Start at Cape Town’s Table Mountain, one of Africa’s most impressive natural wonders. Visit Robben Island, the 17th-century prison that held Nelson Mandela, then see the Cape of Good Hope to experience its natural beauty and rich history. Continue to the Cape Winelands for tastings in some of the area’s many vineyards. Fly to the Sabi Sands reserve for spectacular wildlife viewing on game drives and bushwalks. Option to visit Victoria Falls, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, and enjoy an Elephant Encounter and scenic Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River.
Language
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Average Temp
63° F
South Africa Expedition
Cape to Kruger with Optional Victoria Falls Extension
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in Cape Town
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodations: Portswood Hotel
Day 2 – CAPE TOWN
Full-day private tour:
- Table Mountain
- Houses of Parliament
- Castle of Good Hope
- District Six
- Greenmarket Square
- Bo-Kaap and the Malay Quarter
- Robben Island
Accommodations: Portswood Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – CAPE PENINSULA
Full-day private Cape Point & Peninsula tour:
- Chapman’s Peak drive
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Seal Island cruise
- Kirstenbosch Gardens
Accommodations: Portswood Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – CAPE TOWN / WINELANDS
Full-day Winelands private tour:
- Franschhoek walking or bicycling tour with wine-tasting
- Stellenbosch walking tour with wine tasting
Accommodations: Oude Werf Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – CAPE TOWN / SABI SANDS
Private transfer to airport
Morning flight to Johannesburg
Connect with flight to Nelspruit
Transfer to your Lodge in Sabi Sands
- Afternoon game drive
Accommodations: Idube Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 6-7 – SABI SANDS
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Walk to nearby village to observe traditional African life
Accommodations: Idube Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – SABI SANDS / JOHANNESBURG / HOMEWARD BOUND
Transfer to airport
Fly to Johannesburg
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Extension
Day 8 – SABI SANDS / JOHANNESBURG
Fly to Johannesburg
Shuttle to hotel
Accommodations: Peermont D’Oreale
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 – JOHANNESBURG / VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Fly to Victoria Falls
Private transfer to hotel
- Private tour of the Falls
- Optional Boma Dinner
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 – VICTORIA FALLS
- Morning Elephant Encounter
- Afternoon Helicopter flight
- Sundowner cruise
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks
Day 11 – VICTORIA FALLS / JOHANNESBURG / HOMEWARD BOUND
Transfer to the airport
Fly from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg.
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $3,500.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Optional Victoria Falls Extension starting at $2,250 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
Everything was perfect! I’ve traveled before with NEI and plan to again. We really appreciate the ability to customize our trips and the variety of soft adventures. Next to marrying my husband, traveling with NEI was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life!
Linda M.
Los Angeles , CA
When to go:
Year-round (best times for wildlife viewing are from May to December)
What to eat:
Biltong (dried, cured meat), Cape Malay Curry (sweet & savory meats & vegetables), Malva Pudding (sweet, spongy pudding with apricot jam)
What to pack:
Neutral colored clothing: long-sleeved shirts & t-shirts, jeans, safari trousers & shorts, jackets & sweaters; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment & binoculars; universal adapter
