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  12-day LGBT+, all-inclusive African adventure including Victoria Falls, Safari, and Cape Town! From exotic game drives to wine tours, enjoy the finest luxury accommodations as we explore South Africa’s vibrant Cape Town and Thorny Bush Private Game Reserve, culminating with Zimbabwe’s acclaimed Victoria Falls! If you have ever had an interest in an African Safari, now is the time! Thorny Bush Private Game Reserve is known for frequent sightings of all of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard), as well as exotic birds and other wild life rarely found in other places.
Once in Cape Town, you will be amazed by the beauty of the city, with its gorgeous beach scene, great restaurants and cosmopolitan nightlife. Included is a visit to Cape of Good Hope and a trip to South Africa’s wine country. Includes free time for an optional tour such as a visit to Table Mountain, or a visit to Robben Island.
No trip to Africa would be complete without a visit to Victoria Falls, which you’ll have the opportunity to explore by water, land, and helicopter. You’ll also have a free morning to take part in an optional adventure tour such as swimming in Devil’s Pool, zip lining or the infamous Victoria Falls Gorge Swing. Here we will overnight at the internationally acclaimed Victoria Falls Hotel.
Day 1 - Friday, October 23, 2026 / Monday, November 09, 2026
Arrive at the Cape Town airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to Belmond Mount Nelson. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception, followed by an include group dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, 5*
Day 2 - Saturday, October 24, 2026 / Tuesday, November 10, 2026
After delicious breakfast at the hotel we depart for a full day tour of the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Participate in wine tastings and enjoy an incredible luxury picnic lunch at Boschendal Estate. We return to the hotel late afternoon, where you’ll be at your leisure for dinner and chance to enjoy the nightlife of Cape Town.
Tour Of Cape Winelands
Difficulty Level: 2/5: Easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration Approx: 6 Hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, 5*
Day 3 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 / Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Today, you are at leisure to enjoy the hotel or city on your own, or take part in the optional excursion to Robben Island or Table Mountain. Late this afternoon we transfer by coach to Mouille Point for dinner by the sea.
Cape Town Optional - Robben Island Tour (half day)
$75 Per Person includes roundtrip transfers
From the 17th to the 20th centuries, Robben Island served as a place of banishment, isolation and imprisonment. Today, it is a World Heritage Site and museum, a poignant reminder of the price paid for freedom. The excursion includes a return ferry to the island, a bus tour on the island, and tour of the prison.
Note this tour is weather dependent
Cape Town Optional - Table Mountain (half day)
$75 Per Person – Priority Ticket
This ticket is for priority access to the front of the line, once per hour and is for the cableway ticket only with no transfers to or from the mountain. Arranging your own Uber or cab service independently to the mountain will provide you with the most flexibility and be the most economical option.
The panoramic views from the top of Table Mountain’s 3,563-foot (1,086-meter) peak are well worth the climb—though you won’t have to break a sweat thanks to the mountain’s two cableways, each with a revolving car ferrying passengers to the summit. Once at the top, a series of hiking trails show off Table Mountain National Park’s geographic features. Includes round trip transportation from the hotel as well as round trip cableway tickets. This is an unguided visit, you will be on your own to explore and will coordinate your own return pick-up.
Note this tour is weather dependent. Cable way may not operate due to high winds. No refunds will be provided for unused tickets.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, 5*
Day 4 - Monday, October 26, 2026 / Thursday, November 12, 2026
After another delicious breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day tour of the stunning Cape Peninsula, including the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and a funicular ride to the summit, as well as a delicious local lunch. After we visit Boulders Beach and Simons Town. We’ll return to hotel late afternoon. The evening is at your leisure to explore Cape Town’s fantastic restaurants and nightlife.
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Explore Cape Town City as an insider, not as a tourist. Today we slow down and tour the city on foot, using food to tell the story of Cape Town – both past and present. Reflect on the history, the people, the culture, and the current reality – explore, chat, meet the locals and climb under the skin of the city. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes for this full-day exploration.
