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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour - 10 Days (Code T29) |
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The Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour is a four star tour which focuses on exploring the top attractions in Southern Africa. The tour starts in Cape Town from where it travels first to the Mpumalanga Highlands and then on to the world renowned Kruger National Park.
Upon completing the Kruger National Park Safari a connecting night is spent in Pretoria before experiencing the mighty Victoria Falls from the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. |
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| Prices vary depending on the time of year and the size of your traveling party. Please send us a request with your particular requirements. We will return a detailed no obligation quotation to you within 24hrs of receiving the request. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance is subject to a discount of 5%. |
| Tour Price: |
From R29 746 (South African Rand) per person sharing |
| Tour Starting Date: |
Any date specified by clients, this is a private tour |
| Tour Starting Point: |
Anywhere in Cape Town |
| Tour Ending Point: |
Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria |
| What is Included: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
| What is Excluded: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
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Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport from where they are transferred to their hotel which is situated on Cape Town's famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. During the afternoon we visit Table Mountain which stands guard over the South African Mother City. The journey to the summit of the mountain is in a Swiss Built cable car which slowly revolves 360 degrees offering breath taking views of the Cape Peninsula and the city bowl of Cape Town. |
| Overnight: Portswood |
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| Meals: Dinner |
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Day 2: Cape Town
The tour ventures south and makes its way to the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. The drive of about an hour is one of the worlds most scenic as sheer cliffs and towering mountains contrast with the waters of the Atlantic. In the nature reserve we visit Cape Point where the stormy waters of the Atlantic are reputedly met by the calming influence of the Indian Ocean. On the return journey to Cape Town we visit the towns of Simonstad and Muizenberg which are set along the shores of the Indian Ocean. A stop is also made at Boulders beach where the antics of a colony of African penguins provide guests with some exceptional photographic opportunities. The tour returns to Cape Town during the late afternoon. |
| Overnight: Portswood |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 3: Cape Town
Breakfast is followed by a short ferry ride to Robben Island from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The Island is notorious internationally for the fact that it served as a prison for primarily political detainees during South Africa's apartheid years. This period in our history has fortunately passed and the Island now serves as a museum to the inmates who where incarcerated there with ex-president Nelson Mandela the most well-known person to have spent time on the Island. The tour of Robben Island returns to the waterfront around lunch time after which we dedicate the afternoon to relaxing on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. |
| Overnight: Portswood |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 4: Mount Sheba
Guests are transferred to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Johannesburg where they are met. From here the tour makes its way east to Mount Sheba. A fine country hotel situated in the rolling hills of Mpumalanga. The late afternoon is spent at leisure or taking a walk to one of the many waterfalls in the indigenous forest surrounding Mount Sheba. |
| Overnight: Mount Sheba |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 5: Greater Kruger National Park
Splendid scenery abounds as the tour makes its way to the Shangaan Cultural village where guests are led from the Marula Market by a trained guide who explains how the Shangaan traditionally collect food from their environment, and the way in which traditional farming is conducted. The route leads up to a traditional Shangaan Village which is the residence of a Headman, his wives and his children. In the village some time is devoted to getting some insight into the history and culture of the Shangaan.
Kruger National Park is a short drive from the Cultural Village. The Park is named after the sitting president of the old Transvaal republic who proclaimed the Sabi Reserve in 1897. This reserve was the beginning of the Kruger National Park as it is known today. Approximately two million hectares in extent, the Park is internationally renowned as one of the worlds foremost conservation areas. The late afternoon is devoted to a first game drive in search of Africa's Legendary Big Five in an area where many other mammal and bird species grace the African Savannah and give meaning to the words " Spirit of Africa". |
| Overnight: Kruger Gate Lodge |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 6: Greater Kruger National Park
The day is devoted to two game drives in the Kruger National Park accompanied by your experienced guide. We focus on exploring first the area to the south of Skukuza which is characterized by thick vegetation before concentrating our efforts on the wooded savannah between the Sabi River and the Lebombo Mountains. This area serves as habitat to a great number of grassland game species which are followed closely by the big cats which prey on them. |
| Overnight: Kruger Gate Lodge |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 7: Pretoria
An African sunrise heralds a new day in the wilderness as we embark on an early morning game drive in the Kruger. The game drive is followed by a late breakfast after which the tour makes its way to Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa. Time permitting we make a quick visit to the Cullinan diamond mine situated east of Pretoria. The worlds largest diamond was discovered here and a short tour of the mine offers some insight into the mining of this most noble of gem stones. |
| Overnight: Lombardy |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 8: Livingstone
Guests are transferred to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for a flight to the town of Livingstone. Guests are met upon arrival at Livingstone Airport from where we visit the Livingstone museum en route to the Hotel.The town was established in 1905 by the British South African company and bears the name of the famous missionary explorer Sir David Livingston. The Livingstone Museum situated in the town of Livingstone still houses the largest collection of his letters and journals and bears testament to the legacy of this legendary man, who spent more than half his life in Africa. He was devoted to the exploration of the continent and the plight of it's people who were at the time still brutally exploited by the slave traders. A glimpse of the thundering Victoria Falls is followed by check in at the hotel where the late afternoon is spent at leisure. |
| Overnight: Zambezi Sun |
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| Meals: Breakfast |
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| Day 9: Livingstone |
The morning is devoted to exploring the Victoria Falls from different vantage points. The falls are situated in the Zambezi River between the countries of Zimbabwe and Zambia. It has been described as one of the worlds natural wonders and few who have seen its imposing grandeur have not stood in awe at the spectacle. Upon return to the hotel some time is provided for relaxation guests are met during the afternoon for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. The views of the surrounding wilderness areas and glimpses of different mammals as they come to the waters edge for a drink remind us of an Africa as seen by the legendary explorers and missionaries.
