12 Day Southern African Adventure Tour

On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be met, welcomed, and transferred to your accommodation on the Atlantic Seaboard. After check-in, take time to settle in and enjoy the ocean air, with the option to stroll nearby viewpoints or simply relax before the first adventure begins. Your guide will confirm timings and practical details for the coming days, ensuring a smooth start to the tour.

Later this afternoon, you’ll enjoy a champagne cruise on Table Bay. From the water, the city skyline and Table Mountain create a dramatic backdrop as the sun sets over the Atlantic. Conditions permitting, the cruise also offers close-up views toward Robben Island, adding a powerful historic dimension to the experience. After the cruise, you’ll be transferred back to your accommodation to unwind and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Today, you’ll participate in an ocean fishing adventure in some of the Cape’s most productive waters. The region is known for pelagic species such as yellowfin and longfin tuna, yellowtail, snoek, and other seasonal varieties, making for exciting, unpredictable fishing. Your guide and skipper will brief you on safety, sea conditions, and the plan for the day before you head out.

Your charter departs at first light from Simon’s Town on the eastern side of the peninsula. En route, you’ll pass Cape Point from the ocean and continue to the day’s chosen fishing grounds, based on conditions. The excursion includes relevant gear such as rods, tackle, bait, and tuna equipment where required, plus snacks, lunch, and drinks onboard. You’ll spend most of the day at sea before returning to Simon’s Town after 15:00, where you’ll be met and transferred back to your accommodation.

Table Mountain—one of Africa’s most iconic natural landmarks—is on today’s agenda. As part of your visit, you’ll experience the mountain from a thrilling angle: abseiling down a sheer cliff face. After a safety briefing and harness fitting, you’ll step off the top and rappel into open vertical space, with spectacular views of the city bowl and Atlantic coastline unfolding beneath you. The experience is guided and professionally managed throughout.

After the abseil, enjoy time at the summit to explore viewpoints and short walking paths at your own pace. On clear days, the panorama stretches across Table Bay, the Cape Peninsula, and distant mountain ranges, offering exceptional photo opportunities. Your guide can recommend the best lookouts based on weather and visibility. Later in the day, you’ll descend and return to your overnight accommodation to relax, freshen up, and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Today is all about adrenaline on the Atlantic: shark cage diving in Gansbaai. You’ll depart very early with your guide for the coastal harbour, where the crew welcomes you aboard and walks you through a full safety briefing, gear setup, and what to expect on the water. Once underway, the boat heads out to the known shark activity areas offshore. Wetsuits and masks are provided, and the team manages the rotation so everyone has a fair opportunity in the cage. From the platform at sea level, you’ll watch for movement beneath the surface as the ocean comes alive around you.

When it’s your turn, you’ll step into the floating cage and hold onto the bars while the swell rises and falls, scanning the blue depths for the unmistakable silhouette of a great white. The experience is professionally supervised throughout, with crew assisting at every entry and exit. Between cage sessions, enjoy the sea air and learn more about local marine ecosystems and conservation efforts from the onboard team. Later, you’ll return to shore and drive back to your overnight accommodation to relax, freshen up, and enjoy the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight to Skukuza, in the heart of the southern Kruger region. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred into Rhino Post’s private concession area, which borders well-known conservation areas and supports excellent wildlife viewing. The scenery shifts quickly from coastal Cape landscapes to bushveld, and your guide will help you settle into safari rhythm with practical tips and an overview of the next few days.

After arriving at Plains Camp and settling in, your afternoon is devoted to a first guided bush walk accompanied by two armed rangers. Walking in Big Five territory is immersive and carefully managed, focusing on tracks, behaviour, and smaller wonders that are often missed from a vehicle. A traditional open 4x4 game drive follows the walk, offering a chance to cover more ground and seek out larger species as the light softens toward late afternoon.

These two days focus on getting up close and personal with the wildlife of the Greater Kruger area. Each morning, you’ll enjoy an extended guided walk of around three to four hours, accompanied by two armed rangers. The small group size creates an intimate experience, allowing time to interpret tracks, alarm calls, and animal behaviour, while also learning how the ecosystem fits together—from insects and birds to apex predators. Encounters can be especially memorable on foot, where every sound and scent feels amplified.

