15 Day Luxury Safari to South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

On this 15 Day Luxury Safari of South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana, your journey from the diverse & vibrant city of Cape Town to the Singita Private Game Reserve for a once in a lifetime safari. From there into the remote Kalahari Desert’s Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve for a ‘desert safari’ many don’t even realize exists. Then off to witness to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, before your 15 days culminate with a safari deep in the wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. It’s an itinerary spanning three countries, that mixes bush, desert, ocean, city and wetland and focuses on luxury and premier safari experiences. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!

15 Day Luxury Safari to South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01

    Arrive Cape Town, South Africa

  • Day 02

    Full-Day Private Tour of the Cape Peninsula

  • Day 03

    Full Day Private Guided Tour to Hermanus & the Overberg

  • Day 04

    Cape Town to Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabie Sands Game Reserve

  • Day 05

    On Safari at Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabie Sands Game Reserve

  • Day 06

    Singita Ebony to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve

  • Day 07 – 08

    On Safari at Tswalu Kalahari

  • Day 09

    Tswalu Kalahari to Johannesburg

  • Day 10

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

  • Day 11

    Full Day at Victoria Falls

  • Day 12

    Victoria Falls to Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta, Botswana

  • Day 13 - 14

    On Safari at Little Vumbura, including a Scenic Flight

  • Day 15

    Travel Okavango Delta to Johannesburg South Africa

Day 01

Arrive Cape Town, South Africa

On arrival in South Africa at Cape Town International Airport a representative from Paradise Touring will greet and transfer you to beautiful The Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel where you will spend (03) nights in a Superior Luxury Room on a bed & breakfast basis. The Cap Cadogan is situated in the vibrant and historic suburb of Gardens, with phenomenal views of the iconic Table Mountain, full of restaurants and unique shops and it is a stone’s throw away from the V&A Waterfront.

Relax in luxury in the tastefully decorated rooms, Cape Cadagon Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Cape Dutch historical architecture awaits you at the Cape Cadogan

A stay at the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is an experience in itself as you step back in time to the traditional Cape Heritage. A perfect blend of the historic and modern Cape Town your stay at the Cape Cadogan will be one to remember. Each room is equipped with all the luxury amenities you will need to make your stay comfortable. The hotel’s Upper Union Restaurant is where you will enjoy your breakfast before heading out to explore all the wonders of Cape Town.

Day 02

Full-Day Private Tour of the Cape Peninsula

This morning after your breakfast, you will be collected by your private guide and embark on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula including entry fees and a wild picnic! The day aims to explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula in a unique way off the beaten path, looking for any excuse to embrace the ocean and explore one of the most unique marine habitats in the world.

The Cape Peninsula, South Africa

Your guide will assess your interests and level of energy and from there will suggest what activities we should focus on. These will include some or all of the following highlights:

• Explore Kalk Bay – An authentic working fishing harbour, complete with colourful boats, rugged fishermen and resident seals, all to the soundtrack of seagulls and the ocean.
• Visit the naval coastal town of Simonstown, home to the world-famous Boulders Beach and its colony of African penguins.
• Hike in the Cape Point Nature Reserve – with attractions such as shipwrecks, whales (seasonal), beaches and breathtaking views
• Lunch is a specially prepared picnic
• Roam the Noordhoek Farm Village with its shopping opportunities and the chance to ice cream and coffee
• Drive the precipitous Chapmans Peak, a winding coastal road cut into the high cliffs that tower above the ocean
• Early Evening Sundowners Like a Local – Surprise Location

Day 03

Full Day Private Guided Tour to Hermanus & the Overberg

This morning after your breakfast, you will be collected once again by your private guide and embark on a full-day tour in search of excellent food & the Marine Big 5 (Southern Right Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Seal and Penguin).
We take the Sir Lowrys Pass up and out of the Cape Flats, wind through the fruit farming valley of Elgin and eventually to the famous whale-watching town of Hermanus located about 2 hours away from Cape Town in the Overberg Region. On the route back we follow the spectacularly scenic coastal road via Betty’s Bay and back to Cape Town.

Southern Right Whales are regular visitors to South Africa's south coast

Activities can include all or some of the following:
• A Whale Watching Boat Trip at Hermanus
• Whale Watching from the numerous rocky vantage points in the town (Seasonal from May to October)
• We enjoy lunch at The Tasting Room located at the Stanford Hills Estate`
• Whilst at Stanford we can take a walking trail or visit the local farmstalls

Day 04

Cape Town to Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabie Sands Game Reserve

This morning after an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport where you will embark on a flight to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted to the Federal Air Lounge where you can relax in style & comfort before boarding your Federal Air Flight to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve that adjoins the Kruger National Park.

