Sensational South Africa with Victoria Falls

Day 1 - UK - In flight

Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Johannesburg.

Day 2 - Johannesburg - Pretoria - Sandton

We arrive in Jo’burg this morning and transfer to Pretoria, where we’ll enjoy an orientation tour. The attractive centre is less cosmopolitan than you’d expect and we’ll see leafy neighbourhoods, wide streets lined with jacarandas and old architecture. We’ll stop by the hilltop monument that commemorates the settling of South Africa’s interior by the Afrikaner pioneers, known as Voortrekkers. We stay overnight in Sandton, a hub, where there are plentiful shopping opportunities.

Day 3 - Panorama Route - Kruger National Park

Today we head eastwards into the province of Mpumalanga. We’ll pass through Pilgrim’s Rest - a historic spot frozen in time since the 19th-century gold rush. If the weather is good, we’ll stop at God’s Window for captivating views across a 900m gorge filled with trees, shrubs and wildlife. If the skies are clear enough, you’ll even be able to spot Kruger National Park in the distance.

Day 4 - Kruger National Park

It's time for safari! Kruger National Park is one of the best places in the country for game viewing - we'll delve deep into the Kruger this morning on our first game drive of the trip. We set off before sunrise and watch the bush wake up around us as we seek out our first sightings of the Big Five - lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos. Don’t forget your camera and your binoculars - there’s always something to see, with 150 species of mammals roaming the bush, together with hundreds of birds and Lowveld flora. After a morning spent spying on lions and snapping photos of glorious giraffes, we’ll stop for a well-earned break at a rest point. But not for too long - we’ll do it all over again this afternoon.

Day 5 - Kruger National Park

A full day to do as you like. You can spend today at leisure to recuperate by the pool, or return into the Kruger on an optional game drive for more wildlife action.

Day 6 - Johannesburg - Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

This morning we make the drive back to Johannesburg for our flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Steeped in history and edged by long swathes of golden sand, it doesn’t take long to get a sense of what Gqeberha is all about. A world away from the bustle of Johannesburg, this laid-back city takes it one day at a time.

Day 7 - Tsitsikamma National Park - Knysna

We head off for one of the most scenic drives in South Africa - the Garden Route. This thrilling drive offers dramatic coastline, idyllic beaches and rolling hills - there’s a picture-worthy moment at every turn, so make sure you keep your camera handy. We’ll pause at Storms River to soak up the views of the forest and famous coastline. There may be time to walk through the forest to the suspension bridge over the river mouth. We arrive in Knysna, the real heartland of the Garden Route, this afternoon. This vibrant town hugs a sparkling lagoon - the hub of activity.

Day 8 - Knysna

With the lagoon a real part of day-to-day life in Knynsa, we’d be missing a trick if we didn’t take to the water during our stop here. We board our ferry and head out across the lagoon to the western headland to stop at Featherbed Nature Reserve. Our guide will ensure we see the most magnificent viewpoints as we explore, and you can choose a guided walk through the coastal forest and fynbos - all before lunch! Stepping back into Knynsa, the afternoon is yours to explore as you please.

Day 9 - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town

Leaving Knysna behind, we cross the Outeniqua Mountains that separate the lush coastal area from the arid Klein Karoo. We arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, where you’ll get up close to these fascinating creatures on a guided tour. This afternoon we continue to the last stop on our tour, Cape Town.

Days 10-12 - Cape Town

Over the next few days, there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the best of this beautiful city and its surroundings. A half-day city tour takes in the buzzing waterfront and the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. If weather allows, we’ll also take a cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain to drink in the views of the city and beyond. A day trip to the extreme south of the Cape Peninsula allows us to see the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and we’ll also stop at Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, home to waddling African penguins. You'll have free time to explore Cape Town at your own pace, too. On day 12, you could join an optional excursion to Robben Island.

Day 13 - Cape Town - Victoria Falls

We’ll fly north to Zimbabwe this morning, transferring to our safari lodge just a few kilometres from the cascades of ‘the smoke that thunders’. Relax in this beautiful area with an afternoon at leisure - perhaps enjoy the pool at your lodge, with its views across a watering hole frequented by elephants and buffalo.

Day 14 - Victoria Falls

The morning will be spent feeling the cooling spray of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Look for rainbows in the mist, listen to the sound of birdlife in the surrounding forest, and take a photo with this incredible force of nature as your backdrop. Later, we board a cruise boat for a sunset sail along the Zambezi. With ice-cold drinks in hand, we’ll sit back and watch the scenery glide by, keeping an eye out for the array of wildlife and birdlife that migrates to the banks of this mighty river.

Day 15 - Victoria Falls - In flight

After a leisurely morning at the lodge, we’ll transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Day 16 - UK

Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.