In the afternoons, a shorter bush walk is typically followed by an open 4x4 game drive, timed to coincide with cooler temperatures and increased animal movement. Between activities, enjoy the camp’s relaxed atmosphere and the romance of classic safari-style living. Plains Camp hosts a limited number of guests, which keeps the experience personal and unhurried. Evenings are ideal for swapping stories around the fire and listening to the night sounds of the bush before turning in.

This morning, you’ll be transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to connect onward to Livingstone in Zambia. After arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your accommodation with time to settle in, enjoy lunch, and relax. Livingstone is a historic town and a convenient base for exploring Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River, with plenty of atmosphere and local colour.

Later, you’ll visit Victoria Falls within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, often referred to locally as “the smoke that thunders.” Walking routes and viewpoints reveal the scale and power of the falls as the Zambezi plunges into the gorge below. In peak flow, spray can create a rainforest-like microclimate along parts of the trail, adding to the drama. An arts and crafts market near the entrance offers time to browse local curios before you return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Today delivers an adrenaline-filled adventure from Livingstone, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge. After a safety briefing and transfer to the Victoria Falls Bridge, you’ll take on one of the world’s most iconic bungee jumps. Free-fall for approximately 4 seconds toward the Zambezi River with the Batoka Gorge as your backdrop. Professional operators ensure strict safety standards, allowing you to fully focus on the thrill of the experience.

Following the bungee jump, the excitement continues with a series of exhilarating zipline rides across the Batoka Gorge. These high-speed lines glide above the Zambezi, offering sweeping perspectives of the river, cliffs, and lush vegetation far below. Between rides, short walks link the platforms, adding a sense of exploration to the adventure. After completing the activities, you’ll return to Livingstone with time to relax, reflect on the day’s achievements, and enjoy the evening at leisure.

The mighty Zambezi River is on the schedule today for a white-water rafting adventure in the Batoka Gorge below Victoria Falls. After a safety briefing, you’ll head down into the gorge to begin one of the world’s most exciting one-day rafting runs. Rapids here can be intense and technical, delivering a heart-pounding sequence of waves, drops, and powerful currents, balanced by calmer stretches where you can catch your breath and take in the dramatic cliff scenery.

Guides manage the pace and provide clear paddling instructions, ensuring the group works together through the strongest sections. Expect a full day of action, sunshine, and big smiles—plus plenty of stories afterwards. Once the rafting concludes, you’ll return to your accommodation to rest and recover after an adventure-filled day. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, with the option to keep it low-key or head out for a relaxed dinner in Livingstone.

Today is dedicated to exploring the town of Victoria Falls and experiencing the sheer scale and beauty of one of the world’s greatest natural wonders from multiple viewpoints. After crossing into Zimbabwe, you’ll spend time in the lively town of Victoria Falls, where markets, cafés, and local craft stalls offer insight into daily life and regional culture. Your guide provides historical context on the town’s development, the exploration of the Zambezi River, and the significance of the falls to local communities.

The remainder of the day focuses on visiting the renowned viewpoints along the Victoria Falls rainforest trails. Walking between lookouts, you’ll encounter dramatically different perspectives of the falls as the Zambezi plunges into the Batoka Gorge, with thunderous sound and drifting spray creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Key viewpoints reveal iconic sections such as the Main Falls, Devil’s Cataract, and Horseshoe Falls, each offering outstanding photographic opportunities. After taking time to absorb the scenery, you’ll return to Livingstone in the late afternoon, carrying lasting impressions of this extraordinary natural spectacle.

This morning is at leisure, and many guests choose an optional final activity to make the most of their last hours near the Falls. Popular choices often depart early and can include short scenic flights, quick adventure “taster” experiences, or relaxed shopping time for last-minute curios and gifts. Your guide can help with timing and practicalities so you can enjoy the morning without feeling rushed.

Later, at a time to be announced, your transfer will collect you and take you to the local airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. On arrival in South Africa, this memorable Southern African holiday comes to an end. If you have onward arrangements, your guide can assist with advice on terminal logistics and recommended buffer time. Depart with an album full of dramatic landscapes, wildlife moments, and adrenaline highlights across two countries.