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South Africa/Zambia/Botswana/Zimbabwe

Iconic Africa: Journey Across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia

Program No. 25639RJ
Explore UNESCO Sites where you’ll encounter the remarkable wildlife, natural wonders and cultures of Southern Africa. Safaris, Victoria Falls, Cape Town — one adventure after the next!
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Small GroupHistoryAnimals & WildlifeNew
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16 days
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New
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13,499
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Apr 29, 2027 - May 14, 2027
May 13, 2027 - May 28, 2027
Jun 10, 2027 - Jun 25, 2027
Aug 05, 2027 - Aug 20, 2027
Aug 19, 2027 - Sep 03, 2027
Sep 02, 2027 - Sep 17, 2027
Sep 16, 2027 - Oct 01, 2027
Oct 28, 2027 - Nov 12, 2027
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
13 Breakfasts
12 Lunches
1 Brunch
12 Dinners
Total: 38 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Low Salt
Where You'll Stay
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Vineyard Hotel
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Cape Town
Situated in seven acres of parkland, the Vineyard Hotel is a beautiful, historic hotel. The hotel comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard, a socialite in the late 18th century whose writings have provided an important picture of life in the area at that time. The modern hotel boasts views of Table Mountain and lush gardens, which make this spot a most beautiful setting. The hotel's facilities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, and an award winning spa. Guests enjoy complimentary gym and internet access, as well as complimentary shuttle to the popular Cavendish Square shopping center. Should you wish to exercise outdoors, there are walking/jogging trails through the hotel's expansive gardens. The famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are a very short drive away, and downtown Cape Town can be reached by car in 10 minutes.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Mobile Tented Camp
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Maun
An authentic, "Hemingway Safari" tented safari camp is set up in a private location with large mini-meru safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens, towels and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Ilala Lodge
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Victoria Falls
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, and a patio or deck depending upon your floor, along with air conditioning.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Visit Site
4 NIGHTS
Location: Lower Zambezi National Park
Royal Zambezi Lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary, simplistic style and extreme comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Zambezi Valley Escarpment and located within the Chiawa Game Management Area, the five-hundred-acre domain boasts two miles of unspoiled river frontage on the northern banks of the Zambezi River. It is situated directly across the river from Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park. The lodge provides a delightful base from which to explore the wilderness of the surrounding area.
TripAdvisor Reviews