Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Cape Town.

Note

If you are flying by Singapore Airlines, you will assemble at the airport on the night of Day 1. However, the flight only departs after midnight.

This morning, visit an ostrich farm where you may have the opportunity to ride on one of these birds for photo-taking. Embark on a city tour and drive past Castle of Good Hope, the restored fort of Cape Town, City Hall, House of Parliament and the historical Malay Quarters. Transfer to the cable car station where you will ascend to the top of the famous Table Mountain if weather permits. Thereafter, proceed to Signal Hill to enjoy the view of Cape Town.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula to the Atlantic suburbs of Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay as well as Hout Bay. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride to Seal Island if weather permits. After lunch, travel along False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve before arriving at Cape Point, where you can ascend to its summit to admire the spectacular views. Continue to Boulders Beach to catch a glimpse of African penguins. You will also pass Simon’s Town, an old naval base, Muizenberg and Fish Hoek.

Escape to the beauty and tranquillity of Stellenbosch, the 2nd oldest town in South Africa. Tour and sample wines at a wine estate. Visit the Cheetah Reserve Centre at Spier where, for a small donation, you may get your picture taken with a cheetah, the fastest animal in the world. Later, proceed to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the entertainment centre of Cape Town, for some shopping.

Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Johannesburg. Continue to Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, to see the Voortrekker Monument. Drive pass Church Square and Union Building, the site of the inauguration of Presidents Mbeki and Nelson Mandela. Proceed to Soweto Township, the site of the tragic 1976 riots. Despite its crowded, chaotic conditions, there is still a tangible sense of community in these neighbourhoods that you cannot find in the orderly, walled suburbs. Thereafter, proceed to Sun City, a premier holiday resort in South Africa, for your overnight stay.

Sun City is a photographer’s dream come true with its magnificent architecture and beautiful landscapes. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a game of golf at any one of the 2 championship courses here or partake in water sports at Water World, a man-made lake, at your own expense. In the evening, you can catch a Sun City show at your own expense.

After breakfast, transfer to a game reserve. Spend some time at leisure before you set out in an open-top bush vehicle for a guided game drive in the late afternoon. View and photograph abundant wildlife at close range and enjoy the breathtaking African sunset while your ranger explains the animals’ survival tactics in the wilderness.

Embark on an early morning game drive before you transfer back to Johannesburg. After lunch, proceed to Gold Reef City, a reconstruction of Johannesburg during the gold rush era. The tour includes a trip down an old gold mineshaft where you can learn more about how gold was extracted.

After breakfast, proceed to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Thereafter, embark on a cruise along the Zambezi River, the perfect way to end the day. The mighty Zambezi’s tranquil waters above the falls are home to hippopotamuses, magnificent birds and other wildlife. On the sunset cruise, you will have the perfect opportunity to watch the animals while you enjoy sundowners at dusk.

This morning, embark on a tour of Victoria Falls. Here, water thunders into the gorge of Zambezi River, creating a mist that keeps the surrounding area permanently wet. This magnificent setting has rendered Victoria Falls as one of 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Thereafter, you will make your way to an African village. This is an experience that will provide fascinating insights into village life in Zimbabwe. Shop for traditional crafts at the shops here and take a closer look at traditional African-style houses. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, depart for your flight back to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.