Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure - A Luxury Small Group Journey (2025)

Land Tour

Experience timeless elegance on a spectacular luxury adventure, travelling by glamorous Rovos Rail and safari-going in Chobe National Park and and the lush Okavango Delta, following a wide-ranging itinerary that also features cosmopolitan Cape Town and magnificent Victoria Falls.

Journey Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town, taking in stunning views from Table Mountain, walk the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, visit the Constantia Winelands and explore rugged Cape Point
  • Traverse majestic mountain ranges and grassy savannas on a three-day train journey by elegant Rovos Rail
  • Stay at the only safari lodge inside Chobe National Park, a privileged location that affords you the opportunity to start game watching ahead of other visitors
  • Observe Botswana’s amazing animals up close, including the Big Five, as handpicked safari guides use their in-depth tracking skills to lead you to exceptional wildlife encounters
  • Set out on a privately guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
  • Finish your journey at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp — one of the Africa’s finest — located in the Okavango Delta’s premier Moremi Game Reserve

Journey Details

  • Internal air included: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls; Kasane/Okavango Delta/Maun/Johannesburg
  • Minimum age is 10 years.
  • Each guest on this journey will receive an A&K Safari Duffel.
  • First group event: welcome briefing at 8:00 a.m. on Day 2.
  • Last group event: airport arrival at 4:10 p.m. on Day 13.
  • Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.

Note: Table Mountain may be unavailable due to weather conditions or maintenance reasons. In such an instance, alternative sightseeing will be provided.

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Number Of Days
13
Price From
$32,710
Price per person, twin share
Start Location
Cape Town, South Africa
End Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Age Range
Avg. 50+
Group Size
2 to 18
Tour Style
Luxury
Tour Themes
Adventure, Small group, Virtuoso
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Includes Flights
Yes
Itinerary Expand all
Day 1: Arrive Cape Town, South Africa

Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to one of the country’s most famous hotels, set at the foot of Table Mountain.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town | Look to the Beacon of Hope

Ascend Table Mountain via cable car to take in an inspiring panorama of the city. Proceed to the colourful and distinctive Bo-Kaap neighbourhood for a walking tour. After lunch, view other historical landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, St. George’s Cathedral, the Company Garden and the District Six Museum. Tonight, gather with your fellow guests to enjoy a relaxing welcome dinner.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town | Meals: BLD

Day 3: Cape Town | Cape Point & Boulders Beach

Discover Cape Point, the scenic promontory at the southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbour and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bonteboks and chacma baboons. Ride the “Flying Dutchman” funicular to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point, which presides over treacherous reefs and sandy beaches. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguins; accustomed to humans, they provide endless photo opportunities. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps exploring the city’s harbour front or dining in one of Cape Town’s world-class restaurants.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Cape Town | Meals: BL

Day 4: Riding the Rovos Rail | Into the Winelands

Today, take in the richness of the Constantia Winelands, nestled below Table Mountain, starting with a visit to Constantia Glen for a tour of their cellar guided by the winemaker. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by a farm-to-table lunch. Afterward, recapture the romance of a bygone era as you board the wood-panelled coaches of the luxurious Rovos Rail. Depart Cape Town Station as you settle into your suite. Wind through mountains and rolling green hills of the Cape Winelands as the sun sets, and sip South African vintages as the stunning scenery scrolls by.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 5: Riding the Rovos Rail | Across the Great Karoo

This morning, stop for a charming look at Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian village. Roll on to the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an inland sea, observing its arid beauty.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 6: Riding the Rovos Rail | Diamond Mine Museum

Arrive in Kimberley to tour the Diamond Mine Museum and view one of the world’s largest hand-dug excavation sites. Proceed into the grasslands of gold-rich Highveld, marvelling at the changing landscapes.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 7: Johannesburg | Heart of South Africa

After breakfast, bid farewell to Rovos Rail. Travel to Soweto, a township just southwest of Johannesburg, for a driving tour that takes in key highlights, such as Vilikazi Street — the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu — and the Hector Peterson Museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to your hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg for an evening at leisure, resting or enjoying the amenities of your accommodations.

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa | Meals: BL

Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Livingstone Exclusive

Fly to Victoria Falls, where you transfer to your luxury hotel set on the banks of the Zambezi River, very near Victoria Falls. This evening, before dinner, enjoy hearing from a special guest speaker who shares tales of celebrated Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone on an A&K-exclusive experience.

The Palm River Hotel | Meals: BD

Day 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana | Design Your Day

Set out on a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

  • Visit the Wildlife Trust Headquarters for a behind-the-scenes tour and opportunity to meet resident wildlife.
  • Visit a Rural Village for an interactive experience that offers insight into Zimbabwean cultural traditions.
  • Privately Bike the Area, cycling the town of Victoria Falls and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.

Later, drive to your safari lodge, the only one located inside Botswana’s world-renowned Chobe National Park, and settle into your spacious, river-facing accommodations. This afternoon, set out on a Chobe River safari, watching as elephants line the water’s edge, hippos congregate in lagoons and predators come down to quench their thirst. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Chobe Game Lodge | Meals: BLD

Day 10: Chobe National Park | Plentiful Wildlife Viewing

Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives, starting with an early morning safari, arriving ahead of most visitors, thanks to your lodge’s ideal location, to see predators at their most active. Explore along the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Watch for elephants, huge herds of buffalo and plenty of predators such as lions, wild dogs and even leopards.

Chobe Game Lodge | Meals: BLD

Day 11: Okavango Delta | A Prized Experience

Fly to the Okavango Delta via Kasane Airport. Arrive at your amazing Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp in the vast Moremi Game Reserve. Often called the “Predator Capital of Africa”, this reserve is home to only a handful of camps, which makes for a unique and highly prized game-viewing experience, free of crowds. Observe how the lush delta draws remarkable birds and wildlife, including the Big Five, on a late-afternoon game drive capped by a refreshing Scenic Sundowner.

Sanctuary Chief's Camp | Meals: BLD

Day 12: Okavango Delta | Game Drives and the Big Five

Rise early for a game drive on the reserve, where the game viewing is magnificent. Activities include a seasonal ride on the delta in a mokoro (dugout can), as well as a Chef’s Table experience offering you a taste of traditional local cuisine. Later, set out on another safari with your expert guide, whose well-honed tracking skills may lead you off the beaten trail for an up-close look at a cheetah with a fresh kill, a glimpse of a leopard emerging from dense foliage or an encounter with a rhinos grazing on lush Okavango grasses. Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner.

Sanctuary Chief's Camp | Meals: BLD

Day 13: Depart Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with your international flight home. Enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before your departure, compliments of A&K.

Meals: B

Inclusions Expand
24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
Internet Access
Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
Departure dates Expand
Price per person, twin share
Start End Availability Price
02 May 2025 14 May 2025 Enquire $32,710
16 May 2025 28 May 2025 Enquire $32,710
13 Jun 2025 25 Jun 2025 Enquire $35,835
27 Jun 2025 09 Jul 2025 Enquire $35,835
11 Jul 2025 23 Jul 2025 Enquire $35,835
01 Aug 2025 13 Aug 2025 Enquire $35,835
12 Sep 2025 24 Sep 2025 Enquire $35,835
26 Sep 2025 08 Oct 2025 Enquire $35,835
10 Oct 2025 22 Oct 2025 Enquire $34,275
05 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025 Enquire $34,275

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