South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls & Chobe River
🕐 DURATION
15 Nights, 16 Days
📅 DEPARTURE MONTHS
Multiple Departures are available between 5 Nov 2025 & 2 Sep 2026
Book by 30 June 2025 & Save $1000 per person!
☀ Travelling in vintage style aboard Rovos Rail’s impeccably restored train – the memories will stay with you for a lifetime.
With breath-taking natural wonders, beautiful coastal towns and cities and abundant wildlife, Southern Africa tours have plenty to offer. On this 16-day adventure, we’ll explore South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, discovering iconic Cape Town’s Table Mountain backdrop and stunning Knysna, spending four nights in sumptuous style on board a restored vintage train, and drinking in views of mighty rivers, baobabs and game parks along the way. Journeying north, we’ll spot elephants in Hwange National Park, hippos wallowing in the Chobe River and feel nature’s full force at Victoria Falls.
Below price is for 13 Aug 2025 departure
- From
$12,759$11,739 per person twin share* - From
$16,712$15,692 per person, sole traveller*
Email our team today at [email protected] to find out more or call 02-8208-8888. Our team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
| Arrive | Details | Depart | Day 1 | Cape Town - Join your tour group at the hotel. | 12:00 | Day 2 | Cape Town - Today we set out for a tour of this exceptionally picturesque city, with its backdrop of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Devil’s Peak. We take an exhilarating trip by cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). | Day 3 | Cape Town - We have the whole day free to enjoy Cape Town and the surrounding area. You could take an optional excursion to the dramatic Cape Point peninsula or a winelands tour. | Day 4 | Arniston - We drive east towards Hermanus, where we have free time. There’s plenty to see and do here; perhaps wander along the shore and you may be lucky enough to spot whales from July to November. We’ll continue on to Arniston, a pretty fishing and holiday village. This little pocket of tranquillity, characterised by its lime-washed, thatched houses, remains unspoilt. You can look forward to wonderful views of the Indian Ocean from our hotel. | Day 5 | Knysna - We head to pretty Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route and famous for its stunning blue lagoon. It’s a lovely place to explore at your own pace. | Day 6 | Knysna - Sail across the Knysna Lagoon and journey into the Featherbed Nature Reserve. We stop at magnificent viewpoints and our specialist guide highlights the area’s history, flora and fauna. There’ll be time for an optional guided walk through the coastal forest and fynbos. We return to Knysna later, where the remainder of the day is free. | Day 7 | George - Johannesburg - Pretoria - We depart for the small town of George and take a flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, we’ll transfer to Pretoria and our hotel. | Day 8 | Rovos Rail - Most of the day is free to explore a little of Pretoria. Later this afternoon, we’ll head to the lovely colonial-style Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park, Pretoria and board Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa. Rediscover the golden age of travel as we begin our spectacular four-night journey all the way to Victoria Falls. Delicious food and wine are a key part of South African holidays and you'll enjoy fine cuisine with wine pairings in the elegant dining car. | Day 9-10 | Rovos Rail (Matobo National Park) - Spend a day at leisure on board. We’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn and later the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe as we continue heading north. Take advantage of the Observation Car as we wend our way through the countryside, breaking once in a while of course for a refreshing drink from the bar and a sumptuous lunch and dinner. En route to Zimbabwe’s second city and its industrial capital, Bulawayo, we’ll glide through baobab country - wide-trunked trees often used to store water. In the afternoon of day 11, we’ll head out on a visit to Matobo National Park, home to fascinating bushmen caves decorated with rock art. We’ll also visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in the late-19th-century, though now a divisive figure. | Day 11 | Rovos Rail (Hwange National Park) - After traversing one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line (114km) between Gwaai and Dete, and then following the eastern edge of Hwange National Park, we alight after lunch for an exciting game drive. The nation’s largest wildlife area covers 14,650 square kilometres and is home to around 100 species of mammal and 400 species of bird. With over 40,000 elephants, you’re sure to spot one of these majestic creatures from your safari vehicle. | Day 12 | Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park - As our home on the tracks makes its final journey, make sure to secure your spot in the Observation Car as it leads the train into the town of Victoria Falls. This is where we say farewell and make our way across the border to Botswana and Chobe National Park. There’ll be opportunities to join an optional magical sunset cruise or game drive before dinner. | Day 13 | Chobe National Park - Our morning starts with a game drive in open-sided 4WD vehicles. Late afternoon we embark on a sunset cruise along the Chobe River to spot all the wonderful wildlife that comes to the river at sundown. You may see rare and endemic birds, migratory species and water birds, including the majestic fish eagle. | Day 14 | Victoria Falls - We transfer by road to Zimbabwe and the town of Victoria Falls. This afternoon we enjoy a cruise on the mighty Zambezi River - sit back and enjoy a refreshing drink in the warm African sun observing the wildlife of the Zambezi. Magical! | Day 15 | Victoria Falls - Following an introductory talk on David Livingstone, today we visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, a wonderful finale to the tour. Nothing can prepare you for the excitement of seeing the beautiful sight that so entranced Livingstone all those years ago. | Day 16 | Victoria Falls - Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel. | 06:00 |
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Highlights
- 9 Excursions & visits
- Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa (4nts) Pretoria to Victoria Falls
- Porterage Services included
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Visits to Featherbed Nature Reserve; Matobo National Park; Victoria Falls National Park
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City tour of Cape Town including Table Mountain cable car (weather permitting)
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Game drives in Hwange National Park and Chobe National Park
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Sunset cruises along the Chobe River and the Zambezi River
- Talk on David Livingstone by local expert
Inclusions
- 27 Meals – 15 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 8 Dinners
- 11 nights in hotels, 4 nights on board the Rovos Rail
- Titan tour manager
- Transport – Travel In Destination By Coach
- Drinks with meals aboard Rovos Rail
- Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa (4 nights) from Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
Fine Print
- Prices are subject to availability
- Fare includes all taxes and port charges
- Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice
- Visas/ESTA’s are not included
- All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport.
Extras
TRAVEL ADVICE: We recommend that you contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit their website at www.smartraveller.gov.au for general travel advice, as well as specific advice (including safety alert levels) relating to the destination you wish to visit. You can also register your travel plans with DFAT, so that you may be more easily contacted in an emergency.
- 9 excursions & visits
- Visits to Featherbed Nature Reserve; Matobo National Park; Victoria Falls National Park
- City tour of Cape Town including Table Mountain cable car (weather permitting)
- Game drives in Hwange National Park and Chobe National Park
- Sunset cruises along the Chobe River and the Zambezi River
- Talk on David Livingstone by local expert
Accommodation
- The Commodore Hotel, Cape Town (3 Nights)
- The Arniston Hotel
- Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays (2 Nights)
- Irene Country Lodge, Pretoria
- Rovos Rail (3 Nights)
- Chobe Bush Lodge (2 Nights)
- Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (2 Nights)
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