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South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls

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Southern Africa

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe

13 Days/12 Nights

May-October

Overview
Itinerary
Accommodations

South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls

13 Days/12 Nights

ACCESSIBILITY: This journey can be tailored for those that have physical and/or neuro-diversity needs. We’ll collaborate with you to modify the itinerary as needed to turn your trip into a reality.

While the call of the wild is the heartbeat of this journey, the trip offers a tapestry of experiences that extend beyond the savanna. The trip begins in Cape Town, one of the most stunning cities in the world. Ascend the iconic Table Mountain by cable car for a panoramic view of the Atlantic before winding along the rugged Cape Peninsula to meet the charming colony of African penguins. Feature: Personalized Ala Carte touring designed to your special interests.

Transition from coastal beauty to the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch and Constantia. Here, you’ll savor the finer things in life: award-winning vintages and artisanal cheeses set against a backdrop of historic Cape Dutch architecture. A visit to Robben Island offers a poignant look at Nelson Mandela’s legacy—a powerful symbol of triumph and the enduring human spirit.

The Greater Kruger Safari: Your safari begins in the Greater Kruger, home to premier private reserves world-renowned for intimate leopard sightings and ultra-luxury lodges. With no fences between the reserve and the National Park, wildlife roams freely across a vast ecosystem. Experience the thrill of high-density game viewing through exclusive off-road tracking and atmospheric night drives that reveal the bush’s nocturnal secrets.

Victoria Falls: Fly to magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Feel the spray on a private walking tour along the canyon’s edge and end the evening on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

For the ultimate perspective, we highly recommend a helicopter "Flight of Angels" to truly grasp the sheer scale of the gorge and the thundering waters below.

Botswana - Okavango Delta: This is "Remote Africa" at its most pristine. Navigate a labyrinth of lily-padded channels by traditional canoe, explore islands on foot, or track massive herds of buffalo, elephant, and prides of lion by open vehicle. Whether by land or by water, the Delta offers an unmatched, immersive safari experience that stays with you long after you return home.

For detailed information on regions of Botswana, difference in camps, when to travel and more visit Botswana Safari - Insider's Guide on this website.

Highlights

Choice of Accommodations
Extended Safari in Prime Wildlife Areas
Personalized A la Carte touring in Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope & African Penguin Colony
Visit art galleries and handicraft shops in Bo-Kaap arts district
Take the Cable Car to the Table Mountain
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Private Walking tour of Victoria Falls
Sunset Cruise on Zambezi

Journey Rates & Details

Please contact Born Free to request a quote with 2027 rates.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
01

Cape Town

Land in the early evening in Cape Town. You are met at the airport by the Born Free local host and escorted to your choice of hotels.

Cape Town is a breathtaking city located at the tip of Africa. It is a modern city with touches of Old World. The recent cultural history of apartheid era converges with trendy restaurants, handicraft studios, and magnificent scenery.

Lunch / Dinner
Day
02

Cape Town

Table Mountain & City Tour

Have a leisurely breakfast before heading out for your introduction to the Cape region. Ascend a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for stunning views of the mountainous coast and city. This will give you a great orientation to the surrounding areas.

Cape Town is a fabulously diverse and vibrant city, from its beautiful natural scenery to its colorful Cape Malay arts district. Discover old Cape Town, including Groote Kerk church, Greenmarket Square, and the Castle of Good Hope. Built by the Dutch East India Company, it later became a military installation.

Then on to colorful Bo-Kaap/Cape Malay with its vibrant houses. A walking tour takes you through the arts district with a stop at Streetwires Art Collective, where artisans create animals out of small beads and wires.

Breakfast
Day
03

Cape Peninsula - Penguin Colony

Depart this morning, winding through the Cape on one of the most beautiful drives. Pass through charming fishing villages. Stop as you please at antique shops, art galleries, or for a cappuccino at one of the seaside cafes.

The highlight for most travelers is the stop to see the breeding colony of African "Jackass" penguins. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope and then arrive back in Cape Town city around 5.

Dinner is included tonight at your choice of our recommended restaurants.

Breakfast / Dinner
Day
04

Cape Town

À la Carte Touring

Select from a wide range of excursions that are already included in the price of the trip. Discuss your interests with a Born Free Safaris Specialist who will then create your personalized private tour.

Ideas for À la Carte Touring:
1) Visit the Zeitz Museum of Modern Art Africa and wander around Cape Town's arts district.

2) Take the ferry to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.

4) Visit the philanthropic Uthando Community Project.

5) Spend the day in town with a driver/guide visiting the art districts, museums such as the District Six Museum dedicating to the Apartheid times, Heart of Cape Town (dedicated to Christiaan Barnard), and Jewish Museum.

On request, additional days can be added in Cape Town.

Breakfast

Special Activity:
Shark Cage Diving
Day
05

Greater Kruger - Sabi Sand

On Safari

Board your direct flight to the Greater Kruger area and Sabi Sands arriving in time for lunch. Head out in the afternoon on your first game drive. It is an easy few hours exploring the bush in spacious open safari vehicles. You have a good chance of encountering a pride of lions, Cape Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, or all of the above.

Return to the lodge for dinner, refreshments in the lounge, and in for an early night's sleep.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
06

Greater Kruger - Sabi Sand

Spend your day today searching out your favorite species during game drives in open safari vehicles.

