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South Africa & Victoria Falls Tour

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Sweeping panoramic views, a rich and diversified cultural heritage and a true wildlife haven are here to be discovered. In a few words, be ready to feel small – stand between two oceans at the southern tip of the continent, witness the Big Five up-close in their natural habitat, and cruise near the world’s largest waterfall. Enjoy some of the finest wines, a product of this unique climate. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure will awaken all your senses.

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2024 October 16 - November 04
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The Details

20 days

All-inclusive

$12,745CAD

Per person in double occupancy


Single supplement: $1,500

Fall 2025: +$250

Max Group Size: 30 travellers

Land Only: save $1,575

Deposit Terms:
$500 per person at time of booking
$1,000 per person 45 days later
Balance due 90 days before departure

Our approach perks

Private car service to and from your home airport

International flights and transportation while abroad

Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately

Tips for all service providers

24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides)

$5 million of emergency medical travel insurance coverage, as well as protection for lost, damaged or stolen luggage

All taxes at home and abroad (including airport and hotel taxes)


Total PERKS value: $2,850

This tour also includes

Tour Essentials

Tour essentials

International flights with KLM / Air France and 3 regional flights (details)

12 nights in first class hotels, 2 nights in lodges and 2 nights in a private game reserve

Dedicated English-speaking tour guide and local guides

Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees

Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage porterage throughout

Food & drinks

Food & drink

All 50 meals, including: 17 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 16 dinners

African specialty meal (included in meal count)

Farewell dinner (included in meal count)

Wine tasting in a local winery estate

Welcome cocktail

Bottled water daily (2 x 500ml)

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Our happy travellers rave about South Africa

Surpassed all expectations!

It was a bucket list trip for me that surpassed all expectations! Amazing Group Gurus, spectacular animal sightings, great accommodations and a really fun group of fellow travellers. I have been talking about this trip with several friends and totally recommend Approach Tours. Overall Awesome Holiday!!! Go for it.

Patricia from Bowmanville, ON
Joined us Spring, 2024

Fantastic

Where do you start reviewing this fantastic tour to South Africa. Approach Tours made this a stress free & very organized 20 days. Our Guru Diana & our local guide Dube made sure our time was spectacular. This is one of the best groups we have ever traveled with & have made lifetime friends.

Ken & Ann from Kincardine, ON
Joined us Spring, 2024

Really good lodgings, food and excursions

The trip was flawless! The tour guides were exceptional. Every need was covered. The tour itself covered so many areas and aspects of South Africa and Victoria Falls. Really good lodgings, food and excursions. I’ve already told everyone I know that Approach is the way to go!

Diane from Brandon, MB
Joined us Spring, 2024

Approach was so awesome to deal with

It was the trip of a lifetime and Approach was so awesome to deal with. They handled all the details so we just had to show up. Laurel our Group Guru was great, always keeping us informed and letting us know what we would need for the next adventure. We saw so many animals I lost count. The guides made sure we had opportunity to see the big 5 and so much more. The itinerary was excellent, we saw, wildlife, cultural experiences and a taste of what Africa has to offer.

Richard & Brenda from Abbotsford, BC
Joined us Spring, 2024

Seriously, amazing! Do not hesitate!

I will be honest, I had a bit of anxiety travelling solo on a trip so far home and on my own. Reviews did help in making my decision, so I am here to tell you that this trip is not one to be missed! Seriously, amazing! Do not hesitate!!!! Approach Tours, Group Guru Lori and South African guide Dube did NOT disappoint in any way in all the 20 days we were together.
This was indeed a trip of a lifetime, not a lot of rest mind you, but I paid to see and experience Africa, and it was a 10+ on my list of experiences in my life… great value, great venues, food in overabundance and friendships to last a lifetime! I can tell you there was not once that I was worried about a thing! worry free travel. From Pick up at my door, to delivery back to my door, I felt safe, secure, so well looked after, food, accommodations, and MANY extras…. It was an absolute pleasure to travel with Approach and Thompson travel and I look forward to booking another exciting and memorable trip with this team in the not-too-distant future. Thank you all for making this such a fantastic trip!

