Ultimate Active Southern Africa - 17 Days

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Who is this trip for

Genders

  • Female65%
  • Male35%

Average age

40
12 Min100 Max

Start / End

  • Victoria Falls
  • Johannesburg

Physical rating

4/5

Group size

1 - 16

Meals included

29

Highlights

  • Pedal along on a Victoria Falls Bike tour
  • Morning Walking Safari in Zambezi National Park
  • Enjoy a Fat Tire Bike Tour of the desert in Swakopmund
  • Spot wildlife like seals and pelicans on a Pelican Point Kayaking Excursion. Feel the thrill of Abseiling down Table Mountain. Hike to either Sentinel Peak and Tugela Falls or Gudu and Mahai Falls
  • Embark on an immersive and active 4-night stay at a bush camp learning about best leave no trace practices and studying how to track wildlife with South Africa’s leading rangers and guides

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Summary

Not all Southern Africa trips are created equal, and this 17-day adventure kicks it up a notch. Get ready to bike, kayak, bushwalk, hike, and abseil your way from the thundering Vic Falls to the vibrant streets of Cape Town, all the way to Kruger and the epic Tugela Falls. Sleep under the stars just outside Kruger, spot wildlife on thrilling safari drives, and soak up jaw-dropping views over the Drakensberg from the top of Tugela Falls. From the ocean shores to the peaks of the world’s second tallest waterfall, this is the ultimate Southern Africa adventure that you’ll be talking about forever.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Victoria Falls

    If you're looking for something to do this evening, choose to pre-book the Simunye Theatrical show during check-out for a lively showcase of professional artists in an intimate, open-air venue.

  • Day 2

    Victoria Falls

    Discover Victoria Falls this morning on a captivating bike tour led by knowledgeable local guides. Have lunch at a cafe perched on the banks of Batoka Gorge, offering a spectacular dining backdrop overlooking the falls. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Available optional activities range from ziplining and bungee jumping, to a helicopter ride.

  • Day 3

    Victoria Falls

    Depart on a morning walking safari through Zambezi National Park. You’ll drive to a suitable walking area in the park and then search for wildlife along the scenic trails through the unique flora and ecosystems of the Victoria Falls region. Return back to the lodge for lunch on your own and then spend another free afternoon partaking in various adventurous activities offered in the area.

  • Day 4

    Victoria Falls/Windhoek

    Take advantage of a final free morning in Victoria Falls. Choose to pre-book the Bamba Tram for a 90-minute ride in a vintage-style tram through the national park, or rise earlier for a sunrise cruise. In the early afternoon transfer to the airport and board a flight to Windhoek. Arrive at your centrally located accommodations in the town, and spend time enjoying the property’s grounds and amenities. Dinner tonight is included at the restaurant.

  • Day 5

    Windhoek/Swakopmund

    After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Windhoek to Swakopmund, Namibia's most adventurous city on the coast. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own and choose from a wide variety of optional activities available.

  • Day 6

    Swakopmund

    The adventure today begins with a Fat Bike Living Desert experience in which you will ride with a local guide through the delicate ecosystems leaving minimal impact on this important natural area due to the type of bike being used. Travel through Swakopmund, the nearby riverbed, and the dunes along the beach. Spend the afternoon on your own and choose another available optional activity like maybe skydiving or paragliding over the unforgettable landscape.

  • Day 7

    Swakopmund

    In the morning travel to Walvis Bay Waterfront and embark on a 4x4 transfer to the embarkation point of the kayaking excursion to Pelican Point. Get up close and observe resident wildlife like birds and seals in their natural habitats, and view Swakopmund from a whole new angle on the water. In the evening, choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for dinner.

  • Day 8

    Swakopmund/Cape Town

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly from Swakopmund to Cape Town. Arrive to the hotel in the late afternoon and get settled before an included group dinner.

  • Day 9

    Cape Town

    Soak up this thrilling day in Cape Town and experience the adrenaline rush of abseiling down the cliff face of iconic Table Mountain. After breakfast the group will ride a cable car up to the top of the mountain and enjoy the views of Robben Island, Lions Head, The Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay in the deep blue Atlantic.

    Head back to Cape Town in the early afternoon and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring on your own. From neighbourhood walks to lighthouse hikes, there are so many ways to get to know this incredible city.

  • Day 10

    Cape Town to Tugela Falls Area via Johannesburg

    Fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg in the morning and travel to your mountain lodge accommodations near Tugela Falls. The lodge is owned by the local Batlokoa (Sotho) community, and all staff and guides are members themselves. Once here, sit down for a welcome meeting and briefing about the hiking that is expected in the coming days. Then, have an included group dinner at the restaurant on the lodge property.

  • Day 11

    Tugela Falls Area

    Choose between two guided hiking options this morning. One is more strenuous and takes you to the top of Tugela Falls, the second highest waterfall in the world, while the other is moderate and also visits two separates waterfalls with a return to the lodge in between for lunch.

  • Day 12

    Tugela Falls Area to Pridelands Conservancy

    After breakfast at the lodge transfer to the airport and onwards to Hoedspruit and your immersive and active lodge stay. Once at the lodge, sit down for a brief orientation of the property and the safety rules for the upcoming bush camp stay. Take some time to get settled in before the afternoon open safari vehicle drive through the bush searching for wildlife and continuing after sunset with a focus on nocturnal life and astronomy.

  • Day 13

    Pridelands Conservancy

    Enjoy a full-day wilderness trail experience in the form of a bush walk. Connect with the wilderness and learn a minimal impact approach as you spend the day trekking on foot, observing wildlife both near and far, and learning about how guides and rangers in South Africa are taught to track and observe the animals in the bush. In the afternoon, set up an eco-friendly tent camp in the wild with your local guides. You will stay overnight here in your pitched tent along with the company of your travel mates and guides for a once in a lifetime opportunity to sleep under the starts in the savanna. Enjoy dinner around the fire and listen out for wildlife in the distance. The night sky should put on quite a display, so don't forget to look up as you drift off to sleep.

  • Day 14

    Pridelands Conservancy

    Rise early and after some refreshments clear the camp leaving no trace. Trek back to Pridelands Conservancy with your guide and group and indulge in a hearty breakfast there at the lodge. Later in the day, listen in on an expert-led discussion at the Pridelands Basecamp about an important wilderness topic led by your local expert. Later in the day, hop into the vehicles and join an afternoon safari drive incorporating important points from your earlier talk into the safari drive. Enjoy a Boma dinner back at the camp and fall asleep under the stars.

  • Day 15

    Pridelands Conservancy

    As the sun begins to rise the group will embark on an adrenaline-pumping mountain biking activity through the reserve. In the afternoon, choose to join an outdoor wilderness focused discussion led by the local guides and rangers. On your final evening in the conservancy, head out on a last safari drive to spot those last few animals. Bid farewell to the savanna with dinner and a drumming session out in the bush as darkness falls.

  • Day 16

    Pridelands Conservancy/Kruger to Johannesburg

    Sip your morning tea or coffee in the bush as the golden light crosses the savanna. Set out on a short morning drive to simply enjoy and envelop yourself in the dawn with nature rising around you. Return for breakfast before transferring onwards to the airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. Arrive in the late afternoon, get settled at the hotel, and enjoy a free evening to explore and grab dinner at a trendy spot in the city with your fellow travel mates and CEO.

  • Day 17

    Johannesburg

    Depart at any time.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Lodges (8 nts), Bush Camp (1 nt), Hotels (7 nts).

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 15, Lunches: 6, Dinners: 8

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

Dates & Prices

  • Nov 25

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