Southern Africa - 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Classic Safari - Tailored Driven

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Southern Africa – 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Classic Safari – Tailored Driven

9 days / 8 nights
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) • Cape Town • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Duration

9 days

Highlights

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Cape Town

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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Southern Africa – 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Classic Safari – Tailored Driven

From $3,560
Shongwe Lookout
Shongwe Lookout
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Cape Town
Shongwe Lookout
Cape Town

Includes

Regional economy Victoria Falls - Cape Town - Hoedspruit - Johannesburg
All airport transfers
5 nights' accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
3 nights' safari accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared game drives in Timbavati Private Game Reserve
Park Fees 

Excludes

International flights
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Optional activities
Victoria Falls Park Fees
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180/USD 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Straddling the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it forms a vast curtain of water that fills the air with mist and sound. The Zimbabwean side grants the most dramatic views, where mist rises like ghostly curtains and rainbows arc through the spray. Measuring about 1,708 metres across, it is regarded as the largest single continuous sheet of falling water on Earth. The adjacent town of Victoria Falls provides a convenient base for exploring the region, with a wide range of activities from scenic flights and microlight trips to white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and safaris into Chobe National Park.
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
+5
  • Shongwe Lookout

    Day 1 - 3

    Shongwe Lookout is an exciting new build, 23-bedroom lodge in the suburbs of Victoria Falls. It is located roughly 1 kilometre from Victoria Falls town, and 2 kilometres from the Falls.
    Shongwe Lookout
    Shongwe Lookout
    Shongwe Lookout
    Shongwe Lookout
    Shongwe Lookout
    Shongwe Lookout
    +11

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport and taken to Shongwe Lookout, where you will stay for 2 nights.

Check-in, freshen up, and then head out to explore the falls and Victoria Falls Town. 

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to Shongwe Lookout

  • Check-in to Shongwe Lookout

  • Victoria Falls - The Falls

  • Dusty Road Township Experience

Day 2

Day Notes:

Visit the Victoria Falls, which are only a short drive from the hotel, with the hotel shuttle. There are also lots of activities on offer in and around Victoria Falls, which can be booked locally or in advance through us. 

  • Bamba Tram

  • Wild Horizons Helicopter Flight (13 min)

  • The Lookout Café

  • Wild Horizons Sundowner Cruise

  • Bushtracks Express Historic Train Safari

Cape Town, South Africa

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years; and many more.
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
+11
  • Kensington Place

    Day 3 - 6

    Kensington Palace is located in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale and is situated below Table Mountain. The hotel offers eight spacious suites that feature Wi-Fi access, a television and private outdoor terrace that overlooks the city and its harbour. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the onsite restaurant as well as unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. The hotel also offers a lush quiet garden and an intimate outdoor swimming pool.
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    Kensington Place
    +9

Day 3

Day Notes:

Today, you depart Victoria Falls and head to the most beautiful city in the world, Cape Town. When you land in Cape Town, you will be transferred to your hotel, Kensington Place Boutique Hotel, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain. After checking in and putting your bags down, head out and start exploring this beautiful city.

  • Check-out from Shongwe Lookout

  • Transfer from Shongwe Lookout to Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA]

  • Scheduled from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

  • Transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Kensington Place

  • Check-in to Kensington Place

Day 4

Day Notes:

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With so much to do and see, it an be difficult deciding where to start. We highly recommend doing a full day Cape Peninsula Tour, which will showcase the highlights of the city, including the penguins, Cape Point, Kirstenboch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak, Camps Bay and more.

  • Cape Peninsula

Day 5

Day Notes:

If the weather is clear, catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, catch the ferry to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, or do some shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

If you are a wine and food lover, a trip to the Cape Winelands is well worth it. The Cape is famous for its wine.

