and after check out ,Our representative will transfer you back to the airport for your onward flights home remembering all too well the amazing experience you had the last 8 days
END OF SERVICE.
Exclusions:
Optional extra activities, Lunches not mentioned, all drinks except where specified otherwise, National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary, Items of a personal nature, including laundry, Telephone, fax and internet connectivity, Gratuities, Visas and related costs, Personal Border Taxes, International flights and arrival and departure taxes, Meals not listed on the itinerary,Travel and personal accident insurance
What's Included?
Transportation in air-conditioned minibus
4 X 4 for game drives
Accommodation per itinerary or similar
Excursions & activities as per itinerary
Meals as per itinerary
B-Breakfast
All meet and greet services
Soft drinks and water
Services of an English speking qualified wildlife driver guides
What you need to bring:
Camera
Hat/Cap, sunglasses
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
Comfortable/non slip shoes or sandals
Neutral coloured clothing is advised
