To read more about our trip to southern Africa, check out Kristen’s Bucket List Trip Pt. 1 – Go on a Safari, Kristen’s Bucket List Trip Pt. 2 – See an African Penguin, Kristen’s Bucket List Trip Pt. 3 – Visit a Natural Wonder of the World, and Kristen’s Bucket List Trip Bonus – Become Parents.

Day 1 (evening) – Johannesburg, South Africa

• Arrive in Johannesburg and stay at Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport Hotel
  • Provides free airport shuttle and breakfast

Day 2 – Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

• Take flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit, Limpopo HDS
• Rent vehicle or hire driver to take you to Arathusa Safari Lodge
  • Includes all meals/local drinks, 2 safaris per day, and 1 bush walk per day

Days 3 thru 5 – Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa:

• Enjoy safaris, bush walks, and incredible meals with spectacular views at the lodge!

Day 5 (evening) – Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Cape Town, South Africa:

• Drive back to Hoedspruit and take flight to Cape Town
• Settle into your hotel or AirBNB
  • We recommend the quiet, central garden apartment

Day 6 – Cape Town, South Africa

• Stop at The Blue Cafe for breakfast
• Hike Table Mountain
  • Make sure you’re prepared with water and a LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle just in case!
  • We took Kasteelspoort trail around Camps Bay to Constantia Nek trail around Constantia but you can view other hiking options via AllTrails: Best Trails in Table Mountain National Park
• Stop for tapas at La Parada Constantia Nek

Day 7 – Cape Town, South Africa

• Take the Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Tour takes you to Hout Bay, Duiker Island (extra cost), Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Island
• Stop for dinner at Cafe Caprice

Day 8 – Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, South Africa

• Take the Full-Day South African Wine Tour
  • During our tour, we visited Villiera Wines, Remhoogte Wine Estates, Fairview Wine Range, and Backsberg Estate Cellars
• Stop at Mama Africa for dinner

Day 9 – Cape Town, South Africa to Livingstone, Zambia to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

• Although we flew into Livingstone, Zambia, we would choose to either fly into Zambia and spend a few days or fly directly into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
• Stay at Batonka Guest Lodge
• Go to River Brewing Company for drinks and dinner and The Three Monkeys for drinks and dessert

Day 10 – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

• Visit Victoria Falls
• Go on Zambezi River Cruise

Day 11 – Chobe National Park, Botswana

• Take an excursion to Chobe National Park in Botswana
• Eat and take in the beautiful views of the Batoka Gorge at The Lookout Cafe