Leona from Okotoks, AB
Joined us Spring, 2024

I would highly recommend Approach Tours

What made this trip amazing was the added touches – before leaving we received a goody bag (backpack, a beautiful bound book giving us day by day itineraries and luggage tags). Another unexpected gift from Approach Tours, a free helicopter ride over Victoria Falls after our coach had broken down in the middle of nowhere through absolutely no fault at all of the tour company. They also gifted us with a wonderful, exceptionally knowledgeable guide, Dube, and a warm, caring Guru, Lori. Dube brought South Africa to life , pity he didn’t join us in Zimbabwe and Botswana – we didn’t get to learn much about those countries. He also took us to a homestead in Eswatini in which we were able to give back to a very needy family- one of the highlights of the trip. Considering the price of the trip, I was very impressed with the hotels and especially the lodges we stayed in. The safaris were just what I hoped for – we saw all the big 5 plus their babies and plenty more besides. I was travelling solo and was lucky enough to be in a very friendly group of people. I would highly recommend Approach Tours.

Val from Montreal, QC
Joined us Spring, 2024

An incredible trip of a lifetime!

An incredible trip of a lifetime!!! This was our first fully guided tour and it did not disappoint! The landscape of South Africa and the 3 other countries (Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Botswana) we visited were spectacular. We appreciated learning more about African culture and history. The accommodations (hotel and lodges) and meals made the tour more authentic. We had an amazing Group Guru from Approach Tours (Lori) and a very knowledgeable and caring local guide (Dube) who made sure all in our Canadian group of 30 was safe and well cared for. This tour is for ACTIVE seniors and is a full schedule and might not suit people who prefer a more relaxed type of tour or North American style of tour. We fully enjoyed this bucket list tour and are looking to plan our next tours (Morocco and Egypt). We feel we received excellent value and quality for this trip and we highly recommend Approach Tours!

Fred & Karen from Vancouver, BC
Joined us Spring, 2024

If you are considering this trip, do it!

Amazing trip of a lifetime. Made forever friends. Approach and Thompson Tours went above and beyond to ensure we had a trip of a lifetime. Excellent leadership with Group Guru Lori and local guide Dube. They made all the difference. If you are considering this trip, do it!! This was my first tour of any kind and I certainly had some trepidation but it soon disappeared!
Thank you to Lori, Dube, Approach Tours, Thompson Tours and my special group family!!!

Mary Ann from Ancaster, ON
Joined us Spring, 2024

Number of experiences was exceptional

This South African adventure was the trip of a lifetime. The variety and number of experiences was exceptional as was the level of organization. The Group Guru Laurel and guide Deon as well as the group of travellers made this a particularly memorable experience.

Gail from Calgary, AB
Joined us Spring, 2024

Can’t think of a better way to tour the country

This was a well planned tour throughout South Africa, into Eswatini and Zimbabwe. We saw so much more on this tour than we thought. And there is no way we could have done this on our own. Our tour guide was fantastic. Deon provided so much context on South African culture, history, life in general along with the regular info on the sites we saw. Hotels were very good also. All meals included. Can’t think of a better way to tour the country.

Duane from Edmonton, AB
Joined us Spring, 2024

Well organized & exceeded all my expectations

Wonderful trip for my first tour with a group. It was well organized & exceeded all my expectations. Laurel, our Guru, was simply amazing. Together with our local guides she took care of all the details & let us know what would be happening (down to a weather forecast for the next day). We shared an amazing 20 days learning about South Africa, seeing all of the Big Five on safari & enjoying our time with fellow travellers. The meals & lodging were all good & I would not hesitate to recommend this particular Approach tour to family or friends.

Deneen from Edmonton, AB
Joined us Spring, 2024

Thank you Approach, Deon and Karin for fulfilling my dreams

This trip was a trip of a lifetime. I had always wanted to see Africa but as a single apprehensive traveller who had never been on a tour before, I didn’t know where to begin. A friend mentioned Approach Tours. When I read the itinerary for South Africa and Victoria Falls it ticked a lot of boxes for me – penguins, game drives and Victoria Falls. Everything was included which made it so very convenient for me. We had a hiccup at the beginning when KLM cancelled the first leg of the trip the day before we were due to depart but Approach was able to get us on the same flight the following day. Karin, our Group Guru kept us updated on what was happening. We didn’t miss out on any of the trip as our tour guide, Deon was able to organize everything so that the people who arrived as scheduled didn’t see the same thing twice and we didn’t miss anything. The accommodations were great, from top notch hotels, to glamping tents and a private game reserve. Deon was an outstanding tour guide. I enjoyed hearing about the history and culture of his homeland from him. He and Karin made a great team, making sure that every stage of the trip ran smoothly. It would be hard to pick a favourite part of the trip as everything on my bucket list was ticked. I saw most of the Big 5, missed the elusive leopard, although others on the tour did see one. It is hard to describe being surrounded by a herd of elephants as there isn’t anything to compare it with. It will be always be a favourite moment for me. I made 30 new friends and enjoyed sharing our stories and pictures of all the special moments. Thank you Approach, Deon and Karin for fulfilling my dreams.

