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Essence of Southern Africa

13 days small group tour. Save up to $2,000 per couple!* Offer ends 28th October 2026.

Cape Town to Livingstone

13 days / 12 nights

Small Group Guided Tour

Adventure

Multiple departures

Overview

Get ready to experience a spellbinding, African adventure on this 13 day tour with APT. You'll enjoy luxury accommodation and gourmet dining across an unforgettable itinerary. Visit Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Livingstone and more!

This is the ultimate discovery of Southern Africa. Explore vibrant Cape Town, and soak up the serene atmosphere of the Lanzerac Hotel in historic Stellenbosch. Experience game drives and a boma dinner under the stars during a three-night stay at a private lodge in the heart of Kruger National Park, and enjoy a three-night stay at the Royal Livingstone Hotel with exclusive access to Victoria Falls from dawn till dusk.

Multiple Departures from March 2027 - October 2028

Advertised price is based on per person twin share, departing 9th March 2027 and is correct as at 6th October 2026.  Offer ends 28th October 2026.

Inclusions

  • Freedom of Choice inclusions in two locations
  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 24 meals
  • Services of an expert APT Tour Director and local Safari guides
  • All internal flights as per itinerary; transfers, porterage and gratuities
  • Take a fascinating cultural walking tour through historic Stellenbosch and enjoy a traditional lunch
  • Spot animals roaming in the wild on game drives through Kruger National Park
  • Savour a culturally rich boma dinner under the stars in Kruger National Park, accompanied by traditional song and dance
  • Dine aboard the luxurious Royal Livingstone Express steam train amid breathtaking views of Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls

Itinerary

 

Day 1 – Arrive Cape Town

Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel at the foot of Table Mountain. Located within walking distance of Company’s Garden, this elegant historic hotel provides the perfect base from which to explore one of South Africa’s most beautiful cities. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel or similar

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Cape Town

Discover Cape Town on a guided sightseeing tour. Visit the District Six Museum to gain insight into South Africa’s past before travelling by aerial cableway to the summit of Table Mountain for panoramic views across the city and coastline.

Choose from the following included dining experiences:

  • Upper Union
  • Baía Seafood Restaurant

Accommodation: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 – Cape Peninsula

Travel along spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point, where dramatic coastal scenery unfolds at every turn. Continue to Simon’s Town for lunch before visiting Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins.

Accommodation: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Cape Town to Stellenbosch

Enjoy a morning tailored to your interests before travelling to the heart of the Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch is renowned for its oak-lined streets, historic architecture and world-class wine estates.

Choose from the following included experiences:

  • Robben Island Tour
  • V&A Waterfront and Brundyn Arts and Culture visit
  • Heritage Tour of Bo-Kaap

Later, continue to Stellenbosch and settle into your luxurious hotel surrounded by mountain scenery and landscaped gardens.

Accommodation: Lanzerac Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 – Stellenbosch

Explore historic Stellenbosch on a guided walking tour. Admire the town’s distinctive Cape Dutch architecture, learn about its colonial heritage and enjoy tasting traditional South African specialities. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the facilities and beautiful surroundings of your accommodation.

Accommodation: Lanzerac Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 – Stellenbosch to Kruger National Park

Fly to Kruger National Park and transfer to your lodge within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Surrounded by vast wilderness, the reserve is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including many of Africa’s most iconic animals.

This evening, enjoy sundowners overlooking the African bush followed by dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Kapama River Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 – Kruger National Park

Set out on an early morning game drive in search of wildlife as the reserve comes to life. Return to the lodge to relax before another exciting afternoon game drive.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional boma dinner beneath the African stars, accompanied by local music and cultural performances.

Accommodation: Kapama River Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Kruger National Park

Enjoy another memorable day in the African bush. Join a guided bushwalk to learn about animal tracking, native flora and the ecosystems that support this remarkable wilderness. Later, head out on a further game-viewing adventure before toasting the day’s sightings at sunset.

Accommodation: Kapama River Lodge or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Enjoy a final morning game drive before flying to Johannesburg for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Peermont D'oreale Grande

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 – Johannesburg to Livingstone

Fly to Livingstone and visit the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Smoke That Thunders”. Learn about the geological history and significance of this natural wonder before embarking on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.

Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 – Livingstone

Today is yours to enjoy with a choice of included experiences before dinner at your hotel.

Choose from the following included experiences:

  • Cultural Village Tour and Maramba Market visit
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya Walking Safari
  • Zimbabwe-side Victoria Falls tour with lunch

Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 – Livingstone

Witness Victoria Falls from a spectacular new perspective during a helicopter flight over the falls and surrounding landscapes.

This evening, board the Royal Livingstone Express steam train and enjoy a gourmet five-course dinner as you travel through the African wilderness. Pause at the historic Victoria Falls Bridge to admire magnificent views as the sun sets over the falls.

Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 – Depart Livingstone

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast

* Day to day itinerary may vary depending on departure date.

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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