Detailed Itinerary

Victoria Falls Chobe Swaziland Garden Route Cape Town Safari – 18 days

 

The private Victoria Falls Chobe Swaziland Garden Route Cape Town Safari can be adapted to your personal interests.
Day 1: Victoria Falls

Your Victoria Falls Chobe Swaziland Garden Route Cape Town Safari starts in Johannesburg Int. Airport. Please note, the flights to Vic Falls leave at about 11:00. In Vic Falls you will picked up by our driver and transferred to the N1 Hotel (optional to Ilala Lodge).

Victoria Falls offers you a good chance to raise the adrenaline level, by elephant riding, walking with the young lions, first-class river rafting on the rapids of the Zambezi River, bungee jumping, rock climbing, a helicopter flight over the falls or swim in the Devils Pool (in season).

The prices of these activities are between €100 – €140 per person. You can book directly with our driver in Vic Falls. However, to ensure a place, we recommend to book these activities in advance with us.

Day 2 Chobe National Park

You will be transferred to Kasane and the Chobe Bush Camp (100 km).

Upon arrival you may enjoy a tasty lunch at Water Lily Lodge and relax at the pool. In the afternoon at 15:30 you go on a cruise on the Chobe river until sunset. Then you will be driven to the Chobe Bush Camp. The camp offers spacious tented chalets on stilts. Enjoy a sun downer while watching the animals at the flood lit water hole.

Overnight at Chobe Bush Camp. Accommodation, lunch, dinner, breakfast. (L&DBB)

Day 3 Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is only 10 minutes’ drive from the Bush Camp. The first early morning game drive in open safari vehicle lasts until lunch time. You will briefly return, enjoy lunch at Water Lily Lodge and head back to the park for the afternoon game drive.

Dinner at Chobe Bush Camp. Enjoy a sun downer while watching the animals at the flood lit water hole. (spacious tented chalets on stilts, breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 4 Blyde River Canyon and Kruger NP

Private transfer to Kasane Airport, flight to Johannesburg.

We will welcome you at the Johannesburg International Airport drive straight to your guesthouse at the Blyde River Canyon.

You may have a first peek at God’s Window.

Overnight Graskop B&B

Day 5 Kruger National Park

We star early morning for the Blyde River Canyon Panorama Tour.

Highlights: 3 Rondavels, Bourkes Luck Potholes, God’s Window.
After noon we enter the Kruger National Park to have lunch at the bush-lodge. At about 15:30 you go on your first afternoon Game Drive in an open safari vehicle with a highly skilled tracker and game ranger. Enjoy a sundowner in the bush.

(Umlani Bush Camp, lunch, dinner, breakfast, local drinks, water, coffee & tee)

Day 6 Kruger National Park

Two Game Drives daily in open safari vehicle with tracker and game ranger. Bush walks with a game ranger on request (accommodation, sundowner, drinks, all meals)

Day 7 Kingdom of Swaziland

Depending on your arrival we do a brief city tour or drive straight to Swaziland.

On the route to the Milwane Game Sanctuary you will have the opportunity to visit a small local glass manufacturer and see other local crafts. Milwane Game Sanctuary is home to many different antelopes, which graze freely between the huts. Overnight in Beehive Hut (BB).

Milwane Game Sanctuary Swaziland

The traditional beehive architecture has been revived to give an authentic impression of the Swazi culture.

The dome-shaped grass huts are arranged in half circles, all surrounded by traditional Swazi reed wattle. Simple yet comfortable, they have all en-suite shower-toilet, two beds, a small table, bedside lamp and fan. Relax by the pool in a quiet environment and admire the continuous move of the wildlife, such as Impala, Warthogs and Nyala, grazing between the huts.

Activities: hiking in the Milwane Game Reserve, visit of a traditional Swazi village, or optional guided game drive with professional game ranger. Overnight in Beehive Hut (BB).

Day 8 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Park was the first and is the oldest game reserve of South Africa. You’ll stay at Malala Lodge. You go with our experienced guide on a game drive. You may also book a game drive with a guide of the lodge and go for a game drive in an open safari vehicle (not included).

