Your Amazing African Adventure
Lise & Vivianne Grue | April 16 - May 1, 2027
Buckle up for the trip of a lifetime… ✨
Itinerary Snapshot
April 16–20 🇿🇦 Cape Town | City Adventures
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel
April 20–22 🇿🇦 Cape Winelands | Food, Wine, Nature
La Cotte Farm
April 22–24 🇿🇦 Hermanus | Whale Coast
Harbour House Hotel
April 24–26
✈️ Flight: Cape Town → Victoria Falls
🇿🇼 Victoria Falls | Falls Experience
Ilala Lodge Hotel
April 26–29
✈️ Flight: Victoria Falls → Hwange
🇿🇼 Hwange National Park | Safari
Camelthorn Lodge
April 29–May 1
🇿🇼 Hwange National Park | Safari
Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge
May 1
✈️ Flight: Hwange → Victoria Falls in time for your departure flight home 🥲
CAPE TOWN
Welcome to the most beautiful city in the world (in my opinion) & where I call my “spirit city”! Fall in love with Cape Town’s breathtaking landscapes, vibrant energy, amazing food & wine, and endless activities. Spend your time relaxing on the beach, strolling the promenade, hiking a mountain (Lion’s Head at sunrise if you love adventure), shopping for handcrafted African goods, sipping a cocktail at a vibey restaurant, taking the cable car up Table Mountain (one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World), or simply soaking in the iconic views from your hotel. Cape Town is, quite simply, MAGIC.
Your recommended package includes transfers from the airport and to your hotels, and a full-day Peninsula Tour: explore the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, iconic Cape of Good Hope, and penguins at Boulders Beach!
Your Amazing Cape Town Accommodation
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel
Sea Point
Proposed room type: Family / Presidential Suite Three-oh-Four — a spacious penthouse-style suite featuring a king bed and sleeper couch, with captivating views of Lion’s Head and the Table Mountain cableway, plus a private balcony and breakfast included.
*Cape Town is full of AMAZING accommodations! Browse options here (prices vary): Winchester Boutique Hotel, Camps Bay Retreat, Newkings Boutique Hotel
THE WINELANDS
A taste of the good life - the bliss of the Cape Winelands are NOT to be missed! You’ll journey just an hour outside of Cape Town but feel like you are in another land altogether. Enjoy the gorgeous expansive rolling landscapes framed by beautiful mountain peaks as you stay amongst the hills of Franschhoek. Spend your days sipping wine (at a fraction of the price from back home!), indulging in delicious dining, soaking in the African sun and the company of your friends. The winelands are South Africa at its finest.
Your package includes a full-day winelands tour with a private driver. Visit iconic properties like Babylonstoren, Boschendal, Haute Cabrière and more!
ACTIVITIES
Hop on the wine tram to enjoy a day of sipping and explore
Stroll around the beautiful properties
Discover classic wine farms like Babylonstoren or Boschendal
Go on a bike or e-bike ride or hike
Explore the quaint towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Soak in the sun at your pool
Go on a horseback riding safari
Enjoy a scenic picnic at Alluvia, Boschendal, or Vergelegen
Your Amazing Winelands Accommodation
Proposed room type: 2-bedroom Orchard Cottage — two bedrooms, each with king beds and ensuite bathrooms. Breakfast can be added for an additional cost (they also have an award-winning bakery on-site!)
HERMANUS
To truly experience South Africa and the Western Cape, you have to venture beyond Cape Town and dive into the magic that lies along the coast. Just over two hours southeast, the charming town of Hermanus is a must-visit. Renowned as the world’s best land-based whale-watching destination, it’s the ideal place to spot southern right whales or dolphins from the cliffs, indulge in fresh seafood, explore scenic hiking trails, sip your way through nearby wine farms, and soak up all the Vitamin Sea your soul deserves.
ACTIVITIES
Walk along the famous Cliff Path (extra special at sunrise and sunset)
Browse and shop in the quaint town of Hermanus
Enjoy delicious seafood
Go for a hike or nature walk in Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Enjoy food and drink on the rocks at Ficks or Bientangs
Go whale and dolphin watching
Enjoy the nearby wine estates at Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Your Amazing Hermanus Accommodation
Harbour House Hotel
Proposed room type: Sea View Studio, New Wing - Located on the second floor, these front-facing studios offer a lounge area, kitchenette and en-suite bathroom. You will have two separate twin beds. Studios have a private balcony with panoramic views of Walker Bay and the ocean. Breakfast included.
