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Highlights
A taste of your adventure…
About Your Journey
See Southern Africa at its spectacular best
Experience the sheer variety of Southern Africa on an incredible journey through South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Search for the Big Five on thrilling game drives, travel the beautiful Garden Route, discover the Cape Winelands and vibrant Cape Town, then finish amid the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls and the wildlife-rich waterways of Chobe National Park.
Itinerary
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Fly to Sydney and stay overnight at Rydges Sydney Airport.
Included: D -
Fly to Johannesburg and settle in for your first night in South Africa. Stay Garden Court Sandton City Hotel, 1 night.
Included: D -
Travel to Mpumalanga via spectacular Blyde River Canyon before continuing to your hotel near Kruger National Park. Stay Kruger Gate Hotel, 2 nights.
Included: B D -
Head into world-famous Kruger National Park for a full game drive in an open safari vehicle, searching for the Big Five and the park’s abundant wildlife.
Included: B L D -
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Kruger before travelling into the mountainous kingdom of Eswatini. Stay Happy Valley Hotel, 1 night.
Included: B D -
Cross back into South Africa and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park. Stay Anew Hotel & Lodge or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B D -
Spend the day exploring Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, home to the Big Five and an abundance of African wildlife.
Included: B L D -
Enjoy another morning game drive before travelling to Durban, with the afternoon at leisure.
Included: B D -
Enjoy time at leisure before flying to Port Elizabeth. Stay Southern Sun Marine Hotel, 1 night.
Included: B D -
Begin your journey along the spectacular Garden Route, visiting Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth en route to Knysna. Stay Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar, 2 nights.
Included: B D -
Cruise across Knysna Lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve, with a scenic trailer ride and walk through the reserve followed by lunch overlooking the lagoon.
Included: B L -
Cross the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn and explore the spectacular Cango Caves before an afternoon game drive. Stay Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, 1 night.
Included: B D -
Head out on an early morning meerkat safari, weather permitting, before continuing to Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Stay Oude Werf Hotel, 2 nights.
Included: B -
Explore the Cape Winelands, including Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with lunch and a wine and cheese tasting at Fairview Wine Estate.
Included: B L -
Travel to Cape Town and enjoy an entertaining African dining experience at Gold Restaurant. Stay The Commodore Hotel, 4 nights.
Included: B D -
Explore the spectacular Cape Peninsula, including Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Included: B L -
Discover Cape Town on a city tour and ride the Table Mountain aerial cableway, weather permitting, for spectacular views across the city and ocean.
Included: B D -
Visit historic Robben Island and see Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell, with the afternoon at leisure.
Included: B -
Fly to Victoria Falls and this afternoon cruise the Zambezi River at sunset with canapés and drinks. Stay Elephant Hills Resort, 3 nights.
Included: B -
Experience the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour through the surrounding rainforest, followed by lunch at the Lookout Café.
Included: B L -
Cross into Botswana for an unforgettable day in Chobe National Park, including a wildlife cruise on the Chobe River and lunch on the river’s edge.
Included: B L D -
Enjoy a leisurely morning before flying to Johannesburg. Stay Peermont Metcourt Hotel, 1 night.
Included: B -
Discover Soweto on a half-day tour before your overnight flight to Sydney.
Included: B -
Arrive in Sydney and connect with your flight home to Auckland.
Come for the wildlife. Leave with so much more.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
Travelwise brings together the wildlife, landscapes and cultural highlights of four remarkable Southern African countries in one expertly planned journey. With international and internal flights, quality accommodation, private touring, sightseeing and pre-paid gratuities taken care of, you can concentrate on the experiences – from exhilarating game drives and the Cape Winelands to Table Mountain, Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park.
Al Fleming, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
Al Fleming
Al is an engaging, nature-loving Tour Leader at Travelwise who connects deeply with landscapes, history, and people. Al’s easy-going spirit and passion for the ocean and discovery make him the ideal guide for travellers who want to feel inspired and connected.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 3: A more active touring style with longer days and greater physical activity. Suitable for travellers confident walking longer distances, managing steps and varied terrain, keeping pace with busier sightseeing days, and managing variable temperatures, especially in much warmer, humid climates. A good choice if you prefer: A fuller, more immersive experience, high levels of daily activity.
Departure: 05 August 2027
Important Information:
Deposit: $1,000 pp
Balance Payment Date: 05 August 2027
Bookings may still be available after this date. Please contact us for availability.
Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this tour and must be in place by the final payment date. We recommend arranging cover when you pay your deposit, so you are protected from the time of booking. Please ask us if you need assistance arranging insurance.
