Sharks, Safari & Victoria Falls

You are met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport by your driver and transferred by road to Simons Town (+-45 minutes) where you will spend 3 nights at the Simons Town Quayside Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Your shark cage diving experience starts at 9:30 AM, with the dive center located within walking distance of your hotel. The surface cage dive takes place in water temperatures of approximately 57–64°F, with visibility ranging from about 10–33 feet. Chumming is used. You may also spot Cape Fur Seals, dolphins, whales, African penguins, and various seabirds. Catering, drinks, towels, and wetsuits are included on board.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day guided excursion exploring the highlights of the region. Lunch will be at your own expense at a recommended local restaurant along the way. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

After breakfast, you will be collected from the Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Accommodation will be at Shark & Shoal Guest House in a comfortable standard room on a bed & breakfast basis.

Enjoy a full day in Umkomaas with the opportunity to explore places of interest in the surrounding region. We highly recommend a visit to the spectacular Oribi Gorge, known for its dramatic scenery and beautiful viewpoints. Overnight at Shark & Shoal Guest House.

An early transfer this morning takes you from Umkomaas to Durban International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward to Victoria Falls.

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Ilala Lodge, where you will spend three nights in a standard room on a bed & breakfast basis.

Optional activities such as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River or a guided tour of Victoria Falls can be arranged directly with your hotel.

Enjoy a full day at Victoria Falls with an exciting variety of activities to choose from. Whether you prefer adventure, wildlife, or cultural experiences, there is something for everyone.

Options include morning or afternoon game drives, bungee jumping or zip lining off the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, elephant interactions or even an elephant-back safari, a visit to the vibrant cultural market, a guided bridge tour, a birdlife walking safari, or thrilling whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River — just to name a few.

Your hotel will be happy to assist with recommendations and bookings.

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge and transferred to Chobe in Botswana. The journey covers approximately 80 km and includes two border crossings, taking around two hours in total.

Your stay includes a selection of activities (please refer to the inclusions and exclusions for details), with additional optional experiences available to arrange directly at the lodge.

You will spend three nights at Chobe Safari Lodge, staying in a Luxury Room.

Enjoy a full day in the Chobe region of Botswana, with activities arranged according to your personal preferences.

Enjoy another full day in this remarkable region, renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular sunsets over the Chobe River.

Your lodge offers a variety of activities, ensuring you experience the very best that this exceptional area has to offer.

After breakfast, you fly from Kasane into the Okavango Delta, where you are met and transferred to Camp Moremi for a three-night stay on a fully inclusive basis. Recently rebuilt, the camp enjoys a prime location on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon within the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, an area celebrated for its exceptional game viewing.

During your stay, enjoy a variety of expertly guided safari activities, including morning and afternoon game drives across diverse ecosystems and boat excursions along the lagoon’s scenic channels. Expect unforgettable wildlife encounters — from leopard, lion, and large herds of elephant to abundant antelope species and prolific birdlife, including Fish Eagles, Malachite Kingfishers, and, on occasion, the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl.

You will spend three nights at Deception Valley Lodge, set on 15,000 hectares of pristine Kalahari bush bordering the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

During your stay, enjoy a truly unique and immersive safari experience shaped by the knowledge and traditions of the Naru-speaking Bushmen, among the first inhabitants of Southern Africa. Guided by Naru trackers, activities include day and night game drives, guided bush walks, time spent in a hide overlooking a waterhole, and unforgettable stargazing under the vast Kalahari sky.

Game drives become enriching cultural encounters, offering insight into the Bushmen’s skills, history, and deep connection to nature, while searching for iconic Kalahari wildlife such as black-maned lions, eland, oryx, and brown hyena — all within this remarkable desert ecosystem.

This morning, you will be transferred to the Deception Valley Lodge airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Maun. On arrival in Maun, you will connect with your onward flight to Johannesburg International Airport.