South Africa & Zambia | Winelands to Waterfalls
 Photo opportunities on safari |
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10 days / 9 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Cape Town | 3 |
| Johannesburg | 1 |
| South Luangwa National Park | 3 |
| Livingstone | 2 |
Day 01 Arrive Cape Town
On arrival an A&K welcome to South Africa! Transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner tonight at the home of a local Capetonian (D).
Cape Grace
Day 02 Cape Town
Today’s tour will take you south of Cape Town city centre to the very end of the scenically dramatic Cape Peninsula. Travel to Hout Bay, False Bay and the quaint suburb of St James where you visit one of Cape Town’s little-known gems, Rhodes’ Cottage once the holiday house of Cecil John Rhodes. At the end of the Cape Peninsula you will reach the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. After time exploring the reserve there is a seafood lunch at Colona Castle. Afterwards visit the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, where there is the chance for a specialist guided private tour (B,L).
Cape Grace
Day 03 Cape Town
Travel to the town of Stellenbosch, embraced by the majestic Simonsberg, Jonkershoek and Helderberg mountains. The town is famous for its carefully preserved architectural heritage, which includes examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian styles. During a private walking tour of the historical sector, you will learn many of Stellenbosch’s secrets. Stellenbosch is also the centre of the local wine making industry and is surrounded by hundreds of vineyards. You have the chance to visit some privately owned wineries, which date back hundreds of years. Continue through the lush Franschhoek Valley to the quaint Huguenot village of Franschhoek for lunch. Then travel across country to the historic town of Paarl, before returning to Cape Town in the late afternoon (B,L).
Cape Grace
Day 04 Cape Town – Johannesburg
Weather permitting today you will make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of Table Mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Continue on to the Bo Kaap area for an exclusive, traditional Cape Malay tea in the home of Farieda Zainden. A unique Cape Town character, Farieda will tell us about life growing up in the charming Bo Kaap where bulbous minarets rise up above buildings festooned with cast-iron adornments from another age and cobble stoned streets lead into cosy squares. Discover the District Six Museum, the tranquil Company Gardens and Signal Hill before flying to Johannesburg this afternoon. This evening meet professional photographer Rob das Neves who will show you how to use your camera equipment to its fullest potential (B,D).
Tintswalo at Waterfall
Day 05 Johannesburg – Lusaka – South Luangwa National Park
This morning transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight via Lusaka to Mfuwe. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge located within South Luangwa National Park. As you dine this evening, enjoy the sight of the surrounding flood plains as the game comes to drink from the waterhole (B,L,D).
Puku Ridge Tented Camp
Days 06 – 07 Design Your Days South Luangwa
Enjoy the spectacular sunrise from your luxury tent before embarking on two days of discovery in the South Luangwa. Choose two of the following activities per day. A sunrise game exploration; an afternoon safari drive with sundowners before a night drive or for a different perspective a guided walking safari (B,L,D).
Puku Ridge Tented Camp
Day 08 South Luangwa – Lusaka – Livingstone
Transfer to the airport and fly cross country to the stunning Victoria Falls, and your luxury tree-house with its private deck overlooking the Zambezi River (B,L,D).
Sussi & Chuma
Day 09 Design Your Day Victoria Falls
Discover the mighty Victoria Falls and the town of Livingstone. Choose two of the following activities. A guided tour of the Zambian side of Victoria Falls; discover how the locals live on a visit to Semonga village; take a game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or enjoy a morning or sunset boat trip (B,L,D).
Sussi & Chuma
Day 10 Depart Livingstone
Your tour ends today with a transfer to Livingstone airport (B).
Optional Extensions
Combine your small group journey with one of A&K's private journey extensions. A&K suggests the Okavango Delta Extension or a Beach Extension to Mozambique.
Meet profession photographer Rob das Neves
During your dinner in Johannesburg, meet Rob das Neves, a professional photographer. Rob will show you how to take better photographs and use your camera equipment to its fullest potential. This will be particularly useful for the wildlife encounters you will have in Zambia.
Escorting you on your Zambian safari is Kevin Macaulay. Raised in South Africa and Tanzania, Kevin had many opportunities to develop his love of the bush and nature conservation, starting off by catching snakes and insects in the garden from the age of six. His parents also fostered his interest in the natural environment by taking him on safari to many national parks and wildlife areas throughout Southern Africa. Kevin has been involved in the Zambian safari industry since 2005 and has been with A&K since early 2007. His varied career in the bush has enabled him to experience almost every type of safari available including extended walking safaris and canoe trips. Kevin loves providing insight to this strange and beautiful “new world” and getting people to remove their watches and start feeling the age old rhythm of Africa.
