28 Jan 2027
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£4,411pp
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Escorted tour
Victoria Falls to Cape Town: Hwange, Winelands & Cape – 14 Days
Safari in a private Hwange concession, Victoria Falls, the Cape Winelands and Cape Town, with return flights from London.
14 days
From £4,411 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 14-day escorted tour combines a safari in Zimbabwe and the thundering Victoria Falls with the vineyards and coast of South Africa's Western Cape, with return flights from London included. A guide travels with the group throughout, and you stay 11 nights in hand-picked three- and four-star properties, with two nights on overnight flights. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, with 4×4 vehicles on safari and an included flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. Meals are a mix of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with full board during the safari days.
After an overnight flight to Victoria Falls, you drive south to Hwange for three nights at a secluded lodge raised on stilts in a private concession on the edge of Hwange National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives look for herds of elephant, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, and the big cats that follow them, with one drive inside the national park itself. You also hear an expert talk on anti-poaching and sundowners at a hide.
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On the way to Victoria Falls you visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre, which protects one of Africa's most endangered predators, and a local village. Three nights at Victoria Falls include a guided visit to the falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi with sundowners and a tour of the Victoria Falls Bridge, built in 1904, with free time for optional activities.
A flight takes you to Cape Town and on into the Winelands, where you stay two nights in Stellenbosch, ride the open-air Franschhoek Wine Tram, visit the Rickety Bridge wine estate and take a guided walk around the town's Cape Dutch streets. In Cape Town, a city tour visits the V&A Waterfront and the historic centre before an excursion up Table Mountain, and a full day explores the Cape Peninsula, from Chapman's Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want a comfortable first taste of southern Africa, with wildlife, one of the world's great waterfalls, wine and the Cape in a single trip. Your guide stays with the group all the way from Victoria Falls to Cape Town.
Trip highlights
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Game drives in a private concession near Hwange (Days 3–4)
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The Painted Dog Conservation Centre (Day 5)
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Victoria Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise (Day 6)
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The Franschhoek Wine Tram (Day 9)
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Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula (Days 11–12)
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Return flights from London included
Your route
7 stops from Hwange (Ivory Lodge) to Cape of Good Hope
- Hwange (Ivory Lodge) Days 1–4
- Painted Dog Conservation Day 5
- Victoria Falls Days 5–7
- Stellenbosch Days 8–9
- Franschhoek Day 9
- Cape Town Days 10–14
- Cape of Good Hope Day 12
Why choose this tour
Safari, Victoria Falls and the Cape in one trip, with flights from London included. Comfortable lodges and hotels, with a guide handling every transfer.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to southern Africa
- Couples and friends who want safari plus city and wine
- Travellers who prefer flights included
- Wildlife lovers who also want comfort
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Cape Town, South Africa
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Day 1 · London Fly to Zimbabwe
An overnight flight from London to Victoria Falls.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Victoria Falls, Hwange To Hwange
Meet your guide and drive south to your lodge in a private concession near Hwange, with sundowners at a hide and an anti-poaching talk.
- Hotel
- Ivory Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Hwange private concession Game drives
Morning and afternoon game drives in the private concession.
- Hotel
- Ivory Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Hwange National Park Hwange National Park
A game drive into Hwange National Park, with the best chance of elephants and big cats.
- Hotel
- Ivory Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Victoria Falls Painted dogs to Victoria Falls
Visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre and a local village, then drive to Victoria Falls.
- Hotel
- Shearwater Explorers' Village or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Victoria Falls, Zambezi River Victoria Falls
A guided visit to the falls, then a sunset cruise on the Zambezi with sundowners.
- Hotel
- Shearwater Explorers' Village or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Victoria Falls Bridge Victoria Falls Bridge
Tour the 1904 Victoria Falls Bridge, with the afternoon free for optional activities.
- Hotel
- Shearwater Explorers' Village or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Cape Town, Stellenbosch Fly to Cape Town
Fly to Cape Town and drive through the Winelands to Stellenbosch.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Franschhoek, Rickety Bridge Franschhoek Wine Tram
Ride the open-air Wine Tram through the Franschhoek valley and visit the Rickety Bridge wine estate.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Stellenbosch, Cape Town Stellenbosch to Cape Town
A guided morning tour of Stellenbosch, then drive to Cape Town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 11 · V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain Cape Town and Table Mountain
A city tour from the V&A Waterfront, followed by an excursion up Table Mountain.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope Cape Peninsula
A full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, followed by a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Cape Town Fly home
Time at leisure, depending on your flight, before the overnight flight to London.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · London Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK.
Where you stay
- Hwange (3 nights) Ivory Lodge or similar
- Victoria Falls (3 nights) Shearwater Explorers' Village or similar
- Stellenbosch (2 nights) Hotel
- Cape Town (3 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from London to Victoria Falls and from Cape Town, plus the flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
- Accommodation 11 nights in three- and four-star lodges and hotels
- Meals mixed board, with full board during the safari
- Safari three game drives in a private Hwange concession and one in Hwange National Park
- The Painted Dog Conservation Centre, a village visit and an anti-poaching talk
- Victoria Falls guided visit, Zambezi sunset cruise and Victoria Falls Bridge tour
- Franschhoek Wine Tram, Rickety Bridge wine estate, Stellenbosch tour, Cape Town city tour, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula
- Guide throughout
Not included
- Zimbabwe visa (KAZA univisa recommended)
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities at Victoria Falls
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a long safari — there are three days in Hwange
- You want to travel independently — this is an escorted tour
- You want all meals included — boards vary by stop
- You want to fly from a regional airport — flights are from London Heathrow
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Departures & prices
From £4,411 per person, including flights. 11 upcoming departures.
Flights from London Heathrow.
11 Mar 2027
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27 May 2027
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11 Nov 2027
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£4,454pp
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27 Jan 2028
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09 Mar 2028
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27 Apr 2028
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Flights from London Heathrow
25 May 2028
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Flights from London Heathrow
14 Sep 2028
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Flights from London Heathrow
19 Oct 2028
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Flights from London Heathrow
09 Nov 2028
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Flights from London Heathrow
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes. Return flights from London Heathrow are included, plus the flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town during the tour.
What wildlife might we see?
Hwange is known for large elephant herds, plus buffalo, zebra, giraffe, antelope and predators including lions and painted dogs.
Do I need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Yes. UK visitors can get a visa on arrival or a KAZA univisa, which also covers day trips into Zambia. South Africa is visa-free for UK visitors.
When is the best time to see the falls?
The falls are fullest from March to May. Wildlife viewing in Hwange is best in the dry season from June to October.
How active is the tour?
The physical rating is low. Game drives are in open 4x4 vehicles and walking is gentle.
Is malaria a risk?
Hwange and Victoria Falls are in a malaria area. Seek medical advice before you travel.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary