17 days · South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
South Africa Escape with Victoria Falls
From AED 14,489per person, twin share
Few seats left on Sun 17 Jan 2027
Experience spectacular scenery and wildlife on this Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour via the Garden Route & Kruger National Park!
- Duration
- 17 Days / 16 Nights
- Route
- Cape Town → Johannesburg
- Countries
- South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-paced coach tour through South Africa with frequent hotel changes, guided walking tours and a walk through the Cango Caves, then three relaxed nights at Victoria Falls with an easy guided walk and a sunset cruise
- Accommodation
- 16 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, including 4 nights near Kruger National Park (3 at a safari lodge) and 3 nights at a lodge in the Victoria Falls region
- Meals
- 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 9 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 32
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, with a local guide at Victoria Falls
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Plane
- Best time to go
- Runs most of the year, with no departures in February. Kruger’s dry season (May–September) suits game viewing; the Cape and Garden Route are warmest from November to March
Tour overview
Get ready for the African adventure holiday of a lifetime! Travelling from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, journey through the coastal wonders of the Garden Route and spot wildlife in the Kruger National Park. Experience Cape Town’s buzz, discover the Cape Winelands and marvel at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe!
Highlights
- Take a driving and walking tour of the city of Cape Town
- Enjoy a traditional braai & African drumming
- Visit Stellenbosch; a picturesque university town
- Taste local wine in the Cape Winelands
- Explore Hermanus; a stunning seaside town
- Discover Swellendam; South Africa’s third-oldest town
- Embark on a Game Drive at Botlierskop Game Drive
- Discover Knysna; a stunning seaside town
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- Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and visit Storms River Mouth
- Visit a Klein Karoo ostrich farm
- Explore the Cango Caves
- Explore Robertson; a beautiful wine-producing destination
- Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting in Paarl
- Embark on a full-day Kruger National park game drive
- Visit the Three Rondavels for Blyde River Canyon views
- Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes
- Spend three nights in the Victoria Falls region
- Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls
- Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Cape Town
2 nights · Days 1–2
StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
Cape Winelands
Day 3 · on the way
Stellenbosch
Day 3 · on the way
Hermanus
1 night · Day 3
Windsor Hotel Hermanus
Swellendam
Day 4 · on the way
Mossel Bay
1 night · Day 4
Garden Route Hotel
Garden Route
Day 5 · on the way
Knysna
Day 5 · on the way
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Tsitsikamma
2 nights · Days 5–6
Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Route 62
Day 7 · on the way
Cango Caves
Day 7 · on the way
Oudtshoorn
Day 8 · on the way
Cape Winelands
Day 8 · on the way
Cape Town
1 night · Day 8
StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
Johannesburg
Day 9 · on the way
Southern Kruger Region
1 night · Day 9
Hazyview Sun
Central Kruger Region
3 nights · Days 10–12
Timbavati Safari Lodge
Three Rondawels
Day 13 · on the way
Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint
Day 13 · on the way
Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Day 13 · on the way
Johannesburg
1 night · Day 13
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Victoria Falls
3 nights · Days 14–16
Waterfalls Lodge
Johannesburg
Day 17 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Cape Town
Meals included: Dinner
Your journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls begins today in South Africa’s Mother City. At the hotel, you meet your tour leader and the group, then begin a tour of the city, taking in District Six, Signal Hill and the Company’s Gardens. Tonight, a local winery hosts a braai (BBQ) with an African drumming experience.
Included
- Walking and driving tour of Cape Town, taking in District Six, St George’s Cathedral and the Company’s Garden
- Traditional braai (barbecue) with a Drumstruck African drumming performance at a local vineyard
- Overnight
- Cape Town
- Hotel
- StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Cape Town: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastToday is a free day in Cape Town to spend as you wish, or you can join the optional Cape Peninsula Day Trip. This excursion visits Cape Point, Boulders Beach, home to an African Penguin colony, and Kalk Bay for lunch, before ending at the V&A Waterfront, with plenty of shopping, eating and entertainment.
Included
- Free time in Cape Town
Optional extras
- Cape Peninsula Day Trip · AED 565 per person
- Overnight
- Cape Town
- Hotel
- StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Cape Winelands – Stellenbosch – Hermanus Region
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
After breakfast, the tour leaves Cape Town for the Cape Winelands, arriving in Stellenbosch, a town known for its university, Cape Dutch architecture and wine. A local winery hosts lunch and a taste of the region’s wines, before the drive on to Hermanus for a free evening in this coastal town.
