11D10N Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of The Big Five (DSCNF) ⚠ Minimum 2 adult(s) per departure
11D10N Southern Africa Family Journey: In Search of The Big Five (DSCNF)
⚠ Minimum 2 adult(s) per departure
Tour Deal
Travel Period: from June 27, 2022 till June 26, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Embark on a thrilling safari in Kruger National Park~ Examine three million-year-old hominin fossils in the Cradle of Humankind
~ Visit rescued chimpanzees at a sanctuary run by the Jane Goodall Institute
~ Feel the thundering power of Victoria Falls
What To Expect
Boasting jaw-dropping scenery and some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife, southern Africa makes for an unforgettable family adventure. On this action-packed journey, venture to South Africa to seek out the legendary “big five” on safari, soak up the charms of cosmopolitan Cape Town, and see penguins march along Boulders Beach. Then top off your journey in Zimbabwe with a tour of thundering Victoria Falls.-
Day 1: Arrive CAPE TOWN
Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
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Day 2: CAPE TOWN
This morning, set out on a daylong tour of the Cape Peninsula, a rocky headland jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. At Boulders Beach, watch thousands of African penguins waddle about their business. Then visit the notorious Cape of Good Hope—where many an unfortunate ship met its watery doom during the Age of Exploration—and climb up to the lighthouse at Cape Point for fantastic views. Head back to Cape Town via the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive, which snakes its way along the Atlantic.
: Breakfast
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Day 3: CAPE TOWN
Spend the day at leisure, discovering the charms of Cape Town on a variety of optional excursions. Hike up iconic Table Mountain with a guide, or hop on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for a quick ride to the summit, taking in incredible views of the Atlantic seaboard. Pay an eye-opening visit to the Iziko Slave Lodge—a museum devoted to the history of slavery in South Africa. Wildlife lovers can head to the Two Oceans Aquarium to gush over the variety of its marine residents—from adorable clownfish to translucent jellies.
: Breakfast
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Day 4: CAPE TOWN - GREATER KRUGER AREA
Fly from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger National Park and settle into your lodge, located at the gateway to the famed wildlife reserve.
: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a safari in Kruger National Park—home to a mindboggling array of large mammals. Spot trumpeting elephants, swaggering lions, graceful giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as you ride through this epic wilderness. We’ll criss-cross savanna, scrubland, and riverbanks on our daylong excursion, following the tracks of the majestic creatures that inhabit the park.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent.
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Day 6: GREATER KRUGER AREA
Venture out on another early morning safari drive, looking for the creatures you didn’t get a chance to spot the day before. The afternoon is free to explore the Kruger region as you choose. Relax by the pool at our lodge, or opt to experience the area by zip-line.
: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day relaxing at the lodge or opt to see the area from above by booking the Tree-top challenge or the Aerial Cable trail.
-
Day 7: GREATER KRUGER AREA - JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast, head to Chimp Eden for an encounter with our closest relatives in the animal world. Run by the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa, Chimp Eden is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in the country, and harbors more than 30 rescued chimps. Legendary ethologist and National Geographic grantee Dr. Jane Goodall devoted her life to the study of chimpanzee behavior; at Chimp Eden, we’ll get an opportunity to see rescued chimps living in a safe and secure sanctuary and learn why Jane was so captivated by them when she first began her research in 1960. Later, settle in for the drive to Johannesburg, arriving in the evening.
: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8: CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
Step back millions of years in time on a visit to the Cradle of Humankind, where the fossils of some of our earliest known human ancestors were discovered. Here, National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Lee Berger excavated the Homo naledi, a recently defined species of hominin. Descend into the otherworldly Sterkfontein Caves, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” and “Little Foot”—both more than two million years old—were found; then venture to the Maropeng Visitors Centre to gape at the actual skeletal remains and embark on an immersive journey through the evolution of our species. This evening, feast on a traditional South African braai (barbeque).
: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9: JOHANNESBURG - VICTORIA FALLS
Catch a flight to Zimbabwe and check in to your hotel. Set out with a local guide for a tour of Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls on Earth. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” You can hear the falls’ mighty roar from up to 24 miles away; and standing at one of the cascade’s overlooks, you’ll be drenched by its powerful spray.
