Friday, November 13 – Soweto, Johannesburg
Breakfast at the hotel and then checkout. Embark on a full day Apartheid Museum tour with driver and guide. Lunch at Chez Alina.
In the late afternoon you will be transferred to your hotel near OR Tambo airport for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Southern Sun OR Tambo
Saturday, November 14 – Fly to Victoria Falls
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to picturesque and thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Falls are a little over a mile wide and 351 feet high, making them one-and-a-half times as wide and twice as high as Niagara Falls. Here, you can still encounter herds of buffalo and elephant on their way to the Zambezi River. This evening, experience the romance of Africa on the Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise. Relax onboard as you look for hippos, elephants, and buffalo that come to drink at the end of the day at the water's edge. Afterward, return to the hotel. Tonight, attend the Boma Dinner & Drum Show, an unforgettable dinner experience featuring dance performances, lively songs, and an interactive drumming show.
Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sunday, November 15 – Victoria Falls Guided Tour
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World". The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently.
Optional Tour 1: Market Shopping Tour - $18
Zimbabwe's culture, artwork and handicrafts. Enthusiastic shoppers in search of bargains can try their hand at the African system of 'barter-trade'. Visit open-air markets and a crochet hall where skilled artisans make lace by hand. Stroll through a variety of galleries and shops selling intricate wood carvings, stone sculptures, beaded jewelry and authentic African art. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Monday, November 16 – Depart Victoria Falls
Enjoy a leisurely morning, or awake early for the optional Victoria Falls Sunrise Walk through the luscious rainforest with your guide. Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls as the sun rises over the Zambezi River. After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening.
Optional Tour 2: Victoria Falls Sunrise Walk - $60
Experience the magic of Victoria Falls on a guided sunrise walk. Begin with a hike through the luscious Victoria Falls rainforest and learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Your guide will also provide a brief history of the Falls as you walk along. Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the world, as the sun rises over the Zambezi River. Approximate tour duration is 1.5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast
Tuesday, November 17 – Home Sweet Home
Zimbabwe's culture, artwork and handicrafts. Enthusiastic shoppers in search of bargains can try their hand at the African system of 'barter-trade'. Visit open-air markets and a crochet hall where skilled artisans make lace by hand. Stroll through a variety of galleries and shops selling intricate wood carvings, stone sculptures, beaded jewelry and authentic African art. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
Experience the magic of Victoria Falls on a guided sunrise walk. Begin with a hike through the luscious Victoria Falls rain forest and learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Your guide will also provide a brief history of the Falls as you walk along. Marvel at the spectacular Victoria Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the world, as the sun rises over the Zambezi River. Approximate tour duration is 1.5 hours.