Included
- Visit Stellenbosch: Cape Dutch architecture, tree-lined streets and free time to explore
- Wine tasting and lunch at a winery in the Cape Winelands
- Free time in Hermanus, known for whale watching in season
- Travel
- Cape Town → Cape Winelands → Hermanus by coach
- Overnight
- Hermanus
- Hotel
- Windsor Hotel Hermanus
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 4
Hermanus Region – Swellendam – Mossel Bay
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerA free morning in Hermanus comes before the drive onto the Garden Route. You can make the most of the coast on the optional Marine Eco Big 5 Trip, or settle in for a seafood and craft beer pairing on the optional Spirit of Hermanus. The next stop is Swellendam, home to a well-known Cape Dutch church, before the day ends in Mossel Bay with an included dinner.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Swellendam, South Africa’s third-oldest town, with free time for lunch
Optional extras
- Marine Eco Big 5 Trip · AED 550 per person
- Spirit of Hermanus · AED 110 per person
- Travel
- Hermanus → Swellendam → Mossel Bay by coach
- Overnight
- Mossel Bay
- Hotel
- Garden Route Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Garden Route: Game Reserve – Knysna – Tsitsikamma
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerA safari adventure begins at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, with rhinos, lions and giraffes among the wildlife to spot. Afterwards, lunch is at the Knysna waterfront. The remaining hours of the day are free for the optional Monkeyland or Birds of Eden excursions, for more local wildlife. Dinner is included this evening.
Included
- Game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: giraffe, zebra, lion, rhino, hippo and birdlife
- Free time at the Knysna waterfront
Optional extras
- Monkeyland · AED 100 per person
- Birds of Eden · AED 100 per person
- Travel
- Garden Route → Knysna → Tsitsikamma by coach
- Overnight
- Tsitsikamma
- Hotel
- Tsitsikamma Village Inn
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River – Eastern Cape
Meals included: Breakfast
The Tsitsikamma forest offers rivers, gorges, mountains and greenery to wander through. You can add the optional tree-top canopy tour or the optional Woodcutters trail drive, before a visit to the Storms River Mouth. From there, you can cross the 77-metre Storms River suspension bridge and enjoy free time for lunch with coastal views.
Included
- Walk the Storms River trail and cross the suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park
Optional extras
- Tree Canopy Zip-Lining · AED 205 per person
- Woodcutters Trail Drive · AED 150 per person
- Kayak & Lilo Adventure · AED 210 per person
- Overnight
- Tsitsikamma
- Hotel
- Tsitsikamma Village Inn
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Route 62 – Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinnerThe drive follows Route 62 today, through an area framed by the Kouga and Tsitsikamma Mountains, to Oudtshoorn, known as the world’s ostrich capital. A tour of a working ostrich farm comes before a three-course lunch, and later a visit to the Cango Caves. This evening, the hotel serves an included buffet dinner.
Included
- Guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm in the Klein Karoo, with a traditional lunch
- Visit the Cango Caves: limestone formations more than 20 million years old
Optional extras
- Oudtshoorn Stargazing · AED 175 per person
- Travel
- Tsitsikamma → Route 62 → Oudtshoorn by coach
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8
Oudtshoorn – Route 62 – Cape Winelands – Cape Town
Meals included: BreakfastLunchThe drive back to Cape Town stops twice in the Cape Winelands, beginning with an included lunch at a winery in Robertson, then a wine and cheese tasting in Paarl. Back in Cape Town by evening, there is time to make the most of the city’s many restaurants and bars.
Included
- Winery visit and lunch in Robertson, in the Cape Winelands
- Cheese and wine tasting in Paarl
- Free evening in Cape Town
- Travel
- Oudtshoorn → Route 62 → Cape Winelands → Cape Town by coach
- Overnight
- Cape Town
- Hotel
- StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 9
Cape Town – Johannesburg – Kruger National Park Region
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerEarly this morning, the tour heads to the airport for an included flight to Johannesburg. From there, you travel to Mpumalanga, home to the Kruger National Park, one of the world’s leading safari destinations. Tonight’s accommodation is in the southern Kruger National Park, with dinner shared among the group.
- Travel
- Cape Town → Johannesburg by plane, then on to the Kruger region by coach
- Overnight
- Southern Kruger Region
- Hotel
- Hazyview Sun
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Kruger National Park Region
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
A full day of game drives through the Kruger National Park brings the chance to spot elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs in their natural habitat. Later, you travel to the safari lodge in the park’s central region, with time for a swim and a sundowner before tonight’s included dinner.
Included
- Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park, in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel
- Southern Kruger → Central Kruger region by coach
- Overnight
- Central Kruger Region
- Hotel
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
Kruger National Park Region: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe Kruger Park adventure continues today, with the option of an open-vehicle safari guided by expert local wildlife trackers. The full-day route takes in top game-viewing spots, with stops at waterholes and rest camps, and the evening brings an included dinner served in African style.
