Experience the best of Southern Africa in this 11 night authentic journey crafted by TWK Tours. Join us as we bring you and your family or friends to our favorite well-known and off-the-beaten-path places that we have personally experienced in our years visiting South Africa. On this trip, visit world famous Cape Town, Sandton City and Madikwe Game Reserve (Malaria Free) and Victoria Falls. Includes most meals, Cape Winelands Tour, Cape of Good Hope, eight game drives with expert rangers in private land cruisers, 5 star safari bush lodge experience, upscale accommodation, transfers, in-country transportation, expert guides and real authentic local experiences.

STARTING FROM $5,470 PP based on double occupancy.

5-Star Safari Experience plus Victoria Falls included. Start in crown jewel of the African continent, Cape Town exploring the Cape wine region and Cape of Good Hope. Learn about the apartheid era uprising with Optional visits to Townships and Robben Island- Nelson Mandela's prison, have local lunch and visit an penguin colony and the southern tip of Africa, Cape of Good Hope. Travel to Victoria Falls town Zimbabwe for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river upper falls. Explore the falls on foot traversing the pathways, cross Victoria bridge and watch the bungee jumpers, have lunch at the Lookout Cafe and try a zip line over the gorge. Return to Johannesburg and the upscale area of Sandton with endless dining options, outdoor restaurants in Mandela Square, sunset rooftop drinks and music with outdoor fire places and couches at the Sandton Sun hotel.

Then for the main event, head north near the Botswana border to Madikwe Game Reserve and the 5-star Rhulani experience. All meals and drinks included on safari (get ready to put on some pounds the food is that good!), luxury accommodations, and the thrill of twice daily game drives with just our group. Experience sundowners and morning breakfast in the bush tracking lions and watching elephants.

International Airfare not included. Flight to Victoria Falls about $200 USD at time of publishing. We can book your flights and we will all travel together.

Of all the trips we run and all the places we have been, South Africa exceeds all expectations every time. Rhulani Safari Lodge is a 5-star adventure experience. Amazing food, outdoor evening fire hang outs, sunset drinks in the wild watching elephants and giraffes, attention to detail by the staff. Expect very comfortable lodging with fireplaces, 3 amazing fresh cooked meals plus snacks and drinks every day, access to the newly opened "'hide" to watch the action at a watering hole close up and the overland adventures of safari and up close wildlife interaction. From tracking predators to watching herds of elephants thundering past, you will never forget this African experience.

South Africa currently has no restrictions for entry. Their medical system is the best in Africa with modern clinics and hospitals. There are many pharmacies available. Madikwe Game Reserve is Malaria Free and there are no regular vaccination requirements. for Please see our terms and conditions, cancelation and refund policies.

Madikwe is Malaria Free - No shots needed. Some vaccinations recommended but not necessary for entry.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS MANDATORY. Most travel disruption issues will be covered.

Lodging
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Sandton Sun Hotel, Rhulani Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-Star Experience)* based on availibilty
All Inclusive Safari
All Meals, Drinks, Game Drives, Exclusive Use Of Lodge, Range Rovers and Expert Wildlife Trackers and Guides
Penguin Encounter
Boulders beach encounter with Cape Penguins
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Sunset cruise on Zambezi River looking for hippos, drinks and snacks included
Cape Point Tour
Drive to the southern tip of Africa, take a boat out to seal island, local lunch included,
Visit Victoria Falls
On your own (entrance fee not included)
Cape Winelands Tour
Excursion to the Cape Wine Country with tastings
Optional Township Tour
Optional Half-day excursion to the vibrant and educational Township with local guides
All Ground Transport
Aiport transfers, Tour transports, transfer to Madikwe Reserve

Day 1 Arrival Day
Day 1 Arrival Day
July 5 Cape Town
CLICK EACH PHOTO TO YOUR RIGHT TO SEE THE DAILY ITINERARY.
Arrival from international flight. Depending on arrival time, group arrival transfer pickup to hotel

Overnight Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel
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Day 2 Cape Town
Day 2 Cape Town
July 6th Cape of Good Hope
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by the guide for a full day Cape Peninsula Tour. Begin by travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard past Clifton to Hout Bay and experience a cruise past the seals on Seal Island. Continue over Chapman’s Peak to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Enjoy lunch at the Seaforth Restaurant (or similar) before paying a visit to the penguins on Boulders Beach. Dinner is not included on this evening.

