
Highlights: Ra-Ikane Zambezi Sunset Cruise - Victoria Falls Guided Tour - Wine Tram - Tale Mountain - Robben Island - Whale Watching - Boulders Beach - Penguins
Hotels Featured:
➤Ilala Lodge Hotel 4*
➤Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa 5*
➤La Fontaine 4*
➤The Onyx Hotel 4*
Itinerary
Mon 06 Oct 25: Johannesburg
➤Flights from Manchester International Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Via Heathrow Airport
Tue 07 Oct 25: Zimbabwe
➤Flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Victoria Falls Airport
Day 1: Arrival Victoria Falls
➤Private Airport Transfer
Ra-Ikane Sunset Cruise-Hotels in Victoria Falls.
For those eager to soak in the beauty of the Zambezi River at sunset, the Ra-Ikane Luxury Sunset Cruise offers a well-structured schedule that maximizes enjoyment.
The cruise sets sail at 3:30 PM, allowing guests to indulge in the mesmerizing scenery as the sun dips below the horizon.
With a maximum of 16 participants, the intimate setting fosters a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for mingling and enjoying light meals and drinks provided on board.
The cruise wraps up around 6:30 PM in winter and 7:00 PM in summer, ensuring a seamless return to lodges in Victoria Falls.
This thoughtfully designed duration ensures that travelers can savor every moment of this unforgettable experience without feeling rushed.
Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Duration | 2 nights Rooms | 1 x Classic Room Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 2: Guided Victoria Falls Falls Tour
➤Victoria Falls is one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Tour of Victoria Falls stopping at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rain forest.
Seeing rainbows, feeling the spray, and hearing the thundering noise of water crashing down into the 108-meter gorge serve as a testimony to the awesome power of the mighty river.
You'll understand it instantly as we tour the Zimbabwean side, for there are numerous spectacular vantage points along the width of the Falls,
and the sight of this astounding gift of nature simply takes your breath away.
Walk through the permanent, beautifully misty rainforest that flanks the Falls, stopping to marvel at the principal sites as it cascades to the depths below the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls,
Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island, and Livingstone Island.
We'll stand and watch, feel and listen to the spray and thunderous noise, as millions of liters of water tumble over the Falls into a series of narrow gorges below.
The seventh Natural Wonder of the World puts on the most dramatic show for you, and you'll be privileged to have watched it.
Rooms | 1 x Classic Room Meal Plan | Bed+Break.
Day 3: Kasane - Chobe Safari
➤Private Inter Resort Transfer.
Chobe Sunset Cruise 3 Hours.
Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa,
Duration | 2 nights Rooms | 1 x Deluxe Room Meal Plan | Full Board
Day 4: AM Game Drive & PM Game Drive Sundowner
➤Deluxe Room Contracted Full Board.
Day 5: AM Game Drive - Winelands - Franschhoek
➤Departure & Arrival Airport Transfer + Local Flight.
La Fontaine 21 Dirkie Uys Street Franschhoek.
Duration | 2 nights Rooms | 1 x Deluxe Room Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 6: Winelands - Franschhoek - Wine Tram Experience
➤Wine Tram Experience Ticket Only
The hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of Franschhoek.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports you around a loop of stops allowing you to hop off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards.
When you're ready, hop on to continue the tour with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley, and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.
Tour Experience: Passengers on board the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as,
they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa's oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting,
a cellar tour, lunch, or simply a stroll through the vineyards, and when they are ready, hop on to continue the tour.
The experience takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with unparalleled views of the vineyards and a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley.
The Tram offers six separate tours to choose from:
Below are the Most Popular.
The `BLUE LINE' departs on the Tram bus first and showcases Franschhoek's breath-taking mountain views while stopping at the following wine estates:
La Bri, La Bourgogne, Holden Manz, Glenwood, La Couronne, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
The `GREEN LINE' departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek's breath-taking mountain views while stopping at the following wine estates:
Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, La Bri, La Bourgogne, Holden Manz, Glenwood and La Couronne.
The `RED LINE' departs on the tram bus first and showcases Franschhoek's picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the following wine estates:
Haute Cabriere, Haute Cabriere, Mont Rochelle, Dieu Donne, Chamonix, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
The `YELLOW LINE' departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek's picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the following wine estates:
Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, Haute Cabrier. Holden Manz, Mont Rochelle, Chamonix and Dieu Donne.