Included
- Free time in the Kruger region
Optional extras
- Half-Day Game Drive · AED 375 per person
- Full-Day Game Drive · AED 440 per person
- Sunset Game Drive · AED 375 per person
- Overnight
- Central Kruger Region
- Hotel
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 12
Kruger National Park Region: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday’s choice is a sunset, half-day or full-day safari for more wildlife encounters. With the sun setting over the savanna, the sunset drive watches for animals in the golden light. This is the last evening in the African bush, with dinner around the campfire and time to share safari stories over a glass of Amarula, a South African liqueur.
Included
- Free time in the Kruger region
- Overnight
- Central Kruger Region
- Hotel
- Timbavati Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 13
Three Rondawels – Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint – Bourke’s Luck Potholes – Johannesburg
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe Panorama Route winds through Mpumalanga to the Three Rondawels lookout, with views over the Blyde River Canyon, where Mozambique can sometimes be seen in the distance. From there, the drive continues to a site carved by swirling waters into striking rock formations and plunge pools, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, before returning to Johannesburg for dinner at the hotel.
Included
- Panorama Route drive via the Three Rondavels viewpoint over Blyde River Canyon
- Visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes: waterholes and rock formations carved by the river
- Travel
- Central Kruger → Johannesburg by coach, via the Panorama Route
- Overnight
- Johannesburg
- Hotel
- Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 14
Johannesburg – Victoria Falls
Meals included: Breakfast
A new adventure begins today as the group travels to Zimbabwe, where an included flight brings you to Victoria Falls, ranked among the World’s 7 Natural Wonders. The next three nights are spent in this UNESCO-protected region. Tonight, you can join the optional Boma Dinner & Drum Show for Africa’s sounds, sights and tastes.
Included
- Settle in for three nights in the Victoria Falls region, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional extras
- Boma Dinner & Drum Show · AED 275 per person
- Travel
- Johannesburg → Victoria Falls by plane
- Overnight
- Victoria Falls
- Hotel
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 15
Victoria Falls
Meals included: Breakfast
A locally guided morning tour opens the day at Victoria Falls, leading through rainforest to the Smoke That Thunders, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, said to be the biggest waterfall on Earth. Later, a helicopter ride, the optional Flight of the Angels, offers wide views, and in the afternoon a sunset Zambezi River cruise brings sightings of crocodiles and hippos.
Included
- Guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls rainforest, with views of the main falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, watching for hippos and crocodiles
Optional extras
- Flight of the Angels Helicopter Ride · AED 780 per person
- Overnight
- Victoria Falls
- Hotel
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 16
Victoria Falls: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastToday is yours to enjoy, whether relaxing at the lodge or exploring Victoria Falls using the hourly shuttles. For a different country, you can join the optional Chobe Day Trip to Botswana, a full-day outing with a game drive, a river cruise and lunch in Chobe National Park.
Included
- Free time in Victoria Falls
Optional extras
- Chobe Day Trip · AED 790 per person
- Overnight
- Victoria Falls
- Hotel
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 17
Victoria Falls – End of tour in Johannesburg
Meals included: BreakfastA last breakfast with the group takes in the scenery of Victoria Falls. Later, an included flight takes the group from the airport back to Johannesburg, where the tour ends. From here, you can stay on in Johannesburg or continue to your next destination.
- Travel
- Victoria Falls → Johannesburg by plane
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
22 dates
FromSun 25 Oct 2026ToTue 10 Nov 2026
Sold out
AED 14,966
Single room supplement +AED 3,948 single
Full
FromSun 8 Nov 2026ToTue 24 Nov 2026
Sold out
AED 14,305
Single room supplement +AED 3,948 single
Full
FromSun 17 Jan 2027ToTue 2 Feb 2027
Few seats leftBest price
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 28 Mar 2027ToTue 13 Apr 2027
Available
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 11 Apr 2027ToTue 27 Apr 2027
Available
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 25 Apr 2027ToTue 11 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 17,353
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 9 May 2027ToTue 25 May 2027
Few seats left
AED 16,949
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 23 May 2027ToTue 8 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToTue 22 Jun 2027
Available
AED 15,921
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToTue 6 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
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FromSun 4 Jul 2027ToTue 20 Jul 2027
Available
AED 15,921
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 18 Jul 2027ToTue 3 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
FromSun 1 Aug 2027ToTue 17 Aug 2027
Few seats left
AED 16,398
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 15 Aug 2027ToTue 31 Aug 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToTue 14 Sept 2027
Few seats left
AED 15,223
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToTue 28 Sept 2027
Available
AED 15,223
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToTue 12 Oct 2027
Available
AED 16,949
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 10 Oct 2027ToTue 26 Oct 2027
Few seats left
AED 15,921
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToTue 9 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
FromSun 7 Nov 2027ToTue 23 Nov 2027
Available
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
FromSun 21 Nov 2027ToTue 7 Dec 2027
Sold out
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
Full
FromSun 5 Dec 2027ToTue 21 Dec 2027
Available
AED 14,489
Single room supplement +AED 5,968 single
What’s included
Included
- 16 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)
- 16 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 9 Dinners
- Air-conditioned coach & plane
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Cape Peninsula Day Trip
A scenic drive along the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point, with time to see the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and lunch by the water in Kalk Bay. R2550, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 565 per person