Malala is a traditional South African bush lodge in a 140-acre private conservation area that can accommodate up to 18 guests, providing a peaceful African bush atmosphere. The kitchen has been exceptionally well-rated by our customers. (DBB)

Day 9 St. Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

iSimangaliso Wetland Park was included in the World Cultural Heritage list because of its unique location and species. With over 1,000 hippos and bird species, the park is truly unique. St Lucia is considered one of the safest cities in South Africa due to the sometimes hovering of the riverside pastures in the front porches. Overnight in Lalapanzi GH (BB) or similar.

The journey to Durban takes about 2.5 hours. We explore the interesting beach promenade of Durban.

Overnight B&B
Day 10 Addo Eastern Cape
Early morning we fly to Port Elizabeth.

Addo Elephant National Park
From Port Elizabeth we drive straight to famous Addo Elephant National Park. Our late afternoon Game drive in the Park offers excellent opportunities for some great animal photo shoots. We spend the night at accommodation close to the National Park on working fruit farm (DBB)

Day 11 Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve

After an early morning game drive through Addo Park we head West to Tsitsikamma Forest, see the famous Big Tree. Enjoy optional activities such as bungee jumping and treetop tours. Overnight in Storms River Village, Tsitsikamma, dinner, bed & breakfast (DBB).

Day 12 Knysna

We leave Tsitsikamma and drive to the picturesque seaside village of Knysna.

On route to Knysna we can stop at Monkey Land, Birds of Paradise or a Snake Park.

There are numerous adventure activities available here as well as some interesting local crafts. Enjoy optional activities such as canoeing, abseiling, hiking or a lagoon cruise. We spend the night in Knysna enjoying the bohemian’s town’s lively atmosphere.

Overnight on Leisure Island GH on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis (DBB).

Day 13 Knysna
Today we will explore more of the Knysna region, visiting a nature reserve such as Featherbed or go to Brenton on Sea with its endless sandy beach. Knysna is also famous for the oysters that are being farmed in the lagoon.

Overnight on Leisure Island GH on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis (DBB).

Day 14: Oudtshoorn – Swellendam (or De Hoop Nature Reserve)

Leaving Knysna early morning, you will drive inland to visit the world famous Cango Caves. After taking a tour of this amazing natural wonder, we may visit an ostrich farm where those brave enough can try to ride the largest bird in the world and we can visit the Wildlife Ranch, where you have the opportunity to get in contact with cheetahs. Overnight in Swellendam B&B.

Alternatively we drive to the De Hoop Nature Reserve and stay at the Breed River.

Please inquire!

Day 15 Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas, the most Southern tip of Africa, where the warm Indian Oceans and cold Atlantic Ocean meet. We will visit the famous Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, swim in warm waters in Struisbaai, and lunch in a fish restaurant at the beach.

 

With a little luck we will see Parrie, the huge Sting Ray and his friends, coming to the shore looking for food.

 

Elim, Hermanus and Cape Town

From Struisbaai we drive though the Cape Agulhas Nature Reserve through the old missionary village of Elim. The main road with many original houses and the church give a authentic impression of the early days of South Africa.

We drive though almost unspoiled nature towards Hermanus, well known for offering the finest land-based whale watching in season from July through November. From July to November we can go on an optional whale watching trip.

On route to Cape Town we can stop at the big African Penguin colony in Bettys Bay. The road then follows the beautiful scenic coastline along False Bay through numerous villages on to the freeway to Cape Town.

Overnight in Cape Town, Camps Bay or Noordhoek BB.

Day 16 Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
We recommend to stay overnight in Noordhoek with its 8km long white sandy beach. Noordhoek is an excellent location for excursions to the major attractions of the Cape Peninsula. We visit the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay and a beautiful wine estate in the area.

Day 17 Cape Town

We start the day early and drive over scenic Chapman’s Peak road to Hout Bay and further on to Camps Bay and Clifton Beach. Then we drive up to Table Mountain cable car station. To avoid the long queue, we have purchased already your ticket for the cable car.

We can also hike up Table Mountain. Please ask if you wish to hike up to the upper station and ride down.

Day 18 Cape Town Airport

Depending on your departure time you will do a city tour or drive straight to the airport. Unfortunately your Victoria Falls Chobe Swaziland Garden Route Cape Town Safari has ended.

 

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