15 Day Southern Africa Signature Safari

Experience Southern Africa's best wildlife, landscape, scenery, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, cities, cultures, and game reserves on this flexible trip. The luxury level can be adjusted to suit your budget, ranging from three-star to five-star accommodation options.

Days 1 to 3

Arriving the night before, or on an early morning flight to Johannesburg, board a connecting two-hour flight to Victoria Falls, for a two-night stay at this magnificent marvel of nature. We arrange return airport transfers and accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

A variety of guided day tours and activities can be arranged as optional extras, or you can explore the falls on your own, at your own pace.

Days 3 to 5

A two-hour road transfer brings you to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Spend two nights at a luxury lodge on the banks of the Chobe River.

Enjoy some of the best boat-based game viewing in the world during the dry season, as well as open-vehicle game drives in game-rich Chobe National Park.

Day 5

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Fly back to Johannesburg from Kasane, followed by a two-hour connecting flight to Cape Town, South Africa's Mother City. Alternatively, we can arrange a road transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport, to board a direct flight to Cape Town.

Arrive in Cape Town in the evening. We transfer you to your hotel at or near the famous Cape Town Waterfront.

Days 6 to 8

Spend three nights and two full days in Cape Town, either on a self-drive basis or on a fully guided basis, and take in the highlights of this scenic and popular tourist city on the slopes of Table Mountain.

A visit to Cape Point is recommended and this scenic day tour also includes a visit to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Cape Point is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans are said to meet.

Like Victoria Falls, Cape Town offers so much to see and do that you will have to be selective about how to best spend your available time. Have a look at our Cape Town Travel Guide for more information on what Cape Town offers, and keep in mind that this trip idea is flexible - you can spend more days in Cape Town if time and budget allow.

Days 8 to 10

On Day 8, collect your rental car and head east toward Knysna. Spend three nights exploring the beaches, mountains, caves, forests, and lakes of the picturesque Garden Route along the southern coast of South Africa.

This leg of the tour can be done on a self-drive basis in a rental car if you wish to keep costs down, or we can arrange a vehicle and guide to take you. Highlights include Cape Agulhas, the southern-most tip of Africa, the Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn, an optional lagoon cruise on the Knysna estuary, a walk through the Tsitsikamma forest to see the giant yellowwood trees, and various other activities.

Day 10

After spending a final morning enjoying the scenery of the Garden Route, make your way to George (one hour from Knysna) or Port Elizabeth (about two and a half hours) for a late afternoon flight to Johannesburg, where you will overnight at one of the hotels near OR Tambo International Airport.

Whether you fly from George or Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) will depend on what you want to see that morning. If you're planning to visit Oudtshoorn for the day, to see the Cango caves and perhaps an ostrich farm, we recommend booking a late afternoon flight from George Airport. If you're planning to drive east via the Crags to visit Tsitsikamma and perhaps Storms River Mouth, you are better off flying from Port Elizabeth late afternoon.

Overnight at an airport hotel in Johannesburg, ready to depart on safari the next morning.

Days 11 to 13

You'll be met early in the morning at the airport or nearby hotel by our tour guide. Depart for the world-famous Kruger National Park and start your game drive as we enter its gates during the early afternoon.

You'll spend two nights on safari in the southern part of Kruger, which is considered the best area for game viewing. All game drives are conducted by an experienced, English-speaking guide, using an open safari vehicle. Breakfasts, dinners, entrance fees, and game drives are all included in the tour price.

Accommodation in Kruger is in basic, comfortable bungalows with air-conditioning and a small en-suite bathroom. If budget allows, we can upgrade you to a luxury lodge.

Days 13 and 14

At lunchtime on Day 13, we make our way to one of the private game reserves adjacent to Kruger, such as the Klaserie, Timbavati or, if budget allows, the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Only the luxury option includes the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The budget and mid-range options include a less expensive private reserve.

We end this signature safari in style, with two nights at a private game lodge in the Greater Kruger Park where all meals and game drives are included in the cost, and the open land rovers are permitted to go off-road to get closer to the animals.