Friedl Family
African Safari Adventure

Friday, 13 June - Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

12 Days/11 Nights

Cape Town ~ Kruger National Park ~
Victoria Falls National Park

Day 1     Friday, 13 June

Arrive in Cape Town, Private Transfer to your Hotel
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Day 2     Saturday, 14 June

Private Robben Island Tour with Christo Brand
Dinner GOLD Restaurant, with Transfers
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Day 3     Sunday, 15 June

Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour, including Simon’s Town Boulder Beach Penguins
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Day 4    Monday, 16 June

Cape Town City Tour - Table Mountain Hike
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Day 5     Tuesday, 17 June

Mid-Morning to Late Afternoon, Franschhoek. Lunch and Town Tour on Own
The Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Day 6     Wednesday, 18 June

Private Transfer to Cape Town Airport - Flight to Kruger Mpumalanga
Umganu Lodge – Elephant Point, Jock Safari Lodge Staff, Kruger National Park, Fully Inclusive (FI),
All Meals & Twice Daily Private Game Drive Safaris and Wilderness Walk

Days 7 - 8    Thursday, 19 June & Friday, 20 June

Umganu Lodge – Elephant Point, Jock Safari Lodge Staff, FI

Day 9     Saturday, 21 June

Transfer to Kruger Airport - Flight to Victoria Falls
The Wallow Lodge, Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary Concession, Victoria Falls National Park,
3x Suites, Fully Inclusive (FI), All Meals & Activities

Days 10 - 11     Sunday, 22 June & Monday, 23 June

Victoria Falls, The Wallow Lodge, 3x Suites, FI

Day 12     Tuesday, 24 June

Departure from Victoria Falls

Please find Airlink Flights here.

Day 1 Friday, 13 June 2025

Arrive Cape Town International Airport (CPT), South Africa

Be greeted by your Driver/Licensed Guide, and Transfer to your Cape Town Hotel.
Settle into your home for the next five days.

The Commodore Hotel, Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, Bed and Breakfast (BB)

The V&A Waterfront offers dining at fabulous, world-class restaurants.

Located at the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel, is "Where Table Mountain meets the V&A Waterfront". The Commodore provides sweeping views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbor, and Robben Island.

Day 2 Saturday, 14 June

This Morning you will embark on a tour to Robben Island, place of incarceration for Nelson Mandela for 18 years of his 27 years of imprisonment.

Once you have crossed Table Bay to Robben Island on the scheduled ferry, you will enjoy the Private Tour with Christo Brand.

Christo Brand, is a former Prison Guard, who was responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978, when Christo was 19 years old.

In 1982, he was transferred along with Mandela, to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a close friendship over the course of many years.

Christo is the co-author of his book, Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend (updated 2nd edition edited by Andrew Russell, 2022) by Christo Brand with Barbara Jones.

The departure to Robben Island takes place from the V&A Waterfront, which is also where Nobel Square is situated. Here you will find four statues of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates – Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu, and Albert Luthuli.

Your Guide will pick you up at The Commodore to take you to GOLD Restaurant, arrive by 6:30 pm for the Interactive Djembe Drumming Experience.

Please note, there will be Vegetarian Options for Meat Dishes at GOLD.

The Commodore Hotel, Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Day 3     Sunday, 15 June

After Breakfast, you will be met by your Guide in The Commodore’s Reception area and taken on a Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour, including Simon’s Town Boulder Beach Penguins.

Cape Town is frequently acknowledged and awarded as being one of the world’s most beautiful places – this tour will show you why! Experience the spectacular natural splendor and abundance of life of the Cape Peninsula. With scenic views to take your breath away and photo opportunities galore this trip also takes you through a World Heritage Site – the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, passing magnificent beaches and the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno. Visit the busy fishing harbor at Hout Bay, where you can take a walk on the beach and paddle your feet in the cold sea.

Your tour continues over Chapman’s Peak, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, all the way along the Peninsula to the Southern tip at Cape Point. An invigorating walk takes you to the two lighthouses at the top and bottom of the headland, from where you will enjoy extraordinary views of the cliffs and the ocean below. Alternatively, you could take an optional short funicular ride to the top. Take a photo down at the most South-Western point of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope beach.

Keep an eye out for wildlife!

Your Guide then takes you along the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon’s Town.

Here you will visit the delightful African Penguins of Boulders Beach. After your visit with the African Penguins, the drive takes you back via Cape Town’s coastal and Southern suburbs.