Day 10: Departure
Guests spend the morning at leisure after which they are transferred to Livingstone Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Guests are met at O.R. Tambo International and are assisted in transferring to an international flight back to their country of origin after one of our South African Tours which experience the highlights of Southern Africa |
| Overnight: None |
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| Meals: Breakfast |
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| African Sky has been conducting quality South Africa Tours and African Tours for more than 10 years. We offer both luxury tours as well as family tours in South Africa and Southern Africa. If none of our standard South African Tour itineraries meet with your approval, we will gladly tailor make a tour to suit your requirements. |
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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour Includes:
- Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
- Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Round trip flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone in Zambia
- Services of a registered guide/Resident Rangers
- Meals as specified in the Itinerary
- Tourism Levy
- All Applicable Taxes
- All Land Transportation in air conditioned vehicles
- All Activities and Entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
- All Park Fees if Applicable
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour Excludes:
- International Airfare (Getting to South Africa and getting back home)
- Personal and Medical Insurance
- Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary |
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(Also Includes Combination Tours with Botswana, Namibia and Zambia)
Tailor Made Tours
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Day Tours
South Africa Vacation
South Africa Holiday |
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Exclusive Tours
(Private, Guided, Top end Five Star)
16 Day Grand South African Tour
14 Day Cape, Wine, Kruger & Vic Falls
7 Day Treasures of the North
7 Day Capes Finest Tour
4 Day Exclusive Victoria Falls
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Luxury Tours
(Private, Guided, Five Star)
18 Day Ultimate South Africa
14 Day Five Star Family Tour
10 Day Cape, Kruger and Vic Falls
7 Day Winelands and Whale Route
5 Day Sun City and Safari
4 Day Luxury Victoria Falls
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Regular Tours
(Private, Guided, Four Star)
21 Day In Depth South Africa
15 Day A World in One Country
14 Day Family Tour
12 Day South African Adventure
10 Day Cape Town to Vic Falls
10 Day Wildlife and Culture
10 Day Cape Town to Addo
8 Day Cape Town & Garden Route
7 Day Winelands & Garden Route
7 Day Garden Route & Safari
5 Day Kwa Zulu Natal Battlefields
5 Day Magical Mpumalanga
5 Day Sun City and Pilanesberg
4 Day Garden Route
3 Day West Coast Tour
3 Day Whale Watching Tour
3 Day Winelands Tour |
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Day Tours
(Private, Guided)
From Cape Town
Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch
Stellenbosch Wine Route
Franschhoek Wine Route
From Johannesburg/Pretoria
Lesedi Cultural Village and Lion Park
Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine
Soweto and Gold Reef City
Sun City and Pilanesberg National Park |
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Self Drive Tours
(Not Guided)
Luxury Self Drive Tours
18 Day Luxury Self Dive
14 Day Luxury Cape & Safari
10 Day
Luxury KwaZulu Natal
Regular Self Drive Tours
21 Day Extensive South African
16 Day South African Self Drive Tour
10 Day Northern Route Self Drive
10 Day Southern Route Self Drive
7 Day Mpumalanga and Kruger Park
7 Day Kruger National Park Self Drive
7 Day Garden Route Self Drive
5 Day Kruger Park Self Drive
4 Day Kruger Self Drive |
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