Luxurious Bucket List Safari Tour Across South Africa
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A truly bucket list ticking experience, this itinerary will take you through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana – highlighting all the very best nature and sites of interest these countries have to offer. Experience an explorer’s dream by visiting the magnificent Victoria Falls located on the mighty Zambezi River. When visiting the magical Okavango Delta in Botswana, known best for being an oasis of grassy floodplains and emerald lagoons, you will be able to catch sight of a whole range of wildlife residents.
Your adventure will draw to an end when you visit Cape Town, which is recognised as one of the most peaceful and spiritual cities in the whole of Africa. Cape Town is bursting with adventures and activities for travellers to experience – from gourmet restaurants, trendy nightlife scene, thriving cafés, sublime wine tasting, unique architecture, a rich history and a melting pot of cultures. Boredom is not heard of in this city, as it offers an adventure for everyone.
- Game drives
- Seasonal Mokoro excursions
- Guided bush walks
- Seasonal motorised boat excursions
- Exploring the lush Okavango Delta
- Cape Town and Cape Winelands
Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel
Located in a private game reserve that neighbours the iconic Victoria Falls, Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel offers 16 elegant and chic suites across their flourishing gardens, offering guests the most extraordinary views of the surrounding area. Each room includes a canopied king-size bed topped by a down duvet and plush pillows, and an ensuite featuring a walk-in shower and bath stocked with Africology body products.
Guests can partake in thrilling game drives and immersive guided walks, or more adrenaline-filled activities such as white water rafting are available too. Enjoy a sunset cruise, fishing afternoon, or canoe journey along the calm waters of the Zambezi. For those with young children, there are child-friendly activities on offer too. Feast on delectable dinners in the hotel’s own restaurant, where you will be served amazing meals, all prepared with fresh ingredients.
andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, located near the perimeter of Okavango Delta, offers elite wildlife sightings due to its location bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is made up of modern and stylish tents, combining luxury and integration with the environment, as each tent offers sensational views of the surrounding area and sweeping landscapes. This camp offers private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with alfresco picnic, all provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff.
More Quarters Hotel
Each apartment offers guests a comfortable room with an ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, a television, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Breakfast is served at the hotel but lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in one of the local popular restaurants along Kloof Street – which locals refer to as ‘the heart of Cape Town’. If you are in the mood to relax then unwind with a drink in the tastefully furnished sitting room. Helpful members of the concierge service can arrange airport transfers, day trips, restaurant reservations, and adventures suitable for the whole family.
Victoria Falls
Roughly halfway down the Zambezi River, and close to the Islands of Siankaba, is the natural wonder of Victoria Falls. This waterfall is the largest curtain of falling water in the world, at 1708m wide, and occurs at a point where the Zambezi River is more than 2km wide. The falls have the local name of ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, which means ‘smoke that thunders,’ and the beauty of the thundering water makes it easy to understand why it is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Okavango Delta
Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is situated within the boundaries of the Moremi Game Reserve and exists as the world’s largest inland delta, exhibiting a labyrinth of deep lagoons, large lakes and hidden, meandering channels, covering an area of over 16,000 square km in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 square km during the dry season. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands, the freshwater oasis attracts a variety of wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness.
Cape Town
Cape Town is the oldest and second-largest city in South Africa and hosts the Parliament of South Africa. It’s a popular destination for international tourists due to its mild climate, natural setting and well-developed infrastructure. Ideal for hikers, Table Mountain and Signal Hill make for impressive views of the City Bowl. The beaches are also popular with both residents and visitors, with the city’s unique geography making it possible to visit multiple coasts in one day.
When you land at Victoria Falls International Airport there will be an andBeyond representative waiting to greet you. You will then be transferred by road to Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel.
Make sure you explore the amazing Victoria Falls during your two-night stay here. You will be accommodated in a luxury suite with an ensuite bathroom. Your stay here also includes breakfast, scheduled shared airport transfer, daily scheduled shared Victoria Falls Town transfer, government levy, and WIFI.
Recommended activities (at an additional cost):
Game Drives
Enjoy the traditional safari experience of a thrilling game drive through the wilderness, all the way to the banks of the Masuwe River. Head out in the early morning to beat the heat of the day, and experience the bush waking up. Or you can head out in the late afternoon as the sun sets, to experience the bushveld in a magical golden glow, with some of the nocturnal creatures coming out to say hello. No two game drives are the same, and it is recommended that both a morning and an evening game drive are experienced.
Sunset Cruise
Relax on the Zambezi Explorer’s signature deck, and be served refreshing drinks and tasty snacks as you drift leisurely along the Zambezi River. A genuinely idyllic way to appreciate your surroundings and soak up the last of the sun’s warm rays. Look to the banks of the river for animals lounging around, cooling themselves off and grabbing a drink from the shallows.
White Water Rafting
For the adrenaline seekers, white water rafting is available. Head out to the rapids of the Zambezi River and test your strength and bravery as you take on the choppy waters. Paddle rapidly down the river and enjoy your day, as you’re likely to be laughing as much as you’re concentrating.
Victoria Falls Guided Tour
Spend the day on a guided tour around the magnificent Victoria Falls. With a friendly and professional guide walk in the footsteps of some of the earliest explorers, and traverse through thick forest and rocky paths to some of the best viewing points around the falls. By the end of the day you won’t just have amazing memories to return to the lodge with but a deeper understanding of the history and significance of the waterfall.
After breakfast, you will be collected from Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel by an andBeyond representative who will transfer you to Kasane Airport by road. Please be aware that your transfer involves clearing customs and immigration formalities at both the Botswana and Zimbabwe border posts.
