Compare Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls by Audley Travel vs 8-day Zambia Victoria Falls + Safari by Ker & Downey Africa
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| Duration | 13 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 6,341 | $ 4,999 |
| Price Per Day | $ 488 | $ 625 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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South Africa is beguiling in its variety. It’s confident, cosmopolitan Cape Town but it’s also big game viewing in Kruger National Park, the farmsteads and valleys of the Winelands, and the remote, wild Elephant Coast. Our South Africa specialists have thoroughly explored this land of contrasts, from the north to the Cape Peninsula, and can recommend the best South African experiences for you. |
This 8-day highlights of Zambia is great for all members of the family and the lodge Sussi & Chuma also offers child friendly game drives, child friendly menus and evening meals and also supports the local village and school in Livingstone as well. |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Cape Town.
Day 2 : Cape Town
On arrival into Cape Town, you're met airside by an Audley representative and assisted through immigration to where your driver is waiting to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax at your hotel or explore the city. You could take a stroll along the V&A Waterfront, home to a variety of shops and high-quality restaurants overlooking the harbour.
Day 3 : Cape Town
For your first full day in Cape Town I have arranged a walking tour of the city with a private guide. You are lead through the historic city centre for an insight into its turbulent past. This afternoon you have free. You may like us to arrange a trip to Robben Island to learn more of the history of apartheid in the city. Alternatively you might prefer something less challenging this afternoon and could visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or enjoy afternoon tea at The Mount Nelson Hotel.
Day 4 : Cape Town
This morning we will arrange that you are met at you guesthouse for an excursion heading to the summit of Table Mountain. We will arrange for a private guide to lead you up one of the many hiking trails - they'll be able to select the most suitable route for you but all give you fantastic views over the city, ocean and surrounding landscape. Once at the top, you can take photographs and simply take in the panorama, gazing for miles in all directions. There's a restaurant and numerous walking trails you can follow along the mountain's distinctively flat top - look out for the hamster-like rock hyraxes that make the mountain their home.You'll also take a ferry over to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent much of his prison sentence.
Day 5 : Cape Town
A land tour of the Cape peninsula is arranged for today taking in Simon's Town, the penguins of Boulder's Beach and the spectacular scenery of Cape Point
Day 6 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
You have a half hour private transfer back to the airport this morning for your two and a half hour flight to the Kruger. On arrival, you're met by your private driver and transferred to your safari lodge in Sabi Sand Wildtuin. The two and a half hour journey takes you north through Mpumalanga's plantations and rural communities before reaching the reserve, where you have a chance of spotting game even before reaching your lodge. This afternoon, begin your safari adventure with a game drive out into the bush on the lookout for elephant, lion and rhino.
Day 7 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
Spend a full day on safari. You can join an early morning game drive to experience the reserve coming to life as animals such as leopard, wild dogs and rhino head out to feed. You then head back for a hearty breakfast and can relax at your lodge during the heat of the day, perhaps sitting on the deck to observe any passing wildlife. Another game drive in the late afternoon gives you a chance to see other wildlife and watch as the sun sets over the bush, enjoying a sundowner with your guide.
Day 8 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
Spend another day on the lookout for the reserve's game and other wildlife. As well as the two game drives, you may also wish to join a guided bush walk with an experienced ranger, who'll point out some of the reserve's smaller species such as reptiles, insects and birdlife as you follow animal tracks on the ground. Driving back from the afternoon game drive, spotlights help you to see nocturnal species such as bush babies and chameleons.
Day 9 : Livingstone & The Victoria Falls
This morning you're collected and transferred by private vehicle to Kruger Airport. The journey takes around two hours through Mpumalanga's rural areas. At the airport, you board your hour and a half flight to Livingstone, Zambia ready for the final stretch of your adventure - Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, you're met by an Audley representative and driven in a shared vehicle to your lodge. The journey takes around an hour, cutting through Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, so keep your eyes peeled for any passing wildlife.You will arrive at the lodge in time for an afternoon activity and we would recommend a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi.
Day 10 : Livingstone & The Victoria Falls
Today you can choose from a range of activities, from guided fishing and birdwatching trips to white water rafting or a guided walk through one of the local villages. However, a highlight should be visiting the Victoria Falls where you can use the knowledge of a local guide to learn all about the history of this natural wonder.
Day 11 : Livingstone & The Victoria Falls
Enjoy your last day at the Falls - a great way to round off your trip is seeing them from the air, either on a helicopter or a micro light flight. It gives you a completely different perspective and a true sense of scale as you gaze over the largest waterfall in the world.
Day 12 : International return flight
Today you're driven for around an hour back to Livingstone airport in time for your onward flight.
Day 13 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Days 1 to 3: Livingstone
From Livingstone Airport you will take a short transfer with a Ker & Downey Africa representative to your lodge.
This hotel has river-facing rooms with a fantastic view of the Zambezi River where you can the views from your private balcony and is nearby the Victoria Falls which is one of the Seven natural wonders of the world. There is lots on offer at The David Livingstone including a Health Spa in a tranquil environment, a restaurant in a traditional Zambian restaurant, shuttle services to Livingstone town. Great setting with grass banks on the Zambezi River for you to watch amazing sunrises or sunsets.
On day 2 we have included a Guided Tour of the Falls on the Zambian side which will take between 2 to 3 hours. You will get to see the Falls with a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable experience.
Activities And Services
- Kalai Restaurant
- Gwembe Terrace
Recommended
- Ujiji Bar
Days 4 to 7: Victoria Falls (Zambia)
After a gourmet breakfast with a view of the Zambezi River, you will be collected by your driver and taken back to Livingstone Airport, from the airport you will change vehicles and you will be transferred to your next lodge in Zambia which is 12kms upstream from Victoria Falls.
We have chosen this lodge as it is the only lodge in the area to offer guided walking safaris is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and accommodation is in tree-houses connected by wooden walkways set amongst the trees.
They offer game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles into the National Park and guests can be lucky enough to see the rare wild dog on occasion in the Park. Also offers guests a walking tour of Victoria Falls, canoeing on the Zambezi, Sundowner Cruise, a local school & village tour where guests can hire bicycles to use to tour the village and seasonal fishing.
Activities And Services
- Game Drive
- Tour of Victoria Falls
- Walking Safari
- Canoeing on the Zambezi
- Sundowner Cruise
- Local School & Village Tour
- Fishing
Optional
- Flight of Angels
- White Water Rafting
- Livingstone Island Visit
- Tour of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe Side)
Day 8: End Of Itinerary
After your morning activity, usually a game drive or walking safari, take a short transfer back to Livingstone to either the airport or alternative destination for your onward journey.
