Southern Africa Safari: Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls
Fourteen days from Table Mountain to the thundering Victoria Falls, with three nights in a private game reserve on the edge of Kruger. Designed and hosted by a fellow travel broker and Africa specialist.
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- Duration
- 14 days
- Departs
- September 2027
- Group
- Small group, max 14
- Activity level
- Easy to moderate
- Price from
- NZ$9,450 pp
Why you’ll love this trip
Africa gets under your skin. This journey was designed and is personally hosted by one of Bridgette’s fellow travel brokers, an Africa specialist who has built it the way Bridgette built Lotus to Lanterns: around the experiences she would want for her own friends.
We start with Cape Town’s mountains, beaches and Winelands, then fly to a private reserve bordering Kruger National Park, where open-vehicle game drives give you the best chance of seeing the Big Five. We finish at Victoria Falls, with a day across the border in Botswana for a river safari on the Chobe.
September is dry season: animals gather at waterholes, the bush thins out and days are warm and clear.
Highlights
- Cable car up Table Mountain and penguins at Boulders Beach
- Wine and food in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Three nights and six game drives in a private reserve near Kruger
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
- Guided walk at Victoria Falls, one of the world’s great natural wonders
- Day trip to Chobe National Park, home to Africa’s largest elephant herds
From, per person twin share
NZ$9,450
Land only. Flights quoted on request.
- 14 days, departs September 2027
- Hosted by an experienced Southern Africa specialist
- Secure your place with a deposit
- Flexible payment plans available
Reply within one business day. No obligation.
Itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Welcome to Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town and settle into our V&A Waterfront hotel. Welcome dinner.
- 2
Day 2: Table Mountain and Bo-Kaap
Cable car up Table Mountain, then a walk through the colourful Bo-Kaap with a Cape Malay cooking lesson.
- 3
Day 3: Cape Peninsula
Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point and the penguins of Boulders Beach.
- 4
Day 4: The Winelands
Tastings and lunch in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
- 5
Day 5: A free day in Cape Town
Optional Robben Island, shark-cage diving or simply the beach.
- 6
Day 6: Into the bush
Fly to Kruger and transfer to our private reserve lodge. Afternoon game drive.
- 7
Day 7: Game drives
Dawn and dusk game drives with expert trackers searching for lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo.
- 8
Day 8: Bush walk
A guided walk to learn the small details of the bush, plus an evening drive and boma dinner.
- 9
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Fly to Victoria Falls. Sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
- 10
Day 10: The Falls
Guided walk through the rainforest opposite the Falls. Optional helicopter flight.
- 11
Day 11: Chobe National Park
Cross into Botswana for a boat safari and game drive in Chobe.
- 12
Day 12: At leisure
Free day for a high tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel, gorge swing or markets.
- 13
Day 13: Farewell
Final morning at leisure and farewell dinner.
- 14
Day 14: Homeward
Transfer to the airport for your flights home.
Itinerary is a guide and may change due to local conditions.
What’s included
- 13 nights of 4-star hotels and a private safari lodge
- Daily breakfast, 9 lunches and 11 dinners
- Your tour host throughout, plus local guides and safari rangers
- Regional flights Cape Town to Kruger and Kruger to Victoria Falls
- Six game drives, bush walk, Zambezi cruise and Chobe day trip
- Park fees and airport transfers
Not included
- International flights (we can quote from Auckland)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Zimbabwe and Zambia KAZA visa
- Optional activities and gratuities
Questions about this trip
Can’t see your question? Ask Bridgette, she has heard them all.
Is Southern Africa safe for tourists?
Yes, with sensible precautions. You will be with your tour host and licensed local guides throughout, and the hotels and lodges are chosen for their locations.
Do I need vaccinations?
Requirements change, so talk to your GP or a travel doctor 8 weeks before travel. Some areas are malaria zones and anti-malarials are usually recommended.
Will we see the Big Five?
Private reserves near Kruger give some of the best odds in Africa, but wildlife is wild. Most groups see four or five of the Big Five.
What is the luggage limit?
Small regional flights allow around 20 kg in a soft bag. We send a full packing list after booking.
Hold a place on Southern Africa: Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls
Tell us a little about your plans and Bridgette will come back to you with availability, room options and a detailed trip pack.
- Places are limited to small groups
- A deposit secures your place, with payment plans available
- Talk to a real person in Hamilton
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NZ$9,450 pp