Full day Cape Point
-Seal Island Cruise
-Boulders Beach - penguins
-Lunch at Seaforth Restaurant

Overnight Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel - Breakfast/Lunch included
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Day 3 Cape Town
Day 3 Cape Town
July 7th Wine Region
This enchanting excursion begins with a tour through historic Stellenbosch, an architectural jewel that serves as the historic heart of the country’s wine region. We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates. A gracious blend of 18th century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident as we drive down Dorp Street, where massive Oaks still shade original water furrows, then enjoy a wine tastings and lunch in the Stellenbosch area before returning to Cape Town.

Overnight Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel - Breakfast/Lunch Included
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Day 4 Cape Town
Day 4 Cape Town
July 8th Free Day
Many optional activities:
Table Mountain by cable car tramway
Robben Island Long Walk To Freedom Prison Island
Sandboarding
Bo Kaap area tour
Township visit
Shark Cage/Shark viewing boats
Shopping/Dining V&A Waterfront

Overnight V&A Waterfront Hotel - Breakfast Included
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Day 5 Victoria Falls
Day 5 Victoria Falls
July 9 Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Transfer to Airport for AM flight
Fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls 2 hour 55 minutes

Visa upon arrival at airport
Transfer to hotel

Explore the exciting Victoria Falls area with so much to see and do. Dozens of adventure activities are available including bungee jumping, microlight and helicopter rides, zip lining and more.
Breakfast included at V&A Waterfront Hotel

Overnight Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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Day 6 Victoria Falls
Day 6 Victoria Falls
July 10 Explore Victoria Falls - Zambezi Cruise
In the morning, Visit the actual waterfalls today on foot with a long winding walking path up close to the thundering mist and rainforest area.

The national park has restaurant, bar, visitors center, paved pathways, museum and shops. Guides are available. Entrance fee not included (about 30 USD)

Afterwords have lunch at the Lookout Cafe (not included) on the cliff to watch the zip line and bungee jumpers or take a walk across Victoria Bridge to Zambia.

In the evening transfer to the Zambezi river dock for a sunset cruise spotting hippos and crocs

Explore the exciting Victoria Falls area with so much to see and do. Dozens of adventure activities are available including bungee jumping, microlight and helicopter rides, zip lining and more. Included is a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River where hippos and crocodiles might join us for the view.

Breakfast included

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Day 7 Johannesburg
Day 7 Johannesburg
July 11 Fly Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Transfer to Victoria Falls airport for 1.5 flight to Johannesburg.

Transfer to Sandton City
Overnight Sandton Sun hotel

Depending on time: Optional visit to Soweto Township, Apartheid Museum, Rosebank Shopping
Many restaurants in Mandela Square, SanDeck sunset hang out

Breakfast included at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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Day 8 Madikwe
Day 8 Madikwe
July 12th Travel to Madikwe Reserve Overnight at Rhulani Safari Lodge
Enjoy a comfortable ride through the South African countryside on modern roads, stopping for breaks and food and a craft market before arriving at Madikwe Game Reserve. Approx 5-hour drive. Transport included.

Begin your bush lodge Safari experience that evening heading out on your first thrilling exciting drive to find wild animals of Africa - you never know what you will see.

Enjoy snacks and drinks at sunset out of the jeep with your fellow travelers

Dinner back at the lodge by the Boma campfire

Madikwe is a Malaria-free zone
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Day 9 Madikwe
Day 9 Madikwe
July 13th African Safari Experience Overnight at Rhulani Safari Lodge
Spend 5-days 4-nights in Madikwe Game Reserve (malaria-free reserve) in a luxury lodge with exclusive use for our TWK Tours group, amazing food, expert game driver guides, friends, dinners around a traditional African fire in the evenings. All meals included.

This is not driving around looking at animals. Every minute of every day is a new thrilling surprise. This is an experience like no other on earth and is not describable by words, photos or video. The sounds and feel and sunrise and nights and local lodge staff and the African skies are everything you could dream of and more in a Safari experience.

https://www.rhulani.com/
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Day 10 Madikwe
Day 10 Madikwe
July 14th African Safari Experience Overnight at Rhulani Safari Lodge
Spend 5-days 4-nights in Madikwe Game Reserve (malaria-free reserve) in a luxury lodge with exclusive use for our TWK Tours group, amazing food, expert game driver guides, friends, dinners around a traditional African fire in the evenings. All meals included.

This is not driving around looking at animals. Every minute of every day is a new thrilling surprise. This is an experience like no other on earth and is not describable by words, photos or video. The sounds and feel and sunrise and nights and local lodge staff and the African skies are everything you could dream of and more in a Safari experience.

https://www.rhulani.com/
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Day 11 Madikwe
Day 11 Madikwe
July 15th African Safari Experience - Overnight Rhulani Safari Lodge
Spend 5-days 4-nights in Madikwe Game Reserve (malaria-free reserve) in a luxury lodge with exclusive use for our TWK Tours group, amazing food, expert game driver guides, friends, dinners around a traditional African fire in the evenings. All meals included.

