South Africa and Zimbabwe Adventure trip 16 Days
This trip will take you on spectacular adventures in both South Africa and Zimbabwe. Explore safari game drives, deep sea fishing, hike table mountain followed by abseiling, rafting on Zambezi River, and Victoria Falls, sand boarding and quad biking! How about going to two amazing countries in one vacation? Did we mention wine tours?
Day 1
International Flights Lands at Johannesburg Airport
A new flight departs Johannesburg / Federal Air for Londolozi Airstrip (Luggage restriction of 20kg per person, soft sided luggage only)
On Londolozi Airstrip you will be met by your Game Ranger for your transfer
Check in and welcome to Londolozi Founders Lodge, 1 x Chalet
Lunch at the lodge
Afternoon tea with pastries and cakes
Make your way to the game vehicle for your Sunset Game Drive with sundowner drinks and snacks
Arrive back at the lodge, welcomed with warm face towels and drink; choice to freshen up or go straight to dinner.
Day 2
(This is a rough guideline of what to expect. Each safari experience is tailor made and may differ from day to day.)
Make your way to the game drive vehicle where you meet your tracker. Ranger has a small briefing and asking what we would like to see. Followed by a 3 1⁄2 hour game drive. Half way through you stop for coffee break.
Arrive back at the lodge, met with welcome drinks and warm face towel and have the option to freshen up first or go straight through to breakfast. Full buffet breakfast of hot and colds.
Time at leisure – activities include Bush Walk/Photographic Studio/Village Experience/Massage/Good Work Foundation Community Experience/Inclusive Yoga Class/Boutique Shopping and more
Lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon at leisure
Afternoon tea with pastries and cakes
Make your way to the game vehicle for your Sunset Game Drive with sundowner drinks and snacks
Arrive back at the lodge, welcomed with warm face towels and drink; choice to freshen up or go straight to dinner.
Day 3
Game drive day like day 2
Day 4
Full buffet breakfast before check out. As the transfer is partially within the reserve, this acts as your morning a game drive.
Check out and depart on a shared transfer to Skukuza Airport (approx 1 1⁄2 hours) 11.20am
Flight lands at Cape Town Airport followed by a private road transfer. Check in and welcome to The Bay Hotel which is situated across the road from the lovely Camps Bay beach and surrounded by restaurants. Premier Pool Room, breakfast included daily
Evening at leisure
Day 5
Enjoy a lovely breakfast before you depart on your Guided Full Day Tour to view Cape Point, the African Penguins and a swim with seals.
Depart on a Full Day Private Best Views of the Cape – Peninsula Tour & Snorkelling with the Seals –description below
Return back from your Full Day Tour Evening at leisure
Tour include: Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cape Town, private guide/driver, seal snorkelling experience(Group tour), drive over Chapman‟s Peak, entrance fee to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and entrance to Boulders Beach to view the African Penguins.
Tour exclude: Lunch, Additional beverages and gratuity
Day 6
After breakfast your guide will collect you for your guided hike up Table Mountain along Plattekloof Gorge (very scenic), followed by abseiling (Repelling) off the cliffs of Table Mountain dropping 112 meters down a sheer cliff face. After your abseil (Repelling), enjoy the cable car down Table Mountain. – please view full description below
Return back to your hotel Evening at leisure
Tour include: Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cape Town, private hiking guide/driver, Abseiling experience, Hike up Platteklip Gorge, Snacks and Water, Table Mountain Cable Way down
Tour exclude: Lunch, Additional food/beverages and gratuity
Day 7
Day at leisure – perhaps explore the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay, enjoy a sunset cruise, helicopter ride, the V&A Waterfront or visit a few more museums
Day 8
Depart for your Full Day Equestrian & Winelands Tasting Adventure in the lovely town of Franschhoek– please view full description below
Return back to your hotel Evening at leisure
Tour include: Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cape Town, wine-tastings at 3 renowned Franschhoek wineries, horse-riding (tailored according to experience)
Tour exclude: Lunch, Additional beverages and gratuity
Day 9
Half Day Driver on a Go As you Please Excursion (Duration: 4 Hours).
This tour includes a driver to collect you from your hotel to the start of your paragliding location. Here you would be met by your paragliding representative who would guide you to the departure location – situated up a little steep hill.
Enjoy the Paraglide off Lion‟s Head landing at Camps Bay beach. This location may amend to another area in CapeTown, also scenic as it is weather / wind dependant.
The driver will meet you at the landing location and take you back to the hotel or alternative location within Cape Town as he is at your disposal for 4 hours. This includes the activity time.
Paragliding Excursion for 2 Adults (Time TBC) – usually around 10am / 10.30am Afternoon at leisure – subject to confirming the excursion in the morning
Day 10
Depart on a shared transfer to the town of Gansbaai for your Shark Cage Diving Excursion. Gansbaai is approximately 3 hour‟s drive from Cape Town. The time would be confirmed the day prior as it is based on ocean water clarity, weather conditions and shark activity.
Shark Cage Diving Excursion for 2-3 hours – please view description below
Return back to your hotel on your shared transfer Evening at leisure
Day 11
Depart on a Full Day Guided Excursion Quad Biking and Sandboarding
End of excursion however may even end at 7pm
Evening at leisure
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cape Town, private driver/guide, Quad Biking and Sand Board
Tour excludes: Lunch and gratuity
Day 12
Depart on a Half Day Deep Sea Fishing Excursion (Time TBC) – Please see description below
Added bonus: Skipper loves to braai (bbq) so if the day was successful he will show you how to braai (bbq) your catch!
Tour include: Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cape Town, deep sea fishing
Tour excludes: Lunch and gratuity
Day 13
Early morning check out and a private transfer to Cape Town Airport
Check out and depart on your private road transfer to Cape Town Airport (approx 40 min)
Commercial flight departs Cape Town for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Flight lands at Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. Please note that you would be required to purchase an Entry Visa upon arrival at Immigration – request a Kaza Visa (this allows you to enter Zambia and
Zimbabwe daily for excursions). Cost approx USD 80 per person however this may fluctuate
Shared transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (approx 30 min)
1pm Check in and welcome to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Waterhole Facing Room, breakfast included
Zambezi Sunset Cruise with drinks and snacks, transfers included
Evening at leisure
Day 14
Depart on White Water Rafting Excursion on the Zambezi River – please see description below Lunch served at the top of the gorge at Rapid 23
Return back to your hotel Afternoon at leisure
Day 15
12/13 minute helicopter flip over Victoria Falls
Bungee Jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge.
Includes Transfers and entry into Rainforest. Your passport would be required as you enter into Zambia for this excursion
Duration: Including the walk the entire experience takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The minimum age is 14 years, with a minimum weight of 40 KGs and a maximum weight of 140 kgs.
Day 16
Check out and depart for Victoria Falls Airport on a shared transfer (approx 30 min)
Commercial flight departs Victoria Falls Airport for Johannesburg Airport
Flight lands at Johannesburg International Airport
International flight departs Johannesburg (own arrangements)
Please ensure your international flight departs at least 3 hours after your arrival time into Johannesburg