Amazing South Africa & Victoria Falls -12 Day Tour with Guru Fit Apparel [16 – 27 July 2023]

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, claim your bags and proceed towards arrival hall.  Our representative will meet you and assist you with your transfer to hotel.

(Standard check-in time is 3:00 pm)

Relax from your long flight as you get prepared for your upcoming adventure.

Overnight in Johannesburg

After breakfast, embark on an informative tour of Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past well-known landmarks such as Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Nelson Mandela’s old house (entrance fees not included), Desmond Tutu’s House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial (entrance fees included) and Regina Mundi Church, with a quick stop at a shebeen.  Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, referring to its origins as a Black township under South Africa’s Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in this township. On this tour we will discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past a hostel in Diepkloof, the well-known Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu’s House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum, a quick stop at a well-known restaurant, a shebeen, the Regina Mundi Church, Maponya Shopping Mall, Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square and Aldorado Park. Afterward we will head to the Apartheid Museum. Once there you will discover the history of the Apartheid era on your own.

Overnight in Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

Our journey begins early morning in Johannesburg to beat the traffic, exploring the scenic highlights of South Africa’s iconic Panorama Route in Mpumalanga. After an early breakfast, you’ll be collected by your guide for a full-day tour of the mountainous Panorama Route’s various waterfalls and viewpoints.

Make sure to take your camera with you because you’ll want to capture the sweeping vista from God’s Window, the remarkable rock formations called Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the beauty of Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondawels.  We travel east across the “Highveld” and descend the Drakensberg escarpment to the “Lowveld”.  The “Lowveld” provides ideal conditions for wildlife to thrive. The Kruger Park is well known for its concentration of animals and is ideal for safaris. The drive is long, and we do stop for lunch en route. (Lunch is at one’s own expense). Late afternoon we reach our accommodation for check-in. Enjoy some time to unwind before your dinner.

Overnight at the lodge in Skukuza

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

You have a bright and early start to the day to experience the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in your Open Safari Vehicle. This game drive experience in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is one you will never forget. Explore the pristine wilderness in an open safari vehicle with a highly experienced ranger, who will ensure optimal game viewing with his in-depth knowledge of the African bush. As you search for the Big Five, keep an eye out for the many other smaller creatures that live in this reserve, including over 500 bird and over 100 reptile species. Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds.

Return to your hotel around lunch time and your afternoon is at leisure.

Add-on – Afternoon Game Drive – USD 145 Per person (minimum 2 pax)

Ensure you don’t miss any opportunities to see the big game wildlife of Kruger National Park by taking afternoon game drive. Your ranger guide will take you through the parts of the park where they know the wildlife to be at its most active, ensuring plenty of opportunities for up-close viewings.

Overnight at the lodge in Skukuza

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Morning after breakfast, you will be transfer to airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to hotel.

Spend time relaxing at the hotel.

Evening Dinner cruises along the mighty Zambezi River is an unforgettable Experience. Lush riverine vegetation, beautiful scenery, prolific birdlife and a variety of wildlife, means going on at least one cruise on the iconic Zambezi River is an absolute must for every visitor to Victoria Falls.

You will see plenty of crocodiles and hippos and the birdlife is spectacular. Often elephants are seen crossing the river to get to the lush vegetation on the islands. Giraffe, baboons and other plains game are also often seen. As you cruise along this majestic river, the 4th largest in Africa, you will be served refreshing drinks and tasty snacks, which are all included in the price. After an unforgettable African sunset, a magical charm settles over the river. The lanterns are lit and a wonderful three-course dinner is served. The raucous sounds of hippo calling, make for an unusual backdrop to this truly African experience.  Post cruise you will be dropped back to the hotel.

Overnight in Victoria Falls

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, day is free at leisure or pre-book one of our suggested optional tour

 Add-on – Full day Chobe Day trip including Lunch – USD 225 Per person

This exciting day trip heads over the border into Botswana to afford you the chance to explore one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the Chobe National Park. The day is spent cruising down the life-giving Chobe River on the look-out for the diverse range of animals that make their way down to the river to drink as well as passing by river inhabitants – the crocodiles and hippo. A fantastic destination for all wildlife lovers, photographers and birders, this experience continues with a fabulous lunch at a lodge on the river’s edge before heading back into the national park in safari vehicles for even more game viewing and finally the transfer back to your lodge

 Add-on – Flight of Angels – USD 206 Per person

13 minutes of sheer awe, bliss and absolute tranquillity and excitement. These are the moments you will want to savour – in your camera’s memory, and in your own. But the fun starts before then – from the moment you get picked up from your hotel, your adventure over the majestic Victoria Falls begins. Feel the butterflies gather in your stomach as you make your way over to the helicopter – a feeling that is well worth it as you take off into the air and never look back, only down! Excitement rushes and the beauty and might of the Victoria Falls from above takes over – see it like an angel from the air, in all its magnificence.

