19-Nights Southern Africa: National Parks of Zimbabwe & Kruger Wildlife Tracking - The Geluxe Collection
G Adventures · 19 days
Escorted
From $14,999 per person
What would a three-week adventure of a lifetime look like in Africa? For starters, it would have up-close wildlife encounters guided by experts in their field, along with safari experiences that take your breath away. It would have walking, biking, kayaking, and hiking. It would bring you closer to the communities that welcome you and invite you to know their home, and their life. It would be thrilling, relaxing, and invigorating, all at the same time. It would be, you guessed it, this 20-day trip through the very best of Southern Africa - all the bells and whistles included.
Highlights
Guided tour of Victoria Falls, Glamping in Chobe National Park, Elephant Express in Hwange National Park, Safari in Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba stay, Matusadona National Park safari, Exclusive wildlife tracking experience, Safari in Kruger National Park, E-bike the vineyards of Franschhoek, Climb Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch visit, Babylonstoren Gardens and lunch, Kayak Table Bay.
Accommodation
Hotels (9nts), Mobile Glamping Tents with shared facilities (1nt), Safari Lodge (9nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 14
Meals Included
19 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 17 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: The Eatery Pot Dinner Experience, Victoria Falls Your OMG Day: Hike and Adventure Jet Boat Excursion or Historic Bridge Tour, Victoria Falls Your Foodie Moment: Dinner at Sauvage, Franschhoek Your OMG Day: City Walking Tour & Cooking Class Or Urban Explorer Cycle Tour, Cape Town. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Arrival and Farewell dinners. Victoria Falls Guided Tour. Glamping in Chobe National Park with safari drives and river safari. Elephant Express Train ride in Hwange National Park. Safari drives in Hwange National Park. Lake Kariba stay. Matusadona National Park Safari Drives and walking safari. Theatrical performance and dinner in Victoria Falls. Guided Maboneng walking tour of Johannesburg. Wildlife tracking experience in Pridelands Conservancy. Safari in Kruger National Park. E-bike tour in the vineyards of Franschhoek. Guided hike up Table Mountain. Kayak Table Bay. Babylonstoren Gardens. Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
Itinerary
Pridelands Conservancy
Matusadona National Park
Victoria Falls
Hwange
Chobe National Park
Johannesburg
Kruger National Park
Franschhoek Valley
Cape Town
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
— Optional Private Excursions
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
— Optional Private Excursions
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | $16,199 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $16,199 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | $16,199 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | $15,599 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Feb 24, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 24, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Apr 28, 2027 | $14,999 |
| May 14, 2027 | Jun 2, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Jul 14, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Aug 11, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Aug 6, 2027 | Aug 25, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Aug 13, 2027 | Sep 1, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Sep 3, 2027 | Sep 22, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Sep 10, 2027 | Sep 29, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Oct 8, 2027 | Oct 27, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Nov 12, 2027 | Dec 1, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Dec 10, 2027 | Dec 29, 2027 | $14,999 |
| Dec 17, 2027 | Jan 5, 2028 | $14,999 |
Terms & Additional Information
Local Flights
The flights between Hwange and Kariba, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg, and Johannesburg and Cape Town are included. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.