The Commodore Hotel
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Return to the V&A Waterfront for Dinner on your own. In addition to the V&A Waterfront, you can find Cape Town Restaurant suggestions in The Inside Guide and the TimeOut Cape Town Restaurant Guide.

Day 4     Monday, 16 June

After enjoying a hearty South African Breakfast, your private Cape Town City Tour starts. This Afternoon you will learn all about Cape Town’s rich history and vibrant cultures. Some of the highlights will be the beautiful Company’s Gardens (where you will see the Parliament Buildings and Tuynhuys, the official Cape Town office of the President of South Africa – Nelson Mandela was President from 1994 to 1999), and the City Hall and Grand Parade. An overview of the Company’s Gardens can be found on page 8 of the History of Cape Town’s District Parks.

On his release from prison on 11 February 1990, Nelson Mandela addressed the thousands of people gathered on the Grand Parade to listen to his address from the balcony of the City Hall. There is now a statue on the exact spot where he stood, the bronze statue is slightly larger than life size – 1.95m.

After Lunch on Own, your Hiking Guide will meet you at your hotel at 1:00pm for your Afternoon Table Mountain Hike. Table Mountain is a Natural Wonder of the World. Within Table Mountain National Park are an estimated 2,200 species of plants and 1,470 floral species, with many of these plants, and an estimated 70% of the flowers, endemic to Table Mountain.

Your Private Hiking Guide is Fynbos Whisperer, Santie Gouws. In 2019, after a 10-day Solo Hike of Reunion Island, Santie left a 25 year Engineering Career to establish Fynbos Whisperer Guided Hikes Cape Town.

After visiting the top of Table Mountain, your return will be in the 65-passenger Cable Car, which has a rotating floor, ensuring that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of Cape Town.

After your Table Mountain Hike, return to your hotel for Dinner on your own.

The Commodore Hotel
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Day 5     Tuesday, 17 June

Relaxing Breakfast at your Hotel. Your Guide will meet you Mid-Morning to drive you through the Cape Winelands to Franschhoek. You will have Lunch, followed by a leisurely walk through the town on your own.

Franschhoek Wine Valley, also known as the “Valley of Dreams”, is situated in the southeast corner of Paarl. Founded by exiled Huguenots in the late 1600’s, Franschhoek retains much of its French viticultural roots. The terroir is ideally suited to the production of heavy, robust red wines.

Reservations made at Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar at Anthonij Rupert for 12:30 pm.

Of special interest ~
Motherdough is located on the Corner of Main Road & De Wet Street in Franschhoek. 
Huguenot Fine Chocolates is located at 1 Daniel Hugo Street.

Mid-Afternoon, return to the V&A Waterfront. Dinner on own.
The Commodore Hotel
Inter-leading Family Room & Executive Room, BB

Day 6     Wednesday, 18 June

After another delicious South African Breakfast, head with your Private Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.

Airlink 4Z - 663
Depart: Cape Town (CPT) 10:25 AM

Arrive: Nelspruit (MQP) 12:45 PM

You will be met by Jock Safari Lodge Staff and transferred to your Private Family Umganu Lodge.

After a brief rest and Afternoon Tea, head out with your Personal Ranger in your Private Game Drive Vehicle, for your first Evening Game Drive.

Umganu Lodge

Designed and curated by English Cricketer, turned Wildlife Conservationist Kevin Pietersen, Umganu Lodge is a 5 Star, Stand-Alone Lodge offering your family personal service in the most intimate atmosphere. A treadmill will be brought from Jock Safari Lodge for Kyle’s running/workouts. Your Wilderness Walk will also be scheduled, depending on Weather Conditions in Kruger. Your family will enjoy exclusive use of one of Kruger’s premiere Lodges.

Umganu Lodge is an idyllic retreat built on the banks of the magnificent Sabie River, providing uninterrupted vistas of the world renowned Kruger National Park. Every room comes with a panoramic viewing deck, which means you won't miss any of the African Wildlife around you. The open-plan living area is stylishly decorated with high volume ceilings, beautiful polished cement floors, and offers wifi throughout. The Lodge’s outdoor area offers a heated outdoor pool, sunken Boma and Braai area, a large viewing deck, and a covered patio, making it ideal for your family’s outdoor relaxation.