VICTORIA FALLS
Welcome to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the spectacular Victoria Falls. Take in the beauty (and the mist) of the Falls by exploring its stunning viewpoints or boarding a helicopter flight to admire the Falls from above. Visit a tasty and authentic restaurant in town, shop at the local vendors, and embark on activities offered in the area such as game drives or river cruises along the mighty Zambezi River. Watch for crocs and hippos!
Your package includes a sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi River.
Your Amazing Victoria Falls Accommodation
Proposed room type: Deluxe Room; separate beds with a private balcony and view of the garden. Breakfast included.
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Closer to the wild than ever before…
Journey into the raw, untamed heart of Zimbabwe, where safari feels truly wild again. This is not a crowded circuit — it is vast, unfiltered wilderness where elephants wander through camp, predators move freely across open plains, and every moment brings you closer to nature than ever.
This is Hwange National Park, a staggering 14,651 sq km of protected wilderness — Africa’s second-largest national park, and still one of its best-kept secrets. With far fewer visitors than the Serengeti, Masai Mara, or Kruger, Hwange offers space, silence, and a sense of discovery that is increasingly rare in modern safari travel.
And then there are the elephants. Approximately 46,000 of them call this ecosystem home — more than the number of visitors who come to experience it. For comparison, the Masai Mara has around 3,700 elephants, Kruger approximately 13,750, and the Serengeti around 2,100. Here, you don’t just see elephants… you share space with them.
The stage is set for unforgettable wildlife encounters with lion, cheetah, African wild dog, giraffe, zebra, and, of course, vast herds of elephant moving across the plains.
This is also where experience meets purpose. Imvelo Safari Lodges operates five unique properties across Hwange, creating an incredible multi-lodge safari circuit that reveals different corners of this remarkable landscape. Their experiences go far beyond traditional game drives — including walking safaris, hide sits, night drives, the iconic Elephant Express, conservation-led rhino walks, and meaningful community and school visits that connect you to the people who call this region home.
Imvelo is deeply involved in conservation and community upliftment across the region, ensuring that tourism directly supports the wildlife and communities that make Hwange so special.
This is not just a safari.
It is a return to something wilder, quieter, and profoundly transformative.
Buckle up, it’s about to get W I L D.
➡️ Light aircraft flight from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park - your safari begins here!
Camelthorn Lodge
Touch down at your incredible safari lodge bordering the Ngamo Plains in Hwange National Park, a region renowned for exceptional lion, cheetah, and wild dog sightings.
Beyond outstanding game viewing, you’ll have the opportunity to connect more deeply with the region through community visits, as well as time on foot with the Imvelo’s Community Rhino experience at Camelthorn Sanctuary, home to resident rhinos and led by Imvelo Safari Lodges. You’ll also enjoy an unforgettable Elephant Express Sundowner Run as the day winds down in true safari style.
This forms the giveaway prize portion of your journey ✨
A magical finale in the treetops, where elephants often stroll right beneath your stilts as you watch from above. With a constant flow of wildlife at the waterhole, this is the kind of place you don’t rush — just sip a drink, stay still, and let the bush put on its show. Though you may never want to leave camp, there are opportunities to visit the local lookout hide, community visits and rhino conservation experiences.
Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge
➡️ Light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls for your departure flight!
YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE INCLUDES
Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits, laundry, Starlink Wi-Fi, game activities as available including walks, drives, all day excursions, hide sits, night drives and transfers to/from airstrip & between lodges, Community Rhino Conservation Levy & Hwange National Park fees, Ngamo (Camelthorn) / Mtshwayeli (Tum Tum) and community experience.
