12-Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Kruger Park
- Duration
- 11 nights / 12 days
- Starts at
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends at
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Itinerary and duration is customisable?
- Yes
Combine the three top destinations in Southern Africa on this popular 12-day trip idea. You can swop the order of destinations around, change the duration and choose accommodation according to your budget and preference.
Day 1-4:
Depart from Johannesburg in the morning for your flight to Victoria Falls (Zambia side or Zimbabwe side). Both sides are safe to visit, but the views of the falls are better on the Zimbabwe side. The flight takes 2 hours each way. Spend three nights exploring the Victoria Falls area. Activities in the area include the following:
- Guided tour of the falls
- Zambezi river sunset cruise
- Canoeing on the upper Zambezi
- White water rafting on the lower Zambezi
- Elephant Back Safari
- Walking with lions
- Scenic microlight or helicopter flight over the falls
- Game drive in the Zambezi National Park
- High wire and zip line (flying fox)
- Giant gorge swing or bungi jumping
- Craft markets and local museum
- And lots more
Day 4-8:
Fly back to Johannesburg and connect with a flight to Cape Town on the same afternoon. Arrive early evening (It is a two hour flight from Vic Falls to Johannesburg, and another two hour flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town).
We will arrange for a transfer to your hotel in Cape Town. The next morning, we can have a rental car delivered to your hotel if you wish to explore Cape Town on your own. Alternatively, you can book a selection of guided day tours and activities which will depart from your hotel.
Spend four nights at a luxury hotel near the Cape Town waterfront on bed and breakfast basis. Dinner can be enjoyed in the hotel restaurant or at any of the many great restaurants in Sea Point, Cape Town central or at the Waterfront.
Possible day tour and activities include the following:
- Day tour of Cape Point National Park, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. This is a scenic drive along the Cape Peninsula with opportunities to see seals at Hout Bay, penguins at Boulders Beach, and of course the spectacular coastline and scenery of the peninsula.
- Visit the top of Table Mountain by cable way, for the most splendid views in Africa.
- Ferry trip to Robben Island, for a guided tour of the prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive for 27 years.
- Day tour of the scenic Cape Winelands, including wine tasting and cellar tour at some of South Africa's top wine estates.
- Whale watching in Hermanus, an hour east of Cape Town.
- Shark Cage Diving
- Guided township tour
- Hot air balloon flights, sky diving, or helicopter flights over Cape Town.
- Shopping, fine dining and entertainment at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, South Africa's most visited destination.
- And lots more
Day 8-12:
Fly from Cape Town to either Johannesburg or Nelspruit, with a transfer from there to the Kruger National Park. Enjoy 5 days on safari in South Africa's greatest game reserve, where the Big Five roam free. One option is to join a guided Kruger Park safari with us, based at one of the national park camps, using comfortable bungalow accommodation. Another option is to spend your safari at a luxury private game lodge. The private game lodges in the Kruger Park and surrounding game reserves offer a fantastic luxury safari experience. All meals and open vehicle game drives are included in the cost. Guided bush walks are also possible. The choice of lodge will depend on your budget, interests and availability for your required dates.
Return to Johannesburg International Airport by road transfer or by plane (5 hours by road or a 1 hour flight).
Customize this trip idea:
This is a travel idea, not a fixed itinerary. You can spend an extra night at any of the destinations suggested, and you can easily drop or add destinations to this itinerary. If you swop the order of these destinations around, you will have to spend at least one stop-over night in Johannesburg.
Approximate cost:
From about $1600 per person sharing, excluding local flights.
This approximate rate is intended as a guideline only, and based on budget accommodation. Your final quoted rate may differ depending on date of travel, choice of lodge or hotel, room type, flight costs and exchange rate fluctuations.
Related LocationsCape Town
Cape Town is South Africa's oldest and most beautiful city, and the top travel destination in Africa. Built on the slopes of Table Mountain, the city offers something for everyone, from beautiful views and beaches, to world-class cuisine and inspiring culture. Cape Town is a must-see destination for anyone traveling to South Africa.
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Related FAQ's“Is it safe to visit Victoria Falls?”
Yes, Victoria Falls is safe to visit on the Zambian and Zimbabwe side, in our experience. Safety is a top priority for us, and we would never recommend a destination or activity we consider unsafe for tourists. The situation in Victoria Falls is calm and peaceful, and there is no reason not to visit this beautiful area. There have been no reports of cholera, violence, unrest or turmoil from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, and our personal experience has confirmed that the town is 100% safe to visit (last updated January 2009).
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