9 Day Cape Town - Vic Falls 4/5 *

This tour takes you to Cape Town, the “Mother City”with all its diverse cultures.  Enjoy some scenic drives along the coastal routes and visit some of the highlights Cape Town has to offer.  Enjoy some of South Africa’s best wines in the Stellenbosch Wine Region.  Take a flight to Victoria Falls and enjoy many activities the area has to offer, from Scenic Flights over the Victoria Falls to Game Drives or Bungy Jumping, there are so many to choose from.  You will visit Hwange National Park.  Its grasslands and mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Azamare Luxury Guest House (Camps Bay – Cape Town) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Victoria Falls River Lodge (Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• The Private Hide (Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe) – 2 Nights  – VIEW FACT SHEET

KEYS

• BB – Bed & Breakfast
• DBB – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• L – Lunch
• LD – Lunch & Dinner
• D – Dinner
• FB – Full Board (Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner)
• AI – All Inclusive (All Meals, selected drinks, Game Drives/Walk)
• G/Drive – Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Camps Bay – Cape Town
HOTEL:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUESTHOUSE

Camps Bay is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, and the small bay on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula after which it is named.  In summer it attracts many South African and foreign visitors.  Upmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.  Behind the beach, posh seafood restaurants, mellow cafes and cocktail bars with patios overlook the promenade.  Nearby, Promenade Mall has boutiques selling fashion and beachwear, while the intimate Theatre on the Bay stages drama, musicals and comedy.  Close to Cape Town City Centre for all the top attractions Cape Town has to offer from Table Mountain which you can access via Cable Car OR Hiking, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Boulders Beach with Penguins, Robben Island, Cape Point and many more. You will also have a chance to visit the wonderful Winelands of Stellenbosch.

Victoria Falls – ZIMBABWE
LODGE: VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. vIt is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is considered to be one of the world’s largest waterfalls due to its width of 1,708 metres.v Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.v Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park.v Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Crescent Collection’s pioneer lodge is so close to the famous Victoria Falls that one can see the spray in the distance.

Hwange National Park – ZIMBABWE
LODGE: THE PRIVATE HIDE

Hwange National Park is in west Zimbabwe.v Its grasslands and mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs.v In the northwest, animals gather at Mandavu and Masuma dams, where there are concealed lookouts. Bumbusi National Monument includes 18th-century ruins and pre-colonial rock carvings. vIn the southeast, waterholes include the Nyamandhlovu Pan, with its elevated viewing platform. vSpectacular Wilderness, Sundowners in the bush, evenings by the camp fire, each safari holiday is different. vThe Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for its guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive.  Because The Hide is on its own private concession, a 5 km square area in Zimbabwe’s largest national park, the range of activities they can offer is wider and more exciting.  Go walking in the bush with your guide where you’ll discover it’s less about the Big Five and more about making a connection that’s personal.  Drive at night after an unwinding sundowner and experience wild nocturnal activity that you don’t get the chance to see elsewhere.

NOTE:   Optional Add On’s & Room Upgrades –  Available at an Additional Costs – see day to day info below.

DAY 1:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

Arrival Cape Town.  Car Rental . Collect your car at car hire and continue to the City.  Do a city tour in your rental car or continue to Hotel. Visit  Table Mountain Cable Car – own account (This ticket will be valid for all 3 days in Cape Town, if you don’t use it today, you can use it the other. Make use of the Red Bus (hop on hop off) to explore the city and Bo-Kaap.  Dinner @ the Guest House included. 

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room
• Optional/Add On:  Car Rental

DAY 2:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

Day Excursion to Cape Point, Boulders & Kirstenbosch (entrances at own cost).   You can also enjoy lunch at Two Oceans Restaurant at Cape Point – own account.

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room

DAY 3:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

Enjoy time at the Waterfront. Visit the Wine Regions – Stellenbosch or Franschhoek for some wine tastings.  Maybe try out Wine Tasting & Pairing at Lanzerac or any of the wine farms in the area – own account.   