Karen from Toronto, ON
Joined us Spring, 2024

Trip of a lifetime

Most amazing trip ever. Everything was paid for. Everything was looked after. Trip of a lifetime. Can’t truly express, how over the top this trip was for me. Thank you Approach Tours. Thanks Diane and Dube.

Ann from Newtonville, ON
Joined us Spring, 2024

A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience

Just finished our South Africa and Victoria Falls tour. There are really no words to describe the wonderful experience we had on this tour. Our Guru Andrew, in-country guide Dube and the rest of the crew made this a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. When Approach says all-inclusive, they really mean it. We were looked after from home to back home. TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

Gary from Caledon, ON
Joined us Fall, 2023

Wow, is the first word that comes to mind

My husband and I took the South Africa trip in March, 2023. Wow, is the first word that comes to mind! We felt well looked after from our Approach Guru Diana and Deon our local guide. Everything from the breathtaking scenery, to the animals (we saw the big 5), to the people in our group and the South Africans, made it truly the trip of a lifetime! We would definitely use Approach to holiday again.

Davie & Lee from Athens, ON
Joined us Spring, 2023

It seemed perfect. Boy was it ever!

My husband and I were searching for a way to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary when we came across Approach Tours South Africa & Victoria Falls tour it seemed perfect. Boy was it ever! When they say all-inclusive they really mean it, the only expenses we incurred were alcoholic drinks and souvenirs. The itinerary was packed full of history, culture, beautiful landscapes, and awe-inspiring safaris. Accommodations were so varied and fun from big city hotels to safari camp glamping. It was the attention to detail and the personal touches, that will keep us coming back to Approach. Having our group guru Caroline was such a blessing, she made sure everything ran smoothly from hotel changes to bus trips to border crossings and visas solving any hiccups before we even recognized them as an issue. But it was her ability to learn the wishes of every tour member to make each and every one of us experience an amazing trip. The party she organized for our anniversary day will stay with us until we take our last breaths! By the end of the tour we made 30 new friends and travel companions! We would say it was a trip of a lifetime but we plan many more trips with Approach so we now look forward to lots of epic trips in the future! Thank you Approach and dear travel companion Caroline!

Jan & Nick from Edmonton, AB
Joined us Spring, 2023

No show, just reality

Just got back a few days ago from a 20-day tour to South Africa. It was very well designed and we did a lot of safaris as well as toured historical sites. I have special dietary needs and the guide made sure I was taken care of and food prepared to my needs. Our Guru Caroline came up with an unexpected stop to see how people live in small villages. No show, just reality. Very humbling. I would highly recommend Approach Tours to anyone looking to travel. They are prompt in answering questions and in assisting in your booking.

Sue from Edmonton, AB
Joined us Spring, 2023

Vacation of a lifetime

My husband and I just got back from the Approach Tours’ 20-day South Africa & Victoria Falls tour. We want to thank Approach Tours for providing us with the vacation of a lifetime. Approach came through all the way…so much food, safaris galore, animal sightings galore, and so much cultural entertainment and education. And, all tipping included!!! Awesome trip! Thank you Approach Tours.

Sue & Dennis from Sudbury, ON
Joined us Spring, 2023

This was the first organized tour we had taken in years

Just returned from the South Africa & Victoria Falls Tour. It exceeded our expectations in every respect. We enjoyed 8 land as well as 2 water safaris. What an incredible experience to be so close to the wildlife in their environments. We learned about local culture. It was a wonderful opportunity to have a local guide in addition to our group guru. All of our accommodations were excellent as well as the meals. This was the first organized tour we had taken in years. We are so glad we did because we never would have seen all the amazing things we did on our own. We are already wondering where we will go next with Approach Tours.

