South African Adventure 2027: Falls, Safari, and Cape Town

Why you'll love this African adventure

This journey blends rich culture, awe-inspiring natural wonders, and iconic wildlife in one itinerary: the urban pulse and history of Johannesburg and Soweto, the thundering mist of Victoria Falls, Big Five game drives in Kruger, and the scenic beauty of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, the Winelands, and Table Mountain. It is a well-balanced tour of discovery and relaxation for travelers who want a deep, varied Southern Africa experience without coordinating the safari logistics, flights, and transfers themselves.

Where you'll stay

Accommodations include the Signature Lux Hotel by Onomo in Sandton, Johannesburg; Umbhaba Eco Lodge on a 30-acre farm near Kruger in Hazyview; and the Old Bank Hotel, a boutique property in the heart of Cape Town with a rooftop bar and city views. Hotels may be substituted with similar properties if needed. An optional half-day Winelands add-on tour is available for $95 per person.

Operated by Culture Holidays, hosted by Christine's Travel Escapes

This tour is operated by Culture Holidays (Voyages Hub) and resold and hosted by Christine's Travel Escapes under the Elite Escapes brand. Voyages Hub reserves the right to levy a fuel surcharge at the time of operation. Itinerary order and day trips may be adjusted for weather, traffic, or operational needs.

Payment and cancellation policy

The deposit is US$750 per person, non-refundable and non-transferable. A 50% payment is due 145 days before departure and the full balance 90 days before departure. Cancellation: from booking to 145 days out, $300 per person plus insurance cost if purchased and air ticket cost if issued; 144-90 days out, 50% of the trip cost; 89 days or fewer, no refund. A traveler who becomes single because a roommate cancels pays the single supplement. Payment cut-off dates are firm.

Travel notes

Check visa requirements for your nationality before traveling. Consult your doctor about vaccinations; the Kruger region is a malaria-risk zone. Tap water is generally safe in major cities, and bottled water is widely available. South Africa drives on the left, uses Type M power outlets (bring a universal adapter), and runs on South African Standard Time, UTC+2. Summer runs November to February. Be respectful of local customs across this culturally diverse country of 11 official languages.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight to Johannesburg

   Depart for Johannesburg to begin your journey through South Africa and Victoria Falls.

2. Day 2 — Arrive in Johannesburg

   A local representative meets you with a name board and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free; stroll Nelson Mandela Square or dine in Sandton.

3. Day 3 — Johannesburg and Soweto

   A guided full day: Constitution Hill, then Soweto and Vilakazi Street, the only street home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Optional traditional lunch in Soweto. Breakfast provided.

4. Day 4 — Fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

   A short international flight, then an afternoon at leisure near the falls: relax by the pool, browse markets, or add an optional Zambezi sunset cruise. Breakfast provided.

5. Day 5 — Guided Victoria Falls tour

   Walk rainforest trails past the Main, Horseshoe, and Rainbow Falls viewpoints of Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'The Smoke That Thunders.' Optional afternoon: helicopter flight, village visit, bungee jump, or river safari. Breakfast provided.

6. Day 6 — To Kruger National Park

   Fly via Johannesburg to the Kruger region, check into your safari lodge, and head out on your first evening game drive in an open 4x4, followed by dinner under the stars in a traditional boma. Breakfast and dinner provided.

7. Day 7 — Full safari day in Kruger

   A dawn game drive in search of the Big Five, leisure time at the lodge, then an afternoon drive with sundowners in the wild. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.

8. Day 8 — Kruger to Cape Town

   A final early-morning safari, then fly to Cape Town and settle in near the V&A Waterfront. Breakfast provided.

9. Day 9 — Cape Peninsula day

   Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, then the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, returning via Simon's Town and Kalk Bay. Breakfast provided.

10. Day 10 — Cape Winelands

    Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with guided wine tastings at select estates. Breakfast provided.

11. Day 11 — Table Mountain and city tour

    Cable car up Table Mountain (weather permitting), then the Company's Garden, St. George's Cathedral, the colorful Bo-Kaap, and Greenmarket Square. Breakfast provided.

12. Day 12 — Departure from Cape Town

    Transfer to Cape Town International for your flight home.