Southern Africa Signature Journey

Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities and the cultural heart of South Africa. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you in the airport arrivals hall and assist with luggage and transfers to your hotel, ensuring a smooth and supported start to your journey.

Cape Town is celebrated for its dramatic landscapes, vibrant neighbourhoods, and world-class food and wine scene. From the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain to the bustling V&A Waterfront, the city blends natural beauty with contemporary style, offering a warm and welcoming introduction to Southern Africa.

This afternoon is at leisure to rest or explore the Waterfront’s cafés, boutiques, and harbour views at your own pace.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* Queen Victoria Hotel

(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: None

This morning, enjoy a guided half-day exploration of Cape Town, affectionately known as the “Mother City.” Your local guide will introduce you to the city’s rich history, diverse neighbourhoods, and spectacular natural setting as you travel through key landmarks and viewpoints.

Weather permitting, you will ascend Table Mountain by cable car for one of the most iconic panoramas in the world. From the summit, enjoy sweeping views of the city, coastline, and surrounding mountains. Your tour continues with a city orientation, offering insight into Cape Town’s culture, heritage, and vibrant urban life.

The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to relax or continue exploring at your own pace.

Please note: Table Mountain cableway tickets are excluded and purchased on the day, as access is weather dependent.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* Queen Victoria Hotel

(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast included

Today you will explore one of the most spectacular coastal regions in the world on a full-day Cape Point Peninsula Tour. This scenic journey traces the rugged coastline from Cape Town to the very tip of the Cape Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in dramatic fashion.

Travel through charming seaside villages and along breathtaking cliffside roads before reaching Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, a place of extraordinary natural beauty and rich maritime history. Continue to Boulders Beach, home to a protected colony of African penguins, where you can observe these charismatic birds up close.

Your day also includes a visit to Hout Bay (with an optional boat trip to the Seal Colony), the historic naval town of Simon’s Town, and the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Entrance fees are included; drinks are at your own expense.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* Queen Victoria Hotel

(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast included

This morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your hotel. Your private driver will meet you at reception and assist with luggage for your transfer to Cape Town International Airport, where you will continue your journey to the Kruger region for your safari experience. On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by your local representative and assisted with luggage before transferring by road to your safari lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. This exclusive reserve shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely across the landscape. Your home for the next two nights is Kings Camp, a refined and romantic lodge that reflects the charm of a bygone era.

This afternoon, settle into your suite and enjoy the peaceful bushveld surroundings before your first evening game drive.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* Kings Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve

(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Dinner

Kings Camp is set in a pristine corner of the Timbavati, the lodge offers spacious luxury suites featuring air-conditioning, Victorian ball-and-claw bathtubs, indoor and outdoor double showers, fully stocked minibars, and private terraces overlooking open savannah plains. The main lodge includes a bar, wine cellar, swimming pool, gym, and spa — all designed to create a serene and indulgent safari experience.

Today is dedicated to exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Begin with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active and the bush comes alive with birdsong and soft dawn light. Your expert guide and tracker will help you search for the Big Five and other iconic species, sharing insights into animal behaviour, tracking techniques, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

Return to the lodge for a hearty brunch and time to relax. You may choose to unwind by the pool, enjoy the peaceful views from your private terrace, or indulge in a spa treatment.

In the late afternoon, head out again for your second game drive of the day. As the sun sets over the savannah, the reserve transforms — nocturnal animals begin to stir, and your spotlight drive offers the chance to encounter species rarely seen during daylight hours.

Please note: Children under six years are not accommodated at Kings Camp unless staying in the private Waterbuck Villa, which includes its own safari vehicle, ranger, personal butler, and chef.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* Kings Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve

(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Begin with an early morning game drive, when predators are most active and the bush comes alive with birdsong and soft dawn light. Your expert guide and tracker will help you search for the Big Five and other iconic species, sharing insights into animal behaviour, tracking techniques, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before you check out and transfer to the airport. (All dependant on flight times).

Transfer to the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Livingstone (flight not included). On arrival you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. 
Welcome to Livingstone, gateway to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and home to one of Africa’s most elegant riverfront retreats. Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be met by your local representative and assisted with luggage before transferring to your hotel.

