South Africa & Victoria Falls In Style

Hallo! Welcome to Zimbabwe. And thank you for joining our gay South Africa tour. Our trip kicks off at 5:30PM with a group meeting, sunset cocktails, and a Welcome Dinner at a nearby restaurant. The rest of the evening is yours to relax and acquaint yourself with your fellow travellers.

It’s our first full day together and we’re off to Botswana where, after clearing immigration, we’ll cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, crocodiles and elephants. We’ll break for lunch, then continue to explore by safari vehicle. We may be lucky to spot lions, leopards and maybe even wild dogs before transferring back to our lodge in Zimbabwe for an optional dinner.

We begin this action-packed day with a walking tour of the Zimbabwe side of the falls. We’ll take some time to stroll along the gentle pathway, take some selfies next to the breathtaking falls, and maybe even feel the refreshing spray from the powerful falls! After that, we will visit an elephant sanctuary and orphanage where local guides will provide more information about the individual elephants and the dynamics of the herd, while allowing us to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Following the sanctuary visit, we will enjoy an included lunch before heading to a launch pad for an exhilarating helicopter ride over Victoria Falls. To conclude this amazing day, we will take in a spectacular sunset view of the Zambezi River Gorge while indulging in a Zimbabwean dinner.

This morning we cross the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia to catch our flight from Livingstone Airport to the Greater Kruger National Park area. Upon arrival, we’ll drive to one of South Africa’s finest natural sanctuaries: the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, and our all-inclusive luxury bush lodge. Following an afternoon game drive, we’ll feast on a delicious African meal, then get to know our hosts by the grand fireplace. In the background, through it all, we’ll be immersed in the wild soundscape of the African bush.

This morning we’ll awake to hot coffee and tea before we venture out for a sunrise game drive seeking out the Big Five. Back at the lodge, we’ll then have a hearty breakfast, some free time before afternoon snacks and high tea, and another game drive in the mid-afternoon. We’ll return after dark to a lodge transformed by candles and lanterns. We’ll enjoy cocktails and dinner on the terrace. It’s dreadfully charming, obnoxiously amazing, and the worst part is we must suffer through it all again tomorrow.

Rise and shine as we transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a flight to Cape Town. We’ll then make our way to our lodge (or mansion, rather), that will serve as home base to explore the city and surrounds. This evening, we’ll enjoy an included South African barbecue, or braai as the locals call it, in the comfort of our hotel.

Please note: Today’s flight is not included in the cost of the 2024 or 2025 departures. Please see Important Information for a special note on purchasing domestic airfare.

Today is devoted to a scenic drive around the Cape Peninsula. We’ll pass through the stunning Clifton and Camps Bay areas, along with Hout Bay. We’ll visit the beautiful Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach known for its penguins. We should arrive back to Cape Town in time for high tea, Champagne and pastries. Tonight is a free night, so enjoy some rest and relaxation, or perhaps head out for dinner on your own.

This morning we’ll explore Cape Town’s landmark Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head. We’ll follow this up with a city tour including The Company’s Garden, the Castle of Good Hope, Greenmarket Square, and Bo-Kaap. It may sound ambitious, but it’s all very achievable, because by this point it will only be early afternoon. We’ll be dropped off at the V&A Waterfront known for its oceanside restaurants and fabulous shopping. From this point, the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you see fit (although an optional dinner will be on offer).

Get ready to laugh and sip your way through the finest vineyards in Stellenbosch. We’ll depart our hotel mid-day accompanied by an exuberant host who is a highly regarded South African wine judge and critic. We’ll enjoy two exclusive and backstage winery tours and tastings before our fabulous Farewell Dinner, complete with wine pairing.

There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at your leisure. Safe travels!