View from Singita Ebony, Sabie Sands Game Reserve
Room interior, Singita Ebony

As you arrive at the airstrip in the Sabi Sands, you will be welcomed and transferred to the authentic Singita Ebony Lodge, enjoying a spot of game-viewing along the way. You will be spending (2) luxurious nights here on a fully inclusive basis. After an afternoon high tea, you will embark on your first open vehicle game drive (safari) in this premier game reserve, known for its unbelievable sightings of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo and many more animals.

Day 05

On Safari at Singita Ebony Lodge, Sabie Sands Game Reserve

This morning starts very early with another game drive. Wildlife is best spotted in the cooler mornings and late afternoon – evenings. This is when animals are more active and the colours and beauty of the environment are highlighted best. A stop for tea & coffee will be made, before returning to the lodge for a full breakfast followed by time to enjoy the exquisite surroundings of Singita Ebony.

Excellent game viewing, Singita, South Africa
Leopard sighting, Singita, South Africa
Singita is home to the Big 5 that includes elephant
Walking safari at Singita

After the late lunch – high tea we embark on another game drive which again becomes a night drive after sunset as you search for nocturnal animals and possibly predators on the move. Singita is home to a full range of African mammals. Apart from the big 5, there are giraffes, wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, impalas, kudu, reedbuck, nyala, zebra and the list goes on! It is located in the Sabie Sands Game Reserve which is home to most of South Africa’s well-known private safari lodges. The reserve shares a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park and together the conglomerate of national park and private reserve covers about 2000 000 hectares.

Day 06

Singita Ebony to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve

After your early morning safari and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you head off on your Federal Air flight to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. From Johannesburg, you will connect with your next flight to Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve. Here you will spend 3 nights at The Motse on a fully inclusive basis, starting with an afternoon safari activity.

Open spaces, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

The Tswalu Game Reserve lies in the vast interior of South Africa’s north & central Karoo. It is a wilderness of vast open spaces with electrifying scenery from stark mountains to red sand dunes. In addition to some of Africa’s big names like lion, rhino, cheetah and wild dog, it is home to a host of rare desert creatures.

Day 07 – 08

On Safari at Tswalu Kalahari

Enjoy full days on safari at Tswalu Kalahari. Although the format of going out in the early mornings and afternoons is followed at Tswalu as it was at Singita, at Tswalu you have your own private game-viewing vehicle and your guide will quiz you on your interests first.

Lion are among the predators at Tswalu
Guests can become involved in ongoing research on the Tswalu Reserve
The Motse, Tswalu Kalahari
Private game drives at Tswalu are standard
Rare animals like antbear are seen regularly at Tswalu
Main area, The Motse, Tswalu

There is a broad range of guided activities that include: game drives, horse riding, nature walks, the meerkat experience, a visit to Bushmen engravings, a visit to the community projects on the go, involvement in any wildlife conservation work that may be ongoing during your visit.

Day 09

Tswalu Kalahari to Johannesburg

After your morning safari and breakfast, you will board your flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met by a representative from African Rock Hotel & Spa who will transfer you to the hotel.  You will spend one night at the African Rock Hotel & Spa on a bed and breakfast basis. The afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel before your Zimbabwe and Botswana portion of your holiday starts tomorrow.

African Rock Hotel, near OR Tambo
African Rock Hotel, near OR Tambo

After breakfast, you will be assisted to check in at OR Tambo International Airport where you will board your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Old Drift Lodge where you will spend (2) nights on a full board basis including activities.

Day 10

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The mighty Victoria Falls that sits between Zimbabwe and Zambia

Day 11

Full Day at Victoria Falls

Today you will have the full day to enjoy the activities on offer at Old Drift Lodge including a guided tour of the falls, morning or afternoon game drives or River Safaris.

Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 12

Victoria Falls to Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta, Botswana

After breakfast, you will be transferred across the border to the Kasane Airport in Botswana. Here you will board a light aircraft for a scenic air transfer to the Okavango Delta, where you will spend the next (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis at the Little Vumbura. You will arrive in time for a late lunch and your first magical safari in the wetland wilderness.

Elephants in front of Little Vumbura, Okavango delta, Botswana

The Okavango Delta of northern Botswana is a huge freshwater inland delta. The Okavango River originates in the highlands of Angola and runs southeast through a portion of Namibia and into Botswana where the water fans out into thousands of channels and islands and simply soaks away into the sands of the Kalahari Desert. The oasis that characterizes the Okavango Delta serves as a critical water and food supply to the vast wildlife populations in the region and therefore is truly a wildlife gem and experience that will never be forgotten.

Day 13 - 14

On Safari at Little Vumbura, including a Scenic Flight

Your daily game-viewing activities will follow the early morning, and late afternoon format again and will include game drives, boating, mokoro (dug-out) excursions and nature walks.

