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Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls

18-day South Africa adventure with safaris & Victoria Falls — save 10%* on select departures!

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

18 days / 17 nights

Small Group Guided Tour

Multiple departures

from
$11,949*
per person twin share

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Overview

18 -Day South Africa Tour including Victoria Falls!

Connect with the culture of South Africa as you travel from the north to south to encounter the legacy of Mandela and the cosmopolitan spirit of Cape Town. Then, the power and beauty of Africa’s wilderness is revealed as you take in the thrill of Victoria Falls and visit Chobe National Park, Botswana’s home of the elephants.

Multiple departures January - October 2027.

About Trafalgar Small Group Touring

Discover the world on a more personal scale with Trafalgar Small Group Tours. With an average of just 16 guests (maximum 18), these thoughtfully designed journeys offer deeper connections, authentic local encounters and access to places larger groups simply can't reach. Stay in hand-picked boutique hotels, travel with an expert Travel Director and enjoy immersive experiences that bring each destination to life—from family-run wineries and artisan workshops to hidden villages and local traditions. With fewer travellers and more meaningful moments, you'll experience every destination in a richer, more relaxed and unforgettable way.

Highlights & Inclusions

  • 18 days, 5 countries and 15 cities
  • 17 nights' accommodation
  • 17 breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 3 lunches and 12 dinners
  • Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
  • Airport transfers

On occasion, hotels of a similar standard and location may be utilised.

Highlights

  • Visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Gqeberha, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Table Mountain by cable car
  • View Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, the Drakensberg Mountains and Storms River Mouth
  • See South Africa’s incredible wildlife and birdlife on safari
  • Explore Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park with a Local Specialist
  • Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Itinerary

Day 1 | Johannesburg — Welcome to South Africa

Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.

Hotel: The Maslow Hotel Johannesburg
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 | Johannesburg → Hazyview — Panorama Route

Travel through South Africa’s Lowveld along the spectacular Panorama Route, taking in Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes before arriving near Kruger National Park.

Hotel: Sabi River Sun Resort Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 | Kruger National Park — Safari

Explore iconic Kruger National Park with a Local Specialist, keeping watch for the Big Five and the incredible wildlife of the African bushveld.

Hotel: Sabi River Sun Resort Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 | Hazyview → Eswatini

Cross into Eswatini and visit a Swazi Chief’s village. Meet the local community, sample traditional food and take part in a spirited drumming experience.

Hotel: Royal Swazi Spa Hotel Mbabane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 | Eswatini → Hluhluwe

Travel through the lush landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal to Hluhluwe, with the opportunity to join an optional 4x4 safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park.

Hotel: ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 | Hluhluwe → Durban

Continue to Durban, with the option to cruise the wildlife-rich St Lucia Estuary en route. Stay at the iconic Oyster Box Hotel and enjoy a South African curry buffet.

Hotel: The Oyster Box Durban
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 | Durban → Drakensberg Mountains

Journey through the scenic Valley of 1000 Hills to the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, arriving at the foothills of the famous Sani Pass.

Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass Southern Drakensberg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 | Drakensberg Mountains

Enjoy a day surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Drakensberg. Explore at leisure or take an optional 4x4 journey up Sani Pass and across the border into Lesotho.

Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass Southern Drakensberg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 | Drakensberg → Chintsa

Travel through the Eastern Cape and rolling hills of the Transkei, discovering Nelson Mandela’s birthplace before reaching the pristine beaches of Chintsa.

Hotel: Crawfords Beach Lodge Eastern Cape
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 | Chintsa → Gqeberha

Follow South Africa’s coastline to Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, with time to explore this friendly coastal city at leisure.

Hotel: Boardwalk Hotel Gqeberha
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 | Gqeberha → Tsitsikamma → Knysna

Walk among ancient Yellowwoods in Tsitsikamma National Park and visit Storms River Mouth. Continue to Knysna for a traditional Xhosa meal and cultural experience with local hosts.

Hotel: Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest meal

Day 12 | Knysna — At Leisure

Enjoy a free day in beautiful Knysna, overlooking its famous lagoon, or choose an optional visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Hotel: Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Meals: Breakfast

Day 13 | Knysna → Cape Town

Journey along the Garden Route and through the Cape Winelands to Cape Town. Visit iconic Table Mountain by cable car, weather permitting.

Hotel: Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14 | Cape Town — At Leisure

Explore Cape Town your way, with optional experiences including the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands or Robben Island. Finish the day with a Cape Malay dinner.

Hotel: Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 | Cape Town → Victoria Falls

Fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to your lodge. Later, cruise the mighty Zambezi River, watching for hippos and crocodiles as the sun sets.

Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 16 | Victoria Falls

Discover magnificent Victoria Falls with a Local Specialist, experiencing the spray and thunderous power of one of the world’s great natural wonders.

Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 17 | Chobe National Park, Botswana

Cross into Botswana for a day exploring Chobe National Park. Cruise the Chobe River in search of elephants, buffalo and other wildlife before enjoying lunch on the riverbank.

Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18 | Victoria Falls — Farewell

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward journey as your African adventure comes to an end.

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast 

Itinerary is subject to change.

Dates/Pricing

DatesFrom priceSavings
2 – 19 Jan 2027$13,175 pp—
16 Jan – 2 Feb 2027$11,949 pp10%
13 Feb – 2 Mar 2027$13,175 pp—
27 Feb – 16 Mar 2027$13,175 pp—
13 – 30 Mar 2027$11,949 pp10%
3 – 20 Apr 2027$12,895 pp—
17 Apr – 4 May 2027$12,895 pp—
22 May – 8 Jun 2027$12,575 pp—
19 Jun – 6 Jul 2027$12,895 pp—
3 – 20 Jul 2027$13,095 pp—
17 Jul – 3 Aug 2027$13,095 pp—
7 – 24 Aug 2027$13,095 pp—
21 Aug – 7 Sep 2027$13,095 pp—
4 – 21 Sep 2027$13,095 pp—
18 Sep – 5 Oct 2027$13,095 pp—
9 – 26 Oct 2027$13,095 pp—
23 Oct – 9 Nov 2027$13,095 pp—
6 – 23 Nov 2027$12,219 pp10%
20 Nov – 7 Dec 2027$13,475 pp—
7 – 24 Dec 2027$13,550 pp—
18 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028$12,595 pp10%

*Advertised price is per person, twin share, land only and correct as of 27 August 2026. Savings are available on selected departures for a limited time only and are subject to availability and change without notice. Deals are combinable with the 5% Global Tour Rewards Discount for eligible past passengers.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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