Trip Itinerary
Cape Town
On Day 1, you’ll arrive in Cape Town for a three-night stay at Cape Cadogan, a beautifully restored Georgian-era townhouse just off lively Kloof Street. Though you are right in the heart of the city, the property remains remarkably quiet and peaceful. This is a fun, vibrant part of Cape Town, full of great restaurants, independent galleries, trendy bars, and boutique shops. Breakfast is served next door at the hotel’s popular Upper Union restaurant, so you’ll start the day at one of the neighbourhood’s most notable dining spots. We can add private excursions of your choice to the trip, whether you want to take a boat trip to Robben Island, amble through the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, or see the penguins of Boulders Beach. The gorgeous Cape Winelands region is also within driving distance.
Okavango Delta
After a lively start in Cape Town, you’ll fly to the Okavango Delta for three nights at Wilderness Vumbura Plains. Vumbura is an exceptionally scenic area bordering Moremi Game Reserve and one of the largest and oldest concessions in the northern Delta. Divided into North Camp and South Camp, this luxury property has spacious, contemporary suites with large wooden decks, outdoor showers, salas, and plunge pools. Here, you can tick off both land and water-based activities all year round, including game drives, walking safaris, boating, mokoro excursions, and scenic helicopter trips. Vumbura Concession’s wildlife is truly impressive, featuring four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo – as well as smaller predators and herbivores, and an assortment of resident and migrating birds. As the night draws in, head out with filtered spotlights to explore the intriguing nocturnal world, then gather around the campfire for drinks, and enjoy beautiful dinners by candlelight.
Victoria Falls
Situated a short distance upstream from the falls on the Zimbabwean side, Victoria Falls River Lodge brings contemporary luxury to the banks of the Zambezi. Its wide, open frontage means you’ll have incredible views of the spray of the falls. Here, you can completely customise your stay, shifting between complete relaxation in this peaceful setting and an action-packed adventure around Vic Falls. You can explore the river on sunrise and sunset cruises, track big game on morning and afternoon drives in Zambezi National Park, or take a private guided tour of the falls. Families are covered with plenty of children's activities, while additional options like immersive dining experiences, cultural excursions, and helicopter flights over Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘The Smoke that Thunders’) let you add another dimension to your stay. For adrenaline seekers, gorge swings, white-water rafting, and bungee jumping are easily arranged.
Nairobi
Today, you’ll fly straight from Victoria Falls to Nairobi for a night’s stopover at the Crowne Plaza, located just a few moments from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Providing a convenient base, your Executive Suite will have all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Aroma Coffee Shop is open 24 hours daily for round-the-clock refreshments, or you can enjoy drinks and light bites at the Sky View Pool Bar. Ideal for early-morning departures, Kitchen 9 Restaurant serves an extensive breakfast buffet. Those in need of some recharging can book a massage, facial, or steam session at the spa, head to the 24-hour gym for a workout, or enjoy a few laps in the rooftop pool.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your safari continues with four nights at Wilderness Mara, a brand-new tented camp in an iconic part of the Maasai Mara. A modern reimagination of Little Governors’ Camp, Wilderness Mara sits on the edge of a thriving marsh that attracts plenty of local wildlife. This Mara Triangle location means you’ll enjoy fantastic game drives in a less crowded part of the park, where rare proximity to both sides of the Mara River puts you just a short 25-minute drive from the major Great Migration river-crossing points. While the migration season brings unrivalled wildlife drama, game viewing is out of this world throughout the year! Sightings might include large lion prides, elephants descending the Oloololo Escarpment, and rare encounters with black rhino. Consider adding an unforgettable hot air balloon flight to your stay, for an aerial perspective of the landscape and its roaming wildlife. The launch site is conveniently close to camp, making it easy to include this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