Megan & Jim from Arnprior, ON
Joined us Spring, 2023

This was our 3rd trip with Approach

Our trip to South Africa, with “Guru” Caroline Goheen, was superb. This was our 3rd trip with Approach & we will book again. Fabulous service, truly “all-inclusive” (except alcoholic beverages), with all planning & bookings handled by Approach. We enjoyed new experiences every day, tours with knowledgeable local guides & exciting safaris. With 30 on this tour, all went smoothly. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you for your kind support & skilled leadership. ‘ Till we meet again!

Jane & Brian from Thornhill, ON
Joined us Spring, 2023

An amazing trip of a lifetime

Just back from the South Africa trip. An amazing trip of a lifetime. My husband whispered to me after 1 of the safaris, that deciding to go on this trip was the 2nd best decision I had made. Marrying him was the 1st best decision.

Cheryl from Perth, ON
Joined us Spring, 2023

Unforgettable!

We recently returned from our African adventure with Approach Tours. We had an intensive and exciting trip, learning from our local guide, Mark, and sharing many experiences with our travel mates. Our Guru was super, always participating, personable and thoughtful! From our home pickup, until our driver found us at the airport to deliver us safely home, we had a great time! We hope to travel again with Approach Tours and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to our friends. We felt we received excellent value for the tour price.

James from Vancouver. BC
Joined us Fall, 2022

Our Group guru Deon made our whole trip!

Where to start?! There was no disappointments. Loved the Safaris and seeing all the animals. Loved the visits to learn about their cultures. Also loved seeing penguins, ostriches, etc… Drives to and from locations were very nice also.

Denise & Gaston from Sudbury, ON
Joined us Fall, 2022

We never thought South Africa was as we saw it

Certainly seeing the “Big Five” was mainly the reason for this trip, however, the sights and sounds observed made this trip even better. We never thought South Africa was as we saw it. Thinking of Africa, one doesn’t think of mountains, trees, flowers, etc. What a beautiful country we are so happy to have seen it.

Gaston & Lucille from North Bay, ON
Joined us Fall, 2022

We loved loved loved the Safaris!

We loved loved loved the Safaris! We never tired of seeing more of the “Big Five”, and the others were a bonus. Each Safari, land and water were quite different. We were a bit nervous about sleeping in tents, but loved the “glamping”.

Cris & Richard from Georgian Bluffs, ON
Joined us Fall, 2022

Always a step ahead

The time spent at Shiduli Lodge & Karongwe was time well spent. The safaris were breathtaking, and we went on a great Chobe River cruise too. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and always a step ahead. The best part was everything being organized, including meals and tipping. Overall, a wonderful experience with a great group of travellers. Highly recommend it!

Liz from Regina, SK
Joined us Fall, 2022

Excellent guide!

Excellent guide! With knowledge of history, geography, and wonderful organizational skills! The safari and animal experiences in Chobe National park were amazing. Surprise celebratory drinks provided by Joe were a nice gift. The farewell supper was very well planned.

Geoff & Gail Marie Fong from Sudbury ON
Joined us Fall, 2022

Overall I loved this trip!

Safaris were awesome. Private game reserves & Chobe National Park were spectacular. Loved the diversity of the landscapes all the way from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. Ocean, rivers, mountains, vineyards, canyons & more. Accommodations were exceptional. Overall I loved this trip!

Gwynneth from Blind Bay, BC
Joined us Fall, 2022

Very, very pleased

Very appreciative of “all-inclusive” tour – 3 meals a day, drive to/from airport, tipping, etc. – less to be concerned about. Safaris – massive herd of elephants on return from Botswana. Bourke’s Luck Potholes. African Sunset. River cruise (safari) in Botswana very pleasant way to spend a very warm afternoon. Happy with # of people on tour. Thank you for extra surprises during tour (candles, drinks, treats)! On whole, very very pleased.

Jim from Vancouver, BC
Joined us Fall, 2019

Spectacular Adventure

Just came back from a spectacular adventure in South Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Best cost for a single supplement. All-inclusive… means all our needs and wants were taken care of…Guru Kosta and Travel Guide Mark were wonderful and professional at all times. I felt very safe and confident as our Drivers were very experienced. I highly recommend Approach Tours.

