Southern Africa Safari Highlights Itinerary

Sophisticated city and southern Africa safari to Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta

If the idea of spending two weeks in the bush on safari sounds overwhelming, this southern Africa luxury itinerary is the antidote.

You'll kick off in cosmopolitan Cape Town and tour charming vineyards in the Cape Winelands. Next, call on a private game reserve next to Kruger National Park for some of the best game viewing in Africa. After a few wild days, you'll carry on to Zimbabwe to experience iconic Victoria Falls and perhaps enjoy some thrilling adventure along the Zambezi River. Wrap up in the captivating Okavango Delta for some water-based safari activities in Botswana's premier safari destination.

Highlights of Southern Africa Safari: 13 days/12 nights

DAYS 1, 2, 3 & 4:

Arrive Cape Town, Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse

DAYS 5, 6 & 7:

Fly to Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp

DAYS 8 & 9:

Fly to Livingstone, Zambia and transfer to Zimbabwe, Ilala Lodge

DAYS 10, 11 & 12:

Transfer to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Shinde Camp

DAY 13:

Fly to Maun, depart

Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp

mother elephant with about 4 young ones walking on the dusty trail with fog behind them on this Southern Africa safari

person answering the front door at a house lit up at night on a leafy street

Cape Cadogan

table mountain and ocean seen from Robben Island on this Southern Africa safari

Cape Town Beach

mokoro poler reflected in the delta at sunset propelling the boat with guests

Mokoro through the Okavango Delta's peaceful waterways

woman sitting by the edge of victoria falls in a poncho on this Southern Africa safari

Visit Livingstone Island for the best view of Victoria Falls

shinde camp bush dinner by the water seen on our Botswana safari

Long table dining at Shinde Camp

Lions in Botswana

Highlights of Southern Africa Safari trip highlights

This 13-day luxury southern Africa safari highlights itinerary begins at Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse in Cape Town. Explore the city center, take a trip up Table Mountain on a private tour, and visit renowned vineyards in the scenic Cape Winelands.

Fly to Kruger National Park and transfer to the secluded Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, which has some of the best game viewing in Africa.

Fly to Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe where you’ll stay at Ilala Lodge, the closest hotel to Victoria Falls. Soak in the tranquillity of life on the Zambezi River with a sunset cruise, or opt for adventure: a helicopter or microlight flight over the Falls, walking with a herd of elephants, a canopy tour through the rainforest, rafting down Grade Five white-water rapids, bungee jumping from the famous railway bridge.

Transfer across the border into Botswana, and take a light aircraft transfer to Shinde Camp, which is set on a lush palm island in the northern Okavango Delta. Discover incredible bird, plant, and reptile species by motorboat or mokoro safari, or embark on game drives and guided walks. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy catch-and-release fishing for a variety of species.

Return to the airstrip for your flight to Maun, from where you will connect with your international departure.