Day 1 – April 3, 2026: Fly to Johannesburg
In flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: On the flight
Day 2 – April 4, 2026: Arrival in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, and you will be transferred to your hotel in this vibrant ‘City of Gold’—South Africa’s largest city, founded in 1886 after the discovery of gold—where you can explore bustling marketplaces, breweries, jazz clubs, and artistic enclaves, sample diverse cuisines at the Yeoville Food Market, and delve into the city’s rich history through its many fascinating museums.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel or similar
Day 3 – April 5, 2026: Pilanesberg National Park Safari
Begin your safari adventure with a transfer from Johannesburg to a secluded lodge within the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park—nestled in an ancient volcanic crater and teeming with diverse wildlife and over 300 bird species—where, upon arrival, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive arranged by the lodge, offering your first chance to spot Africa’s iconic Big Five, followed by a three-night stay filled with daily bush walks and game drives led by expert rangers and trackers, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable African wilderness experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge or similar
Day 4 – April 6, 2026: Pilanesberg National Park Safari
Continue your adventure safari game drives through Pilanesberg National Park, arranged by the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge or similar
Day 5 – April 7, 2026: Pilanesberg National Park Safari
Continue your adventure safari game drives through Pilanesberg National Park, arranged by the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge or similar
Day 6 – April 8, 2026: Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Safari
Today, you will be transferred to the airport and fly to Zambia, arriving in historic Livingstone, located near the iconic Victoria Falls—one of the world’s biggest waterfalls. Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, around 4:00 PM, you will embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Lady Livingstone or another available luxury vessel. During your two-night stay, you’ll also take a guided walking tour around the majestic Victoria Falls, witnessing the tumbling cascades crashing over cliffs and plunging into whirlpools below, while admiring the wildlife and stunning sunset along the river.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge or similar
Day 7 – April 9, 2026: Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Safari
This morning at 08:00 AM, you will be picked up for a guided visit to the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. Mid-morning, continue across the border into Zimbabwe for another guided tour, where you’ll witness the falls from a different and equally breathtaking perspective. After the tour, return to your hotel around 1:00 PM. The afternoon is free for leisure. Continue your journey of discovery along the mighty Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River Safari experience, immersing yourself in the natural beauty and majesty of this iconic region.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge or similar
Day 8 – April 10, 2026: Cape Town
Today, you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport to catch your flight to Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arrival in Cape Town, transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. During your time in Cape Town, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city’s remarkable natural and cultural treasures.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun or similar
Day 9 – April 11, 2026: Cape Peninsula Tour
Today, you will be picked up at around 08:20 AM for a full-day Cape Peninsula tour, returning around 6:00 PM. Experience the breathtaking 114 curves along the 9-kilometre Chapman’s Peak Drive—one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes. Pause at designated picnic spots to admire and photograph the dramatic views of rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean, with chances to spot whales and dolphins along the way. Continue to Cape Point, where you’ll witness the towering rock cliffs and historic lighthouse, and encounter over 250 species of birdlife, as well as baboons, antelope, and the rare Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the iconic Cape of Good Hope, the most south-western point of the African continent. Later, visit the renowned Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, one of the few places in the world where you can observe these endangered birds up close.
Meal: Breakfast, Light Lunch (Cape Peninsula Tour)
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun or similar
Day 10 – April 12, 2026: Cape Town City & Township Evening Tour
You will be picked up at around 08:20 AM for a guided Cape Town City Tour, concluding around 12:00 PM. This immersive tour showcases some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the historic Castle of Good Hope, the vibrant and colourful Bo Kaap district, the lively Green Market Square, the South African Museum, and the tranquil Company Gardens, among many others. Accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and travelling in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll gain valuable insight into the history, culture, and architecture of Cape Town’s Central Business District. After the tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel for a short rest.
Later in the afternoon, you will be picked up at around 18:30 for a Township Tour, returning around 22:00. This essential experience offers a deeper understanding of Cape Town’s vibrant and resilient communities. You will visit Langa, one of the city’s oldest and most dynamic townships, where you’ll gain an authentic perspective on daily life. The tour includes sampling local delicacies, witnessing traditional dancing, visiting local healers and shebeens (informal pubs), and engaging directly with residents. The warmth, hospitality, and stories shared by the locals will leave you with a profound appreciation for ‘Ubuntu’, the South African philosophy of humanity, compassion, and shared connection.