Tour Of Cape Peninsula OR City Eats
Difficulty Level: 2/5: Easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration Approx: 7 Hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, 5*
Day 5 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026 / Friday, November 13, 2026
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cape Town Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit airport. We’ll then be transferred to Thornybush Lodge.
Your four-night stay includes all meals, teas/coffees, snacks, selected local beverages, luxury accommodations, laundry (limited), morning and afternoon game drives, and optional walking safaris.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge, Kruger National Park, 5*
Day 6 - Wednesday, October 28, 2026 / Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Enjoy a sunrise game drive followed by a buffet breakfast. Enjoy some free time before a late lunch before heading out again to spot some of the Big 5. This evening recount your sightings with your fellow Brand g guests in our private lodge and continue conversations over a delicious dinner complimented by local South African wines.
Sunrise/Afternoon/Sunset Game Drive
Difficulty Level: 1/5: Safari by jeep. If you participate in optional walking safari this will require walking on uneven ground for approximately one mile.
Duration Approx: 2.5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge, Kruger National Park, 5*
Day 7 - Thursday, October 29, 2026 / Sunday, November 15, 2026
Another day in your luxury private lodge starts with an early safari today, ask your guide about the Small Five. Return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast and perhaps an opportunity to visit a local village. Today at the lodge enjoy the pool, or perhaps a spa treatment, a delicious late lunch and an afternoon siesta, followed by a sunset game drive.
Sunrise/Afternoon/Sunset Game Drive
Difficulty Level: 1/5: Safari by jeep. If you participate in optional walking safari this will require walking on uneven ground for approximately one mile.
Duration Approx: 2.5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge, Kruger National Park, 5*
Day 8 - Friday, October 30, 2026 / Monday, November 16, 2026
Today is our last full day to enjoy our beautiful accommodations at Thornybush. Take full advantage of your knowledgeable guides and challenge them to help you check off the final Big or Small Five off your list. Of course, you’ll be delighted by a delicious breakfast, lunch and a festive farewell dinner with wonderful wines.
Sunrise/Afternoon/Sunset Game Drive
Difficulty Level: 1/5: Safari by jeep. If you participate in optional walking safari this will require walking on uneven ground for approximately one mile.
Duration Approx: 2.5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge, Kruger National Park, 5*
Day 9 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 / Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Enjoy one last morning game drive before transferring via Cessna aircraft to the Nelspruit airport for your commercial flight to Victoria Falls. Your overnight accommodations at the Victoria Falls Hotel include a group dinner at the hotel’s Jungle Junction restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Victoria Falls Hotel , Victoria Falls, 5*
Day 10 - Sunday, November 01, 2026 / Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026
This morning you will experience a guided walking tour of the falls, followed by lunch back at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy the thrill of a breath-taking helicopter flight over the falls.
Tonight, dinner is on your own.
Tour of Victoria Falls
Difficulty Level: 2/5: Easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Duration Approx: 2.5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, 5*
Day 11 - Monday, November 02, 2026 / Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
This morning is your opportunity to take part in an exhilarating optional adventure tour. Zip line, canopy tour, or the infamous gorge swing. Or, spend the morning relaxing at the hotel.
Or, you may choose to participate in Devil’s pool in the morning and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the other optional tours in the afternoon.
Today, lunch is included at the Lookout Cafe overlooking the Victoria Falls Gorge.
Otherwise, your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the hotel, or do some shopping at the local crafts market.
