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Wonders of Southern Africa

May 6 - 15, 2027

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Carol Mallett

Amazing Outlooks Travel Agency

carol@amazingoutlooks.com

7137148566

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Overview

🌍 Wonders of South Africa – An Invitation to Adventure 🐘🦁

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Join us for 10 unforgettable nights exploring the wild beauty and rich culture of Southern Africa. Our adventure takes us from the vibrant streets of Johannesburg to the thundering Victoria Falls, then on to Cape Town’s stunning coastlines—and deep into the heart of the African bush.

The highlight? Six exhilarating safari drives at Karongwe Private Game Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to spot Africa’s legendary “Big Five”—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo—in their natural habitat. Each day promises new discoveries, from awe-inspiring wildlife encounters to breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable cultural experiences.

With hand-selected lodges, seamless ground transportation, daily breakfasts, and select lunches, dinners, and cocktails included, every detail has been arranged so you can focus on the adventure itself.

This is more than a trip—it’s a story you’ll carry with you forever. Will you join us?

We have 14 spots on hold for now. Contact us ASAP to grab yours!

Trip Details

Discover Africa with Ntaba African Safaris

Carol at Amazing Outlooks is working closely with Robin and Stella Mountain, owners of Ntaba Safaris, to curate an unforgetable trip just for her group! For the past 20 years, Ntaba African Safaris has specialized in delivering luxury safaris to A...

Important Information About Payments

INITIAL DEPOSIT: IF REGISTERING FOR A SAFARI MORE THAN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 10% of the total cost of the land booking is due with a completed Registration & signed Terms and Conditions form to guarantee yo...

Day 1 · Thu, May 6 · Johannesburg

City Lodge O.R. Tambo Hotel

May 6 - 7, 2027 · Check in: 2:00PM SAST

Check In: May 6, 2:00PM SAST Check Out: May 7, 11:00AM SAST Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, go through passport control, collect luggage, and proceed through customs. Meet your Ntaba escort holding a name board. Walk to the Cit...

Day 2 · Fri, May 7 · Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

This flight is not included in your package price. We'll send you a price when the flights become available. After breakfast, check out and walk to the airport terminal to check in for your flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. This is an in...

Waterfalls Lodge

May 7 - 9, 2027 · Check in: 4:00PM EDT

Check In: May 7, 4:00PM EDT Check Out: May 9, 12:00PM EDT Be met at the airport by a representative holding a name board and transferred to the Waterfalls Lodge. Light lunch available at the Lodge (on your own account). More than a luxury escape, ...

Wild Horizons Malachite Dinner Cruise

Start Date: May 7 Late afternoon transfer to the Zambezi River for a luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Malachite vessel. Enjoy wildlife and sunset scenes. A three-course meal and drinks are served. Return to the lodge around 8:30 pm. Included: Al...

Day 3 · Sat, May 8 · Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Wild Horizons Elephant Encounter

After breakfast, be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary for a fabulous experience at your Elephant Encounter. The Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage has been a haven to a mirage of orphaned a...

Visit to the Lookout Café and Victoria Falls

After your elephant encounter, be transferred to town and visit the local craft market for shopping. Transfer to the Lookout Cafe for lunch (the meal is included; drinks are on your own account). You can also participate in some optional activitie...

Boma Dinner

Return to the lodge for some time of leisure. In the evening, be transferred to the Boma for a traditional Boma Dinner with entertainment. Return to the lodge for overnight.

Day 4 · Sun, May 9 · Cape Town

Bamba Tram Ride

Today you will have an early start to your day to go back in time with a railway tram ride aboard the Bamba Tram! Pick-up time could be as early as 5:15 am. Please check with your lodge reception the day before what your pick-up time will be. Be t...

Flight from VFA

VFA · May 9, 2027 at 10:00AM CAT

CPT · May 9, 2027 at 12:00PM SAST

This flight is not included in your trip package. Prices will be offered when flights become available. After breakfast, be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport and check in for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at the Cape Town Internat...

The Portswood Hotel

May 9 - 12, 2027 · Check in: 3:00PM SAST

Check In: May 9 Check Out: May 12 Located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town. Enjoy a free evening, with dinner on your own account. Included: Breakfast, Bamba Tram ride, All transfers, Meet & Greet at Cape Town Airport, Accommodation ...

Day 5 · Mon, May 10 · Cape Town

Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain

After breakfast, depart with your private driver/guide, and visit Table Mountain via the Cable Car (weather permitting), the World’s new Seventh Wonder, or visit Signal Hill (if weather does not allow visit to Table Mountain’s summit). Visit The D...

Day 6 · Tue, May 11 · Cape Town

Cape Peninsula Tour

After breakfast, depart from your hotel with your private driver/guide. Travel along the beautiful coast to Hout Bay and along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive. Visit Cape Point, the most south-western point of the African Continent. Walk to t...

Day 7 · Wed, May 12 · Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Flight to Hoedspruit

This flight is not included in your Trip package. Pricing will be offered when flights become available. After an early breakfast, your driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Cape Town Airport. Check in for your fligh...

Karongwe River Lodge (with Total Package Price)

May 12 - 15, 2027 · Check in: 3:00PM SAST

3 room options · Starting at $6,900

NOTE: Your Total Package Price for this trip will depend on the type of room you choose at this lodge. The prices are per room, so divide by 2 to get the per person price for double occupancy. Single Occupancy price is total for one person staying...

Safari at Karongwe Private Game Reserve

We will have 6 Game Drives: 1 this evening, 2 tomorrow, 2 Thursday, and 1 Friday morning. Karongwe, meaning the place of meeting, is where six rivers converge in one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes. Here, at the foot of the Drakensbe...

Day 8 · Thu, May 13 · Karongwe Private Game Reserve

More Safari

A typical day in the Game Reserve: Each morning, expect an early wake-up call. Gather for refreshments before heading out at first light. You will have the chance to see the Big 5 – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. The “big cats” may st...

Day 9 · Fri, May 14 · Karongwe Private Game Reserve

More Safari

A typical day in the Game Reserve: Each morning, expect an early wake-up call. Gather for refreshments before heading out at first light. You will have the chance to see the Big 5 – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. The “big cats” may st...

Day 10 · Sat, May 15 · Overnight Travel

Flight to Johannesburg and USA

These flights are not included in your Trip Package. Prices will be offered when flights become available. After your morning game drive and breakfast, check out and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Check-in for your...