An andBeyond representative will be waiting to welcome you once you arrive at Kasane airport to help assist you onto a light aircraft for your transfer to Nxabega Airstrip. Keep your cameras ready as you will be greeted with some breathtaking birds-eye views as you fly over Mopane bushveld before reaching the breathtaking lagoons, winding waterways and grasslands of the Okavango Delta (an approximately 80-minute flight).
Adventure awaits you during your 3-night stay at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp, where you will reside in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom which includes a shower. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, and laundry, as well as transfers to and from the airstrip.
Included Activities
Game Drives
You can head out on an exciting game drive while staying at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp. Traverse the intricate delta landscapes in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, and keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants, hippopotamuses, and herds of giraffes and zebras in the distance. Every game drive will give you a new and unique experience of the breathtaking Okavango Delta and the animals which call it home.
Seasonal Mokoro Excursions
To truly experience the peace and quiet of the mesmerising delta you can head on a traditional Mokoro excursion. Climb into a traditional African dugout canoe and your guide will gently paddle you through the smaller winding waterways. Take a deep breath to truly take in your surroundings, and keep your eyes peeled for a lazy pod of hippos, colourful reed frogs, and birds wading in the shallows. Head out at sunrise to experience the sun rising over the horizon and lighting the water with hues of pink and gold.
Bush Walks
Lace-up for an adventure like no other and be sure to bring a camera, as you don’t want to miss the opportunity to photograph the meandering animals synonymous with authentic African safari game viewing. An area is chosen at the guide’s discretion, in keeping with safe distances from large herds of elephants and buffalo. The distance and area for each walk may differ depending on the season.
Seasonal Motorised Boat Excursions
Set sail for the river delta in this once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure. Traverse open waters in hard bottom aluminium boats as professionally licensed guides take you on a journey through the winding channels of the Okavango Delta in search of neighbouring islands and aquatic game, ensuring a truly remarkable maritime safari experience. Boats are equipped with comfortable seats, a foldaway canvas roof and life jackets as standard.
After a delicious breakfast, you will be able to enjoy a short but exciting game drive during your journey to Nxabega Airstrip, where you will embark on your scheduled flight to Maun International Airport. Become captivated by views of the glistening lagoons and palm tree-dotted islands as you fly over the magical waterland (an approximately 25-minute flight). Connect with your flight from Maun International Airport departing to Cape Town International Airport.
An andBeyond representative will be waiting for you at Cape Town International Airport, transferring you to More Quarters Hotel. Enjoy views of Table Mountain as you drive into the city, renowned as being one of the most spiritual places on earth with the humming city of Cape Town at its feet.
Explore all that Cape Town has to offer during your 3-night stay at the More Quarters Hotel in a Luxury Room. Your stay includes breakfast, scheduled transfers within a 6km (4 miles) radius of the hotel and wifi.
Recommended activities (at an additional cost):
Table Mountain Half Day Tour
With an extraordinary concentration and diversity of flora, variety of fauna and unique geology, the mountains are best explored on foot. Guests can explore the peaks with certified mountain guides, who will ensure you have a safe and memorable experience.
Cape Town City Tour, half-day
Guests can join a half-day tour of the city to see the sights, and experience modern-day Capetonian life, as well as that of bygone eras on visits to historical treasures. They can look forward to summiting Table Mountain by aerial cable car; exploring the 17th century Castle of Good Hope; sampling regional Indian, Chinese, and Turkish street food at the Eastern Food Bazaar; having koeksisters for dessert from a Grand Parade square stall; to mention but a few exciting activities.
Cape Point and Winelands Tour
Guests can visit the historical towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. They will be treated to a minimum of three wine tastings at some of the Cape’s most renowned estates and can take a cellar tour (on request) at Delheim Estate, Babylonstoren farm, or Waterford Estate (wine and chocolate pairing is also offered here). An eventful day ends with Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate’s Runner Duck Parade – the amusing daily ritual of a flock of Indian Runner Ducks waddling back from the vineyards, where they assist with natural pest control.
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road from More Quarters Hotel to Cape Town International Airport in time for your onward arrangements.
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
How to Make Your Adventure Unforgettable
Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel
- If you’re feeling romantic enjoy private dining in the gardens or in your suite, complete with a personal butler, lanterns, and flowers
- Dive into the sparkling garden swimming pool, a refreshing respite from the heat
- Make yourself at home and play board games in the lounge, in front of the roaring fire
- Unwind with tranquil in-room spa therapies, good for your mind, body, and soul
andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
- Surprise the poling tracker on your mokoro trip by finding a water lily and squeezing the end at him – it shoots like a water pistol!
- Challenge your loved one to a game of Scrabble on the pool deck
- Enjoy exceptional bird watching conditions
- At dinnertime, ask Nxabega’s Sing for Life choir to perform one of their beautiful African songs
More Quarters Hotel
- The hotel’s superb location on the vibrant Kloof Street allows you to explore its fantastic restaurants, galleries and boutiques easily
- The exceptional concierge service will easily take care of your requests, such as arranging and booking day trips and activities
- Accommodation inclusions as per the itinerary
- Meals and drinks as per the itinerary
- All scheduled flights
- All road transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Administration fee
- All Flights
- Health Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Visas
- Recommended Activities
- Carbon Offsetting through Climate Care
Suitable for:
- Wildlife and nature lovers
- Outdoor enthusiasts
- Passionate photographers
- Explorers
- Adventurists
Suitable for ages 6 to 65
Age limits for certain activities may vary from one accommodation to the other
