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South African Highlights
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destinations: South Africa

Select dates: September 2021 & November 2021

This safari showcases some of the best destinations in Southern Africa. Experience South Africa’s unique highlights and premier destinations while indulging in sublime luxury and comfort. Explore the rich tapestry of landscapes and seascapes, cosmopolitan cites and pristine wildlife reserves. Visit the world-class museums and inviting beaches or enjoy the views from the top of iconic Table Mountain. Collect a photographic gallery of the magnificent Big Five in the world renowned Kapama Private Game Reserve. Be awed by the majesty of Victoria Falls and the “smoke that thunders."

Call to Book 1-800-829-5448
Included With Your Trip

  • Accommodations: 4 nights Cape Town; 3 nights Kapama Private Game Reserve; 1 night Johannesburg; 2 nights Victoria Falls
  • Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners
  • All on-tour transportation


Additional Information

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa. You will be transferred to the five-star Table Bay Hotel, nestled on Quay Six in the heart of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Settle into South Africa time at the Lounge or Union Bar, or indulge in a divine massage at the spa.

Day 2: Cape Town
The day begins with a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain. Continue along the rugged Cape Peninsula, passing the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay. Look out for wildlife in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and view the engaging penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Day 3: Cape Town
Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by imperial mountains, Cape Town hosts a dazzling display of bright lights and architecture reflecting both the beauty of the past and modern innovation. Simply step outside your hotel and explore the city’s grandeur, vibrant cuisine and compelling history.

Day 4: Cape Town
Enjoy another day at leisure. It won't be long before you discover why Cape Town is frequently listed as a top destination by travel magazines and adventure travel bloggers. Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time.

Day 5: Cape Town - Hoedspruit - Kapama Private Game Reserve
After a delicious breakfast, bid adieu to Cape Town - you’re off to the Kapama Private Game Reserve! The reserve offers panoramic views of the nearby Drakensberg Mountain range and the area supports a wide variety of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and a large population of giraffe, impala, blue wildebeest and kudu.

Meaningful Moment: Arrive in time for an indulgent lunch before participating in an exhilarating afternoon game drive.

Day 6: Kapama Private Game Reserve
Twice-daily game drives throughout the reserve, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, provide plenty of opportunities to witness the plethora of local wildlife. See for yourself why Kapama Private Game Reserve is affectionately known as the “African Eden” – this slice of wilderness paradise is secluded from crowds and home to the Big Five as well as more than 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds. Witness a magnificent African sunset while sipping a sundowner somewhere in the bush before celebrating with a communal dinner back at the lodge.

Day 7: Kapama Private Game Reserve
Venture on early morning and afternoon game drives in an attempt to experience as much of this reserve as possible. Kapama is the largest owner-managed private game reserve in the area, encompassing 13,000 hectares of sweeping wilderness. The reserve is also one of Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations.

Day 8: Kapama Private Game Reserve - Johannesburg
Take one last early morning game drive before embarking on a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the DaVinci Hotel and Suites – a contemporary masterpiece set in the “City of Gold.” Located adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square, one of the country’s largest open public spaces, the Da Vinci Hotel and Suites offers opulent first-class facilities in a stylish and elegant setting. Spend the evening exploring Africa’s second largest city or enjoy a classic Euro Asian fusion dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Day 9: Johannesburg / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel before flying to Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, perched high on the natural boundary to Zambezi National Park, serves as your exquisite home base during your stay at this World Heritage Site. The legendary lodge has been voted the “Best Safari Lodge” in Zimbabwe for 18 consecutive years and offers uninterrupted views from your private deck.

Meaningful Moment: Tonight, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and watch the sun bid adieu in a heart-wrenching display of color as various reflections dance upon the water. Return to your hotel for dinner at the award-winning Makuwa-Kuwa restaurant; ask for a table by the window to catch enviable views of the waterhole.

Day 10: Victoria Falls
After breakfast, prepare for a radically different waterfront experience with a guided tour of Victoria Falls. This mile-long curtain of falling water is celebrated as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and its extraordinary grandeur captivates visitors from around the globe. Take a walk through the magnificent rain forest and witness the Cataracts, Livingstone’s statue, and an endless variety of birds and plants.

Meaningful Moment: Later, indulge in the tantalizing aromas, tastes, and sounds of The Boma during a traditional African feast accompanied by traditional singers, dancers, fortune-tellers and storytellers. Burn off any extra calories during an energetic drumming circle under the sparkling night sky.

Day 11: Victoria Falls - Johannesburg
After a delicious farewell breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg and connecting arrangements back to the USA, booked on own arrangement. You may be leaving Africa behind, but you'll return home with fantastic photos and memories that will live on in your heart forever.

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Product Code: AAA-AFRICAN

Please refer to vendor brochure or their website for general information, itineraries and all terms, conditions and responsibility statements. Excursions and activities are subject to change. Gov’t misc fees/taxes, optional excursions and travel insurance not included. Restrictions and limitations apply. Ask AAA for details. Agency #1780018-521