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16 Day | Iconic Visions Safari to Southern Africa

Countries South Africa Botswana Southern Africa Combo Zimbabwe
Theme City Touring | First Time Travelers
Time of Year January - December | High Season: Jun-Oct | Savings Season: Jan-Apr
Budget From $8,250
Duration 16 Days

Itinerary Description

This three countries safari combines a "bit of everything" that Southern Africa has to offer. Experience scenic Cape Town and mighty Victoria Falls. Enjoy some exciting and fantastic game viewing opportunities in Botswana's Chobe, and a Kruger private game reserve in South Africa with the chance to see the "Big Five". Activities are varied – from morning and night game drives, guided walks, cultural village visits and game viewing by boat. Accommodations include hotels, permanent tented camps and lodges.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01+02

USA/Johannesburg

Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight African Rock Hotel.

Day 03-05

Hoedspruit or Skukuza/Private Game Reserve

Take the hotel shuttle back to the airport. Depart today on your scheduled inter-Africa flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit or Skukuza. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your camp in a private game reserve. Activities include day and night game drives in open land rovers. In between game activities, a visit to the local village, where many of the guides are from, can be scheduled and guided walks. Enjoy two full days of game viewing. Value Option: 3 nights Notten’s, Kirkman’s Kamp or MalaMala Camp. Classic Option: 3 nights Tanda Tula Safari Camp, MalaMala Rattray’s or Savanna Lodge.

Day 06

Victoria Falls

Morning flight to Mpumalanga Airport for your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Livingstone, Zambia (or via Johannesburg to Victoria Falls). Transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is a good time to view the falls (park entry fee US$30 pp payable direct). Value Option: overnight Palm River Hotel or Victoria Falls Hotel. Classic Option: overnight Elephant Camp or Old Drift Lodge.

Day 07+08

Chobe National Park

This morning you will be met in your hotel lobby and transferred by road to Kasane, Botswana where you will clear Customs and then proceed on to your lodge in Chobe. Safari activities at include 4×4 game drives, boat cruises along the Chobe River, night drives, and cultural visits to local villages. Enjoy morning and afternoon activities from your camp. Value Option: 2 nights Muchenje Safari Lodge or Ngoma Safari Lodge. Classic Option: 2 nights Kwando Lebala or Kwando Lagoon.

Day 09-11

Okavango Delta

Following breakfast, transfer to the Kasane Airport for your scheduled charter flight to your camp located in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy two days of game viewing activities. Value Option: 2 nights Gomoti Plains or Sable Alley. Classic Option: 2 nights Kwando Kwara or Kwando Splash Camp.

Day 12-14

Cape Town

Following breakfast in camp, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Maun. Connect to your scheduled Inter-Africa flight to Cape Town. Enjoy full-day group Winelands and Peninsula Tours during your stay in Cape Town. Value Option: 3 nights Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Classic Option; 3 nights Cape Grace Hotel.

Day 15+16

Cape Town/Johannesburg/USA

Enjoy the morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg. Continue onward overnight to the USA. Welcome home!

Safari Pricing Details

2023 Land Arrangements

All pricing is per person sharing. Surcharges apply for other featured camps.

Value Option - Based on Notten’s, Palm River Hotel, Muchenje Safari Lodge, Gomoti Camp and Victoria & Alfred Hotel (Optional upgrade to Kirkman’s or MalaMala, Victoria Falls Hotel, Ngoma Safari Lodge and Sable Alley)

Jan 15 - Mar

From $8,250

Apr-Jun

From $9,150 - $10,475

Jul-Oct

From $10,895 - $11,150

Nov

From $9,495

Classic Option - Based on Savanna Lodge, Elephant Camp or Old Drift, Lebala Camp or Lagoon Camp, Splash Camp and Cape Grace (Optional upgrade for Tanda Tula, Rattray’s and Kwara Camp)

Jan 15-Mar

From $10,395 - $10,550

Apr-Jun

From $13,595

Jul-Oct

From $15,775 - $15,895

Nov

From $10,495 - $13,595

Parks

Accommodations

Kwando Lagoon Camp

Classic

Kwando Lagoon Camp is a 16 bedded tented camp located in a private concession within the Kwando wetlands. The open plains to the south are home to the red lechwe and shy sitatunga.

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Kirkman’s Kamp

Vintage

Kirkman’s Kamp is a historic lodge overlooking the Sand River with spectacular views of the wilderness as far as the eye can see. Each of the 12 charming suites has a private

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Notten’s Bush Camp

Vintage

Notten’s Bush Camp is located in the heart of the Sabi Sand region of South Africa. The family-run lodge offers Big Five game viewing in an intimate setting. Eight private suites

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MalaMala Camp

Classic

MalaMala’s ochre colored buildings are clustered beneath shady trees and overlook the Sand River in the MalaMala Game Reserve. The camp consists of ten suites and nine luxury

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Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Classic

Tanda Tula Safari Camp comprises 12 luxury tents in the shade of ancient trees, with en suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, and a own patio overlooking the bush and

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MalaMala Rattray’s Camp

Premium

MalaMala Rattray’s Camp was completely renovated in 2023 and epitomizes classic African elegance. Each of the eight luxurious free-standing suites overlook the Sand River and

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Savanna Lodge

Classic

Savanna Lodge is located in the Sabi Sand Reserve. It offers Big Five game viewing, personalized service and comfortable accommodations. The lodge features nine beautifully

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Victoria Falls Hotel

Deluxe

Established in 1906, the Victoria Falls Hotel has maintained much of its colonial elegance with its graceful architecture, spacious terraces and colorful gardens. The hotel has 161

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Elephant Camp

Classic

Elephant Camp is located on a private concession near Victoria Falls. Nine luxury suites feature private viewing deck and plunge pool, air-conditioning, mini-bar and en suite bath

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Muchenje Safari Lodge

Vintage

Muchenje is located outside the western boundary of Chobe National Park and overlooks the floodplains of the Chobe River. The safari lodge consists of 10 chalets with en suite

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Ngoma Safari Lodge

Classic

Ngoma Safari Lodge is a joint community project located in northern Chobe overlooking the Chobe River. The lodge is a 45 minute from Kasane Airport in Botswana and two hours from

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Kwando Lebala Camp

Classic

Kwando Lebala Camp, located in the Kwando Concession, has eight en suite tents, each raised off the ground with private sundecks and views of the Linyanti wetlands. Meals are

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Gomoti Plains

Vintage

Gomoti Plains is located in an exclusive community-run concession in the Okavango Delta. The camp features ten tents, including two family units, and decorated with locally

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Sable Alley

Vintage

Sable Alley overlooks a lagoon which connects to the Khwai River, on the periphery of the Moremi Reserve. Enjoy uninterrupted views of visiting game from the camp’s swimming pool

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Kwando Kwara Camp

Classic

Kwando Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the Okavango Delta within the private Kwara Concession. The 656-square-mile concession borders the Moremi Reserve and

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Palm River Hotel

First Class

The Palm River Hotel is surrounded by beautiful cascading trees and provides unequivocal views of the Zambezi River. The hotel is only a 5 minutes away from Victoria Falls and its

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

First Class

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is located right in the middle of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Ninety-four guest rooms and suites are framed by the ocean and Table

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African Rock

Tourist Class

African Rock is an exclusive boutique hotel located 11 kilometers from the Johannesburg International Airport in the quiet suburb of Kempton Park. The interior is a delightful

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Cape Grace Hotel

Deluxe

The Cape Grace Hotel is a luxury hotel in the heart of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The beautiful 120 air-conditioned guest rooms have a balcony with either

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