Why this route.
- Cape Town's Table Mountain and Peninsula, followed by the Cape Winelands' estates and fine dining
- Big Five game drives and bush walks in a private Greater Kruger reserve
- Mokoro poling and game drives in the Okavango Delta
- Boat-based game viewing across the Chobe/Linyanti corridor, with strong wild dog and elephant activity
- A guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, to close the trip
- Everything Southern Africa is best known for, on a single grand-tour itinerary
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–3The Village LodgeCape Town, South Africa
- Days 3–5Lovane Boutique Wine EstateCape Winelands, South Africa
- Days 5–9Savanna Private Game ReserveGreater Kruger, South Africa
- Days 9–13Chief's CampOkavango Delta, Botswana
- Days 13–15Linyanti EbonyChobe/Linyanti corridor, Botswana
- Days 15–17The Victoria Falls HotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 17DepartureVia Victoria Falls / Livingstone airport
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals, tea & coffee at each safari lodge; breakfast at Cape Town & Winelands properties
- Activities as specified — city sightseeing, wine-estate tastings, game drives, bush walks, mokoro poling, boat cruises, guided Falls tour
- Select locally-branded drinks at select properties
- All internal flights and transfers between stops (Cape Town → Winelands → Kruger → Okavango Delta → Chobe/Linyanti → Victoria Falls)
- Park & concession fees
Excludes
- International scheduled flights
- Visas (South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe entry requirements apply)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional activities — white-water rafting, helicopter flights, additional wine-estate tastings
- Personal expenses & premium-brand drinks
Handy hints.
What to pack
Layered city-and-wine wear for Cape Town and the Winelands, plus neutral-tone safari clothing for the bush stops, a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Cape Town and the Cape Winelands are not malaria areas. Greater Kruger, northern Botswana and Victoria Falls are malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Pacing
This is a genuine grand tour across three countries and six stops — your consultant can help sequence flights and rest days to keep the pace comfortable, particularly for multi-generational groups.
Detailed itinerary.
Cape Town
Arrive into Cape Town and check in to The Village Lodge. Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and a full-day drive down the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point.
Cape Winelands
Transfer to Stellenbosch/Franschhoek, checking in to Lovane Boutique Wine Estate for estate visits, wine tastings and fine dining.
Greater Kruger
Fly to Hoedspruit or Skukuza, transferring into Savanna Private Game Reserve for four nights of twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks and night drives across open, unfenced Big Five country.
Okavango Delta
Fly via Johannesburg to Maun, then a light-aircraft transfer into a private Okavango Delta concession, checking in to Chief's Camp on Chief's Island for four nights of mokoro poling, game drives and walking safaris.
Chobe/Linyanti corridor
Light-aircraft transfer to the Chobe/Linyanti corridor, checking in to Linyanti Ebony for two nights of boat-based and vehicle game viewing, with strong wild dog and elephant activity.
Victoria Falls
Road or air transfer to Victoria Falls via Kasane, checking in to The Victoria Falls Hotel for the final two nights — a guided tour of the Falls, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and departure on Day 17.