This is not driving around looking at animals. Every minute of every day is a new thrilling surprise. This is an experience like no other on earth and is not describable by words, photos or video. The sounds and feel and sunrise and nights and local lodge staff and the African skies are everything you could dream of and more in a Safari experience.

https://www.rhulani.com/
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Day 12 Departure Day
Day 12 Departure Day
July 16th African Safari Experience - Return to Johannesburg
After your final morning game drive, say farewell to your guides and Rhulani family and make the drive back to Johannesburg at the
Aero Guest Lodge near the airport to await the flight to Victoria Falls in the morning.
Take time to rest and reorganize after 4 nights on Safari
Breakfast Inclulded

Airport Drop Off - Flights typically depart in the evening.
City Lodge airport lodge connected to the airport is a good option to rest and shower before flight home

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Day 1 Arrival Day

July 5 Cape Town

CLICK EACH PHOTO TO YOUR RIGHT TO SEE THE DAILY ITINERARY.

Arrival from international flight. Depending on arrival time, group arrival transfer pickup to hotel

Overnight Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel

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Contact Us at twktours@gmail.com or simmons@travelwithkids.tv for any questions. TWK Tours 602 380 5516 TWK Family Adventure Tours has been providing once in a lifetime experiences for repeat customers and new travelers since 2013. Specializing in authentic travel journeys with a local feel, we give our guests a custom made non cookie cutter experience. The founders of TWK Tours created the long running Travel With Kids TV show on PBS.

This was an absolutely amazing vacation. We traveled to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. We had never been to SE Asia and had no idea what to expect. In each location, we had incredible guides who were extremely knowledgeable and related to my 15 year old son with ease. The choices made in terms of hotels, sites to see, etc were great overall. In two instances, we determined we wanted something different and everyone pivoted quickly to accommodate us! I cannot speak highly enough about each aspect of our tour. Mr. Time in Thailand was unbelievable, his knowledge of the country, history, and he's a foodie!!!!. Mr. Dat in Cambodia is so passionate about history; and Hue in Vietnam brought culture to us in just a few short hours. All were also great photographers! We have told many people about this trip and I'd recommend it to any and all. We felt comfortable and learned so much throughout the entire trip. It was a great balance of lots of activity and some down time. The experience with my son was wonderful. We made two changes to the trip, midstream. The first was in Thailand on the Kwae River. We were staying in a barge hotel on the water with no electricity/AC, etc. I knew this up front and thought it would be fine. That said, given the heat, etc, we moved after one night to different and beautiful lodging. (Wetravel accommodated us quickly!) I'd recommend asking about upgrading here, especially in the middle of the hot season. The other was in Cambodia when we determined we would prefer one day of ruins and one day other exploring. On our day exploring, we went to the Landmine Museum which turned out to be the most impactful experience for both of us during our time in Cambodia. Again, we are truly grateful for the incredible experience we were provided. It brought memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. 5 stars all around! Thank you!

By Jill R for Asia Tour: Thailand Cambodia Vietnam on Aug 03, 2024

Had an amazing experience meeting the people at the schools and getting to know the families we travelled with. South Africa is an incredible country whether your in the main cities or out on a reserve. The people are very welcoming and have a lot of pride in their communities. The safari experience is one of a kind. The people at the lodge were so sweet and made you feel like family. The game drives are worth the early morning wake up. Not only do you experience beautiful sunrises and sunsets, but you get up close to wild animals and never know what you will see on a drive. The rangers are all very knowledgeable and will explain what they are seeing when tracking. The only part we did not like, was saying goodbye. After the safari lodge, you catch a plane to Victoria Falls to see one of the seven wonders of the world. After walking along the falls taking in the breathtaking views, you'll sit at a cafe over looking the Zambezi River. There, you can sign up to do a tarzan swing, zipline, or "fly" on your stomach like superman over the gorge.

By Donna W for South Africa Safari Journey 2024 on Jul 29, 2024

What an experience! Thank you Jeremy for all of your organization, for utilizing such knowledgeable guides and planning. The only suggestion I would have would be to warn people of all of the tipping required and especially that the tipping should be in US dollars. I was totally caught off guard and felt bad when I ran short of dollars.

By Cheryl S for Nile River Cruise Experience on Feb 19, 2024

Our trip with the Simmons was amazing and we enjoyed their top-notch service. We're excited for our upcoming trip to Brazil and Argentina this summer!