The helicopter caresses the path over The Falls, providing you with terrific angles, photo opportunities and moments of glory, from the comfort and safety of your scenic “cinema seat”. See Victoria Falls in a completely new light – from above. As you see the enormous chasm, zigzag gorges and hundreds of small islands upstream in the Zambezi River from the air, you get a very different perspective – of how big it all really is, its formation and how the river runs and changes its course. From the peacefulness upstream and the possibility of spotting an elephant from above to the roaring and tumultuous tumble over the cliff into the chasm beyond, you’ll be able to see how The Falls have earned their name, “The Smoke that Thunders”.

 Add-on – Evening Boma Dinner – USD 70 Per person

Visitors to Victoria Falls can indulge in both a cultural as well as culinary experience when choosing to enjoy a boma dinner. The menu comprises a range of traditional Zimbabwean dishes complemented by a delicious barbeque buffet. The ambience is created by local Shangaan dancers and singers that provide entertainment during the meal – face painting is an optional extra! A traditional storyteller adds that extra element of intrigue and drama to the evening. The sound of the drums reverberates through the stillness of the African night

 Overnight in Victoria Falls

Meals: Breakfast

Morning after breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls and encompassing nature reserves for an awe-inspiring experience. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), tons of water plunge over a chasm that is nearly 2km wide falling just more than 100m to the Zambezi River below. The shower of spray and the thunderous sound of the water can be heard from miles around. The tour takes you to the best viewpoints of this iconic waterfall, one of the seven wonders of the world, allowing you to soak up the powerful and enigmatic atmosphere of Victoria Falls.

you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Stellenbosch.   You are in wine estate in the heart of wine country in the Western Cape. This is a tranquil place where vineyards and mountains soothe modern day life stress. Enjoy some free time.

Overnight in Stellenbosch

Meals: Breakfast

Early morning enjoy Yoga session and relax

Afternoon visit Cape Winelands. Your half-day immersion in the country’s leading wine region of Stellenbosch, centered on a historic town with an elegant mix of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings, yet exuding a modern vibrancy. This is South Africa’s golden triangle for winemaking and the region is known for its reds, whites, blends and bubblies, along with stunning locations, fabulous food and hospitable people. This tour is a marvelous complement to a trip to Cape Town and shouldn’t be missed.

Post  wine tasting, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Stellenbosch

Meals: Breakfast

Morning after breakfast, check-out and meet your tour guide and head to Cape Town via a Walk To Freedom Tour…which will include a visit to a local Township, here donations can be distributed

Stop at the Gugu SThebe Arts and Cultural Centre situated in Langa Township. Housed in a brightly coloured building, the centre is dedicated to empowering the people of Langa and improving their socio-economic situation. Explore the local arts and crafts on display in the various studios, metal and pottery workshops, and retail facility. Embark on a walking tour with a local registered guide providing the opportunity to be exposed to the community and lifestyle of Langa.

Continue to Zonnebloem, originally District Six, and visit the living museum (closed on Sundays). Established in December 1994, it incorporates memories of District Six and the forced removals. With the struggle for the land now taking a different form, the museum supports the process of u2018reinventingu2019 District Six for the present. Depart the City area and head towards the Cape Flats

Then a look at the picturesque BoKaap a historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery. Discover the unique culture, lifestyle, and personality during a walk through the area.

Our day tour will continue with an excursion to Robben Island. Boats depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront and head to one of the most famous prisons in the world. This is where South Africa’s father of the nation spent 18 years, the legend of a man, Nelson Mandela. Guests will disembark at Murray’s Harbour on the east coast of the island and take a short walk to buses that will transport them to all of the historically significant sites. The tour guides inside the prisoner today, are former political prisoners and their knowledge of this island is unparalleled and adds a unique cultural layer to this experience. This tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell

Return back to V & Waterfront and transfer to the hotel.  (You can opt to spend time at the waterfront and make your own way back to the hotel)

Overnight in Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

 Note –

Robben Island ferry is weather dependent.  In-case of Robben Island tour being cancelled due to weather conditions, we will replace it with Cultural Town Ship Tour.

Robben Island requires guests to produce a form of identification when they purchase a ticket and board a ferry when visiting the island. All visitors are required to provide either an identification document, passport, birth certificate or drivers license. Copies of these documents will be accepted

Your day is completely at leisure until this evening Join a fun-filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold restaurant. Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu which is served at the table in sharing and individual portions. The evening starts off with an interactive djembe drumming session followed by a traditional soothing hand washing ceremony.  A professional djembe drum instructor will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum.  Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show which involves story telling with singers, dancers, puppets and musicians. The final performance is by the waiters and kitchen staff who will entertain you with some local song and dances.

Pre-book one of our suggested optional tours –

Add-on  – Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour – USD 95 Per person

This awe-inspiring tour begins your travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour. It’s then on to Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. It’s then off to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the endangered African Penguin. A lunch stop is made (lunch to own account) and the day ends with a visit to the celebrated Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The Garden includes five of South Africa’s six different biomes and is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape Flora it displays as well as for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain

Overnight in Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your amazing South Africa Vacation. you take home a big smile and a lifetime of memories – that much is certain!

After breakfast, you will drive to back to the airport for your flight back home.

(Note that at most hotels, the international standard for the check-out time is 11:00 Am. Should you depart later, baggage may be stored at the hotel. A late check-out depends on the availability and may be subject to additional charges).