South Africa with Kids: Cape Town to Kruger (w Victoria Falls!)

Begin your journey visiting the spectacular Victoria Falls where we will enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and a tour of the famous falls. Then, head south to Johannesburg where we immerse in the history of the anti-apartheid movement in Soweto and visit a school. Next, head south to the infamous Kruger National Park. Spend morning and afternoons exploring the African Bush looking for the Big Five: elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards, as well as smaller animals like zebra and giraffe. 

This tour is escorted by the experts in family travel, host family from the Travel With Kids television series, who have extensively travelled around South Africa as a family since 2012. In addition, local South African guides accompany us to offer expert insight.

Day 1:
Arrive Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. In the late morning, take a boat ride to Robben Island, and take a tour - led by an ex-prisoner - of the prison where Nelson Mandela spent almost 30 years.

Overnight Waterfront Village or similar. (B)

Day 2:
Take a tour of the Cape Peninsula where you may encounter mischievous baboons before reaching the Southwestern most point in Africa. Next, head out by boat to explore the harbor looking for seals along the way. And, finally, visit Boulders Beach where penguins frolic in the waves.

Overnight Waterfront Village or similar. (B)

Day 3:

Enjoy a day of leisure in Cape Town and its region. Possibly go wine tasting or great white shark cage diving or sand boarding (on your own accord).

Overnight Waterfront Village or similar. (B)

Day 4:
After breakfast, hop a flight to the northeastern area of the country near Kruger National Park. One of the biggest game reserves, the park is home to the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo, as well as lots of other animals like cheetah, giraffe and zebra! Enjoy afternoon tea before heading out on an evening game drive where you will coast through the Savannah looking for all sorts of animals and learning about African wildlife.

Overnight Simbuvati or similar. (B, T, D)

Days 5 to 7:
Wake before the sun and head out for a morning game drive. Watch the sunrise in the African bush while watching for animals of all kinds. Return to the lodge for full brunch and some relaxation time or perhaps a walking safari. In the afternoon, enjoy afternoon tea followed by an evening game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight Simbuvati or similar. (B, L, T, D)

Day 8:
Head out on your morning safari for your last look at South African wildlife before returning for brunch and then departing to Johannesburg for your flight to Victoria Falls. In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River just upstream from Victoria Falls. Keep an eye out for hippos and crocodiles who call this river home.

Overnight Kingdom Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 9:

Spend a day at leisure possibly exploring Victoria Falls National Park or indulging in some of the areas adventure activities (on your own accord). Possibilities include micro light flights, helicopter rides, bungee jumping, zip lining, and more!

Overnight Kingdom Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 10:

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight back to Johannesburg to connect with your return flight home.

Pricing:

$3990.00 per person

Includes:

-         9-nights accommodation in 4-star and 5-star hotels and lodges

-         All breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners

-         English speaking guide on all days

-         All ground transfers with group

-        Sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River      

o       Morning and evening game drives

Does Not Include:

International airfare, expenditures of a personal nature (gratuities, passport/vaccination fees, beverages, activities not included in itinerary, etc), park fees, travel insurance (required)

Payment Schedule:

$500 deposit due by October 10, 2018

50% of balance due by November 20, 2018

Remainder of balance due by March 1, 2019

Pricing and itinerary subject to change based on participation, availability, currency fluctuation and more.