Access into the Okavango delta is by light aircraft
Hippo are among the big game species in the Okavango Delta
Game drive at Little Vumbura doing a water crossing
Room interior, Little Vumbura
Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta
Mokoro Excursion, Little Vumbura, Okavango Delta

Today you will also be going on a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.  A unique perspective to view the landscapes and wildlife from as you fly low level over the vast bush lands of the Delta. Be sure to take your camera as you will see some wonderful landscapes that you will want to remember forever.

Day 15

Travel Okavango Delta to Johannesburg South Africa

Ending your luxury safari is never nice, but having the memories lasting a lifetime is special! After your early morning safari and breakfast, you will board a light aircraft for a transfer back to the Maun Airport.  Here you will connect with your outbound Flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Elephants are in abundance in northern Botswana

Safari Costs

* The costs below are split out into the SA section (in ZAR) and the Botswana & Zimbabwe section (in USD). The exchange rate between the ZAR: USD can be seen here

Jan - Mar 2025
R342,840 per person sharing
$7,190 per person sharing

Apr 2025
R343,680 per person sharing
$8360 per person sharing

May 2025
R346,780 per person sharing
$9,415 per person sharing

Jun - Aug 2025
R354,870 per person sharing
$11,925 per person sharing

Sep - Oct 2025
R354,375 per person sharing
$11,925 per person sharing

Nov - 19 Dec 2025
R345,735 per person sharing
$8,110 per person sharing

20 - 31 Dec 2025
R368,775 per person sharing
$11,925 per person sharing

 

Cost Includes

03 Night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, including:
Luxurious accommodation
breakfast daily
Wi-Fi
Scheduled, shared V&A Waterfront transfers

02 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Singita Ebony, including:
All meals and beverages (including premium wines, spirits and liqueurs, but excluding French Champagne)
Twice-daily game drives in open game-viewing vehicles, walking safaris
(accompanied by experienced guides and trackers)
Return road transfers between the Singita airstrip and the lodges
Laundry service
WiFi access where applicable

03 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Tswalu Kalahari, including:
Private game-viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker for all bookings
Walking-safaris
Nature walks, including traditional plant use interpretation
Habituated meerkats experience; Horse riding; Bird watching
Short hike to view some of the oldest bushman rock engravings in Africa
A visit to our community clinic and pre-school
A visit and/or introduction to The Tswalu Foundation research projects
Involvement in wildlife project work on the property, when available
Luxury full-board accommodation
All meals including a variety of dining experiences from boma dinners to dune picnics
All beverages and a full selection from our award-winning wine list
In-suite tea and coffee-making facilities
In-suite private bar and gourmet pantry
Laundry and valet services
Wireless internet access and National telephone calls
Children’s Junior Ranger program and babysitting

01 Night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at African Rock Hotel & Spa

02 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Old Drift Lodge Victoria Falls, including:
Accommodation, all meals and drinks
Complimentary mini bars in the rooms
Return transfers ex Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport
Shuttle transfers to Victoria Falls town
Emergency Medical Evacuation cover

03 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive at Little Vumbura, including:
All meals
Twice daily game viewing activities
Park fees
Laundry
Bar accounts (excluding premium imports)
The services of professional ranger and camp staff

All road transfers on a private basis as per itinerary
All scheduled charter flights as per itinerary
Two full-day private guided day tours in Cape Town as per itinerary
1 Scenic flight in season in the Okavango Delta

Flights:
Cape Town - Johannesburg One Way (Economy Class)
Johannesburg - Singita Return
Johannesburg - Tswalu Return
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls One Way (Economy Class)
Maun to Johannesburg (Economy Class)
Airport tax is subject to change

Cost Excludes

Visas if required
Meals not specified
Bar accounts / beverages not specified and premium imports
Laundry not specified
Flights not specified
Airport taxes
Additional activities/sightseeing/entry fees/park fees not specified
Travel Insurance
Table Mountain Tickets (weather dependent)
Personal items & gratuities