Fleur from Whitby, ON
Joined us Fall, 2019
South Africa & Victoria Falls Highlights

This tour’s itinerary

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DAYS 1 & 2 OFF TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Meet your fellow travellers and fly to Cape Town. It’s a long way to Cape Town, but don’t worry, in-flight entertainment helps time fly by! Upon your late evening arrival, meet your Group Guru before our luxury coach brings you to your hotel. Settle in, take a nice long shower, and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Overnight in Cape Town. View image gallery

DAY 3 R&R & ROBBEN ISLAND

Morning at your leisure. Your adventure begins with an afternoon boat ride to Robben Island where you will experience a cross-section of amazing views and important South African history. Trace the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with a guided tour of the Robben Island Museum, which once housed the country’s most famous political prisoner and freedom fighter. Animal lovers, don’t forget to bring your camera, as Robben Island also plays host to a colony of penguins! Overnight in Cape Town. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 4 TABLE MOUNTAIN & CAPTIVATING CAPE TOWN

Today is dedicated to beautiful Cape Town: tour of the city, where you will discover City Hall and the colourful Bo-Kaap area (previously, the Malay Quarter). Weather permitting, you will board the cable car and climb 302 metres above sea level for a sweeping panoramic view of Cape Town and its surroundings atop iconic Table Mountain. Enjoy an evening walk on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront before dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Cape Town. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 5 CAPE PENINSULA, SEA LIONS, PENGUINS & THE KIRSTENBOSCH GARDEN (220 KM)

Tread along the beautiful coastlines of Clifton, Camp Bay and Hout Bay, from where you will cruise to Duiker Island to see the local sea lion community (originating from the Antarctic!) as well as a variety of bird species. Enjoy the scenery at Chapman’s Peak on your way to the Cape of Good Hope National Park where you will admire an endless coastline of cliff-crashing waves and beachfronts. Marvel at the spectacular sight of hundreds of African penguins stomping sand and treading water at Boulders Beach – a unique inlet that this penguin colony calls home. End the afternoon with a tour of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Overnight in Cape Town. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 6 THE DUTCH, THE FRENCH & THE CAPE’S WINE REGION (45 KM)

Experience a touch of colonial influence in Stellenbosch, located in the appropriately named Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch, renowned for its beautiful oak-lined Dutch and Victorian houses, as well as its award-winning wines, is the very first wine town in South Africa. Learn about the local history while cleansing your palate with wine tasting at a two-century old local winery estate, followed by a savoury biltong tasting. In the afternoon, discover Franschhoek (the “French Corner” of the Cape), one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world, during an orientation tour. Overnight in Cape Town. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 7 SAINT LUCIA ESTUARY & HLUHLUWE LODGE (FLIGHT)

Board a morning flight to Durban. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Saint Lucia Estuary, a network of coastal lakes, dunes, subtropical forests, swamps and wetland that is home to 800 hippos, over 1,000 Nile crocodiles and over 500 resident bird species. Marvel at the colourful butterflies that drink on the nectar of fynbos flowers on a leisurely cruise along the estuary. Our luxury coach escorts you to our lodge in Hluhluwe for an overnight stay. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 8 DUMAZULU & HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE SAFARI

Spend the morning in the DumaZulu Cultural Village, feeling the beat of the Zulu drums and learning the rich significance of the tribe’s famous beadwork, weaving and pottery. In the afternoon, set off on a 4x4 game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve known for its black and white rhino conservation efforts and home to some 1,500 white rhinos, 360 black rhinos, as well as a variety of antelope species. Return to our lodge in Hluhuwe for an overnight stay. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 9 DISCOVERING ESWATINI (253 KM)

On to Eswatini (formerly called Swaziland), a small landlocked country that is a true kaleidoscope of colours. Mingle with locals in a traditional market, eclectic spaces filled with a daily buzz of activity and colourful stalls selling everything from fruits and vegetables, to traditional medicines and contemporary artefacts. Overnight stay in the area. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 10 ESWATINI & KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI (250 KM)

In the morning, meet Swazi candlemakers at the Swazi Candle Shop, which now exports its products all over the world before visiting the Ezulwini artisan market. Enjoy a tour of Matsamo Cultural Park, a village showcasing the Swazi way of life through cultural celebration and live interactions. Leave convention behind as you partake in rhythmic dancing performances, age-old folk songs and music with authentic African instruments, as well as traditional Swazi cuisine. End the day with an afternoon 4x4 game drive in breathtaking Kruger National Park. This massive park covers 20,000 square kilometers and is home to over 137 species of mammals, including the “Big Five”: elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos and rhinos, as well as numerous bird species. Overnight near Kruger National Park. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 11 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI & FREE TIME (213 KM)

