Overview

This Cape Town & Chobe National Park 7 Days / 6 Nights tour and safari start off in Cape Town (vice versa can be done). Described by Sir Francis Drake in 1580 as ‘the fairest Cape of them all in the world’, the ‘Mother City’ of Cape Town is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Nestled in the shadow of Table Mountain, Cape Town is sophisticated and beautiful, a vibrant and colourful city – with plenty to offer the traveller you should never get bored. Table Mountain is the iconic backdrop of Cape Town rising over 1000m above sea level – it can be seen from all over the city. Taking the revolving cable car up to the top is a must or if you’re feeling adventurous there are several hiking routes to the summit.

The second part of this itinerary whisks you off to the remote Chobe National Park in Botswana – Chobe is one of the best places in Africa to see elephants in their natural habitat, and in large numbers, on a great African Big 5 Safari.  During your 4 night stay you will cruise on the river, have tradition vehicle game drives and enjoy a full day exploring the park (with a stunning picnic lunch). Hippos wallow in the waters, crocodile laze in the sun and rich birdlife surround the area.

Itinerary

Days 1 to 5: Arrive in Cape Town – Victoria & Alfred Hotel, V&A Waterfront

On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, ideally located in the V&A Waterfront, for your 4-night stay.

With plenty to offer the traveller you should never get bored in Cape Town. The Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront is a prime attraction in the city, a working harbour and tourist attraction offering world class shopping, a huge variety of restaurants, cafes & bars and the Two Oceans Aquarium. The ferry trip to Robben Island, the site of Nelson Mandela’s incarceration for much of his 27 years in prison, leaves from here.

Table Mountain is the iconic backdrop of Cape Town rising over 1000m above sea level – it can be seen from all over the city. Taking the revolving cable car up to the top is a must or if you’re feeling adventurous there are several hiking routes to the summit.

The park-like botanical gardens at Kirstenbosch, Cape Town’s beaches and the city centre with its outdoor street markets, boutique shops & stylish restaurants are all added attractions. Just a 45-minute drive from Cape Town and you’re in the scenic mountains and valleys of the Winelands.

For the more adventurous visitor there are activities such as canoeing, 4×4 trails, horse-riding, hiking, mountain biking, rock pool swimming, abseiling and kloofing.

Overnight: Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Days 5 to 6: Cape Town – Chobe, Botswana

This morning you will fly from Cape Town to the small town of Kasane, in Botswana. You will be collected and transferred by road to Chobe Game Lodge, a luxury lodge located in the Chobe National Park for your 2 night stay. (Note: a 2 night’s stay in Victoria Falls can be added to this itinerary before or after the Chobe visit).

Established in 1968 and covering almost 12,000 square kilometres Chobe National Park is located in Botswana’s north and is the third largest national park in Botswana. It boasts one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa and is world renowned for its elephant population – estimated at 70,000, possibly the largest elephant concentration in Africa. During your 2 night stay you will cruise on the Chobe River, have traditional vehicle game drives and enjoy a full day exploring the park (with a stunning picnic lunch). Hippos wallow in the waters, crocodile laze in the sun and rich birdlife surround the area.

Overnight: Chobe Game Lodge

Day 7: Chobe, Botswana – Johannesburg, South Africa – Last Day

Enjoy the last morning at Chobe Game Lodge, after breakfast transfer to the Kasane Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.

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