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Meal: Breakfast, Traditional Dinner with Local Family
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun or similar
Day 11 – April 13, 2026: Embark Cunard Queen Mary 2 Cruise
Transfer to the Cape Town cruise terminal and board the Queen Mary 2 for a 6:00 PM departure. Cape Town, surrounded by Table Mountain (a UNESCO site), boasts white sand beaches, hidden coves, and over 8,500 plant species. Recommended: Ride the Table Mountain cable car for spectacular panoramic views.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 12 – April 14, 2026: Day at Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 13 – April 15, 2026: Walvis Bay, Namibia
Arrive at 6:00 AM, depart at 6:00 PM. Located where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic, Walvis Bay is Namibia’s only natural deep-water port and a historic maritime refuge. Walvis Bay, Namibia, lies on the Atlantic coast where the desert dramatically meets the sea, and has long been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour protected by the Pelican Point sand spit. This is the only harbour along the 1350km Namibian coast, hence important historically to vessels rounding the Cape of Good Hope, discovered in 1485. Variously coming under British, German and South African control, The Republic of Namibia became independent in 1990, and Walvis Bay came under its control in 1994.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Days 14–19
April 16–21, 2026: Days at Sea
Sail across the Atlantic, enjoying elegant onboard activities, exquisite dining, spa treatments, live shows, cultural lectures, and traditional afternoon tea.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 20 – April 22, 2026: Dakar, Senegal
Arrive at 7:30 AM, depart at 6:30 PM. Dakar, the westernmost city in Africa and capital of Senegal, features strong French influence and European-style boulevards. Recommended: Climb to the top of Mamelles Lighthouse (built in 1864) for panoramic city views. Dakar, the western-most city on the African mainland, is a very French capital and the largest city of Senegal. A feverish city that brims with life, together with its beautiful tree-lined boulevards, results in it having the most European atmosphere of any city on the continent. To get an excellent view of the city visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse that was built in 1864 and located on a small volcanic hill.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Days 21–22
April 23–24, 2026: Days at Sea
Enjoy onboard activities, entertainment, and relaxation.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 23 – April 25, 2026: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Arrive at 8:00 AM, depart at 5:00 PM. Capital of Spain’s Canary Islands, this cosmopolitan port connects Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and reflects a diverse blend of Latin American, African, and Western European cultures. Santa Cruz de Tenerife (commonly known as Santa Cruz) is the capital the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. The port is of great importance and is the communications hub between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with cruise ships arriving from many nations. Not surprisingly, the city has a real cosmopolitan mix due to immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Western Europe.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 24 – April 26, 2026: Day at Sea
Continue your transatlantic voyage while enjoying luxury amenities onboard.
Meal: On cruise
Accommodation: On cruise
Day 25 – April 27, 2026: Cádiz, Spain
Arrive at 9:00 AM, depart at 6:00 PM. Cádiz, a small port city in Andalusia, offers a relaxed, safe atmosphere. No matter where you are, the sea is only a few blocks away. Cadiz is a city and port in SW Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz Province, an autonomous community of Andalusia. Due to its small size one is never more than a few blocks from the sea, and this engenders a safe, relaxed, and easy-going atmosphere.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Southampton or similar
Days 26–27
April 28–29, 2026: Days at Sea
Continue transatlantic crossing with full access to all luxury cruise facilities.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Southampton or similar
Day 28 – April 30, 2026: Southampton, United Kingdom
Arrive at 6:00 AM. Disembark and transfer to your hotel in London. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Southampton, UK, is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England, and is widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry. Each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of its superb cruise terminals. It is, of course, a gateway to Europe’s largest city, the enormous cosmopolitan city of London, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you’d expect from a world capital.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Central London or equivalent
Day 29 – May 1, 2026: London Departure
Transfer to the airport based on your flight time. Board your international flight home, concluding your unforgettable journey.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
