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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

Over the last few years this OTS adventurer Africa trip with a touch of ''Hemingway style'' luxury has become famous, and it books up years in advance.  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 favorite 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 there is time for
 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. .

Day 9-11
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 12
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) or join us on the stunning Botswana extension, the ultimate exclusive animal safari destination.


Click on the links below for a full itinerary with accomodation pictures and lots more info.

Main trip 11 nights 12 days

Including our Botswana a 4 day 3 night fully inclusive add-on
Main trip + Botswana extension 14 nights 15 days

South Africa remains one of my all time favorite  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. 
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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 video (Below) and has said I can share it with you all.
"Thanks Andrew"

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May 2nd - 13th 2027 
OTS our 12 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) on the 16th  if staying on for the Amazing Botswana wildlife extension.

Small group Min 8 - Max 14

Includes :-
  • 11 nights lovely 4* accommodation.
  • 11 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).
  • 2 nights in our amazing hotel in Victoria falls with a waterhole facing room.
  • Cable car ticket and NP fee 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.
  • 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 or Maun (MUB) if adding Botswana
  • 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 (Currently $50). 
  • Drinks and meals other than above inclusions.
  • Personal spending money.​
  • Optional extras on free day eg, Visit Robin island.
  • Discretionary tips for local guides.

Cost estimate for the main trip in 2027. 
Twin share USD $6250 pp
Single room USD $7000 pp

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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 rooms available at the single room rate, so please get in quickly.


Wildlife lovers consider adding our 4 day Botswana fully inclusive add-on taking this to a 14 night 15 day adventure with a total of 12 included Safaris.
This add-on can be added to your booking at the time of deposit or after.


Deposit for the Main trip is USD $500 / $1000 pp
To make it easier to secure a spot for trips that are over 12 months out, and which have a deposit amount higher than $500 we are starting a $500 "secure your place" part deposit with the remainder of the deposit due at 12 months out.
How this will work
  • U$500 part deposit secures your place on a trip that is over 12 months away.
  • At 12 months before the start of the trip we will email you reminding you that the the remainder of the deposit is due.
​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.​
Options and methods of payment.
​The green "Book Now" button will appear above when live bookings and deposits open for this trip.

    ​South Africa Lux May 2027
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