The Jock Safari Lodge team will manage your full Guest Experience. This offers your family similar amenities and services to what would have been extended at Fitzpatrick’s Lodge, With two Full-Time In-House Staff, you will have safety and security, with someone on hand should you require any assistance during the night.

Umganu Lodge Includes:

Two Daily Game Drives

Private Guided Wilderness Walk, followed by Lunch at Jock Safari Lodge

All Meals, prepared by a highly skilled Jock Safari Lodge Chef

Afternoon Tea, before Evening Game Drive

A Selection of House Beverages

On-Drive Snacks and Drinks

Private Guide and Private Safari Vehicle

Treadmill in Umganu Lodge for Kyle

Private Jock Safari Lodge In-House Staff Compliment of Two

Umganu Lodge is located in Elephant Point. Elephant Point is private estate/reserve on the banks of the Sabie River, overlooking Kruger National Park. The park is accessed via Kruger Gate, a few minutes’ drive from Elephant Point. Iconic Kruger National Park is considered the National Park by which all others in Africa are judged.

Your Game Drives and Bush Walk will take place in Kruger’s southern region, where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers meet, in the private Bushveld Concession Area, the Jock Safari Lodge has exclusive traversing rights in an area regarded as one of the best in all of Kruger National Park for “Big 5” Wildlife Sightings. The “Big 5” are Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant, and Cape Buffalo. Jock’s Safari Lodge also prides itself on helping Guests spot “The Ugly 5” which can be found here.

Umganu Lodge – Elephant Point, Fully Inclusive (FI)

Days 7 - 8    Thursday, 19 June & Friday, 20 June

Each Morning get up bright and early, enjoy light Snacks, Tea, or Coffee, prepared by your In-House Staff, before you head out on your early Morning Game Drives. After a thrilling Safari, return to your Umganu Lodge for Breakfast, prepared for you by your Private Chef.

Depending on your pre-planned Schedule and Itinerary, go out for a Wilderness Walk, or relax in preparation of your Evening Game Drive. Enjoy a swim in one of the two heated pools. Following your Evening Game Drive, enjoy a South African Braai, prepared by your Private Chef, as your family enjoys time in your Private Lodge, around a South African Fire.

Umganu Lodge – Elephant Point, FI

Day 9     Saturday, 21 June

After your early Morning personally prepared Breakfast, you will say good-bye to your new Safari friends. As you set off for your transfer to Kruger Airport, for your Flight to Victoria Falls, a two hour drive, you will have one more hour of Game Viewing in Kruger National Park. What African Wildlife will come out to say good-bye?

Airlink 4Z – 476
Depart: Nelspruit (MQP) 11:35 AM

Arrive: Victoria Falls (VFA) 01:25 PM

Welcome the Friedl Family to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe!

Victoria Falls National Park

Located in Northwestern Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls National Park, is home to Victoria Falls, "The Smoke That Thunders". The mighty Zambezi River creates what is considered to be the World’s Widest Waterfalls.

Measuring 1,708 Metres in Width, Victoria Falls is one of the most iconic, sought after experiences in Africa.

The Park has dense Rainforest, with water spray from the Falls. The Park is mainly populated by Baboons, Warthogs, and Monkeys. The Flora includes Ferns, Palms, Liana Vines, and Mahogany.

The Wallow Lodge is located in the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, a Private Concession in the Victoria Falls National Park. Each En-Suite Room is designed for “modern meets classic” Safari feel. The luxury tents have a raised, private balcony with uninterrupted views of the Masuwe River.

Your Family will have three (3) of the 16 Luxury Tents.

Each Tent comes with:

Private Viewing Deck

Air-Conditioning & Ceiling Fans

Indoor & Outdoor Showers

Tea/Coffee Stations

220v AC Electricity, with a Back-up Generator

Mosquito Nets & Room Safe

With so many Victoria Falls Activities, you will want to be familiar with them, to be sure you fit them all in. Upon arriving at The Wallow Lodge you will make a plan, ensuring you will have a full Victoria Falls Experience! Your host will also check availability of local Guides/Staff, who will be training for the July 2025 Victoria Falls Marathon, to go for runs with Kyle in Victoria Falls Town.

