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South Africa and Victoria Falls 
A once in a lifetime adventure in style

Video of our trips destinations.
South Africa: Our touch of luxury African adventure

So many OTS adventurers had requested a Africa trip with a touch of ''Hemingway style'' luxury.  For many of our group, Africa is a ''once in a lifetime'' travel destination, and as such they want to experience it in a little bit of style.
Guests have said this was one of  the best holiday of their lifetime, and its easy to see why.
South Africa has it all, the vistas of Table Mountain and the wild Cape coast, the Wine-lands around Stellenbosch, the expanses of the Karoo, the accessible game viewing of the Zambezi National Park, and all with great roads, superb food and wine, and comfortable luxury accommodation. Our last three nights we get to stay at one of my favourite places in Africa, our exclusive lodge right on the  banks of the  mighty Zambezi river, OTS has booked  out  the whole lodge just for our group, which is why this trip has a strict 8 rooms available limit of which only 2 rooms can be single. So if a room of your own is important to you, please book early.​
Click here for a Video to inspire you.
Day 1-6
We have a great few days exploring the Cape region, the wineries of Stellenbosch, and the many dramatic landscapes towards Cape point. Each day we will head off in a different direction using our lovely ''Heritage'' style hotel as our city base.
Cape Town is very Gay friendly, and there are a couple of nice evening bars and venues that we can visit, prior to heading north on our ''Out of Africa'' safari.

Day 7​
Today, after our breakfast, it's time to leave the Cape and head to the airport for our flight Victoria Falls, where we stay in a
 wonderful hotel, with rooms overlooking a waterhole where animals come to drink.
In the afternoon we explore the town and enjoy "High Tea" somewhere really special and tonight we dine in our wonderful hotel overlooking the waterhole.


Day 8
Big day today, as we visit the magnificent Victoria Falls "The smoke that thunders" with a guided tour followed by time to explore on your own this amazing sight which at this  time  of year will be in full flood.
​This afternoon we will have a luxury  sunset cruise with drinks on the Zambezi river, one of the other highlights of this trip.

Day 9
Today is a day of options, Richard will take those that would like to to view the falls from the Zambian side, this is a great adventure and you need to be a good walker to join in. 
Others can explore the town and do some last min shopping and there is time for a Spa treatment at the excellent hotel Spa.
Its a fun cultural meal tonight in the "Boma"


Day 10-12
Today we have a private transfer from Victoria Falls and on to  our amazing lodge situated on a private island on the upper Zambezi river.
We spend the next 3 days exploring one of Africa's great national wildlife areas. Here we will stay in a wonderful "luxury" tented camp on a ''full board including wine and drinks'' basis, with morning and evening game drives included each day. We search for the ''big five'' and experience the African bush. ''Glamping'' in stylish permanent tents, each with en-suite bathrooms, great food and evenings around the fire under the African sky. 

Day 13
Its goodbye day for with a transfer to the airport and your onward flight home. (Please book flights from VFA for the afternoon to give us time to transfer you to the airport)


South Africa remains one of my all time favourite destinations. A fantastic South Africa Tourism destinations. It is unrivalled in its scenic beauty, the game parks are accessible. The people are warm and friendly, and Gay rights are written into the constitution. This adventure combines the great value our trips are known for, but at a higher end, with some great treats, excellent food and delightful accommodation. 

​Link to further details on our accomodation (Desktop)

Link to further details on our accomodation (Mobile/tablet)


As with all OTS gay friendly trips you have to let go of the concept you're signing up for a tour, you're not, you're coming on an adventure , yes its a semi structured adventure with all the hard work done but it is nevertheless a adventure, things will go wrong some days, and changes need to be adapted too, you will need your wits about you, and to expect to do some exploring on your own.

Andrew made a videos of our last trip (Below) and has said I can share it with you all.
"Thanks Andrew"

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Our 13 Day Epic South African Luxury Adventure.
Starts in Cape town (CPT) and finishes with a drop off at the airport in Victoria Falls (VFA) or (MUB) if staying on for the Botswana extension.
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There are 2 departure dates for this trip both now showing FULL dates have been set for 2027

14th April -26th
If including the Botswana Ext = finish 29th 2025

FULL
and
3rd May - 15th
 If including the Botswana Ext = finish 18th May 2025

FULL

Small group Min 8 - Max 14
The April departure date includes Easter, and may suite those that work regular jobs better holiday wise. 

