Welcome to Johannesburg and the start of your Africa Platinum tour.

On arrival, you will be met by a local representative and transferred by private vehicle to your nearby 5-star hotel.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Special Information

The standard check-in is 2 pm. Should you be arriving earlier in the day, the hotel can hold your luggage until your room is ready.

If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. Please make sure you have advised Inspiring Vacations of any changes to your arrival flight number at least 3 days prior to departure.

If you are purchasing pre-night accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will be provided to the starting hotel.

If you are arriving early and have made your own accommodation arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included.

Enjoy breakfast before meeting your fellow travellers for a tour briefing. We will then transfer to Johannesburg airport for your included flight to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.

On arrival, prepare to be pampered at our Inspiring Stay, a 5-star safari lodge in an exclusive private game reserve in the Greater Kruger area.

Depending on the arrival time, we may be able to enjoy an afternoon game drive this afternoon (if arriving at the lodge by 3 pm).

This evening, enjoy our first dinner together at the Lodge.

Inspiring Stay

Kapama Buffalo Camp is reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp from a bygone era and has seamlessly incorporated luxury with the wild.

With only 10 luxury suites, the lodge offers an intimate and personalised safari experience set within one of the largest private reserves in the Greater Kruger area, adjacent to Kruger National Park. Set amongst tall shady trees, your home for the next three incredible nights features ultra-luxurious suites set overlooking a waterhole or riverbank. Spacious suites offer stylish decor with air conditioning and feature stunning en-suite bathrooms with a bathtub.

Your stay includes a wide selection of unlimited local and premium wines and spirits so be sure to take time to relax on your private deck or in the lounge before dinner with your favourite drink in hand while overlooking the African bush.

Special Information

Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), and one 8kg (17 lbs) carry-on. Your flight will be unescorted.

Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive across the Private Game Reserve. Accompanied by expert naturist guides, you will traverse the reserve in open vehicles where you will have the opportunity to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards as well as general game that thrives in this area.

Return back to the lodge in the late morning for breakfast before retiring to your luxurious tented suite in preparation for your afternoon game drive later in the day. Between drives, unwind with an African spa treatment (additional cost), take a dip in the pool, or simply relax in the comfort of your suite.

A highlight of your afternoon game drive is the traditional “African Sundowners”. We stop in the middle of the reserve to enjoy a gin & tonic or drink of your choice as we watch the sunset over the African bushveld, a truly magical experience.

Return to the lodge where a warm welcome and sumptuous dinner await, all accompanied by the finest African wines!

Inspiring Highlights

• Experience game viewing in one of the best private reserves of the Greater Kruger area

Today, we continue to explore the expansive wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives of the incredible game reserve.

Also available during our visit are interactive and personal bush walks with the camp’s professional guides. Put on your walking shoes and get up close to the smaller plants and animals, typically unseen from a safari vehicle.

Dinner will again be served tonight under countless stars.

This morning bid farewell to the bush as we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by your tour leader and transferred to the beautiful winelands of the Western Cape.

Spanning a vast region, the Cape Winelands is an extraordinary destination. Surrounded by charming Cape Dutch architecture, towering trees, lush vineyards, and breathtaking mountain vistas, it offers a timeless escape into natural beauty and old-world charm. The many wine estates here cater to every palate, offering a variety of activities and treats for the palate, including exceptional wines, delectable culinary experiences, and the chance to unwind amidst nature, whether in serene restaurants or laid-back picnic settings.

The afternoon is free to relax in the beautiful grounds of your hotel, or why not pamper yourself with a spa treatment (additional cost)

This evening, enjoy a 3-course dinner at your beautiful boutique hotel.

Inspiring Stay

Surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and rubbing shoulders with some of the Cape's top wine farms, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is both a luxury haven and a relaxed home away from home.

Special Information

Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), and one 8kg (17 lbs) carry-on. Your flight will be unescorted.

After breakfast, meet your guide and embark on an exceptional day tour through the renowned Cape Winelands, where a carefully curated selection of premium tastings, tours, and indulgent experiences awaits. This is a day designed to elevate your senses and immerse you in the rich flavors of the region’s finest offerings.

Visit several boutique wine estates for a tour and tastings, and learn about the local wines. But it’s not just about the wine, we will also taste locally brewed beers, gins, and coffees, sample local olives and oils, and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the wineries.

At the end of this delicious day, we will return to the hotel for time to relax.

Inspiring Taste

Enjoy some of South Africa's superb wines on this tour of the winelands. Through guided tastings, you will learn about what makes these delicious wines unique.

