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Your 15-day itinerary, day by day
Spend 14 nights across Cape Town, Zimbabwe and Zambia, then fly home or continue your travels on day 15.
Duration15 days
Guide price$24,570
RouteCape Town to Lusaka via Victoria Falls and Zambia
Where you stay4 stays · 14 nights
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Guide price in USD per person for two travellers, for travel June to September 2027. You will need to book the Cape Town to Victoria Falls flight directly. We will clarify the arrangements in your quote.
Make an Enquiry- Day 1
Arrive in Cape Town
Transfer about 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. Check into a Luxury Room for four nights; breakfast is included at this property.
OvernightCape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (4 nights)
- Days 2–4
Time in Cape Town
Spend three more nights at Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. These days are yours to explore the city at your own pace. We can help you choose experiences around your interests.
OvernightCape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Day 5
Fly to Victoria Falls and Mpala Jena
Return to Cape Town airport and fly to Victoria Falls International Airport. You will need to book this flight directly. Transfer about 1.5 hours to Mpala Jena in Zambezi National Park and settle into a Guest Suite for two nights.
OvernightMpala Jena (2 nights)
- Day 6
Victoria Falls and the Zambezi
Stay at Mpala Jena. Enjoy wildlife drives, guided walks and boating at Mpala Jena. A half-day Victoria Falls tour is included with this two-night stay.
OvernightMpala Jena
- Day 7
Cross into Zambia and fly to the Lower Zambezi
Transfer from Mpala Jena to Livingstone's Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. Fly with Proflight Zambia to Jeki Airstrip, then transfer about 30 minutes to Lolebezi for four nights in a Luxury Suite.
OvernightLolebezi (4 nights)
- Days 8–10
Lower Zambezi National Park
Stay at Lolebezi beside the Zambezi. Explore the Lower Zambezi by morning or afternoon game drive, guided walk, canoe or boat. Seasonal catch-and-release fishing may also be available, subject to conditions.
OvernightLolebezi
- Day 11
Fly to South Luangwa
Transfer about 30 minutes back to Jeki Airstrip and fly with Proflight Zambia to Mfuwe Airport. Transfer about one hour to Chichele Presidential for four nights in a Vista Suite.
OvernightChichele Presidential (4 nights)
- Days 12–14
South Luangwa National Park
Remain at Chichele Presidential. Enjoy two guided safari activities each day, choosing from game drives and walking safaris.
OvernightChichele Presidential
- Day 15
Return to Lusaka
Transfer about one hour to Mfuwe Airport for the Proflight Zambia flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, where the itinerary ends.
Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Zambia
Begin in Cape Town, fly to Victoria Falls for Mpala Jena in Zimbabwe, cross to Livingstone and fly into the Lower Zambezi, then continue to South Luangwa before flying out of Lusaka.
- 1Cape Town
- 2Victoria Falls / Zambezi National Park
- 3Livingstone
- 4Lower Zambezi National Park
- 5South Luangwa National Park
- 6Lusaka
These stops represent cities or wider safari regions, not exact camp coordinates or flight paths.
Where you'll stay
Four stays take you from a Cape Town Luxury Room to riverside and wilderness lodges in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Four nights in a Luxury Room with breakfast, in Cape Town's Kloof Street neighbourhood.
Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe
Mpala Jena
Two nights in a Guest Suite on a private concession beside the Zambezi River, with wildlife viewing and a visit to Victoria Falls.
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Lolebezi
Four nights in a Luxury Suite beside the Zambezi, with game drives and river-based activities.
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Chichele Presidential
Four nights in a Vista Suite. Enjoy two guided safari activities per day from this South Luangwa property.
Photography by www.chiawa.com
Shape your southern Africa journey
Tell us how you would like to balance Cape Town, the Falls and Zambia's safari areas. We will check the flights and properties against your travel dates.
What's included
Your guide price covers the stays and activities below. We will confirm the flight arrangements before you book.
In your price
- Fourteen nights at the named hotel and lodges
- Breakfast at Cape Cadogan, with meals at the three safari properties
- Laundry at Mpala Jena, Lolebezi and Chichele Presidential
- Domestic flights indicated in the itinerary
- Mpala Jena wildlife drives, guided walks and boating, plus a half-day Falls tour subject to the stated two-night minimum
- Lolebezi game drives, walking and canoeing safaris, boat cruises and seasonal catch-and-release fishing, subject to conditions
- Two guided safari activities daily at Chichele Presidential
- Park fees
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a Brilliant Africa travel specialist
- Advice on international and regional flight arrangements
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
You will need to book the Cape Town to Victoria Falls flight directly. We will confirm the other flight inclusions in your quote. Visa fees, detours, lunches and dinners at Cape Cadogan, travel insurance, personal items, extra activities, airport departure taxes and tips are not included.
Your questions answered
How long is this journey?
This is a 15-day journey with 14 nights across four places to stay. You leave from Lusaka on day 15.
Is the Cape Town to Victoria Falls flight included?
You will need to book the Cape Town to Victoria Falls flight directly. We will help you plan the connection and confirm which other flights are included in your quote.
What is the guide price valid for?
The guide price is $24,570 per person in USD, based on two people travelling between June and September 2027. Your final price will depend on availability and flight arrangements.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Our southern Africa specialist can talk you through the border crossing, regional flights and the difference between each safari area.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
Speak to an Expert
Tell us your preferred dates and how you would like to spend your time across Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Zambia. We will check the exact inclusions and prepare next steps.
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Listen
We start by getting to know you: your dates, who's travelling, your budget and the wildlife and moments you're dreaming of.
2
Design
Then we design your safari from scratch, hand-picking the camps, routing and pace to suit you. No off-the-shelf packages, just impartial expert advice.
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Refine & reserve
We fine-tune every detail with you, then place a 24 hour hold on your preferred camps, with no obligation, before you confirm.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.