Includes :-
  • 12 nights lovely 4* accommodation.
  • 12 Breakfasts. 
  • 6 Lunches.
  • 7 Dinners including our welcome meal.
  • Private air-conditioned ground transport.
  • Visit Cape-point, Stellenbosch and explore the wine area.
  • 6 nights our delightful 4* historic hotel in Cape Town.
  • 3 nights "Glamping" on a private island on the Zambezi river (Full board Inc alcoholic drinks).
  • 3 nights in our amazing hotel in Victoria falls with a waterhole facing room.
  • Cable car ticket to the top of table mountain.
  • Kirstenboch gardens, inc entry ticket.
  • Day trip to Cape point, inc NP entry.
  • Visit to view the Penguins, inc NP entry.
  • Tour of Victoria Falls.
  • Luxury sunset cruise on the Zambezi (with drinks)
  • High tea in one of the world great historic hotels.
  • Our special welcome dinner.
  • Drop off at the airport​ in Victoria Falls. 
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Not Included :-
  • Visa, if required
  • Airport taxi on arrival to hotel
  • Airfare to and from your home country into CPT (Cape town) and out of  (VFA) Victoria Falls.
  • Internal airfare CPT - VFA (which you can book at the same time you book your other flights, budget around USD $250-300)
  • Victoria falls National park entry fees. 
  • Drinks and meals other than above inclusions.
  • Personal spending money.​
  • Optional extras on free day eg, Visit Robin island.
  • Discretionary tips for local guides.

Historically this trip has filled up over a year in advance, so best to show your interest early.
A U$1000 deposit confirms your booking.
The deposit is non-refundable but fully transferable up to 01 May 2024, after this date we will have paid part of the deposit to the lodges, and only $600 will remain as transferable as per our standard T&C.


Cost guideline for the main trip in 2025 
Twin share USD $5950
Single room USD $6500
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We have negotiated for our group the best single room rate we have ever managed on a Lux tour, there are limited places at the single room rate, so please get in quickly.

Wildlife lovers consider our 4 day Botswana add-on
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Botswana a 4 day 3 night fully inclusive add-on
Click the above link for full details
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Due to the nature of Adventure travel and the prices of the resources on which it depends, the published price of any trip is subject to change at any time, before or after booking confirmation, up to 60 days before the departure.
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Options and methods of payment.

    South Africa Lux 2025
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  • 2025/6 Adventures
    • Ecuador and the Galapagos August 2025
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    • Argentina and the Andean North Oct 2025
    • India "The Ganges" Jan 2026
    • India "The Ganges" Feb 2026
    • Moroccan "Riads" Girls trip April 2026
    • Moroccan "Riads" Boys trip April 26th 2026
    • Portugal "Vibe" May 2026
    • Sri Lanka "Bawa" Sept 2026
    • India Forts and Palaces Oct 2026
    • Bhutan and Nepal Nov 2026
    • Laos and Northern Thailand Nov 2026
  • 2026/7 Adventures
    • Laos 2026 Xmas Mekong Cruise
    • Bali for "Nyepi" March 2027
    • South Africa Cape to Karoo April 2027
    • South Africa Luxury May 2027
    • Botswana Luxury May /June 2027
    • Namibia June 2027
    • Ecuador and the Galapagos August 2027
    • Peru and the Inca heartland Sept 2027
    • New Zealand, "Out" and about. Nov 2027
  • Coming up
    • Cambodia. Our "No single supplement" trip.
    • New Zealand "Epic Vistas"
    • New Zealand South Island "Walks"
    • North Thailand, Bangkok and the wonders of Angkor
    • Argentina Tango 8 day trip
    • Nepal Annapurna Trek
    • Japan explored
  • About
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    • Botswana extension
    • Victoria falls add-on
    • Cape town add-on
    • Amazon Extension
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