Inspiring Highlights

• Take in the stunning beauty of the Western Cape

After breakfast, we check out and take the short drive to Cape Town, home for the next three nights.

We will continue our day with a private city tour. Cape Town city centre is rich in history and culture and is alive with the sights and sounds of a diverse people who call it home. We will see some of the most celebrated attractions, including the Castle of Good Hope, to the City Hall, where Nelson Mandela spoke to a crowd of hundreds of thousands after his release from prison. We’ll also see the cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses of the Bo-Kaap, which is often a postcard fixture. We will also enjoy a trip up Table Mountain (fast track entry), high above the clouds on the revolving cable car (weather permitting). Table Mountain is an icon in Cape Town and is most likely the most photographed landmark in the country.

Following your tour, the remainder of your day is free to explore the city, experience the world-renowned restaurants, or relax at your hotel.

Inspiring Highlights

• Castle of Good Hope
• City Hall
• Bo-Kaap
• Table Mountain*

Special Information

Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour

*The Table Mountain excursion is subject to weather conditions. If Table Mountain is closed, an alternative visit to Signal Hill will be arranged. 

This morning, you can have breakfast at leisure and enjoy the morning at your own pace.

Early this afternoon, meet your guide who will escort you to a unique dining experience for lunch. Bo-Kaap was formerly known as the Malay Quarter, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city center. It has been the traditional home of Cape Town's Muslim population since the eighteenth century. You will meet with local cuisine expert, Aunty Shaamiela, for a cooking demonstration to whet your appetite, and dine on her delicious creations of traditional Cape Malay Cuisine.

Following lunch you will be transferred back to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Inspiring Taste

Cape Malay cuisine is a unique culinary tradition in South Africa, combining influences from Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. Known for its fragrant spices, such as cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, this cuisine features hearty dishes like bobotie (spiced meat dish), curry, samoosas, kapsta (stew), and sweet koeksisters, offering vibrant flavors.

Inspiring Highlights

•  Experience an aspect of local culture with an interactive cooking demonstration and lunch

Today is yours to explore the city at your leisure, with your guide available to offer any additional information you may need.

Cape Town has many attractions to suit all tastes. For history buffs, a visit to Robben Island takes visitors through the historic prison where Nelson Mandela was held. Guided by former prisoners, the tour covers the cells, limestone quarry, and offers stunning views of the city. It’s a powerful and educational experience.

For garden lovers, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, located at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse collection of indigenous South African plants. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s famous for its fynbos, proteas, and scenic views.

Perhaps visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a beautiful 123-hectare neighbourhood situated along the Atlantic that is full of historic sites, landmark attractions, art events, seafood, and near-endless shops offering South African brands, local crafts, and well-known designers.

If you prefer, you can book an optional full-day sightseeing tour to the Cape Peninsula. Please note this tour operates on a shared basis.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport. Bid farewell to your local guide and take your included flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

On arrival, you will be met by your Zimbabwean guide and transferred to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Or why not take the option of High Tea at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel

Special Information

Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.

Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), and one 8kg (17 lbs) carry-on. Your flight will be unescorted.

Please note: Your final flight schedule may have you arrive and/or depart via the Zambia side of Victoria Falls. Please consider this when obtaining your visa (if applicable, please consider the KAZA UNIVISA, which allows for multiple entry to these countries)

Enjoy breakfast at leisure before meeting our guide in the lobby and setting off on our private tour of the famous Falls.

It's no wonder Victoria Falls is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. As we explore the Zimbabwean side, you'll quickly understand why. The Falls offer stunning viewpoints along their vast width, and the sheer beauty of this natural marvel is truly breathtaking. Wander through the lush, misty rainforest that lines the Falls, pausing to admire key sights such as the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island, and Livingstone Island. Feel the spray, hear the deafening roar, and witness millions of liters of water plummeting into narrow gorges below. Victoria Falls puts on an unforgettable, dramatic display, and you'll be fortunate to witness its awe-inspiring spectacle.

For those who desire a bird's-eye view of the falls, why not book an optional helicopter ride.

After our visit, we’ll return to the hotel, where the afternoon is at leisure before joining together later to enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi. You’ll be served a series of delicious courses, freshly prepared on the boat and paired with premium drinks. The hippos and other noisy animal residents in the distance will most certainly add to the ambience.

Inspiring Highlights

• Victoria Falls
• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River

Today, your indulgent experience of Africa comes to an end.

Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.

Special Information

Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.

If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.