Your base for the next two nights is The Royal Livingstone, a gracious and beautifully appointed resort set along the banks of the Zambezi River. Inspired by the elegance and courtesy of a bygone era, the hotel features cool lounges, shaded verandas, and sweeping river views that create an atmosphere of calm and refined luxury. Each of the 173 rooms is tastefully decorated in soft earth tones, complete with personal butler service and views of the river or surrounding Acacia forest.

Spend the afternoon settling into your room or relaxing on the magnificent sun deck overlooking the Zambezi as it flows toward the Falls. This is one of the most iconic places in Africa to enjoy a late-afternoon sundowner, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the river and its wildlife.

Just upstream from the mighty cataract known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — The Royal Livingstone offers a serene and luxurious refuge, perfectly positioned for exploring the Falls and the surrounding national park.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: None

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls – “The Smoke That Thunders”

Today you will enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Fed by the mighty Zambezi River, the Falls form a dramatic curtain of water that spans 1.7 km, creating mist, rainbows, and a thunderous roar that can be felt long before it is seen. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “the Smoke That Thunders” — this is a highlight of any Southern Africa journey.

Your guided experience takes you along a scenic rainforest pathway offering a series of unforgettable viewpoints. Those prepared for the refreshing spray will be rewarded with dramatic panoramas of the Main Falls, the Eastern Cataract, and the swirling Boiling Pot below. A particularly iconic vantage point is the Knife-Edge Bridge, where the full power and beauty of the Falls can be appreciated at close range.

Seasonal Water Levels

The Falls change dramatically throughout the year, offering a different experience in every season:

• March–April (Peak Flood): The Falls are at their most powerful, with towering spray and thunderous sound.
• May–August: Excellent visibility with strong flow and dramatic viewpoints.
• September–December (Low Water): The rock face becomes more visible, and in some sections the Falls reduce to narrow streams — offering a unique geological perspective.

Important Note

During low-water months (typically November–December), guests may enjoy superior viewing from the Zimbabwean side. Your guide will advise the best option on the day.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Take time to relax on the riverfront deck, wander the shaded gardens, or simply soak in the serene atmosphere of the Zambezi as it flows toward the mighty Victoria Falls. The Royal Livingstone offers a calm and elegant setting, perfect for unwinding after your safari.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, enjoy a final breakfast on the banks of the Zambezi before checking out of your hotel. Your driver will meet you at reception and assist with luggage for your transfer to Livingstone Airport, where you will check in for your onward journey.

This marks the end of your stay at The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara — a serene and elegant retreat overlooking one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Accommodation

Standard: 5* The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara
(Your accommodation will be selected based on your mobility, sensory, cognitive, neurodivergent, and access requirements.)

Meals: Breakfast

Package Price:

From AUD$9,999 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
*A saving of $300 per person is already included in the total package price

*Not included: International, regional, and domestic flights. Flights can be arranged on request.

Package Inclusions:

• 8 Nights' accommodation in 5* accessible accommodation carefully selected to match your requirements
• Meals:

Cape Town and Victoria Falls: breakfast daily

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve: Full Board Plus - dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, all local brands (spirits, wine and beers)

• Private return airport transfers and
  accessible transport throughout
• Half-Day City and Table Mountain Tour
• Full-Day Cape Point Peninsula Tour
• Timbavati Private Nature Reserve: morning and afternoon game drives, optional walking safaris, and laundry
• Tourism levy and VAT
• Guided Victoria Falls Tour
• Entrance fees to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Exclusions:

• International, regional, and domestic flights
• Any meals not specified in the itinerary
• All alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages unless specified
• Gratuities (optional; guideline: US$10 per day for guides, US$5 per day for lodge staff)
• Entrance fees and excursions not listed as included
• Laundry services unless specified
• Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
• Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, souvenirs, medicines, etc.)
• Visa fees
• Taxes, levies, and surcharges not specified in the itinerary

Important Notes: 

• The above itinerary is subject to availability.
• Final pricing will be confirmed before booking and subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• One standard piece of luggage per person is included in the vehicles (20 kg). Extra baggage may apply additional charges.