With Monograms, we handle the details so you can focus on the sights, experience new cultures and new destinations. From arranging the right hotels and seamless transportation to providing your own Local Host® and included sightseeing, we've thought of-and included-everything you need in an all-in-one package.
No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following activities & excursions in the itinerary are examples only for this vacation. Availability is subject to change. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Activities and Excursions are available for purchase on our MyMonograms site as soon as initial deposit or payment is received.
ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Start your private guided tour with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, stop at Boulders Beach to visit a colony of endangered African Penguins, known for the unique sound they make. After lunch, continue on to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, for a scenic funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world.
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Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Your Local Host is happy to make recommendations.
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Cape Winelands
Price: Starting From: $590/party
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Sample wine and explore the picturesque valleys and vineyards in the beautiful Cape Winelands outside of Cape Town.
Hermanus Whale Watching (Private)
Price: Starting From: $630/party
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Journey to Hermanus, one of the world's whale-watching meccas, for your chance to see the rare southern right whale.
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CAPE TOWN–KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
Today, fly to the Kruger National Park area and transfer to your lodge in a private game reserve. The Kruger area is home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Set out on your first game drive this afternoon in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle.
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Your skilled, professional Ranger will help you learn about this special ecosystem as you view wildlife up close on morning and afternoon game drives. Beyond the “Big 5,” you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, bushbaby, and more!
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Embark on your morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast and time at leisure. Take advantage of the lodge pool, relax with a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld!
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Enjoy one last game drive this morning before flying to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
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Today’s private guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the unforgettable Apartheid Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years. Continue on to Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Visit Mandela House for a perspective on life here and see the neighborhood that was home to Nobel Peace Prize winners Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before transferring back to your hotel for time at leisure.
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JOHANNESBURG–VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Today, fly to Zimbabwe. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure.
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Today, visit mighty Victoria Falls for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a private guided walk, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. Afterwards, enjoy a bit of free time. This evening, a cruise on the Zambezi River affords you a great opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular Africa sunset. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. .
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Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls
Price: Starting From: $165/person
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Take to the sky for great views of Victoria Falls.
Game Drive in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve
Price: Starting From: $150/person
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Journey to Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve for an exciting game drive.
Home Hosted Dinner
Price: Starting From: $35/person
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Join a local family for dinner and fascinating conversation all while learning about the local culture and traditions.
Village Visit
Price: Starting From: $61/person
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Visit a rural village for fascinating interactions with the local people and gain an insight into their life and culture.
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VICTORIA FALLS–CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AREA, BOTSWANA
Today, a private transfer brings you to Chobe National Park, featuring some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an afternoon game activity before dinner. NOTE: Shared game activities in Chobe vary by lodge, but mainly consist of game drives/boat excursions. See accommodation descriptions on our website for specific details.
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Explore this stunning land on morning and afternoon game activities. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and huge herds of elephant. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world. Spend the middle of the day at your leisure.
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CHOBE AREA–OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
Today, fly to the famed Okavango Delta. This vast area features various ecosystems—wetlands, mopane forest, flood plains, and dry savannah woodland, making it ideal for game viewing. After settling in, embark on an afternoon game activity. NOTE:Shared game activities in the Okavango vary by lodge/camp. See accommodation descriptions on our website for details.
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Join your expert Ranger for morning and afternoon game drives in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spot cheetah, hyena, impala, Cape buffalo, and more. If you are lucky, you might even see the reclusive leopard.
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Your vacation ends with a flight to Johannesburg (via Maun). Schedule departing flights after 5:30 pm.
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Transportation
From City-to-City
When your vacation includes traveling from one city to another, your local Monograms team makes it an absolute breeze! We'll get to your train or plane, stress free and on time with door-to-gate service. And your local Monograms team awaits your arrival as soon as you pull into your next destination.
Cape Town, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls: private vehicle; Kruger National Park Area: shared 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle; Chobe National Park Area & Okavango Delta: shared game activities (varies by lodge/camp); private road transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe Area; private (Cape Town, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls) or shared (Kruger Area, Chobe Area & Okavango Delta) airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights and taxes.