Midday, take a nature walk learning about the smaller creatures of the bush and the flora and fauna.

A bit of time to relax and another game drive before dinner.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
07

Greater Kruger - Sabi Sands

Today, let you guide know what species you still want to see. The guide and spotter will do their best to please.

After dinner, there are night game drives offered at most camps. Search for nocturnal species, such as Lesser Bushbabies, Aardwolf, Civet, and the striped Polecat. Leopards and lions can often be seen moving territories.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
08

Victoria Falls

Today's flight is to Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya ("the smoke that thunders"). There's a magic about the area with the towering columns of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, and the deep dark gorges. Late afternoon visits can sometimes give you views of the rainbow that often arches over the canyon.

Sundowner Cocktail Cruise on the Zambezi this evening.

Breakfast / Dinner
Day
09

Victoria Falls

Walking tour of Victoria Falls this morning. David Livingstone was the first European to visit the area and named the falls after Queen Victoria. Your guide takes you on a scenic path through the rain forests where you will reach the best vantage points of both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides.

Approach the heart-pounding views of Devil's Cataract and Knife Edge Bridge. The sound is loud as the water plunges 310 feet over a mile-wide gorge.

You will have an opportunity for a community visit. This is a chance where guests can really give back to the community, while exploring the markets and town of Victoria Falls.

Breakfast / Dinner
Day
10

Moremi Game Reserve - Okavango Delta

On Safari

Fly on a connecting flight via Kasane to start your safari into the heart of Botswana. You will immediately get a sense that you are in remote Africa, away from all modern civilization and realize that your great African adventure lies ahead.

The Okavango Delta is widely regarded as one of Africa's best safari destinations. Experience the abundant natural treasurers in unparalleled comfort.

A contrast to the private reserves in the Greater Kruger area is the opportunity to go out on water safaris (water level permitting). Dugout canoes and shallow boats are used to navigate past bird life, hippos, and crocodiles on waterways.

Guest activities include a choice of morning and afternoon game drives throughout the many different ecosystems that the Moremi Game Reserve has to offer. This blend of activities allows for access to incredible landscapes, impressive wildlife, as well as the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque waters of the Okavango Delta.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
11

Moremi Game Reserve - Okavango Delta

A full day of safari activities. Begin with a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, heading out across the grasslands. The expert guide will search out your favorite species.

The diverse habitat all but guarantees prolific sightings of elephant, buffalo, wild dog, hyena, giraffe, hippo, wildebeest, kudu, lechwe, lion, leopard, and cheetah, among others.

Birding is spectacular, especially in the spring and summer months when the migrants are breeding.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
12

Moremi Game Reserve - Okavango Delta

Each day will bring you an exciting experience of varied wildlife activities. One day you may see a pride of lion, another day elephants playing in the water, or warthogs running, just running, and seems like to nowhere. No two days are alike.

In the afternoon, participate in your choice of activities. Born Free's selected camps in Moremi offer year-round land safaris and viewing in powerboats or canoes known locally as mokoros.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day
13

Your Onward Journey

Early breakfast, one last game drive, and bid adieu to the friendly camp staff and friends you have made on safari.

Take a short flight to Maun where you will connect with your international flight onward.

Breakfast

Available accommodation levels

From understated, high comfort stays to ultra-luxury lodges, Africa offers some of the most unique accommodations in the world. We believe where you stay, especially while on safari, is a core part of your journey, providing far more than just a place to sleep.

The properties shown are intended to spark inspiration. Born Free will discuss the choices and recommend those that align with your budget and comfort preferences. These selections are based on seasonality, site inspections, and—most importantly—feedback from our travelers. Most itineraries can mix and match the Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories.

Platinum
Overview
Platinum properties transcend 5-star standards to offer curated, flawless luxury. These are more than stays; they are unforgettable experiences.

Recommendations
Cape Town:
- Cape Grace, Ellerman House, The Silo, Mt. Nelson
Greater Kruger:
- Singita (pictured), Lion Sands, Londolozi Granite, Dulini Leadwood
Victoria Falls:
- Victoria Falls River Lodge, Elephant Camp, Matetsi, Old Drift Lodge
Botswana:
- Wilderness Premium Camps, Mombo, Zarafa
Gold
Overview
Gold accommodations are only a "notch" below Platinum, generally in ambience. Nothing is left behind in comfort, location and overall experience.

Recommendations
Cape Town:
- One & Only, Camissa House, Table Bay, The Bay Hotel
Greater Kruger:
- Mala Mala, Sabi Sabi Bush, &Beyond Ngala, Selati
Victoria Falls:
- Mbano Manor, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone, Chundu Island
Botswana:
- Desert & Delta (pictured), Ker & Downey, &Beyond Camps
Silver
Overview
Our most popular class of accommodations. Select locations and are often mixed with Gold level properties. Simply a good value.

Recommendations
Cape Town:
- Cape Cadogan, Victoria & Alfred, Queen Victoria, Radisson Blu
Greater Kruger:
- Kambaku River, Notten's (pictured), Kirkman's
Victoria Falls:
- Victoria Falls Hotel, Palm River, Victoria Falls Safari Club
Botswana:
- Sable Alley, Gomoti Plains

Wishlist

South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls

At a glance

South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls

Highlights

Journey Rates & Details

Day-by-day itinerary

Available accommodation levels

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Associations

Insurance