Marine Eco Big 5 Trip
A boat trip off Hermanus with a marine biologist on board, looking for whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins along this stretch of coast. R2500, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 550 per person
Spirit of Hermanus
A craft beer and seafood pairing at a waterfront restaurant in Hermanus, with vegetarian and non-alcoholic options available. R495, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 110 per person
Monkeyland
A free-roaming primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay, where you can see more than 500 rescued primates living in the forest. R450, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 100 per person
Birds of Eden
A large free-flight aviary near Plettenberg Bay, home to more than 200 species of birds across a stretch of forest. R450, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 100 per person
Tree Canopy Zip-Lining
A zipline course through the Tsitsikamma forest canopy, with a trained team managing the harness and platforms throughout. R925, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 205 per person
Woodcutters Trail Drive
A drive along the old Storms River Pass through indigenous forest, with tea at a picnic site by the river and background on the area’s history. R675, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 150 per person
Kayak & Lilo Adventure
A two to three hour kayak trip into the Storms River Gorge, past deep pools and caves. No experience is needed, and wetsuits are available to hire. R940, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 210 per person
Oudtshoorn Stargazing
An evening stargazing session in the Klein Karoo with a local guide, away from city lights, with notes on how the San people read the night sky. R790, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 175 per person
Half-Day Game Drive
A half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region with an expert guide, including breakfast out in the bush. R1700, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 375 per person
Full-Day Game Drive
A full day exploring the Kruger National Park region with a qualified guide, with a good chance of seeing the Big Five. R2000, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 440 per person
Sunset Game Drive
A game drive in the Kruger National Park region timed for sunset, when nocturnal animals start to appear. R1700, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 375 per person
Boma Dinner & Drum Show
A four-course dinner at Boma with live mbira music, storytelling and a hands-on drumming session where everyone plays a djembe. US$74, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 275 per person
Flight of the Angels Helicopter Ride
A helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and along the Zambezi River and National Park, with views of the falls from both directions. US$212, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 780 per person
Chobe Day Trip
A full day across the border in Botswana: a safari cruise on the Chobe River, a buffet lunch and a game drive through Chobe National Park. US$215, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 790 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
South Africa asks most non-exempt nationalities for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online and tied to the passport you travel on. It only works if you land at OR Tambo (Johannesburg), Cape Town or Lanseria airport, which matches how this tour starts and ends.
The tour also crosses into Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls stay, and the optional Chobe day trip reaches Botswana. Entry rules for both depend on your passport, so our visa team checks what each one asks for and handles the applications when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to South Africa aren’t included: arrange your own to Cape Town for the start and from Johannesburg at the end. The flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg on day 9, and Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and back on days 14 and 17, are included in the tour.
Day 1 starts at the StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl, where you meet your tour leader in the afternoon; full contact details reach you by email about a week before you travel. The tour ends at OR Tambo International Airport around 4pm on the last day, after the flight back from Victoria Falls.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included on every day except day 1, lunch on three days (including wine-region and ostrich-farm lunches), and dinner on nine evenings in South Africa. The three nights in Victoria Falls have breakfast only, so evenings there are free for you to choose where to eat; the optional Boma Dinner is one option.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
South Africa’s currency is the rand (ZAR); cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels, with cash useful for smaller stops. In Zimbabwe, US dollars are widely used at Victoria Falls, and the optional extras there are priced in US dollars; Botswana uses the pula if you cross for the Chobe day trip.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run most of the year except February. The Cape and Garden Route are warm and mostly dry from November to March and cooler with more rain from June to August; Kruger is hot and can be humid from October to March, and dry and cooler (the best time for game viewing) from May to September. Victoria Falls is warm year round, with the heaviest spray and fullest flow from March to May after the rains, and a drier look later in the year.
Pack layers, a light rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. The rainforest walk at the Falls can leave you soaked in spray, so a lightweight waterproof or a change of clothes is worth having to hand.
Safari and malaria
Game drives are done from a seated, open or air-conditioned vehicle, so no particular fitness is needed, though binoculars and a camera with some reach are worth packing.
Kruger and Victoria Falls are malaria areas: ask your doctor or a travel clinic about prevention before you travel.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Zimbabwe and Botswana, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Cape Town, and home from Johannesburg. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book South Africa Escape with Victoria Falls?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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From safari to sandy beaches, scenic drives, adventure and wilderness, allow us to introduce you to South Africa's unrivalled diversity.
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