PACKAGE DETAILS & INCLUSIONS
April 16, 17, 18, 19 - Cape Town
Airport transfer → Pineapple House
4 nights: Pineapple House Boutique Hotel, Presidential Suite (B&B)
Cape Peninsula Tour
April 20, 21 - Cape Winelands
Transfer: Pineapple House → full-day Winelands tour → drop-off at La Cotte
2 nights: La Cotte Farm, 2-bedroom Orchard Cottage
April 22, 23 - Hermanus
Transfer: La Cotte → Hermanus
2 nights: Harbour House Hotel, Sea View Studio - New Wing (B&B)
April 24, 25 - Victoria Falls
Transfer: Hermanus → CPT Airport
✈️ Flight: Cape Town → Victoria Falls (not yet included in package; approx. $400 CAD per person)
2 nights Ilala Lodge Hotel (B&B)
Sunset cruise
April 26, 27, 28 - Hwange National Park
Transfer: Ilala → VFA Airport
✈️ Flight: Victoria Falls → Hwange
3 nights Camelthorn Lodge (all inclusive)
April 29, 30 - Hwange National Park
🚙 Transfer: Camelthorn → Tum Tum
2 nights Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge (all inclusive)
Your package includes a FREE SAFARI STAY at Camelthorn Lodge!! Your prize includes:
✨ 3 nights for 2 people at Camelthorn Lodge
✨ Accommodation
✨ All meals
✨ Soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits
✨ Safari activities including game drives, walks, and night drives
✨ Elephant Express sundowner experience
✨ Ngamo community experience
✨ Laundry
✨ Transfers to/from Airstrip
Recommended Package Cost:
$6,338.50 x 2 guests = $12,677 USD total
Deposit due upon confirmation: $2,578
Remaining balance due February 5, 2027
Your balance includes ZAR converted to USD, along with third-party costs (such as fuel, park fees, and other applicable charges) that are subject to change and your final balance may adjust slightly. An updated invoice reflecting the current exchange rate and applicable fees will be sent closer to the final payment deadline.
Please note:
This itinerary is entirely customizable, and we can scale up, scale down, or mix-and-match as you wish!
If you wish to bring down the budget, here is a lower-cost alternative itinerary:
4 nights Cape Town - Newkings Classic Room (2 x single beds)
Transport / tours not included; Uber is the most cost-effective option!1 night Victoria Falls (including airport transfers) - Pioneers Lodge - King room
5 nights safari - Camelthorn & Tum Tum (unchanged)
Total alternative package cost: Approx. $7,583 USD for two guests
OR, if you're looking to reduce the budget further, you could remove the 2-night stay at Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge (not recommended 🥲). This would reduce the total package price by approximately $2,624 USD.
Reservations are currently being held for your two safari lodges (Camelthorn and Tum Tum); all other accommodations remain subject to availability. Should any property be unavailable at the time of booking, a similar alternative will be proposed.
By making payment, you agree to the Terms & Conditions of each supplier as well as Adventurelust’s Terms & Conditions.
No vaccinations required. Please see a travel doctor for updated advice on anti-malaria medication.
Baggage Allowance for Mack Air flights (Hwange):
15 kgs per person in a SOFT bag + 5 kgs hand baggage,
Excess baggage must be declared and might attract an extra fee.
Package Exclusions
International flights
Arrive in CPT by April 16
CPT-VFA on April 24
Depart VFA on May 1
You are welcome to book these flights directly, or my third-party flight agent can assist for a small fee.
Visa costs ($50 USD per person at Zimbabwe airport)
Gratuities (approximately $10–$20 USD per person per day for safari guides and lodge staff, as well as per vehicle for transfers)
Personal expenses
All items not mentioned here
Next steps:
When you are happy with the itinerary, I will confirm availability and place reservations with all suppliers. I will then send over payment information for the deposit to secure your bookings.
Please send me copies of your passports, along with any dietary restrictions or medical needs that your accommodations should be aware of so they can make your stay as comfortable as possible.
It is each guest’s responsibility to ensure:
Your passport is valid (typically with at least two blank pages for entry stamps)
You obtain the necessary travel insurance for your trip, including health, trip cancellation, evacuation, and baggage coverage
Mandatory South Africa Traveller Declaration (new as of July 1)
All travellers entering or leaving South Africa must complete the online South African Traveller Declaration within 24 hours before departure (both on arrival into South Africa and again before departing South Africa). Please keep a copy of your confirmation email or QR code accessible during your travels.
The kind of magic that stays with you long after you leave Africa.