14-Nights A Grand Safari in Southern Africa - Tailormade Journeys

Rising from the plains of the north, Johannesburg is a vibrant metropolis, its rich history linked to the discovery of gold. While South Africa boasts breathtaking natural wonders, it is in Johannesburg where one truly grasps the depth of human history. Moving museums chart the difficult history of Apartheid, while the Cradle of Humankind provides insight into our origins— and the largest concentration of ancient human fossils ever discovered.

In vibrant Soweto, murals line bustling streets and enterprising communities have been transformed into hubs of culture and creativity. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, a poignant reminder of the 1976 uprising; Vilakazi Street, former home of Nobel Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; and the Apartheid Museum, a moving look at the country’s history of racial discrimination. At the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, a place dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic leader, an archive of his life and times awaits.

After a shared charter flight to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, venture on your first game drive, searching for the Big Five — elephant, lion, rhino, Cape buffalo, leopard — and other iconic wildlife. With two rivers flowing through the reserve, opportunities for unique sightings abound.

Spend the next two days exploring this storied private reserve during twice-daily game drives through this wildlife-rich section of the bushveld. You may also opt to explore the bush on foot with expert guides and trackers as you continue to check off your safari sightings.

Head out on final morning and evening game drives through the Serengeti, keeping an eye out for lions and any other species you may have missed.

Arriving in Victoria Falls, enjoy high tea and a game drive in Zambezi National Park before boarding a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

The morning unfolds with a privately guided exploration of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s natural wonders. Witness the majestic spectacle of the Zambezi River plunging 300 feet into the chasm below, displaying rainbows and towering clouds of mist. Later, a game drive intersects Zambezi National Park for a chance to see the rainforest’s abundant wildlife.

Leave the falls behind for the chance to experience the area’s bountiful wildlife: set out on game drives, see how many birds you can spot or take a walking safari with an expert guide. An optional fishing excursion or river cruise are also on the menu.

Days at Vumbura Plains Camp feature thrilling game drives through the delta in custom-built 4x4 vehicles, tracking ostriches, antelopes and crocodiles. Post-safari, relax by the pool or curl up with a book at the camp library.

Days at Vumbura Plains Camp feature thrilling game drives through the delta in custom-built 4x4 vehicles, tracking ostriches, antelopes and crocodiles. Post-safari, relax by the pool or curl up with a book at the camp library.

Spend your last day on game drives in search of species you may have missed, from wildebeest to kudus and hippos.

Sophisticated Cape Town awaits, nestled between lush vineyards, dramatic mountain peaks and a stunning coastal habitat. Table Mountain offers an aerial perspective of fynbos-covered hills, soul-stirring sunsets and the seemingly endless sea. From Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to the lively V&A Waterfront and contemporary African art at Zeitz MOCAA, options abound.

Continue your journey through the picturesque port city, perhaps wandering the colorful streets of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood or enjoying a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards.

Continue your journey through the picturesque port city, perhaps wandering the colorful streets of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood or enjoying a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards.

Depart Cape Town