: Breakfast
-
Day 10: VICTORIA FALLS
The day is free to explore Victoria Falls and its surroundings. Embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River; hit the rapids on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion; or take a memorable helicopter ride above the massive cascade. You can also take a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana to seek out its resident elephants. This evening, celebrate your journey with fellow travelers at a farewell dinner featuring a performance of local music and dance.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 11: VICTORIA FALLS
Depart at any time.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 10 nights accommodations~ 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches,5 dinners
~ Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking
~ Arrival transfer
~ All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
~ All entrances for national Park
~ Tours and activities as mention in itinerary
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance
~ Tipping
~ Optional activities
~ Others not mentioned
Where to Visits
| Jan 2023: 2 | RM21555 |
| Feb 2023: 27 | RM21555 |
| Mar 2023: 13 & 20 | RM21555 |
| Apr 2023: 3 | RM21555 |
| May 2023: 29 | RM21555 |
| Jun 2023: 26 | RM21555 |
Information
Travel Period: from June 27, 2022 till June 26, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Embark on a thrilling safari in Kruger National Park~ Examine three million-year-old hominin fossils in the Cradle of Humankind
~ Visit rescued chimpanzees at a sanctuary run by the Jane Goodall Institute
~ Feel the thundering power of Victoria Falls
What To Expect
Boasting jaw-dropping scenery and some of the planet’s most iconic wildlife, southern Africa makes for an unforgettable family adventure. On this action-packed journey, venture to South Africa to seek out the legendary “big five” on safari, soak up the charms of cosmopolitan Cape Town, and see penguins march along Boulders Beach. Then top off your journey in Zimbabwe with a tour of thundering Victoria Falls.-
Day 1: Arrive CAPE TOWN
Arrive in time to meet your fellow travelers for a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
-
Day 2: CAPE TOWN
This morning, set out on a daylong tour of the Cape Peninsula, a rocky headland jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. At Boulders Beach, watch thousands of African penguins waddle about their business. Then visit the notorious Cape of Good Hope—where many an unfortunate ship met its watery doom during the Age of Exploration—and climb up to the lighthouse at Cape Point for fantastic views. Head back to Cape Town via the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive, which snakes its way along the Atlantic.
: Breakfast
-
Day 3: CAPE TOWN
Spend the day at leisure, discovering the charms of Cape Town on a variety of optional excursions. Hike up iconic Table Mountain with a guide, or hop on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for a quick ride to the summit, taking in incredible views of the Atlantic seaboard. Pay an eye-opening visit to the Iziko Slave Lodge—a museum devoted to the history of slavery in South Africa. Wildlife lovers can head to the Two Oceans Aquarium to gush over the variety of its marine residents—from adorable clownfish to translucent jellies.
: Breakfast
-
Day 4: CAPE TOWN - GREATER KRUGER AREA
Fly from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger National Park and settle into your lodge, located at the gateway to the famed wildlife reserve.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a safari in Kruger National Park—home to a mindboggling array of large mammals. Spot trumpeting elephants, swaggering lions, graceful giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as you ride through this epic wilderness. We’ll criss-cross savanna, scrubland, and riverbanks on our daylong excursion, following the tracks of the majestic creatures that inhabit the park.
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent.
-
Day 6: GREATER KRUGER AREA
Venture out on another early morning safari drive, looking for the creatures you didn’t get a chance to spot the day before. The afternoon is free to explore the Kruger region as you choose. Relax by the pool at our lodge, or opt to experience the area by zip-line.
: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day relaxing at the lodge or opt to see the area from above by booking the Tree-top challenge or the Aerial Cable trail.
-
Day 7: GREATER KRUGER AREA - JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast, head to Chimp Eden for an encounter with our closest relatives in the animal world. Run by the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa, Chimp Eden is the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in the country, and harbors more than 30 rescued chimps. Legendary ethologist and National Geographic grantee Dr. Jane Goodall devoted her life to the study of chimpanzee behavior; at Chimp Eden, we’ll get an opportunity to see rescued chimps living in a safe and secure sanctuary and learn why Jane was so captivated by them when she first began her research in 1960. Later, settle in for the drive to Johannesburg, arriving in the evening.