Includes: Ticket only. Excludes.
All Other wine tastings, Lunch
Rooms | 1 x Deluxe Room Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 7: Winelands - Franschhoek - Cape Town
➤Private Transfer.
The Onynx 57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town.
Duration | 5 nights Rooms | 1 x Studio Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 8: Hop on Hop off Cape Town Red Bus
➤South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature.
With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to make over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'.
Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.
Included Excursions Tickets.
Included Bus Ticket Only.
Included Robben Island Ferry ticket Only.
Included Table Mountain Cable car Ticket Only.
Rooms | 1 x Studio Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 9: Scheduled Full Day Whales & Wine Tour.
➤Scheduled Full-Day Whales & Wine Tour Departs: City Bowl, Cape Town, Language: English Minimum Passengers: 1
Depart Time: 08h00 Return Time: 18h00 Depart Days: WED FRI SUN
Inclusions: 1 Wine tasting OR Stoney Point Penguin Colony (Sun ...
Departs Wed, Fri & Sun between 07:45 & 08:45 from Jul - Nov during Whale Season Returns approx 17:00
Drive along the coast to the fishing village of Hermanus, lapping up the glorious ocean view, eyes peeled for the southern right whales at play. Join a boat-based whale watching (prebooked subject to weather).
These massive mammals breaching are an awe-inspiring sight, and the excitement will undoubtedly leave guests with a large appetite for a good lunch (own account).
The tour continues to the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven & Earth) valley to visit a boutique winery to sample some wines of outstanding quality,
(On Sundays the wine estates are closed so a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony is visited as an alternative).
The return to Cape Town is via the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin,
Then wind our way through Sir Lowry's Pass - spectacular views - and back into the Mother City.
Handy tip: Sun protection, protective clothing and preventative treatment against sea sickness are advisable when going on the optional boat trip.
YOUR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Hermanus, Boat-based whale watching (subject to weather conditions)
Lunch (own account) Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven & Earth) valley wine tasting (On Sundays the wine estates are closed so a visit to the Stoney Point Penguin Colony is visited as an alternative),
Sir Lowry's Pass. Handy tip: Sun protection, protective clothing and preventative treatment against sea sickness are advisable when going on the optional boat trip.
Rooms | 1 x Studio Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 10: Scheduled Full Day Cape Point Tour.
➤Departs at 07h45 and 08h45. Returns at approximately 18h00.
Cruise along Millionaire's Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise.
Wind along Chapman's Peak Drive with lunch (own account) at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast,
visiting Simon's Town and ending your day at the penguin colony at Boulders Beach where you get to watch these entertaining,
waddling characters We see Hout Bay and the Sentinel with an optional visit to Seal Island (own account) or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor.
Drive along Chapman's Peak (if open). Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to `fynbos', wild animals (like Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons, and several species of buck and birds).
We'll stop for lunch along the way (own account).
Optional funicular to the lighthouse (Funicular for its account).
The option includes: the Cape Point gate entrance and Chapman`s Peak entrance.
Option excludes Seal Island cruise ticket, Cape Point funicular ticket, lunch, and Boulders beach entrance.
Rooms | 1 x Studio Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Day 11: Free Day - Optional Activities.
➤Rooms | 1 x Studio Meal Plan | Bed+Break.
Day 12: Departure.
➤Private Airport Transfer.
Meal Plan | Bed+Break
Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £900pp
➤Z79962 Manchester from £3709pp
Terms & Conditions:
➤Based on 2 Adults Sharing
Offer Includes
- Return flights from Manchester with 23kg baggage
- 2 nights at Ilala Lodge Hotel in a Classic Room with bed & breakfast
- 1 day Ra-Ikane Zambezi Sunset Cruise
- 1 day Victoria Falls guided tour
- 2 nights at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa in a Deluxe Room on full board with 4 game activities
- 2 nights at La Fontaine in a Deluxe Room with bed & breakfast
- 1 day Wine Tram Experience
- 5 nights at The Onyx Hotel in a Studio Room with bed & breakfast
- 2 tickets only for Red Bus - Table Mountain, Robben Island
- 1 day Whale Watching & Wine Experience
- 1 day Boulders Beach - Penguins Tour
- Private return transfers
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary