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Discover South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt and more on this epic 26 day adventure through Africa, while we take care of the flights. Hurry, this early bird deal for 2025 is going fast!
South Africa is a captivating blend of breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, diverse cultures, and modern amenities, all set against the backdrop of an invigorating climate. Covering an expanse comparable to Europe, the country boasts over 3000 kilometers of unspoiled coastline, with climatic variations ranging from scorching deserts to snow-capped peaks. Its cultural mosaic spans from ancient Bushman traditions to contemporary Western influences, creating an adventure destination that must not be overlooked. Notable highlights of your journey include exploring the vibrant cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as experiencing the awe-inspiring wildlife wonders of St Lucia Estuary, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park.
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The adventure seamlessly transitions to Egypt, where you embark on a 10-night exploration of ancient wonders. Discover the enigmatic Pyramids of Giza, delve into the historical riches of the Valley of the Kings, and luxuriate in a stylish Nile cruise. Egypt's cultural and historical treasures provide a captivating contrast to the diverse landscapes encountered in South Africa. This leg of the journey promises a deep dive into the ancient mysteries and enduring legacies that have shaped Egypt into a timeless destination.
As your expedition unfolds, the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa set the stage for a remarkable journey. From spotting lions, elephants, and leopards in their natural habitats to experiencing the dynamic rhythm of cities, each moment in South Africa is a chapter in an unforgettable adventure. Transitioning to Egypt adds another layer of richness, where millennia-old monuments and the flowing Nile weave a narrative of human history. The journey seamlessly bridges the contrasting yet complementary landscapes and cultures of South Africa and Egypt, ensuring an immersive and enriching travel experience.
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Australia South Africa
Your adventure starts today with your flight to Cape Town.
Meals: Inflight only
Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. As you transfer to your hotel, you'll see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Cape Town City Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, and St. George Cathedral. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and Table Mountain. Ascend to the top (weather permitting) by means of a cable car.* Later, descend and proceed to the Milnerton Lighthouse. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to learn the three-billion-year-old story of diamonds while touring the prominent Shimansky Jewellers. Following the tour (or for those who do not wish to participate) stroll through a Shopping Mall before returning to your hotel. Conclude the day with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch, follow the coastline along False Bay and stop in Simon Town to visit the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach. Lastly, visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens before arriving to Cape Town. Tonight, experience local culture at the optional Home Hosted Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Cape Town
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional South African Wine Tour* which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want to miss the optional excursion to Shark Alley to experience great white shark cage diving.* Tonight, attend the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience.
* Please note that the South African Wine Tour and Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours.
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Optional activities at an additional cost. To be booked and paid for locally.
Meals: Breakfast
Cape Town Durban - Game Viewing Cruise
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, drive to St. Lucia. Later, embark on a game viewing cruise that takes you to the St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotamus, sea turtles, and even sharks. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve eSwatini
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, which is famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's Big Five. You may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino during your morning game drive through the reserve. Following the safari, continue to the border of the Kingdom of eSwatini,* an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Stop at a handicraft market this afternoon before arriving at your hotel in the early evening.
*Please note that eSwatini is an independent country from South Africa and therefore has different entry requirements. Non-US passport holders are responsible for checking if a visa is required for eSwatini in addition to all other countries on their itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast
eSwatini Sightseeing & Matsamo Village Visit
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glassblowers create a range of African animals, and tableware made from recycled glass that is collected by the children of eSwatini. Transfer to the South African border and visit Matsamo Cultural Village where you can learn more about the Swati traditions and customs. Enjoy traditional Swati cuisine along with dance and song performances. Later, continue to the hotel in time for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kruger National Park Game Drive
Upon departure from the hotel, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a full day open-vehicle game drive. You may have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. After stopping at a rest camp for lunch, continue your game drive. End the day with dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Panorama Route Johannesburg
Depart after breakfast and travel to Mpumalanga Province. Stop to admire the scenery along the 16-mile-long Blyde River Canyon, cut deep into red sandstone, and God's Window (weather permitting), overlooking Kruger National Park. Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, before proceeding this afternoon to Johannesburg. Stop at a family-run curio shop before arriving at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Soweto Tour
Depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans. Cap off the day with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Victoria Falls & Sundowner Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Victoria Falls,* named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can still encounter herds of buffalo and elephant on their way to the Zambezi River. Continue to the hotel. Tonight, attend the optional Boma Dinner & Drum Show, featuring dance performances, lively songs, and an interactive drumming show.
*Flights to Victoria Falls will arrive and depart into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. The Livingstone airport is a 30-minute drive to the hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Optional: The Boma Dinner & Drum Show
Meals: Breakfast
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently.
Meals: Breakfast
South Africa Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our travel representative at the airport immigration area and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Meals: Inflight menu
Cairo (Pyramids, Museum)
After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids. See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx. Lunch en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum; this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Return to hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Cairo Luxor (Karnak & Luxor Temple)
Upon arrival to Luxor, our representative will pick up you for embarkation on your Nile Cruise. Visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Luxor (West Bank)
In the morning, your sightseeing in Luxor includes the West Bank (Thebes) where some of the richest treasures in the world exists. This tour will include the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun (optional) and other royal tombs, including Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings. Visit Hatshepsut funerary temple at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer back to your cruise for lunch. In the afternoon you will sail through the locks of Esna to Edfu and dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Edfu & Kom-Ombo
In the morning, Sail to Edfu, visit Edfu temple, than sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
High Dam, Philae Temple & Felucca
After breakfast you will visit the High Dam, and Philae Temple. In the afternoon you will sail on an Egyptian felucca around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan
Enjoy today at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aswan, Kom Ombo & Edfu
After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo, sail to Edu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Edfu, Esna & Luxor
Breakfast, sail to Esna then onto Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Luxor Cairo
After breakfast, disembarkation from the ship, transfer to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart Cairo
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast and Inflight Menu
Arrive Home
Meals: Inflight Menu
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
South Africa
- Return economy airfares from Australia to Dubai, Cape Town & Cairo with Emirates Airlines
- All intra-flights including Cape Town - Durban, Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, plus Victoria Falls - Johannesburg - Cairo
- Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers
- 12 nights accommodation on twin share basis with private ensuites
- 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
- Sightseeing and game drives per itinerary
- Services of English speaking tour manager throughout
Egypt
- Meet, greet and assist at the airport
- 3 nights 5-Star accommodation in Cairo
- 7 nights 5-Star accommodation aboard Nile River Cruise with all meals (full board)
- All transfers in private deluxe bus with air conditioning
- All sightseeing on board of the cruise as per itinerary
- Baggage handling and portage
- Sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned
- Private Egyptologist
Exclusions
- Any visas as required
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks not mentioned
- Any additional requests
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional touring
Additional Dates: Can't travel during the early bird special period? We have a wide range of other travel dates available at $10,999 per person, twin share. Please contact us via [email protected] to find out more
Victoria Falls Upgrade: Want to make the most of your time here? Upgrade your accommodation and stay at the 4-Star Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, details available via checkout
Child Policy: Children must be at least 10 years of age to participate in this tour, and must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel
Single Supplement: Travelling solo? The single supplement for this program is $3500, and is available via check out
Extension Options: Looking to arrive early, stay late or add on some extras? Call on 1300 893 404 or email us at [email protected] to inquire
Group Size: On average, the group size for this program is 36 guests
Travel Insurance: We recommend Covermore travel insurance. To quote and book, please click HERE