Overview
Cape Town * Kruger (Timbavati Game Reserve) * Johannesburg * Victoria Falls
Designed for people who want more than a classic wildlife itinerary, Southern Africa Culture & Wildlife blends iconic scenery and exceptional game-viewing with meaningful cultural interaction and understanding. Over 13 nights, you’ll experience the energy of Cape Town, the intimacy of a private reserve safari in the Kruger’s Timbavati, the layered stories of Johannesburg, and the sheer theatre of Victoria Falls, all through thoughtfully chosen excursions that reveal how South Africa’s history continues to shape daily life. Overall it is an immensely enjoyable safari tour.
This guided safari tour is available at two levels: Premier and Luxury, so you can choose the style that best suits you, while keeping the itinerary flow intact.
Southern Africa Culture & Wildlife, 13 nights – at a Glance
- Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at Spyced restaurant, 4 nights Radisson Red Hotel, Bed & Breakfast. Β Upgrade option is Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Private tours of the City, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula
- Uthando community projects tour (or other alternatives
- Full day Winelands tour and stay 2 nights, Oude Werf Hotel, Bed & Breakfast. Upgrade option is Lanzerac Hotel
- Bites & Sites Foodie walking tour including lunch
- Fly to the Kruger for 3 nights on safari at Simbavati River Lodge or Camp George (Fully Inclusive). Upgrade option is Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
- Fly to Johannesburg for 2 nights, The Peech Hotel, Bed & Breakfast
- Choice of private tours; Either a Historical tour of the city, Constitution Hill, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Or a full day tour to the Cradle of Humankind including Sterkfontein Caves.
- Fly to Victoria Falls for 2 nights, Ilala Lodge, Bed & Breakfast. (Optional Visit to the Boma restaurant.) Upgrade option is Palm River Hotel.
- Enjoy the Victoria Falls followed by a Dusty Road township lunch and an afternoon Sunset Cruise
Safari Routing
Your journey begins with four nights in Cape Town, perfectly paced for discovery. Explore the city on foot, travel the spectacular Cape Peninsula, and spend time with the inspiring Uthando community projects. Head up Table Mountain by cable car, browse the V&A Waterfront, or wander the street stalls of Greenmarket Square. A delicious highlight is the Bites & Sites Foodie tour, complemented by time in the Cape Winelands, visiting historic towns and celebrated estates.
Next, fly to South Africa’s premier safari region for three nights in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, renowned for prolific wildlife and outstanding guiding. Then it’s on to Johannesburg for two nights; an essential stop for understanding the country’s past and present. Choose between a full-day exploration that can include Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, and city landmarks, or opt for the Cradle of Humankind (with the option to combine it with either the museum or Soweto).
The final chapter takes you to Victoria Falls for two nights. Take in the majesty of the Falls, enjoy a sunset cruise, and round off the experience with a vibrant evening at The Boma (optional), with time for additional (optional) activities as you wish including a township lunch.
Tailor This Safari
If you’d like a shorter version, Victoria Falls can be removed to create an 11-night itinerary. We’ll gladly rework the routing and timings and provide a tailored quote.
The base itinerary shows 4 to 4+ star accommodation. But we give the price with Luxury accommodation as well.Β See our digital itinerary HERE.
Good to Know
- Touring in Cape Town is mostly private, with select specialist experiences on a scheduled basis (e.g. Uthando projects tour, Bites & Sites Foodie tour).
- Safari in the Timbavati is fully inclusive of all meals, drinks, safari activities
- The tour is offered at two accommodation tiers: Premier with an Upgrade (Luxury) option.
Several tours in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Victoria Falls can be selected to match your interests. There may be a small price adju
Tour Video
Our Digital Itinerary
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An idea of price
The price excludes domestic and regional flights – as these are subject to change. These will be added at quote stage, but you should allow approx $750 to $800 for all 4 flights.
However if you opt against including Victoria Falls, the 2 domestic flights will be approx $350 to $400 per person.
Meals as specified (Welcome Dinner, then B&B in Cape Town, Winelands, Johannesburg and Victoria Falls), Fully Inclusive on safari, private transfers and tours with all entrance fees included, conservation levies and park fees. Note the transfers and activities in Victoria Falls are on a scheduled basis.
EXCLUDESScheduled flights - these are added at quote stage, Lunches on full day tours (these can be included if you prefer), Meals not specified above, Items of a personal nature (eg gratuities, curio purchases, telephone, spa treatments etc)
Accommodation

Mari Jacobs
AFRICAN TRAVEL SPECIALIST


