: Breakfast, Lunch
-
Day 8: CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
Step back millions of years in time on a visit to the Cradle of Humankind, where the fossils of some of our earliest known human ancestors were discovered. Here, National Geographic Explorer-at-Large Lee Berger excavated the Homo naledi, a recently defined species of hominin. Descend into the otherworldly Sterkfontein Caves, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” and “Little Foot”—both more than two million years old—were found; then venture to the Maropeng Visitors Centre to gape at the actual skeletal remains and embark on an immersive journey through the evolution of our species. This evening, feast on a traditional South African braai (barbeque).
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 9: JOHANNESBURG - VICTORIA FALLS
Catch a flight to Zimbabwe and check in to your hotel. Set out with a local guide for a tour of Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls on Earth. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” You can hear the falls’ mighty roar from up to 24 miles away; and standing at one of the cascade’s overlooks, you’ll be drenched by its powerful spray.
: Breakfast
-
Day 10: VICTORIA FALLS
The day is free to explore Victoria Falls and its surroundings. Embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River; hit the rapids on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion; or take a memorable helicopter ride above the massive cascade. You can also take a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana to seek out its resident elephants. This evening, celebrate your journey with fellow travelers at a farewell dinner featuring a performance of local music and dance.
: Breakfast, Dinner
-
Day 11: VICTORIA FALLS
Depart at any time.
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 10 nights accommodations~ 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches,5 dinners
~ Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking
~ Arrival transfer
~ All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
~ All entrances for national Park
~ Tours and activities as mention in itinerary
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance
~ Tipping
~ Optional activities
~ Others not mentioned
| Jan 2023: 2 | RM21555 |
| Feb 2023: 27 | RM21555 |
| Mar 2023: 13 & 20 | RM21555 |
| Apr 2023: 3 | RM21555 |
| May 2023: 29 | RM21555 |
| Jun 2023: 26 | RM21555 |
Corner Strand, 37 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Cresta Grande Cape Town hotel is located 5 minutes from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, close to the Cape Town Convention Centre and tourist attractions like museums, markets, and much more.
Stormvoel Way, Hazyview-Vakansiedorp, Hazyview, 1242, South Africa
Nestled at the confluence of the Sabie and Sand Rivers, Sanbonani is in the heart of the Bushveld. Luxurious chalets overlook the tranquil rivers where hippos splash and crocodiles soak up the sun on the banks of the river bed, or spend time in one of the chalets where you can enjoy the sound of the beautiful man made stream.
Cnr Pomona Road &, Mimosa Ave, Pomona, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
The Safari Club was born out of our desire for your entire African stay to encapsulate the feel and sounds of Africa. Only 5 minutes from OR Tambo Airport and turned it into an oasis that in only minutes will have you feeling the spirit of the lands you are about to explore.
Adam Stander Dr, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Luxury and convenience meet nature, as each of our elegant rooms feature top-quality linen, mattresses and pillows, air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, safes, universal and USB charging points and a turn down service.
Corner Strand, 37 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Cresta Grande Cape Town hotel is located 5 minutes from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront, close to the Cape Town Convention Centre and tourist attractions like museums, markets, and much more.
Stormvoel Way, Hazyview-Vakansiedorp, Hazyview, 1242, South Africa
Nestled at the confluence of the Sabie and Sand Rivers, Sanbonani is in the heart of the Bushveld. Luxurious chalets overlook the tranquil rivers where hippos splash and crocodiles soak up the sun on the banks of the river bed, or spend time in one of the chalets where you can enjoy the sound of the beautiful man made stream.
Cnr Pomona Road &, Mimosa Ave, Pomona, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
The Safari Club was born out of our desire for your entire African stay to encapsulate the feel and sounds of Africa. Only 5 minutes from OR Tambo Airport and turned it into an oasis that in only minutes will have you feeling the spirit of the lands you are about to explore.
Adam Stander Dr, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Luxury and convenience meet nature, as each of our elegant rooms feature top-quality linen, mattresses and pillows, air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, safes, universal and USB charging points and a turn down service.
