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Southern Africa is a nation of diverse appeal, from the rich culinary and cultural treasures of cosmopolitan Cape Town to the wildlife-rich expanse of Kruger National Park. Add an up-close, guided visit to thunderous Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe and you have an unforgettable adventure encompassing the region’s amazing variety.
Multiple departures in 2026
Journey Highlights
South Africa’s vibrant “Mother City,” Cape Town, invites you to experience it in depth. Ascend Table Mountain, explore the historic Bo-Kaap District, traverse scenic Cape Point and mingle with penguins at Boulders Beach
Stay for three nights on a premier private concession in the Greater Kruger, which, together with neighboring Kruger National Park, forms one of the best game-viewing regions in South Africa, where the Big Five as well as cheetahs roam
Sharp-eyed safari guides lead you on every game drive, their in-depth tracking expertise setting the stage for unforgettable wildlife encounters
Explore magnificent Victoria Falls on a privately guided walking tour and cruise the Zambezi River, viewing crocodiles, hippos and diverse birdlife and enjoying great photo opportunities
Explorer and missionary David Livingstone was the first westerner to reach Victoria Falls, as you learn from an exclusive talk with a local historian
Observe gentle elephants up close during a visit to a sanctuary near Victoria Falls, and have lunch on site
Enjoy the option to visit a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Inclusions
Included with every Luxury Small Group Journey
English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service
Internet Access
Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape Town, a breathtaking harbor city perched on the southwestern tip of the African continent, where old and new converge in history, architecture and cultural pursuits. Afro-chic decor graces the city’s trendy restaurants and bars, while art and design studios imbue the atmosphere with a hip, creative vibe, all overlooked by towering, flat-topped Table Mountain.
One&Only Cape Town
Day 2 | Cape Town - Table Mountain & Historic City Sites
Ascend to the top of Table Mountain via cable car and walk the summit, taking in an inspiring, 360-degree panorama of the city and bay. In the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, stroll cobblestone streets amid charming multi-colored buildings and spice shops. Listen as your expert guide explains the rich local history and sample some Cape Malay food as you go. The afternoon is yours for exploring on your own, gathering tonight for a welcome dinner.
One&Only Cape Town
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 | Cape Town - Spectacular Views from Cape Point
Discover scenic Cape Point, journeying past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along bucolic Hout Bay and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bonteboks and chacma baboons. The “Flying Dutchman” funicular takes you to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguins. The rest of the day is yours.
One&Only Cape Town
Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 | Kruger National Park - Private Game Reserve
Fly to a privately owned, wildlife-rich game reserve that shares an open boundary with Kruger National Park, an area renowned for game viewing. The Greater Kruger area sprawls across an unfathomably vast expanse of bushveld, granite hills, mountains, savanna and tropical forests comprising an extraordinarily biodiverse habitat for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, hippos and zebras. After settling into your elegant accommodations, set off in search of the Big Five, accompanied by two safari professionals: a driver guide, trained to safely maneuver you up close to big game, and a tracker who follows their signs and predicts where they’re likely to be found.
Thornybush Game Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 | Kruger National Park - Sighting the Big Five
Begin two days of immersion in your private game reserve, embarking on game drives in open safari vehicles for optimal viewing and exploring on early morning game walks with your ranger. In between safari activities, participate in a chef-led culinary experience, sampling South African cuisine.
Thornybush Game Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 | Kruger National Park - Diverse Flora & Fauna
Head out for another full day of exploration that includes morning and afternoon game drives, learning fascinating details about the flora and fauna as well as basic tracking skills. At dusk, toast your adventure with a refreshing cocktail, and then search for nocturnal animals.
Thornybush Game Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Thunderous Cascades
Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, settle in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. This evening, cruise on the Zambezi River, viewing hippos, crocodiles and exotic birdlife. After an unforgettable African sunset, as a magical charm settles over the river and lanterns are lit, a delicious dinner is served on board to the sounds of the African night.
The Palm River Hotel
Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 | Victoria Falls - Design Your Day
Begin with a guided morning walk of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. See rainbows and clouds of spray as the mile-wide Upper Zambezi plummets into the Lower Zambezi. In 1855, famed Scottish explorer David Livingstone named the falls in honor of his queen, but its unrestrained mist gave rise to the much older Kololo name of Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke that Thunders). Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Privately Bike the Area, cycling the town of Victoria Falls and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
Meet with a Member of the Monde Community for a tour of a local homestead and visit their community school, supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy.
Tour the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Headquarters and learn about their veterinary clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center, and ongoing research projects.
Experience an interactive animal adventure as you privately visit an elephant sanctuary to meet the gentle giants living there. Watch them up close as they eat and socialize during a hands-on encounter led by a naturalist. Before your farewell dinner, a special guest speaker shares tales of celebrated explorer David Livingstone — an A&K-exclusive experience.
The Palm River Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 | Depart Johannesburg, South Africa
Fly to Johannesburg, where you enjoy access to the Premier Lounge, compliments of A&K, before boarding your flight home.
Breakfast
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