Tonight enjoy the Zambezi River in a new way, aboard a luxury all-inclusive dinner cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, 5*
Day 12 - Tuesday, November 03, 2026 / Friday, November 20, 2026
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your included transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your outbound flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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• Four days in Cape Town at the beautiful and luxurious Belmond Mount Nelson
• Free day to explore Cape Town or enjoy an optional visit to Table Mountain or Robben Island (weather dependent)
• Stunning day trip along the Cape Peninsula including a visit to the Cape of Good Hope
• A full day to enjoy the Cape Winelands and taste some of the local vintages
• Four days at the luxurious Thornybush Lodge in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve
• The opportunity to see the "Big Five" - Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Cape Buffalo and Rhino and many more exciting species
• Adrenaline pumping optional excursions over the Victoria Falls Gorge
• Breathtaking helicopter ride over Victoria Falls
• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
• FROM THE TIME YOU LAND UNTIL YOU LEAVE, NEARLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED
• Four nights accommodations at the Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town
• Full day tour of the Cape Winelands
• Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, a funicular ride to the summit, and Boulders Beach OR Cape Town City Eats Walking Tour
• Commercial Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit for safari program
• Four nights at 5-star, all-inclusive Thornybush Lodge
• 2 daily 4×4 game drives while on safari
• Open bar at safari Lodge, including all local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits) and minibar
• All gourmet meals while on safari
• Included laundry while on safari
• Private Cessna flights from safari to Nelspruit airport
• Commercial Flight from Nelspruit to Victoria Falls
• Three nights accommodations at the Victoria Falls Hotel, including daily breakfast
• Professionally guided walking tour of Victoria Falls
• 25-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
• Sunset dinner cruise on Zambezi River
• Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for flight home or onward flight
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
Nestled on a lush garden estate in the heart of the city, this luxurious hotel is an icon of Cape Town and committed to excellent 5-star quality and service.
Just a stone’s throw from Company Gardens, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a tranquil oasis in the bustling city centre. Enjoy the hotel’s famous afternoon tea on the terrace or have a swim in one of the pools. Extensive wellness facilities, including a tennis court, ensure a truly memorable stay.
Each of the Mount Nelson's accommodation wings has its own character, with private gardens and facilities. Order in room service and take in the elegance of your room. Marble bathrooms and specially designed furniture make each unit an exclusive retreat after a long day.
Explore the city’s highlights, including Table Mountain and Robben Island. The multilingual concierge staff is happy to take care of your requests.
Thornybush Game Lodge, Kruger National Park
A grande dame in the safari industry, Thornybush Game Lodge was one of the first commercial camps in South Africa and firmly established Thornybush Nature Reserve as a world renowned game-viewing destination in the Greater Kruger Park.
After a recent facelift, the lodge has been given a fresh new look yet retained its classic safari charm. Texture and tone play leading roles – wood, steel, leather and rattan combine with neutral pops of colour and greenery.
On arrival, you’ll start to unwind as you walk down the pathway to the thatched main area overlooking the sandy riverbed. Sit at the fabulous bar and enjoy a harvest table-style lunch as herds of elephants, buffalo and plains game pass by.
Delicious breakfasts are also served here after the morning game drive as sunbirds flit around the aloes and nyalas graze on lush lawns.
Private and stylish, each one of Game Lodge’s suites comes with everything you may need, including fluffy slippers and an outside shower. The rooms also come with large sliding doors, so you can lie on your bed in your sarong and look out into the bush.
A key element that’s integral to Game Lodge’s success is the passionate management and staff who’ve worked here for years, and you can expect warm smiles and engaging, personal service throughout your stay.
The lodge features a pool, well-equipped gym, luxury spa, wifi, included limited laundry services, soft drinks, selection of house wines, local brand spirits and beers. In the evenings, dinner is served à la carte or in the boma under the starry night sky.
Victoria Falls Hotel , Victoria Falls
Built in 1904, The Victoria Falls Hotel was the very first hotel to be built in Victoria Falls. The hotel exudes original colonial Edwardian charm but recent refurbishments offer guests the modern comforts one would expect from a luxury hotel.
The Victoria Falls Hotel perfectly depicts the era of grand travel. The corridors of the hotel reflect the historical link to the era in which it was created with drawings, paintings and photographs of the major political figures of the day adorning the walls.
