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Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe
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Length
12 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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Ends in
Cape Town (South Africa)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAR 23, 2028 to DEC 21, 2028
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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)
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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.
$18,990.00
Overview
Spotting the "Big Five" and more in private game reserves in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana… lush South African vineyards and wine estates… thundering Victoria Falls… the rugged tip of the African continent… and the cutting edge of art, culture, and cuisine in exciting Cape Town...
Part safari, part cultural immersion, all amazing. Indulge your imagination for safari expeditions of old à la Dr. Livingstone during two nights in Victoria Falls. Make tracks for wildlife-rich game drives in the heart of Chobe and Kruger national parks during stays in luxury lodges in the heart of the wilderness. And explore the stunning landscapes and vineyards of Cape Town, enjoying regionally inspired arts, culinary treats and more. This is a trip of a lifetime you won't want to miss.
Visited During Tour
Cape Town (South Africa) | Chobe National Park (Botswana) | Kruger National Park (South Africa) | Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Dates, Offers & Prices Dates
Tour Itinerary Itinerary
More Details Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe tour dates available from Tauck. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code SZ2028
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1Arrive Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, The Elephant Camp. A transfer is included upon arrival from the airport to The Elephant Camp, set within Victoria Falls National Park overlooking the Zambezi Gorges with a magnificent view of the Victoria Falls spray. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Elephant Camp -
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2Natural wonders of Victoria Falls
This morning, join a local guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore trails that offer different perspectives of the magnificent falls, considered the largest waterfall in the world. Enjoy lunch overlooking the falls, visit an elephant sanctuary on a private tour with a family of elephants out in the bush, patiently waiting for the treats you'll feed them. Then it's off to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Clinic to meet the naturalists and doctors who promote environmental conservation in southern Africa and operate a medical care facility and orphanage dedicated to the health and welfare of Africa's wildlife. Tour the facility and learn about efforts to protect animals injured by traps, snares, and poachers, and meet the wildlife they rescue. Tonight, dinner is at your lodge.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Elephant Camp -
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3Chobe National Park
Cross into Botswana this morning en route to your lodge in Chobe National Park. After lunch at the lodge and free time to settle into your stay, join us for a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Expert guides will introduce you to the locals as you make your way into the bush. Botswana's first national park, Chobe, attracts large herds of elephants and Cape Buffalo that frequent the river; lions, antelopes, and hippos linger near lagoons; and numerous bird species and zebras favor the floodplains. Enjoy dinner at leisure at the lodge this evening and sleep to the sounds of the bush.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Chobe Game Lodge -
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4A game drive and a motorboat safari
Rise early for a game drive that spots wildlife starting their day in the bush as dawn breaks over the park. Wildlife whisperers, your guides follow tracks and interpret signs that lead to animal sightings out of nowhere and everywhere. See the ever-present impala, puku antelopes, and majestic giraffes snacking on treetops more than 16 feet high, and look for lions, wild dogs, and leopards on the hunt. Before returning to the lodge for lunch, join us on a private motorboat safari aboard a skimmer boat along the Zambezi River. Watch for birds, elephants, hippos, and herd animals stopping by for a drink while crocodiles lie in the water or on the shore, along with other thirsty predators. Dine indoors or out at your lodge tonight.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Chobe Game Lodge -
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5Local life on the Chobe River
Meet the people native to Botswana when you visit a local village this morning, stopping at a preschool to interact with teachers and their students. Learn about their daily lives and deep-rooted cultural traditions, and see baskets handwoven to perfection. Depending on the season, ride aboard a safari vehicle or a skimmer boat in search of up-close wildlife sightings that never get old. Enjoy panoramic views of the Chobe River from the elevated boardwalks at your lodge during your free time – a great spot to watch the ever-changing wildlife parade across the river, on the islands, and across the surrounding floodplains. As night falls, enjoy a traditional African feast around the fire with local music and dancers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Chobe Game Lodge -
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6South Africa's Kruger National Park
This morning, you'll drive back to Zimbabwe to board a flight headed for Nelspruit, South Africa. Take a private charter flight from Nelspruit to Ngala airstrip and continue to your safari lodge, &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, the first private game reserve to be incorporated into Kruger National Park. Stay in a thatched-roof cottage with its own private verandah for animal sightings – the property's watering hole is a favorite gathering place for visiting wildlife. An afternoon game drive introduces you to the park before dinner this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge -
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7Game Drives in Kruger National Park
Set off in search of Africa's "Big Five" – lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos – along with wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, and herd animals with your expert guides. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer ample opportunities to see predators and prey in their natural habitat. Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, is world-renowned and is home to hundreds of species of animals and birds, including vultures, storks, and eagles.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge -
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8A day in the bush
Rise early for a game drive following in the tracks of Africa's wildlife as your guide shares tracking tips to help you seek out signs and scents that reveal which animals passed through before you. Following lunch at the lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive and join us under the stars for a private dinner tonight in the bush.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge -
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9Fly to Cape Town
Take a final game drive this morning before flying to Cape Town for a three-night stay. Your recently opened hotel overlooks the marina and boasts views of Table Mountain. Dinner is at your leisure in the hotel tonight.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Cape Town EDITION -
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10Choices in Cape Town
A choice of sightseeing excursions today includes a tour of the Cape Winelands with tastings at two prestigious wineries, along with a wine pairing luncheon that tempts with regional fare and time to explore the quaint streets of Franschhoek. Or, join us for an artisan and culinary tour of Cape Town, stopping to meet a jewelry designer who makes pieces from prison fences from Robben Island. Take a cooking lesson in making traditional Cape Malay appetizers before lunch at a hidden gem of a restaurant and visit an art gallery featuring the works of South African artists. Your local guide enriches your tour with insights about Cape Town's history and highlights. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Cape Town EDITION -
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11Helicopter over Cape Town
Experience a bird's-eye view of Cape Town as you soar over the city aboard a helicopter that follows the coast to see Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak and the bays and towns that line the shores of the Cape Peninsula. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the waterfront delights of Victoria & Albert Waterfront, a mecca for shopping, art galleries, restaurants and entertaining street performers. Tauck's shuttle will bring you back to the hotel at your convenience this afternoon. Tonight, join us for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant, renowned for its local culinary fare.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Cape Town EDITION -
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12Journey Home
Tour ends: Cape Town. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included to Cape Town Airport from The Cape Town EDITION. Allow three hours for flight check-in at the airport.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Private visit with an elephant family at a sanctuary in Victoria Falls
- Private game drives and motorboat safaris in Chobe National Park
- On-Tour Air (3 flights)
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park to spot the Big Five
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