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17-Nights Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls

South Africa/Victoria Falls
17-Nights Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls
South Africa/Victoria Falls
Trafalgar
Vacation Offer ID 1533259
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Overview

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Best Of South Africa With Victoria Falls
Connect with the culture of South Africa as you travel from the north to south to encounter the legacy of Mandela and the cosmopolitan spirit of Cape Town. Then, the power and beauty of Africa’s wilderness is revealed as you take in the thrill of Victoria Falls and visit Chobe National Park, Botswana’s home of the elephants.


Dining Summary
  • 11 Dinner (D)
  • 17 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Be My Guest
  • Knysna: Join host Ella and friends for a traditional meal and insights into the local Xhosa culture, including traditional dress, language and songs.
Dive Into Culture
  • Eswatini: Connect with Swazi culture during a visit to a local Chief's village.
Iconic Experience
  • Hazyview: Take in the magnificent sights of Kruger National Park Area on your scenic drive.
  • Kruger National Park: Travel to the most iconic national park in South Africa and marvel at its wildlife.
  • Durban: Enjoy the views of the tropical east coast hub in Durban.
  • Mpumalanga: Bask in the beautiful views of the Valley of 1000 Hills on your scenic drive.
  • Chintsa: Venture along the beautiful coast of Xunu and discover its rich historic roots.
  • Gqeberha: Spend the day exploring Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, and all of its wonders.
  • Cape Town: Discover the iconic sights in Cape Town.
  • Victoria Falls: Experience the beauty of Africa's islands on your Zambezi River Cruise.
  • Victoria Falls: Admire the cascading waters at Victoria Falls.
  • Chobe National Park: Have the experience of a lifetime as you explore Botswana's Chobe National Park.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Knysna: Emzini is a not-for-profit organization supporting the local community providing education, food, clothing and a safe place to live. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1 & 4: No Poverty & Quality Education.
Must-see Highlights
  • Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Table Mountain by Cable Car
  • View Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Drakensberg mountains and Storms River Mouth, South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
  • See South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
  • Explore Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park with a Local Specialist
Trafalgar Difference
  • Durban: Durban's five-star Oyster Box Hotel overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and is owned and run by Trafalgar's Tollman family.

Whats Included
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
  • Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Featured Destinations

Knysna

Knysna

Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a natural wonderland. A moderate climate and a fine selection of accommodation, restaurants and enjoyable activities make Knysna the perfect holiday destination.
Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)

Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth)

Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, is situated on Algoa Bay in the Indian Ocean. It is an important seaport and manufacturing centre, as well as a popular resort noted for its fine beaches. Worth visiting are the King George VI Art Gallery, featuring collections of British and South African art; the Port Elizabeth Museum, with natural history exhibits, an oceanarium, and a collection of reptiles; and Fort Frederick, built by the British in 1799. The Addo Elephant National Park is nearby. The community developed around Fort Frederick.
Destination Guide
Chintsa
Sani Pass

Sani Pass

Sani Pass is the only road in Lesotho's northern mountains that goes from Lesotho into South Africa. Only accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicle, it twists dramatically down into the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains, and the views from Lesotho at the top are inspiring. The Sani Top Chalet offers accommodation, and the glass-fronted pub there is the perfect place to admire the mountain views with a glass of mulled wine.
Destination Guide
Durban

Durban

South Africa's third-largest city, thriving industrial center, and largest port in Africa creates a photogenic place for meandering or eating and drinking dockside. Durban's second-largest population group, Indians, have mosques, bazaars and temples festooned with wildly coloured deities standing juxtaposed to Victorian buildings that mark out the colonial center. The city's main interest lies in reconciling competing Indian, African and English cultures and in keeping rampant vegetation at bay. Admire mosques, explore the Indian area around Grey Street, or pass by Dalton Road Zulu Market. Enjoy the KwaZulu-Natal game parks, the Drakensberg, and the Battlefields.
Destination Guide
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Lobamba

Lobamba

At the eastern end of the Ezulwini Valley, 10 mi/15 km southeast of Mbabane, Lobamba is Swaziland's legislative capital and the royal residence. All the royal buildings, as well as State House, are closed to the public, but you can visit the Houses of Parliament and the National Museum for its displays on Swazi traditions and culture. Opposite the museum is a statue of King Sobhuza II standing in a structure with a domed roof and open arches.

The royal residence, on Lozitha Road in Lobamba, is the site of the umhlanga ceremony (also known as the reed dance) in late August or early September, as well as the Ncwala (also known as the First Fruits ceremony) in December.

Destination Guide
Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians! Sighting the "Big Five" has become a quest for many people on safari, and Kruger National Park has more than its fare share of these, with an estimated 1,800 lion, 9,125 elephant, 25,000 buffalo, unknown number of leopards and 2,300 black and white rhino. These animals became the 'Big Five' because they are the five most dangerous animals to hunt - when injured they attack! There are plenty of other fascinating animals and birds in the African bush.
Destination Guide
Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

The town of Victoria Falls is a pleasant place, created for visitors. There are hiking routes and rental bicycles. There are also trinket shops, selling everything from cheap T-shirts to antique African musical instruments. Carvings of masks and animals are a tradition around the area (as is the bargaining required to purchase them for a reasonable price). The Victoria Falls Hotel, a short walk from the falls, still operates in full colonial splendor and should be seen even by those not staying there. Visit Crocodile Ranch and Craft Village - a fascinating glimpse into Zimbabwean culture. Visit Livingstone, just across the border in Zambia— more than just a tourist town and more character than Victoria Falls. Another appealing side trip is to Chobe National Park, in neighboring Botswana. Chobe is one of the finest game parks in the world.
Destination Guide
Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Destination Guide
Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Exchange. The contrast between suburb and township is mirrored nationwide, but is more extreme here because of the intense wealth of many of the suburbs, and the sheer size of the townships and their satellite squatter camps. Yet the city as a whole continues to suck in people and skills from all over the country, making it the financial, commercial and cultural powerhouse of South Africa.
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Valid Date Ranges

December 2024
12/21/2024 01/07/2025 $9,675 per person
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