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Southern Africa Family Adventure
11 days, Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Itinerary Notes
Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
Family adventures are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that when traveling to South Africa with a minor child under 18, it may be necessary to provide additional documentation, up to and including birth certificates and consent forms.
Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Day 2Cape Town
Today, set out on a tour of the Cape Peninsula and head to Boulders Beach to watch thousands of African penguins waddle about their business. Then visit the notorious Cape of Good Hope and climb up to the lighthouse at Cape Point for fantastic views.
Chapman’s Peak Drive is weather dependent, an alternate route will be driven should conditions appear poor.
Cape Point and Boulders Beach Excursion
Travel to Cape Point to enjoy a stunning vista and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Cape Point National Park is filled with varied wildlife. Many different kinds of birdlife, from sea birds to giant raptors wheeling overheard, can be easily seen. In the summer months (November-February) keep an eye out for southern right whales out to sea.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Cape Town
Today is a day at leisure in Cape Town. Hike up iconic Table Mountain with a guide, or hop on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for a quick ride to the summit, taking in incredible views of the Atlantic. Or opt to visit Two Oceans Aquarium to pay a visit to the resident clownfish and translucent jellies.
If you are interested in visiting Robben Island - you must book it directly with the museum on their website prior to travel: http://www.robben-island.org.za Due to high demand, it is common that this tour can be sold out over one month in advance.
Free Time
Enjoy a day of your leisure in this cosmopolitan and charming city.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Bicycle Rental
75-275ZAR per personEnjoy the flexibility of a drop and go bicycle rental with 4 convenient locations in Cape Town, the Waterfront, Sea Point and Camps Bay. Cycle the Sea Point promenade, soak up the sun and enjoy the atmosphere of the Atlantic coast.
Guided Kayak Adventure
450ZAR per personSet off on a guided kayak excursion from Three Anchor Bay, taking the 3-5 km journey towards Granger Bay or Bantry Bay. Take in the spectacular views of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles, and get up close to the wildlife in the area. If you're lucky you may even spot some Heaviside’s dolphins.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
110-220ZAR per personSee the city by bus, with the flexibility of hopping off at sites such as Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Kirstenbosch. The one-day pass includes an on-board commentary in 15 languages and gives you access to all four bus routes:
The Red City tour to Table Mountains Cableway, The Yellow Downtown tour, The Blue Mini Peninsula tour, and The Purple Constantia Valley Wine tour.
Table Mountain Cable Car
420ZAR per personTake the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park. The operation of the cable car is weather dependent. This activity is self-guided.
Please note that the cable car is closed every year for a 2 week period between July and August for annual maintenance.
Table Mountain Hike
2100ZAR per personHike up one of the world's most recognizable mountains, Table Mountain. Rise early to meet your guide for a transfer to the start of the hike. Wind your way up the mountain, stopping regularly to take in the surrounding views of the city, Atlantic coast, and Table Bay. Take note of the changing vegetation on the mountain - a highlight of this trek. Once reaching the summit there are stunning panoramic views. Make your way down to the base of the mountain via the cable way.
Ascent: 700m (2,297 ft)
Two Oceans Aquarium
235ZAR per personStay dry while exploring the incredible diversity of marine life that dwells in and around the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Please note this activity is self-guided.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Cape Town/Greater Kruger Area
Fly from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger National Park and settle into your lodge, located at the gateway to the famed wildlife reserve.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Kruger National Park
Early in the morning hop into the open jeep for a safari in Kruger National Park—home to the famed "big five". Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as you ride through this epic wilderness. We’ll criss-cross savanna, scrubland, and riverbanks on our daylong excursion.
At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent.
Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
Safari Vehicle
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Greater Kruger Area
Another safari drive awaits, as we look to spot the wildlife that eluded us before. The afternoon is at leisure. Relax by the pool at our lodge, or opt to experience the area by zip-line.
Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Half day
Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
Free Time
Spend the day relaxing at the lodge or opt to see the area from above by booking the Tree-top challenge or the Aerial Cable trail.
Safari Vehicle
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Aerial Cable Trail
540ZAR per personExperience the thrill of gliding over the natural forested valley along the Sabie River, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. The aerial cable trail descends into the valley basin, with stops at elevated platforms to admire the natural vegetation and wildlife all around. The 1.2km trail links a total of 10 platforms.
