African Odyssey

African Odyssey

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$3464

African Odyssey

13 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa

Visiting: Cape Town, Entabeni Safari Conservancy, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur291

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $3464

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on the African Odyssey, a captivating journey through Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Begin in the vibrant city of Cape Town, then venture into the Entabeni Safari Conservancy for thrilling safari drives. Cruise along the Chobe River, spotting elephants and crocodiles, and marvel at the majestic Victoria Falls. Explore Johannesburg's bustling streets and witness the Big 5 in their natural habitat. Enjoy superior accommodations, daily breakfasts, and select dinners, including a unique drumming performance at Gold Restaurant. Travel comfortably with deluxe air-conditioned vehicles and domestic flights, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

Highlights

  • Experience the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities

  • Prepare for an exhilarating safari drive through the Entabeni Safari Conservancy

  • Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Chobe River, spot crocodiles, elephants in their habitat

  • Admire Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and Africa's most iconic landmark

  • Stroll through the vibrant streets of Johannesburg, the heart of South Africa

  • Spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) during safari drives in Entabeni

  • Explore Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and wildlife density

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town (Arrival)

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your transfer service to the hotel. After checking in, you may spend the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore.




Overnight in Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town (B/-/D)

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours. In the evening, get ready for your farewell dinner at the Gold Restaurant with an Interactive drumming activity.




Overnight in Cape Town

Day 3: Cape Town (B/-/-)

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the day at leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours.




Overnight in Cape Town

Day 4: Cape Town (B/-/-)

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the day at leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours.




Overnight in Cape Town

Day 5: Cape Town – Entabeni Safari Conservancy (B/-/D)

Location: Entabeni Safari Conservancy

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and escorted by our representative from the airport to your lodge in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy. This evening, if time allows, you may enjoy a safari drive through the park with an expert guide, before returning to camp for a sumptuous meal.




Overnight in Entabeni

Day 6: Entabeni Safari Conservancy (B/-/D)

Location: Entabeni Safari Conservancy

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, you may prepare for early morning and late afternoon safari drives in search of Africas most incredible animals. Hopefully, you will be able to spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), as you learn about the animals and their environment. This evening you may enjoy a tasty dinner and perhaps enjoy star gazing in the African skies.




Overnight in Entabeni

Day 7: Entabeni Safari Conservacy – Jnb Airport – Victoria Falls (B/-/-)

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, prepare for an early departure to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for your flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel.



Rest of the day at leisure or choose to book our optional Sunset Cruise.

Day 8: Victoria Falls (B/-/-)

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will head on a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, stopping at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rain forest. Seeing the rainbows, feel the spray, and hearing the thundering noise of water crashing down into the 108-meter gorge as a testimony to the incredible power of the mighty river. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.




Overnight in Victoria Falls

Day 9: Victoria Falls (B/-/-)

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you will spend the day at leisure. Spend the day exploring on your own or book the following optional tours.




Overnight in Victoria Falls

Day 10: Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park (B/-/D)

Location: Kasane

Accommodation Name: Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, you will head over the border into Botswana for a two-day safari experience. The area is renowned for its huge elephant population. Arrive at midday at the Safari Lodge where you may spend the rest of the day at leisure before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.




Overnight in Kasane

Day 11: Chobe National Park (B/-/D)

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Location: Chobe National Park

Accommodation Name: Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Begin your day with an exhilarating safari drive in Chobe National Park. The national park is famous for its large elephant herds and is home to some of the largest concentrations of wildlife on the African continent. You will be thrilled by the easy visibility, as this venture provides the finest opportunity to see the greatest elephant population density in Africa. You will also get the opportunity to go on a wildlife viewing boat cruise. The open-sided boats provide superb photographic opportunities, and our licensed professional guides know just where to guide you for the best experience of the river. Return to the hotel in time for dinner and relax for the rest of the evening.




Overnight in Kasane

Day 12: Chobe National Park - Johannesburg (B/-/-)

Location: Johannesburg

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls International Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, take the airport shuttle service to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Johannesburg

Day 13: Johannesburg (B/-/-)

Location: Johannesburg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today take the airport shuttle transfer back to Johannesburg International Airport to check-in for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 12 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar

    Enjoy comfortable stays at superior hotels or similar accommodations for 12 nights on a twin sharing basis.

  • Daily breakfast

    Start each day with a delicious breakfast included in your package.

  • 04 dinners at lodges

    Savor four dinners at various lodges during your tour.

  • 01 dinner at Gold restaurant with drumming performance

    Experience a unique dinner at the Gold restaurant, complete with an interactive drumming performance.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers

    Convenient airport transfers upon arrival and departure are included.

  • Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle

    Travel comfortably in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle throughout your tour.

  • Service of professional English-speaking local guides

    Benefit from the expertise of professional English-speaking local guides.

  • Open-vehicle safari game drives during your stay at the lodge

    Enjoy thrilling open-vehicle safari game drives during your lodge stay.

  • Cruise on Chobe River in Chobe National Park

    Relax on a scenic cruise along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park.

  • All Entrance fees as per the itinerary

    All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are covered.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities

    Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Visa fees, if applicable

    Visa fees, if required, are not included.

  • Optional tours

    Optional tours are not included and can be booked separately.

  • International roundtrip airfare for land only passengers

    International roundtrip airfare is not included for land-only passengers.

  • Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers

    Arrival and departure transfers are not included for land-only passengers.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with deluxe air-conditioned vehicles, including airport transfers and domestic flights between Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Victoria Falls.

Accommodation

Enjoy 12 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, including stays in Cape Town, Entabeni Safari Conservancy, Victoria Falls, Kasane, and Johannesburg.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel in comfort with deluxe air-conditioned vehicles, including airport transfers and domestic flights between Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Victoria Falls.

  • What type of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 12 nights of superior accommodation on a twin-sharing basis, including stays in Cape Town, Entabeni Safari Conservancy, Victoria Falls, Kasane, and Johannesburg.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included, along with four dinners at various lodges and one dinner at the Gold restaurant with an interactive drumming performance.

  • Will there be guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, the service of professional English-speaking local guides is included, and you will have guided tours such as a safari drive in Entabeni Safari Conservancy and a guided tour of Victoria Falls.

  • What activities are included in the safari experience?

    The safari experience includes open-vehicle safari game drives during your stay at the lodge in Entabeni Safari Conservancy and a wildlife viewing boat cruise in Chobe National Park.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, arrival and departure airport transfers are included in the tour package.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Victoria Falls?

    The highlight of the visit to Victoria Falls is a guided tour where you will stop at various vantage points to view the falls, walk through the rain forest, and experience the rainbows, spray, and thundering noise of the falls.

  • What wildlife can I expect to see during the safari drives?

    During the safari drives, you can expect to see the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) in Entabeni Safari Conservancy and large elephant herds in Chobe National Park.

  • Is there any special dinner experience included in the tour?

    Yes, there is a special dinner at the Gold restaurant in Cape Town, which includes an interactive drumming performance.

  • Are there any optional tours available during the trip?

    Yes, there are optional tours available that can be booked separately, such as optional tours in Cape Town and an optional Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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16-Dec-2022

The tour organized by Indus Travels was flawless. Hotels, tours, and transportation all impressed me. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint. The highlight of the trip was definitely Galapagos Islands.

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This is my fourth Indus...

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Indus Travels did an excellent job planning the trip to Italy. We were on Best of Italy in Oct 2022. The tour was 5 stars all the way. The hotel accommodations were comfortable and clean & guides were top-notch.

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  • Low Deposit

    Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.