Safari & Sunsets: South Africa & Zimbabwe

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Safari & Sunsets: South Africa & Zimbabwe

May 3, 2026
– May 15, 2026

13 Days

Join Fox Group Vacations for an exciting tour of South Africa. South Africa is like a world within one country making it perfect for first time or seasoned travelers. There are sun-soaked coasts, wildlife spotting in private game reserves, and vibrant cities to explore. We start our adventure in vibrant Cape Town. A very special, inspirational tour of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. You will meet with Christo Brand who was Mr. Mandela’s guard and ultimately became his friend. And then over to the Winelands to take in the Cape Dutch architecture and taste the wines. From there off to the Kruger Private Game Reserve where we’ll be out in nature on game drives and see a wide variety of wildlife – giraffe, elephants, rhinoceros and more! For our grand finale we will travel to Zimbabwe for a breathtaking guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. The region is known for the biodiversity in plants and animals. This tour literally has something for everyone.

Daily Itinerary

An exciting journey begins as you board your overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa.

Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa. You will be transferred to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, nestled on Quay Six in the heart of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Hotel: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel – Mountain Facing Room

Be swept away on a full-day guided tour of the stunning seascapes of “The Fairest Cape.” Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, then explore the Cape Peninsula on a guided tour as you snake along Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and the colony of penguins at Boulders Beach.

Meals: Lunch

Hotel: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel – Mountain Facing Room

This morning, meet Christo Brand, your guide on today’s excursion to Robben Island. Walk across to the Nelson Mandela Gateway for the ferry to Robben Island. This historic landmark and UNESCO site pays tribute to the triumph of freedom, dignity, and determination over humiliation and oppression. This evening, discover GOLD in Cape Town. Feel the heartbeat of this unique African restaurant as you embark on a taste safari from Cape Town to Timbuktu. Your evening starts with an interactive Djembe drumming session, which will get you in tune with the African rhythms and songs of the night. Dinner is a set course menu consisting of Cape Malay and African cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel – Mountain Facing Room

Today’s sojourn celebrates the winelands. Revel in the scenery…like the charming Cape Dutch architecture of Stellenbosch and the breathtaking beauty of the Franschhoek valley. Taste wines hand-crafted with passion. Take a stroll through historical, charming Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch architecture, absorbing the quaintness of this lovely university town. A trip to the winelands isn’t complete without a wine tasting, so a cellar tour and two tastings along with lunch have been organized at different wine estates.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel – Mountain Facing Room

Bid adieu to Cape Town – you’re off to the Kapama Private Game Reserve!  Arrive in time for an indulgent lunch before your first game drive. The reserve offers panoramic views of the nearby Drakensberg Mountain range with a wide variety of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and a large population of giraffe, impala, blue wildebeest and kudu. Every experience on this journey gives insight to Africa’s wildlife and its people.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel: Kapama River Lodge – Deluxe Suites

Twice-daily game drives throughout the reserve, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, provide plenty of opportunities to witness the plethora of local wildlife. See for yourself why Kapama Private Game Reserve is affectionately known as the “African Eden” – this slice of wilderness paradise is secluded from crowds and home to the Big Five as well as more than 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel: Kapama River Lodge – Deluxe Suites

Venture on early morning and afternoon game drives in an attempt to experience as much of this reserve as possible. Kapama is the largest owner-managed private game reserve in the area, encompassing 13,000 hectares of sweeping wilderness. The reserve is also one of Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hotel: Kapama River Lodge – Deluxe Suites

Take one last early morning game drive before embarking on a flight to Johannesburg. You will be transferred to the DaVinci Hotel and Suites for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Da Vinci Hotel

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Arrive at your hotel in time to enjoy a tranquil sunset cruise on the Zambezi River followed by dinner at Makuwa-Kuwa restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Club – Club Room

Take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and witness the Cataracts, Livingstone’s statue, and an endless variety of birds and plants. Later, indulge in the tantalizing aromas, tastes, and sounds of The Boma during a traditional African feast accompanied by traditional singers, dancers, fortunetellers and storytellers

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Club – Club Room

After a farewell breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. You will connect with your overnight flight home. You may be leaving Africa behind, but you’ll return home with memories that will live on in your heart forever.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Signature Tour Experiences

