African roars: Big 5 to Victoria Falls

Arrive at your Canadian departure airport, ready to check in for your flight* to Cape Town. Night on board.*If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

Arrive in Cape Town. This vibrant, picturesque city at the southwestern tip of South Africa is known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, and rich history. Your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Cape Town. It’s the best way to explore the city independently, as you choose when and where to hop on or off! Pick your favorite attractions and move around the city at your own pace.Take the Cableway up to Table Mountain to experience one of Africa’s most breathtaking views. Enjoy incredible sights across the city, coastline, and surrounding landscapes. Then hop back on the bus when you’re ready to return. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, the day is yours to continue discovering the city independently. Why not head to one of the many museums or to Kirstenbosch, South Africa’s flagship botanical garden?We recommend joining an optional activity such as a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula*, a paradise of vineyards, coastal seal and penguin colonies; a Cape Winelands excursion to the renowned wine-producing region of South Africa**; or a guided visit to Robben Island.*** Overnight stay in Cape Town.*Optional full-day Cape Peninsula excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula, including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and observe local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and see Simon’s Town and Muizenberg Beach.**Optional Cape Winelands excursion: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch. Enjoy a mix of wine tastings, stunning scenery, cultural experiences, and an exclusive cellar tour.***Optional Robben Island tour: Visit the historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and explore its key sites on a guided tour that reveals over 500 years of layered history, including the maximum-security prison and Mandela’s former cell.Please note: You can only book one of the optional activities; they cannot be combined.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your internal flight to the Kruger region. When you arrive at Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport), meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.Approaching the Kruger area, you’ll be greeted by the lush, vibrant scenery and the unique flora of the Lowveld. You’ll notice the shift from the cooler highlands to the warm, subtropical climate, setting the stage for the exciting safari adventure that awaits you.The rest of the day is free to relax and take in the surroundings. Enjoy a delicious dinner and maybe turn in early before tomorrow’s wildlife experience. Overnight stay in the Kruger region.

Get ready for an unforgettable day with a full-day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park.Enjoy breakfast on the go as you begin the day early on a sunrise safari! Head to the southern area of South Africa's most famous National Park, the iconic Southern Circle, renowned for observing lions and rhinos. Around midday, enjoy some free time to stop for lunch (not included).After lunch, the safari continues with discovering the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world’s largest reserves, on a game drive through Kruger National Park. End your day with a well-deserved dinner and rest. Overnight stay in the Kruger region.Please note: bring comfortable shoes, a warm and rainproof jacket, a sunhat, sun cream and a camera to capture the beautiful wildlife.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day resting or exploring the natural landscapes around the Kruger region at your own pace. Why not join a guided bush walk, stop for a bite at one of the designated picnic spots, or grab your binoculars and head out bird-watching?We also recommend joining an optional full-day safari in Kruger National Park* to experience more of its wildlife-rich ecosystems. After another day spent immersed in the diverse beauty of South Africa's landscapes, sit down to a delicious dinner. Overnight stay in the Kruger region.*Optional Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park: Set off on an incredible excursion to explore the wilds of Kruger! Look out for the Big 5 as you take a slow drive across the park. Home to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions, you’ve got a great chance to see various species up close. Packed lunch included.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you bid South Africa farewell. Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Victoria Falls. Named after Queen Victoria of England by the explorer David Livingstone, these impressive waterfalls are just one of the gifts that nature has given to southern Africa. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.Get comfortable at the hotel and perhaps explore the surroundings at your leisure. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend an optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi River*, the perfect way to spend your first night in Zimbabwe. Overnight stay in Victoria Falls.*Optional Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River: Transfer to the jetty for a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. Includes drinks and snacks on board.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the south of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia.Spend some time being amazed by the power of the falls and visit different vantage points to discover the sheer scale of this natural wonder. During the afternoon we recommend the optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience* or the optional Guided Tour of the Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe sides**. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Victoria Falls.*Optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (13 Minutes): To put the Victoria Falls into a true perspective, they must really be seen from the air. The sheer size and grandeur of the spectacle become all the more clearer from above. The huge Zambezi River flowing slowly south as the water spreads across the full width of a great rent in the earth before crashing over the lip in a burst of spray and then squeezing into a narrow, foaming, blast of water rushing down the zigzag funnel of the gorges.**Optional Guided Tour of the Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe): A guided tour of the falls enables you to delve into the local customs and traditions while gaining insight into how such an exquisite creation came to be. An aura of excitement envelopes everyone who lays eyes on this incredible spectacle and guided tours are conducted from both Zambia and Zimbabwe sides.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure or take our optional safari and river cruise in the Chobe National Park in Botswana*, a must for nature lovers! Overnight stay in Victoria Falls.*Optional Full-Day Excursion to the Chobe National Park: Embark on a safari game drive in the Chobe National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and wandering prides of lions. Cruise along the Chobe River, and spot the local game before enjoying lunch at a safari lodge. Take in the spectacular landscapes and wildlife before returning to Zimbabwe for an overnight stay.Important: You will need to take your passport and Botswana visa with you on this trip to cross the border.If you have booked any of the optional activities in Victoria Falls, it is not necessary to purchase a visa for Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Instead, you can buy the KAZA UNIVISA which grants multiple entries into any of the three countries. The price is 50USD and it can be purchased on arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport.

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Night on board.*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.