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Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls
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Length
12 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Cape Town (South Africa)
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Ends in
Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 9, 2026 to OCT 30, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$4,472.55
Includes $1,196.00 Intra-Air & Tax
This tour has flights that occur during the tour, and this is the per person price of those flights, which we have included in the "From" price listed above. Intra-Air flights are not flights that occur before or after the tour. Such flights may be available at an additional cost.
Overview
From historical sites to natural wonders, your tour of South Africa and Victoria Falls is an adventure like no other. Start in Cape Town where you’ll ascend Table Mountain via cable car for spectacular views. At Boulders Beach, observe a colony of endangered penguins, then venture to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point at the continent’s most southwestern tip. Next, travel to a private game reserve where you’ll set out on six games drives in an open-air 4-wheel-drive vehicle with an expert Ranger. Search for Africa's “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo and much more. Cap off each day with refreshing sundowner drink, the perfect way to relax and reflect as the sun sets over the beautiful South Africa landscape. You’ll also visit Johannesburg’s Soweto Township to learn about its turbulent past and hopeful future. Tour the thought-provoking Apartheid Museum and Mandela House, located in the former neighborhood of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. In Zimbabwe, stand in awe as you witness and hear the roar of stunning Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Your tour to Victoria Falls and South Africa is an adventure into historic heritage and wilderness wonder of this spectacular part of the continent.
Visited During Tour
Cape Town (South Africa) | Hoedspruit (South Africa) | Johannesburg (South Africa) | Karongwe Private Game Reserve (South Africa) | Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls tour dates available from Cosmos. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
Cosmos Tour Code 3857
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Day
1ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to Africa! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
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Day
2CAPE TOWN
Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing, starting with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of endangered African Penguins, known for their unique sound. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Here, ride a funicular to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. On your return journey back to Cape Town, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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3CAPE TOWN
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Your day is more than half-full with your choice of optional excursions on The Cape. Sip into something comfortable by raising a glass on an optional visit to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or slip into something deeper on an optional whale watching cruise in nearby Hermanus (June-December). Or lift your sights on an optional helicopter flightseeing tour above Cape Town’s vast oceanscape and landmarks on shore.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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4CAPETOWN–HOEDSPRUIT–KARONGWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Karongwe Private Game Reserve, overlooking the majestic Drakensburg Mountains. This area, near Kruger National Park, is famous for its abundance of wildlife, including the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Your visit here contributes to Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Canine Project, aimed at training dogs to patrol, detect and track poachers and to the Lion Recovery Fund who works towards the rehabilitation of Lions and their habitats. After lunch, embark on your first exciting game drive with a Shangaan tracker. Stop for a sundowner in the bush before returning to your lodge for dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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5KARONGWE
Your skilled Shangaan tracker and professional Ranger work together as a team during your early morning game drive, so you can learn more about the ecosystem as you view wildlife up close. Beyond the “Big 5,” you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more! Return for breakfast mid-morning, followed by time to relax and enjoy the lodge and its surroundings. In the mid-afternoon, tea will be served prior to your afternoon game drive. Step out of your safari vehicle for a sundowner drink and watch as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains. Return to your lodge in time to freshen up for dinner.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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6KARONGWE
Rise early for coffee and tea before your morning game drive. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend time at leisure in the middle of the day. Perhaps take a swim in the pool, visit the wellness center for one of its many spa treatments, or simply sit back and watch the animals. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld!
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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7KARONGWE–HOEDSPRUIT–JOHANNESBURG
Enjoy one last game drive this morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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- Breakfast
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8JOHANNESBURG
Today’s sightseeing starts with a visit to Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Along the way, see the neighborhood that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Visit Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived with his family from 1946 to around 1960, when he was forced underground to elude arrest. Also learn about the impact of his wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, known as the “Mother of the Nation” and also a formidable anti-apartheid activist. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Apartheid Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid era. Using photos, video, and print, the museum takes you on an extraordinary journey through the apartheid years to the 1994 democratic elections that named Nelson Mandela president.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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9JOHANNESBURG–VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Today, leave South Africa and fly north to Zimbabwe where you will be met by a Cosmos representative. Later this afternoon, a cruise on the Zambezi River affords you a wonderful opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular African sunset! Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day by day itinerary.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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10VICTORIA FALLS
Today, visit mighty Victoria Falls for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a guided walk, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. Afterwards, enjoy free time for independent exploration or exhiliration with an optional helicopter flightseeing tour above the falls.
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- Breakfast
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11VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Or are you game for adventure with an optional guided 4-wheel game drive through the lake shores, basalt plains, and teak forests where the wild things are in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for the 'Big 5' and other fantastic beasts.
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- Breakfast
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12VICTORIA FALLS–JOHANNESBURG
Your tour ends with a flight back to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 7:30 pm.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Cosmos in their Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls tour:
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Moderate First-Class
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Moderate First-Class property)
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): First-Class
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar First-Class property)
Garden Court Sandton City
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Moderate First-Class
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Moderate First-Class property)
Wild Horizons Waterfall Lodge
Hotel rating (by Cosmos): Superior First-Class
Other Details
- Free Wifi
- Hotel as shown or similar (Cosmos may replace it with a similar Superior First-Class property)
More Details
Cosmos is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls tour:
Small Group
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Travelers Notes
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes expert Tour Directors, Local Host in Zimbabwe. hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights—with value-minded travelers in mind. On safari, you’ll enjoy the knowledge and insight of a professional safari Guide aboard your open-air 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes:• Guided city sightseeing of Cape Town• Admission to Table Mountain aerial cable car, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope Lighthouse funicular, and Stony Point Nature Reserve’s penguins• 6 game drives in Karongwe Private Game Reserve with sundowners to celebrate• Guided city sightseeing of Johannesburg • Soweto Township guided sightseeing• Admission and guided tour of Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum• Guided sightseeing of Victoria Falls • Sunset safari cruise on the Zambezi RiverBig experiences come in small packages, so each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to a maximum of just 24 guests per departure.
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Private Touring
Cosmos offers an optional paid upgrade if you would like to arrange for Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls tour as a Private Tour. Here's a sample of the additional cost:
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