Activities Include:

Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust

"Elephant Encounter" The Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage

Cocktails & Canapés at the Batoka Gorge

Game Drives on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary

Village Tour

Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe

Standard Sundowner Cruise

Chobe Day Trip

1x Breakfast at Look Out Café

The Wallow Lodge, Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary Concession, Victoria Falls National Park,
3x Suites, Fully Inclusive (FI), All Meals & Activities

Lookout Café

Staying at The Wallow Lodge, you will enjoy Complimentary Transfers and the Fully Inclusive Breakfast one (1) Morning of your stay at the Lookout Café. Perched 120 metres above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, the Café overhangs the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge, just down from the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, which forms part of its backdrop.

Cocktails & Canapés at the Batoka Gorge

Your Family will enjoy a short transfer to a scenic spot on Wild Horizons’ Concession overlooking the Gorge and surrounding bush-land. Here you enjoy your choice of a selection of Wines, Beverages, and tasty Canapés.

Days 10 - 11     Sunday, 22 June & Monday, 23 June

Set out each day fulfilling your exciting planned Victoria Falls Activities and Experiences.

Victoria Falls, The Wallow Lodge, 3x Suites, FI

Chobe Day Safari

Your Family will enjoy a day trip in Chobe National Park. No Visa is required for US Citizens. Kim, Chuck, and the Trio get to experience a 3rd African Country!

Day 12     Tuesday, 24 June

Departure from Victoria Falls

Good-bye Friedl Family,
Have a safe flight back to chicago.
we look forward to your next
African Safari adventure!

Price: $5,970 USD, Per Person, Sharing

Includes:

11 Nights Accommodation

Breakfast Daily

All Meals and Local Drinks at Jock Safari Lodge and The Wallow Lodge

Private Airport Transfers, on Arrival and Departure from Cape Town

Vehicle with Driver/ Licensed Guide for Three (3) days in Cape Town, and one (1) day Franschhoek Transfer
(Excluding Dinner Transfers, outside GOLD Restaurant on Day 2)

Dinner, with Interactive Djembe Drumming Experience, at GOLD Restaurant, with Guide Transfers

Table Mountain Hike, with Guide, Cable Car Down

Private Robben Island Tour with Christo Brand

Domestic Flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Return Transfer between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and Umganu Lodge

Private Villa Experience at Umganu Lodge, located at Elephants Point

Two Daily Game Drives, conducted by an expert Guide from Jock Safari Lodge in an Open Game Viewer

Three Meals Daily at Umganu Lodge, prepared by Jock Safari Lodge Chef

Afternoon Tea at Umganu Lodge, before Game Drives, On-Drive Snacks and Drinks

Limited Selection of House Beverages

Day trip onto the Jock Private Concession for a Privately Guided Wilderness Walk with Lunch at Main Jock Safari Lodge

Treadmill Service at Umganu Lodge

Flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport

Transfers to and from Victoria Falls International Airport and The Wallow Lodge

Included Activities at The Wallow Lodge:

Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust

"Elephant Encounter" The Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage

Cocktails & Canapés at the Batoka Gorge

Game Drives on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary

Village Tour

Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Including Entry Fees)

Standard Sundowner Cruise (including River Usage Fees)

Chobe Day Trip

1x Breakfast at Look Out Café

Excludes:

International Flights

Zimbabwe Tourism Visas

Additional Meals and Drinks not included (in Cape Town and Peninsula)

Premium Alcohol

Tips and Gratuities

Personal Items

Travel Insurance

Additional Activities/Excursions/Entrance Fees not listed as included

Anything not mentioned as included – please ask if anything is unclear

*Please note, proof of Travel Insurance is required 14 Business Days prior to Departure.*

A Tourist Visa is not required for US Citizens traveling to South Africa for less than 90 days. However, please be sure to have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry.

A Tourist Visa is required, purchased upon arrival for US Citizens. Currently the Tourist Visa in Zimbabwe is $35 USD, but is subject to change without notice.

Booking & Payment:

To secure the booking, a 30% Booking Confirmation, of which 10% is a Non-Refundable Deposit, is required. Booking Confirmation and Deposit to hold booking for June 2025 is required by Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

Remaining:

35% due Tuesday, 10 December 2024

35% due Thursday, 10 April 2025

Cancellation Policy:

Less the 10% Non-Refundable Deposit, Full Refund up to 90 Days before arrival. 90 - 30 Days prior to arrival, less the 10% Non-Refundable Deposit, 50% Refund upon Cancellation. Cancellation less than 30 Calendar Days prior to arrival, Full Forfeiture.