  • Cape Town City Tour Half Day

  • Table Mountain

  • Robben Island

  • Cape Winelands

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This magnificent 60 000 hectare reserve is best known for its two very rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s, which gave this destination its name. Meaning 'the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens', the park lives up to the hype with its enthralling African savannah, abundant wildlife, and friendly people. Visitors have the opportunity to see 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Enjoy a wide array of activities including daytime safaris, guided night game drives, bush walks, and excellent bird watching.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
+6
  • Bateleur Safari Camp

    Day 6 - 9

    Bateleur Safari Camp is nestled in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to South Africa’s Kruger National Park. The camp features a variety of accommodations equipped with modern amenities and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a wooden deck, and parking. Activities available include walking safaris, game drives, and bush walks.
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    Bateleur Safari Camp
    +2

Day 6

Day Notes:

Today, you catch a flight to South Africa's premier wildlife destination, the Greater Kruger. You will fly to Hoedspruit Airport, where you will be collected and transferred to Bateleur Safari Camp, from where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve to see as many animals as possible.

After settling in at camp, you will enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

  

  • Check-out from Kensington Place

  • Transfer from Kensington Place to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

  • Scheduled from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

  • Transfer from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to Bateleur Safari Camp

  • Check-in to Bateleur Safari Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 7 - 8

Day Notes:

The morning game drive starts at sunrise. You will be woken up before sunrise for tea and coffee before the game drive starts. Then you are off for 3 hours to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.

When the game drive returns to the lodge, you will be served a big cooked breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap and just absorb being out in the bush.

The afternoon game drive will start around 16:00, after high tea. It will last for +-3 hours, with a stop somewhere for sundowners. You will return to the lodge in the dark, with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animals.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 9

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Bateleur Safari Camp

  • Transfer from Bateleur Safari Camp to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

  • Scheduled from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe
Day 1-2

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks.
Cape Town
South Africa
Day 3-5

Cape Town

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
South Africa
Day 6-7

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Accommodations

Shongwe Lookout
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 1-3

Shongwe Lookout

Shongwe Lookout is an exciting new build, 23-bedroom lodge in the suburbs of Victoria Falls.
Kensington Place
Cape Town
Day 3-6

Kensington Place

Kensington Palace is located in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale and is situated below Table Mountain.
Bateleur Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Day 6-9

Bateleur Safari Camp

Bateleur Safari Camp is nestled in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

January - April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 59,730
  • Single traveller: ZAR 79,940
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 83,470

May - August 2026 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 58,340
  • Single traveller: ZAR 76,600
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 80,930

September - 16 December 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 60,740
  • Single traveller: ZAR 81,400
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 85,730

17 December 2026 - 5 January 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 61,640
  • Single traveller: ZAR 83,200
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 87,530

South Africa – Cape Town, Greater Kruger Honeymoon

Working with Ines at Indigo Safaris was an absolute dream! From start to finish, the entire planning process was seamless, stress-free, and truly exciting. This was our first time using a travel agent or tour operator, and we were a bit skeptical at first—but Ines quickly put all our worries to rest. Her flexibility, attention to detail, and genuine care turned our South African honeymoon dreams into reality. Plus she was quick to respond!

She worked within our budget, tailored everything to our preferences, and made planning our Cape Town + Safari adventure so effortless and fun. Every moment of the trip exceeded our expectations—we seriously can’t stop raving about it!

We’ve already started recommending Indigo Safaris to friends and family who are considering a safari. If you’re on the fence—just do it. Booking with Ines was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our honeymoon. We’re beyond grateful!!!

Ashley Rogan
The Best Decision We Made for Our Honeymoon – Indigo Safaris Was Incredible!

15-day Cape Town, Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari

I am a solo traveler, who was seeking a safe way to do some African safaris for the first time without a tour group. Indigo Safaris made suggestions and we created a trip based on my priorities. My accommodations in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and Botswana were unique, beautiful with good service and fabulous food! My guides were terrific. I literally felt like a princess, while at the lodges. When I needed assistance a couple of times, Indigo personnel were responsive to that.
I have travelled quite a lot, and this was one of the best trips I have taken. I believe that one of the strengths of Indigo Safaris is that the agents you work with are so experienced. They personally visit the destinations and accommodations before sending their clients there. So, for example, they knew, where I would see many elephants, which are my personal favorite wild animal, but fewer tourists.
I felt the cost of my trip was very fair and the trip cost included all of the land transfers and many of my meals. highly recommend Indigo Safaris for any sort of trip to Africa.

Cheryl Rampelt
Knowledgeable, organized and excellent at matching travelers with the right destination