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Botswana, Zambezi and Cape Town Journey deep into the heart of Southern African to spot elephants and big cats in Chobe National Park, observe wildlife from Zambezi River and gaze in awe at the Victoria Falls, before exploring Cape Town’s dramatic coastline and stunning Winelands region. Day 1: UK to Victoria Falls Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Johannesburg. Day 2: Victoria Falls D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 3: Victoria Falls B/D Today, experience one of Earth’s greatest spectacles. At 1.7km, wide Victoria Falls empties 550 million litres a minute in an immense curtain of water to the chasm below, the spray from which can be seen for miles around, prompting the local Kololo tribe to name it ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. Enjoy a cruise on the mighty Zambezi River and witness the sun setting. Day 4: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park B/D After breakfast, transfer to Chobe National Park. Enjoy a day at leisure before this evening’s dinner. Day 5: Chobe National Park B Enjoy a morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Famous for a staggeringly large elephant population. Large herds of buffalo can also be seen, as well as giraffes, zebra and antelope, making this a prime hunting spot for big cats. In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Chobe River where you’ll observe the national park and its fauna from a different vantage point. Day 6: Chobe National Park B/D After breakfast, embark on your second game drive for the chance to spot an array of wildlife, before sailing along the rippling water of the Chobe River. Supporting a diversity and concentration of wildlife unparalleled anywhere in Botswana, witness hippos and crocodiles up close from the safety of your boat and admire the great herds and predators on the shores that have travelled miles to drink from its waters. Day 7: Chobe National Park to Cape Town B After breakfast, board your flight to Cape Town, via Johannesburg. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Day 8: Cape Town B/L Explore the Cape Peninsula today as you journey along the breath-taking Chapman’s Peak Drive, before stopping off at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Travel onwards to Cape Point where you can witness the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean currents. Pay a visit to nearby Boulders Beach, home to a large colony of African penguins. Lastly, wander through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, set dramatically on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Day 9: Cape Town B Enjoy a day of leisure to explore at your own pace. Day 10: Cape Town B/L Today, set off on a scenic drive towards the stunning Winelands region, first stopping at Franschhoek, then on to Stellenbosch to enjoy a cellar tour and wine tasting session. Day 11: Cape Town to the UK B After breakfast transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Lioness, Botswana 11 days from £2,679 Tour highlights ✔ Two game drives through Chobe National Park ✔ Enjoy a Wildlife safari cruise along the Chobe River and Zambezi River sunset cruise ✔ Witness the might of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls ✔ Boma dinner and performance ✔ Explore Cape Town’s coastline and the Cape of Good Hope ✔ Tour South Africa’s Winelands with a wine tasting included ✔ Visit the penguins of Boulders Beach Tour includes • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Victoria Falls-Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Chobe National Park-Cresta Mowana, Cape Town-Protea Hotel Fire & Ice • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways Extend your tour Durban beach stay, 5 nights, 4 H Half Board from £769 Cape Town city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £229 Tour pace: Intermediate Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Cape Town < Botswana South Africa Zimbabwe < Johannesburg    Coach Air Boat Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £319 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 205 Africa and the Middle East