Tree-top Challenge
160-190ZAR per personGet your adrenaline pumping with an elevated high ropes course. The Tree-Top Challenge is made up of a series of interconnecting poles or trees that support 19 obstacles between them. Navigate your way around balancing beams, rope bridges, spider’s webs and much more, ending on a 50m zip line. This exciting experience is suitable for kids and adults alike.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg
After breakfast, head to Chimp Eden for an encounter with our closest relatives in the animal world. Run by the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa, Chimp Eden is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in the country. At Chimp Eden, we’ll get an opportunity to see rescued chimps living in a safe and secure sanctuary and learn more about these fascinating creatures. Later, arrive to Johannesburg and get settled in.
Today is a long driving day; but we will make stops along the way at the Chimp Eden Sanctuary and for lunch.
Chimp Eden Tour
Chimp Eden, run by the Jane Goodall Institute, is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa. This is a home for orphaned and rescued chimps as well as those displaced from their natural habitats in other parts of Africa. Tour the facility and visit viewing areas for two different 'camps' where a guide will introduce you to the chimps and tell you about their history and behaviour.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 8Cradle of Humankind
Transport yourself to millions of year ago at the Cradle of Humankind, where the fossils of some of our earliest known human ancestors were discovered. Step down into Sterkfontein Caves, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” and “Little Foot”—both more than two million years old—were found. This evening, tuck into a traditional South African braai (barbeque).
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue)
Enjoy a spread of grilled meats, vegetables, homemade salads, and the opportunity to taste some of the South African flavours after your welcome meeting.
Cradle of Humankind Experience
Just north of Johannesburg, the Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage site where some of the oldest hominin fossils ever have been found. Some date back as far as 3.5 million years. Visit the Sterkfontein Caves where “Mrs Ples”, a 2.1-million-year-old Australopithecus skull, and “Little Foot”, an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton that is more than 3-million years old, were both found. Then, spend time at the Maropeng Visitors Centre, where you can see fossils, view stone tools that are up to one million years old, and follow a self-guided, interactive tour of the centre.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 9Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
After a flight into Zimbabwe, join our local guide for a tour of Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls on Earth. Sp spectacular is the size, you can hear the falls’ thunderous noise from up to 24 miles away. Enjoy getting soaked in the mist from your vantage point at the overlook.
Victoria Falls Tour
Head out for an unforgettable experience at Victoria Falls. Explore the rainforest and learn about the geology, history, and local legends of this world wonder. After your immersion, get up close to the falls and discover the beauty of “the smoke that thunders.” Be sure to have your camera ready!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Victoria Falls
The day is free to explore Victoria Falls. Embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River; hit the rapids on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion; or take a memorable helicopter ride above the massive cascade. This evening, celebrate your new friends and the culmination of an awesome adventure at a farewell dinner.
Farewell Boma Dinner
Join your group for a traditional Boma dinner under the stars. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the drummers and dancers throughout the evening as you reminisce about the fantastic adventure you've had with new found friends.
Free Time
With so much to see and do in Victoria Falls, we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities in the area. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Standard Zambezi River Sunset Cruise
Jump on a boat and cruise on the beautiful Zambezi River. Enjoy some snacks, drinks, a festive atmosphere, and, of course, gorgeous views of the sunset.
Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
Depart Victoria Falls in the morning for a full-day guided tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana - a wildlife-abundant region covering about 11,700km² of the Northern Kalahari. Begin your adventure with a cruise down the Chobe River, taking in the sweeping views and witnessing the wildlife grazing along the riverbank. Enjoy an included lunch on land before boarding 4x4 safari vehicles for an afternoon wildlife safari drive with an expert guide. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and buffalos. Transfer back to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, arriving in the early evening. Please note that this activity includes two border crossings between Zimbabwe and Botswana. The ordering of activities is susceptible to change.
** Please note that you need to get a double-entry visa or a Univisa when arriving in Zimbabwe to ensure you can return again without needing to pay an extra visa fee.
Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight.
Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.
Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
120USD per personTake the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch.
Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required.
This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 11Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.