  • Fox Inclusion – Robben Island. We will meet Christo Brand who was once responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. Walk across to the Nelson Mandela Gateway for the ferry to Robben Island. This historic landmark and UNESCO site pays tribute to the triumph of freedom, dignity and determination over humiliation and oppression.
  • Fox Inclusion – Full day at Winelands to experience world-class wines and explore stunning vineyards. Enjoy a delicious lunch, 2 wine tastings and a cellar tour.
  • Fox Inclusion – Dinner at GOLD, a Cape Town Restaurant offering an authentic African experience, and drumming. Feel the heartbeat of this unique restaurant, as you embark on a taste safari from Cape Town to Timbuktu. Your evening starts with an interactive Djembe drumming session which will get you in tune with the African rhythms. A soothing hand washing ceremony completes the evening.
  • Gratuities for drivers, local specialists, and safari experts
  • Park entrance and concession fees

Fox Tour Manager! *

A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will accompany the group, offering peace of mind as you travel!

We’ll also have a professional African Travel Tour Director and local driver/guides for transfers and included experiences!

*Minimum number of passengers required for Fox tour manager to accompany the group. Guided tours will include a local tour guide. 

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Luxury Hotel & Lodge Accommodations

  • 4 nights in Cape Town
  • 3 nights in Kapama Game Reserve
  • 1 nights in Johannesburg
  • 2 nights in Victoria Falls*Including hotel service charges, taxes, and luggage handling.
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Dining

  • 10 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 8 dinners
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Transportation

  • Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Cape Town, return Johannesburg including current air taxes and fees (with our air-inclusive package)
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers (when purchasing our air-tour package)

Pricing

Air-Inclusive Complete Package
  • Tour inclusions
  • Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Cape Town, return Johannesburg
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
  • Internal air in South Africa, including current taxes and fees
$13,833.00
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour Only Package
  • Tour Inclusions
$11,933.00
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Early Booking Discount:

Book and deposit by July 18, 2025 and receive a $300.00 discount per person

Important Information

Hotels, activities, and daily itinerary are subject to change. Hard sided suitcases are permissible on this itinerary.  Travelers will be restricted to 44 lbs. of checked luggage.

Initial Deposit: $3,500.00 per person, non-refundable

Fox Professional Fee: $50.00 per reservation will be charged at time of deposit, non-refundable

Final Payment: No later than December 23, 2025

Requirements:                      

Passport: Valid US passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from date of return with at least two empty pages

Zimbabwe Visa:  US citizens require a Visa on arrival, must have two consecutive pages available    on passport. (approximately $30pp, subject to change)

Insurance: Travel Protection with minimum following amounts:

Trip Interruption Cost of the trip (excluding air)
Trip Delay $150/day, $750 total per person
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation $100,000 per person
Medical Expense $25,000 per person

 

Cancellation Penalties:

  • From date of deposit to December 23, 2025:  Deposit + applicable airline fees
  • From December 24, 2025 to day of departure: No refunds

Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air is non-refundable once ticketed.

Fox Professional Fee: Package price includes a $50.00 non-refundable Professional Fee per reservation. Fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment from Fox World Travel.

Not Included: Zimbabwe Visa, airline flights on land-only packages, airline luggage fees if applicable, gratuities for airport porters, specialty experiences, motorcoach drivers, or meals (other than those included in the package), optional excursions, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Accessibility Terms: African Travel welcomes clients with special needs or disabilities. Client must inform us in advance, as early as possible, of any physical, medical, or other special need that requires accommodating. We will make reasonable modifications to our policies, practices, and procedures, when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the nature of the services. Please understand that accessibility and accommodations in other countries may be limited.

Vaccinations: All guests must ensure they are medically fit for travel. We strongly advise you consult with your physician for information on precautions or needed vaccinations.

Terms: Minimum of number of travelers is required for the tour to operate and send a Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour may still include a professional, local guide in destination. Hotels, experiences, and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Group Air: A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier`s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. Price includes approximate air taxes and fees. Air package pricing is subject to change until contracted due to the volatility of airfare costs. Checked luggage fees may apply. Frequent Flier miles may not be available to group air travel. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays, or cancellations. Airline tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.

Luggage: Weight and luggage type may be limited depending on aircraft type. Hard sided suitcases are NOT permissible on this itinerary. Travelers will need a duffel or rolling duffel with at least 1 soft side of the suitcase.

Insurance: Travel Protection is required for this tour with minimum coverage as noted in Requirements – Travel Protection. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed, or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.

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We will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but we are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so nor are we responsible for any denial of services by Suppliers. The American with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for disabled individuals are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including a touring motor coach, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We regret we cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for most vacations.

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