Enjoy a morning 4x4 game drive where you can look forward to an encounter with over 20 different game species and a much-anticipated encounter with at least one of the Big Five. Enjoy free time in the afternoon or join us for an optional game drive (at no additional cost). Overnight near Kruger National Park. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 12 PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SAFARI

Relax during a morning drive to a Private Game Reserve where you will continue to explore the African wild as portrayed on postcards. This is the land of combretum and acacia thornveld, a land where bushveld reigns supreme and the city skyline is a thing only of the imagination; where sightings of major mammals such as giraffe, wildebeest, rhino and zebra are regular, and night visits by aardvark, bush babies, genets and porcupines are a reality. The night skies are dark, peppered by a myriad stars, the Milky Way, and the calls of nocturnal birds. Enjoy lunch upon arrival before setting off on an afternoon game drive where you can look forward to spotting the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras and kudus. Overnight in a lodge on the private reserve. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 13 PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SAFARI PART TWO

Wake for a special sunrise 4x4 game drive, a special time to observe animals (for those who are keeping count, this is safari number five!). Return to the lodge for lunch and some R&R before heading out again this afternoon on your sixth game drive. Don’t forget your camera! Overnight at the private reserve. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 14 BLYDE RIVER CANYON & ROAD TO PRETORIA (530 KM)

Following breakfast, visit Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This awe-inspiring stretch of landscape is filled with some of the most beautifully scenic vistas in South Africa where one breathtaking view follows the next. The canyon itself is one of the largest in the world, covered in lush sub-tropical vegetation with an average depth of 750 metres and 25 kilometres in length. Continue to Pretoria where you will check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 15 PRETORIA & JOHANNESBURG, PAST & PRESENT

In Pretoria, explore iconic landmarks such as the Church Square, Voortrekker Monument and an imposing nine-metre statue of Nelson Mandela. After a late morning transfer to Johannesburg, walk the path of racial segregation at the Apartheid Museum or Mandala House (which you'll visit is based on availability). In the afternoon, get a taste of vibrant and gritty street life with a tour of Soweto. This township is located to the south-west of Johannesburg and is the biggest in the city, made famous for its role in the struggle against apartheid. Overnight in Pretoria. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 16 VICTORIA FALLS VILLAGE

Morning transfer to Johannesburg airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, your visa and entrance formalities are handled by your Group Guru. Victoria Falls is a small, quiet tourism village dotted with many craft markets, where wildlife lovers can spot the occasional elephant crossing. After you settle into your hotel room, head out for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, the longest eastern flowing river in Africa, connecting the borders of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. On a tranquil stretch of the river, you will start to notice the rich wildlife that surrounds its banks, from the occasional family of hippos popping up for air to the chirps of exotic birds that accompany us downstream. Aperitifs and snacks will be served on board. Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 17 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOAT & LAND SAFARI

Morning scenic route to Chobe National Park in Botswana. The park lies along the Chobe River and is comprised of four distinct ecosystems – lush plains and forests, rich grasslands and savannahs, swamps, as well as hot and dry hinterlands that hold water well into the dry season, attracting a profusion of game. As you embark on a riverboat safari, look for the African fish eagle or Marabou stork flying overhead or resting on one of the river’s islets. In the same afternoon, revel in a most special encounter during a land safari, as Chobe is known to be a haven for over 100,000 African elephants. Starry-eyed, return to Victoria Falls and fall asleep to the distant hum of the falls. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAY 18 WORLD WONDER – VICTORIA FALLS

Morning departure for the crown jewel of this journey, an encounter with Victoria Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zimbabwe side of the falls is a 1,700 metre-long water curtain that thunders down a steep 108-metre drop – get ready to feel small! You will get to experience the falls from over a dozen viewpoints sprinkled along an impressive walkway. Still in awe, enjoy free time to explore at your pace for the rest of the day before our farewell dinner this evening. Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. (B,L,D) View image gallery

DAYS 19 & 20 HOME SWEET HOME

After breakfast, you will make your way to the airport for your return flights to Canada, arriving the next day. Your driver will meet you at the airport to help you with your luggage and drive you home. What a truly amazing experience! (B,L)
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Hotels we've previously visited in South Africa

Cape Town Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore
Eswatini Maguga Lodge
Hluhuwe Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park Nkambeni Safari Camp
Private Game Reserve Chisomo Safari Camp
Pretoria Protea by Marriott Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park
Victoria Falls Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge
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