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room

DAY 4:  VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE – Victoria Falls – ZIMBABWE

Depart to CPT International Airport and drop your Rental Vehicle.  Flight from CPT to Vic Falls Airport in Zimbabwe included.   Rental Car.  Collect Rental Vehicle.  Day Excursions can then be booked through us or enjoy this day to be at leisure and relax next to the pool or enjoy the beautiful landscape surrounding this Lodge.  Accommodation is in luxury canvas-under-thatch structures on the banks of the Zambezi River – within the Zambezi National Park
The following is included the next 3 days:  All meals, Local beverages, An optional daily transfer from camp (typically departing at 10h00 and returning at 15h00) to Victoria Falls town,  A Tour of the Falls (part of daily transfer to town) – the entry fee into the Rainforest is for guest’s own account, Transfers to/from National Park Gate / Jetty for 3rd party activities, Bird watching, Two game activities – i.e. a choice of either a morning/afternoon game drive in the Zambezi National Park, and a sunrise/sunset river cruise – per person per day (subject to availability). Snacks & local beverages are included on the game drives and/or the sunset river cruises, Afternoon Tea, Complimentary access to onsite Fitness Centre.  

• Included:  All Meals & Activities as all mentioned above + Flight from CPT to Vic Falls and overnight in a Luxury Tent

DAY 5:  VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE – Victoria Falls – ZIMBABWE

Day trip to Vic Falls – included.  All meals included @ the Lodge.

• Included:  All Meals & Activities as metioned in Day 4 (Vic Falls Tour included) and overnight in a Luxury Tent

DAY 6:  VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE – Victoria Falls – ZIMBABWE

Free at leisure – many activities to choose from that the Lodge offers and that is included as mentionedon Day 4.    Other Activities can be booked through us (Flight over Falls; Bungy Jump).  All Meals included @ the Lodge.

• Included:  All Meals & Activities as metioned in Day 4 and overnight in a Luxury Tent
• Optional/Add On:  Flight over Falls; Bungy Jump

DAY 7:  THE PRIVATE HIDE – Hwange National Park – ZIMBABWE

Depart to the Exclusive The Hide in Hwange National Park.  This Lodge will be the highlight of the tour as you end the tour with this 2 day stay.  The following is included at the Lodge for today and tomorrow:  Accommodation, Meals, Local Drinks, House wine, up to 4 activities per day, teas/coffees and laundry.

• Included:  All Meals, Local Drinks, House wine, up to 4 activities per day, teas/coffees and laundry and overnight in The Hide Deluxe Tents

DAY 8:  THE PRIVATE HIDE – Hwange National Park – ZIMBABWE

Enjoy some of the Activities this Lodge has to offer.  All Inclusive with various activities to choose from.

• Included:  All Meals, Local Drinks, House wine, up to 4 activities per day, teas/coffees and laundry and overnight in The Hide Deluxe Tents

DAY 9:  DEPARTURE DAY

Depart Lodge to Vic Falls Airport for your flight home. Drop Rental Car

• Included:  BB

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  Accommodation as stated (or alternative if not available – this will be communicated to the clints)
•  Breakfast Daily
•  6 x Dinners
•  5 x Lunches
•  Flight from CPT-Vic Falls
•  6 x Game Activities @ Victoria Falls River Lodge to choose from (see day to day info)
•  1 x Victoria Falls Day Trip
•  8 x Activities to choose from at The Private Hide – Hwange (up to 4 activities per day included) Beverages included (See day to day)

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

•  Porterage – not included
•  Transport (Car Rental available to add on / as Option)
•  Flights back & from your Hometown
•  Medical Insurance (for clients own account)
•  Visa’s (clients need to arrange where needed themselves)
•  Service Fees at Restaurants / Lodges not included for staff
•  Entrances at own costs (as indicated on the day to day information)
•  Meals not included in itinerary (see day by day) will be at clients own cost

OPTIONAL ADD ON’s:  Available on various days of the Tour (See Day to Day) at an Additional Costs.