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Jim Campbell
01 May 2025
We asked for a holiday of a lifetime for my wife's birthday ... and Lize Enderstein and ATG certainly delivered!!! We could not have experienced such a magnificent trip without all Lize's organisation and planning. It was an absolute dream! So much so, we're looking to visit again and will certainly be using Lize for our next adventure. Nothing was too much trouble and all the planning made everything work so very smoothly. We felt like royalty throughout our trip with all sorts of birthday surprises already booked at every location. Incredible!!! We are so very grateful for everything Lize arranged and can't thank her enough and would heartily recommend Lize and ATG. Jim and Melanie xxx
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29 January 2025
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21 January 2025
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08 January 2025
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27 December 2024
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Zoe Heelas
27 November 2024
ATG were fantastic from start to finish organising our trip 3 week trip in South Africa.Communication with Debbie was excellent before and during our trip. All accommodation and trips chosen by ATG was fantastic. This is our third trip with ATG and we are already thinking about our next.
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09 November 2024
We used African Travel Gateway to plan our honeymoon, and it was incredible! Putting together the itinerary was really smooth and fun - Lize sent us a few options, and was really quick to make the changes we wanted and let us know what made the most sense. The planning portal had a lot of really useful information so we knew what to expect and made the whole thing very comfortable (this was our first trip to Africa!) The itinerary we ended up with was spectacular, and very well structured. We spent most of our trip in the greater Kruger area (Kapama River Lodge then Walkers Plains Camp) and then finished in Victoria Falls (Vic Falls River Lodge) - each stop was both nicer and more wild than the last, which made for a very cool trip. Some real gems - Walkers and the camp at Victoria Falls had both been open less than a year, and were super luxurious, no way we would have found places like that on our own! And starting at Kapama, which is a bigger operation and a little more controlled (fully fenced, very close to the Hoedspruit airport) was a great way to ease into the trip. The animal viewing at all three locations was amazing - we saw the Big 5 at both camps in South Africa, plus wild dogs and a cheetah at Walkers, and not just from a distance - we were able to get up pretty close at several of the viewings. The guides were excellent at all three, same with the staff, and the other guests! Logistics were seamless - all of our transfers were easy, the lodges knew our schedule and drivers were where they needed to be exactly on time. I would absolutely recommend African Travel Gateway, and hope to work with Lize on our next safari!
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28 September 2024
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Archie B
16 August 2024
Travelled across South Africa with ATG. They picked the most amazing places to stay where we felt like royalty. The planning was efficient and there was regular communication during the booking process. The knowledge of Lize was excellent and so we knew what to expect at each stage. Would we use them again? YES, of course, and we are!!! - Already planning our next trip across Namibia for next year!
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07 August 2024
We chose African Travel Gateway because of their awesome reviews and they did not disappoint! Bianca created a fabulous itinerary combining a luxury private reserve experience, a trip to Victoria Falls, a riverboat stay viewing the animals from a different perspective, ( and BTW the best scrambled eggs we have ever tasted) and a stay at a lodge where we saw different animals and a ride on a bush plane landing in what seemed the middle of nowhere! Every connection was seamless, no stress traveling at its best.Our hosts and guides were excellent, and lovely people. The food was wonderful and of course loved the sundowner drinks and our first” Bush Bar! Would definitely go back for more adventure, thank you ATG for a lovely experience!
Jennifer Morawiecki
Jennifer Morawiecki
06 August 2024
We've just returned from an incredible two-week holiday across Botswana and Zimbabwe with African Travel Gateway. The arrangements made by Bianca were perfect, the documentation provided was extremely thorough, and every detail of our journey was meticulously planned. Communication was excellent throughout. Coming from North America, we felt it best to work with a travel agent located in Southern Africa and it was absolutely the right choice. Highly recommended!
Maria Lohan
Maria Lohan
01 August 2024
Lize helped us find accommodation in Kruger when there was practically none to be got - and t was the best place. The tours she booked were tremendous and the people she booked were great and we are very grateful and glad we had the opportunity to book with Lize. Maria & family form Belfast
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Arishana Riek
03 July 2024
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Sivan Debeljakovic
03 July 2024
Petru, of African Travel Gateway, planned our 12-day South Africa-Zimbabwe itinerary for three of us (arriving from two continents). Her expertise, keen insights, and care in arranging the most perfect accommodation for us, prompt and efficient transfers/drivers, and booking all internal flights, meant this was the smoothest, most enjoyable holiday experience, ever! We covered a lot of ground in a short time, but the precision-timing with transfers, and Petru's choice of such knowledgeable and personable tour guides really made all the difference. Huge thanks to Natasha (Afrifriends) and Chris (Paradise)! Highlights were: The Peech Hotel in J'burg (delightful boutique hotel with a fabulous breakfast - thank you, Oliver!); Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe; Nkorho Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand (if you want up close & personal experiences with the wildlife, this is where you need to go!); Rickety Bridge Manor House in Franschhoek (perfectly appointed and beautiful accommodation); Boschendal Winery (try the pinotage; farm shop is a must!); Woodstock Markets in Cape Town (so much to see and buy here!). We had the most exceptional holiday – we will definitely return to SA in the future, and will be utilising the expert services of Petru at ATG. Thank you again, Petru.
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03 June 2024
Petru has been our reference person at African Travel Gateway: she organised our self-drive travel through South Africa during April 2024. The itinerary has been tailored according to our wishes and her suggestions. She did a great job , fully meeting our requirements and tacking care about us in real time even during the trip. We really enjoyed the safaris she proposed and we saw what has to be seen in this beautiful country for a 3 weeks visit. The TravelKey App was new for us; it is an efficient tool and has been a very positive experience, having everything filed in the HP.
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