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VRB16V: Victoria Falls + Chobe +
Cape + Mauritius
Day 1
 You
will be met at Livingstone Airport and
transferred to your hotel on the banks of the Zambezi
River, near the mighty Victoria Falls.
Check in, settle in and relax whilst you catch your
first glimpses of the magnificent Smoke That Thunders
first discovered by Dr. David Livingstone and still one
of the greatest natural wonders of the world.
The flow of water over the Victoria Falls is greatest
during the wet months (February to June) but the falls
are a magnificent sight at any time of year.
Day 2
Today explore on foot the mighty Victoria Falls,
offering magnificent views. Then participate in one of
the many optional activities such as a helicopter flight
over the falls, an elephant-back safari or relax by the
swimming pool and enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
In the late afternoon enjoy a Sunset Cruise on
the Zambezi River to see hippos, crocodiles and
the abundant bird life.
Please note that Zambia visa charges apply on each
entry into the country, so if visiting Botswana or
Zimbabwe (even if only as a day visit) but flying out
from Livingstone Airport, you will need to pay again to
reenter Zambia
Day 3
 At
leisure to relax on the banks of the mighty Zambezi
River near the Victoria Falls.
Adrenalin seekers can participate in many adventure
activities such as canoeing in the gentler rapids above
the falls, abseiling or white water rafting in the
turbulent gorge below the falls (grade 5), or watch
bungi jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge!
Take an optional excursion to view the Victoria Falls
from the Zimbabwean side of the river*; enjoy a full day
safari to the great Chobe Game Reserve in Botswana*; or
simply relax on the banks of the great Zambezi River.
Day 4
Transfer 1-hour by road and ferry to the Botswana border
at Kasane. After completing immigration
formalities, continue 15-minutes to your game lodge
overlooking the Chobe River.
Chobe National Park is Botswana’s premier
wildlife reserve and is uniquely situated at the
confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers, where four
African countries meet – Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and
Zambia.
After checking in to your lodge, enjoy your first
thrilling safari drive in an open-top game viewing
vehicle accompanied by a ranger. Game viewing
opportunities should present themselves almost
immediately in this vast game sanctuary and hopefully
you will see elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest,
antelope and other river-based wildlife today. Later
dine overlooking the river in the atmosphere that only
the African bushveld can provide!
Day 5
Rise
at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing
conditions of the day and enjoy a thrilling open-top
game viewing drive into the great Chobe National Park.
This region is home to some of Botswana’s most
spectacular wildlife, as well as abundant bird life.
C hobe is home to vast herds of buffalo and
elephant, as well as numerous other species which roam
in profusion and diversity. During the dry season, vast
elephant herds migrate from both south and north to
congregate in their thousands along the Chobe River –
the largest concentration of elephants in the whole of
Africa! Also hope to see lion, leopard, cheetah,
giraffe, hippo, kudu, crocodiles, antelope, waterbuck,
warthogs, baboons and many other interesting animals
before returning to your lodge for breakfast.
The rest of the morning is free to relax by the lodge
swimming pool or enjoy bird watching by the river.
Optional Tiger Fishing can also be arranged. In the late
afternoon enjoy a game viewing boat ride on the Chobe
River to give a completely different wildlife
perspective.
After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy
evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have
never seen them before – as well as the spectacular
Southern Cross.
Children < 12 are not allowed on open top game drives
Day 6
Time permitting, enjoy a final game drive before your
15-minute transfer to the ferry and Zambian border at
Kazangula.
After completing immigration formalities, continue
1-hour to Livingstone Airport for your onward
flight.
You will be met at Cape Town Airport and
transferred to your hotel in this beautiful city, within
sight of Table Mountain.
Check into your hotel, settle in and relax in your
magnificent surroundings.
Day 7
 Today
is free for independent sightseeing in Cape Town.
You will be given a day pass for the red route of the
convenient Hop-Off Bus which stops at all Cape
Town’s key sights and beaches. Start by ascending
Table Mountain by cable car (optional) to enjoy one
of the world’s most famous views.
Continue to Camps Bay beach and then explore the
shops and many other attractions of the Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront, which is also the centre of Cape
Town’s nightlife.
Day 8
Today enjoy a full day small group tour to beautiful
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where two oceans
meet and where you may see see baboons, ostrich and
perhaps even dolphins or whales in season
(July/November).
Your tour travels through Hout Bay and along
spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive, when open, to the
Cape Point, returning via naval Simons Town, Fish
Hoek and Constantia. A scenic tour of the whole Cape
Peninsula, with the optional opportunity of visiting the
penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Day 9
At leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Choose one of the many local activities such as a visit
to Robben Island, the infamous prison home of
Nelson Mandela (advance booking essential in season);
explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or
simply relax on golden Camps Bay beach – the
choice is yours!
Day 10
Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your onward
flight.
You will be met at Mauritius Airport and
transferred 1-hour to your beach resort.
Check in to your hotel, settle in and relax on this
wonderfully warm Indian Ocean island, surrounded
by crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Days 11 - 16
Relax and unwind on the white sandy beaches of
Mauritius, as you treat yourself to fine food and
wonderful entertainment. Enjoy lazy days swimming and
snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters of the
Indian Ocean, or relax on the beach or beside the
swimming pool whilst enjoying the many facilities of
your luxury resort hotel.
Activities vary by resort, but are likely to include:
- Sailing & Canoeing
- Water Skiing
- Wind Surfing
- Beach Volley Ball
- Tennis Courts
- Table Tennis
- Water Polo
- Gym & Spa
Full day Catamaran cruises are very popular
for dolphin watching, as well as glass-bottom boats to
view the
 tropical
fish and coral reefs that surround the island. Day
Tours include visits to Grand Baie, with its pubs
and nightlife and the capital city of Port Louis, where
you must expect to bargain vigorously! Also day trips to
the south and east of the island.
Golf and Horse Riding are nearby, as well
as the opportunity to hire a bicycle to explore the
island at your own pace. Mauritius also offers wonderful
Scuba Diving, with fully equipped dive centres
offering a variety of PADI courses. If you have never
tried it before, these clear calm waters offer an ideal
location in which to learn to scuba. Deep Sea Fishing
for giant marlin or reef fishing for giant trevally also
offer thrilling activities.
With its warm tropical weather all year-round,
magnificent hotels and wonderful hospitality, Mauritius
offers a welcoming and vibrant Indian Ocean Island
experience.
Day 17
Transfer to Mauritius Airport for your flight
home.
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