South Africa Dream Come True
South Africa & Victoria Falls
13 Days · Cape Town · Phinda Game Reserve · Victoria Falls
✦ The trip that changes how you see the world ✦
Cape Town
Day 1
Cape Town
Arrive & Welcome to Africa
- Fast track arrival service through customs -- someone is waiting for you with your name on a sign
- Private transfer to POD Boutique Hotel, one of Cape Town's most design-forward boutique stays
- Evening at leisure -- let the jet lag be your excuse to do absolutely nothing
Day 2
Cape Town
Eat Your Way Through the City
- Private food and culture walking tour through the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood -- Cape Town's most vibrant and storied district
- Sample traditional dishes, artisanal food and the flavors that tell the story of this extraordinary city
- Evening at leisure -- you now have a list of restaurants you'll want to return to all week
Day 3
Cape Winelands
Into Wine Country
- Full-day private tour through the Cape Winelands -- South Africa's answer to Tuscany, and arguably just as beautiful
- Three private wine tastings at celebrated estates, each showcasing a different side of the region
- Lunch at a local favorite along the way -- your guide knows exactly where to go
Day 4
Cape Town
Penguins, Table Mountain & Pure Wonder
- Morning kayaking with African penguins -- yes, this is real and yes it is as magical as it sounds
- Afternoon personalized hike up Table Mountain -- one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, tailored to your pace and preferences
- Sunrise or sunset options available -- either way the views are unforgettable
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Day 5
Phinda Game Reserve
Into the Wild
- Flight from Cape Town to Durban, private transfer into Phinda Private Game Reserve
- Check into &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge -- an intimate luxury lodge deep in one of South Africa's most biodiverse private reserves
- All meals, house drinks and game activities included from the moment you arrive
Days 6-8
Phinda Game Reserve
The Safari of a Lifetime
- Morning and evening game drives through Phinda's seven distinct ecosystems -- home to the Big Five and hundreds of bird species
- Guided nature walks with armed expert trackers through pristine bush
- All meals at the lodge -- breakfast after the morning drive, lunch, and candlelit dinners under the African sky
- Three days of this and you will never look at the world the same way again
Victoria Falls
Day 9
Victoria Falls
On to the Falls
- Charter flight from Phinda to Johannesburg, connecting to Victoria Falls
- Check into your hand-selected Zambia or Zimbabwe lodge -- positioned on the banks of the Zambezi River, steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
- Sunset river cruise on the Zambezi as your welcome to the falls
Day 10
Victoria Falls
Horseback Safari
- Morning horseback safari through the African bush -- getting up close to wildlife from horseback is an experience unlike any other
- Matched to the right horse regardless of experience level -- first-time riders welcome
- Afternoon picnic lunch on a private island in the middle of the Zambezi River
Day 11
Victoria Falls
The Elephant Encounter
- Intimate morning encounter at a conservation sanctuary with rescued elephants -- not a tourist show, a genuine connection
- Learn the story of each elephant, spend time with them in the bush and understand the extraordinary bond between these animals and their keepers
- An experience that will be imprinted on your memory long after you return home
Day 12
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls & the Zambezi
- Stand at the edge of Victoria Falls -- the largest waterfall in the world, so powerful the local name translates to "The Smoke That Thunders"
- Sunrise river cruise on the Zambezi -- spot hippos, crocodiles and elephants along the banks at golden hour
- Final evening at your lodge -- one last dinner on the river
Day 13
Home
Until Next Time, Africa
- Private transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
- Flight home via Johannesburg
- You will spend the entire flight trying to describe what you just experienced -- and realizing words aren't enough
