THE BIG FIVE, RIVER CRUISING & THE CAPE
In South Africa, track the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo – at private game and nature reserves and discover the charms of Cape Town and Johannesburg. In Zimbabwe, explore the mighty Victoria Falls and the alluring Zambezi River. In Botswana & Namibia, embark on a luxury Chobe River cruise.
- Track Africa’s Big Five at stays in four private wildlife and game reserves
- Visit mighty Victoria Falls – one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World
- Chobe River 3-night water safari aboard a luxury riverboat, the Zambezi Queen
- Ride Bushtracks Express dinner train and cruise Zambezi River on a luxury tour
- Authentic cultural experiences – festive singing, dancing, drumming, cuisine
- Enjoy penguins, sculptures, gardens, beaches, cities, wine tastings, and picnics!
Included land highlights:
Boschendal Rhone Rose Garden Picnic
Cellar Door Wine Tasting at Boschendal
Chapman’s Peak
Boulder Beach African Penguins
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cape Town City Tour
Gold Restaurant Experience
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Garden Route
Plettenberg Bay
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Knysna Lagoon
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Africa’s Big Five Wildlife Game Drive
Shamwari Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
Oceana Beach Game Drive
Kariega River Boat Ride
Kowie River Sunset Cruise
Zambezi Grande River Cruise
Jungle Junction Dinner Experience
Victoria Falls Walking Tour
Bushtracks Express Train & Dinner
3 Night Zambezi Queen River Cruise
Chobe Water-Based Safari
Zambezi Queen Optional Activities – Fishing, Birding, Wildlife Safari

Accommodations:
SOUTH AFRICA
2 Nights – Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town
2 Nights – Grace Hotel, Cape Town
1 Night – The Marine, Hermanus
2 Nights – The Plettenberg Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
3 Nights – Long Lee Manor, Shamwari Private Game Reserve
4 Nights – Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve, Port Alfred
1 Night – InterContinental, Johannesburg
1 Night – Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Johannesburg
ZIMBABWE
2 Nights – Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls
BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA (CHOBE RIVER CRUISING)
3 Nights – Zambezi Queen By Mantis, Chobe River Cruising
Active Rating:
EASY TO MODERATE
Requires ability to walk an easy mile and sometimes on uneven pavement. This tour is not recommended for mobility devices such as a wheelchair, scooter, or walker.
Included Meals:
62
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on full tour days + arrival day dinner, departure day breakfast
Itinerary
Departures and Pricing
PER PERSON PRICING INCLUDES
Accommodations; fully-guided service; listed activities, tours, and entrance fees; transportation (within the tour); airport meet and greet; transfers; meals, one adult beverage with dinner, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; fees; and special alumni World Adventure memento.
October 24, 2023
Iconic Southern Africa22-Day Land Tour
October 24 – November 14, 2023
TOUR SAVINGS
Check Discount – SAVE $300 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash versus credit card! $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.
HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR
A deposit of $2,000.00 USD per person is required within ten days of booking your reservation. Deposits are refundable up until 90 days prior to departure. If canceled, deposits paid by credit card forfeit 4%.
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and personal checks are acceptable forms of deposit payment. To confirm your space by credit card, please contact our office: 800.325.2270. Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.
ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS
Home city arrival and departure airfare is not included. This tour begins in Cape Town, South Africa, and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa. We recommend arriving one day early and preparing for two days of travel. Flights may arrive in Cape Town at any time on Day 1 or before. On Day 22, flights may depart Johannesburg at any time. Due to TSA security checks, please arrive at your local airport 3 hours prior to the plane departure time.
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