The hotel lies within a vast manicured garden which has an unobscurred view of the Victoria Falls bridge and the spray of the Falls. A private path leads guests from the gardens to the entrance of the Victoria Falls rainforest in an easy 10 minute stroll.
Victoria Falls offers a myriad of activities suitable for young and old, adventurous or lethargic to enjoy. The Victoria Falls Hotel is perfectly positioned within the town to enjoy all Victoria Falls has to the fullest.
Cape Town
October 25, 2026 / November 11, 2026
$75 Per Person (Note this tour is weather dependent)
From the 17th to the 20th centuries, Robben Island served as a place of banishment, isolation and imprisonment. Today it is a World Heritage Site and museum, a poignant reminder of the price paid for freedom. The excursion includes a return ferry to the island, a bus tour on the island and of the prison.
Victoria Falls
November 2, 2026 / November 19, 2026
$282 Per Person (morning excursion, may combine with zip line, canopy and gorge swing, which will then be in the afternoon)
Livingstone Island is a 5-8 minutes boat ride from the Royal Livingstone Hotel and is located in the middle of the Zambezi River, touching the lip of the Victoria Falls, where the water thunders down the 103m (338 foot) drop. Access to this unique Island is seasonal and depends entirely on the water level in the Zambezi River. All visits to the island are during the ‘low water’ season, which usually begins in mid July and goes through to the end of January.
The trip includes a short guided tour of the island, an incredible view from the lip the Victoria Falls, a dip in Devil’s Pool and an al fresco breakfast.
Victoria Falls
November 2, 2026 / November 19, 2026
$92 Per Person (may combine with Devil’s Pool, canopy and gorge swing)
Not for the feint of heart, this is the longest zip line ride in the world, and such an incredible experience that you can’t help wishing it could be longer.
The cable, which is suspended across 425 meters, (1,394 feet) plunges between the lips of the gorge and up the other side in an enormous U shape. A safety guide will gently ease you off the platform so that you sit in the harness and let your legs dangle over the raging river. It is a moment of intense anticipation and expectation. Then, your guide will count you down to one of the most memorable adventures of your life. When your harness is released, you will whiz through the air at 106 km per hour (66 mph). As you pick up speed, the world becomes a green and blue blur, while every cell in your body screams with excitement.
Victoria Falls
November 2, 2026 / November 19, 2026
$112 Per Person (may combine with zip line, Devil’s Pool, and canopy tour)
This is only for the bravest among us with absolutely no fear of heights and is akin to bungee jumping.
It is amazing how the things that make our hearts skip a beat, are the things that make us feel most alive. If you have done the gorge swing, you know this better than anyone. The moment you find yourself on a wooden platform that peers into the chasm of the gorge, is the moment you realize that fear doesn’t shut you down; it wakes you up. The gorge swing is a 70 meter (230 foot) free fall that ends with an almighty swing 120 meters (394 feet) above the powerful Zambezi river.
The Gorge Swing will literally take your breath away as you soar through the air, leaving your fears and trepidation on the platform far behind you. A pulley will slowly pull you back to reality, giving you time to wrap your head around the exhilarating experience while you appreciate the immense beauty of the gorge, the river, and the life within it.
Victoria Falls
November 2, 2026 / November 19, 2026
$77 Per Person (may combine with zip line, Devil’s Pool and gorge swing)
The canopy offers amazing views of Zambezi rapids, Victoria Falls Bridge & the spray of the Falls. Observe the forest from a variety of different vantage points – from above, below and within the canopy itself. Experience forest bird-life, which can include the Knysna and Purple crested Turaco (Lourie) and Peregrine Falcons. This tour offers a network of slides, trails and rope bridge walkways within the canopy of the hardwood forest of the Zambezi gorges.
The canopy tours provides a unique birds-eye view of one the seven natural wonders of the world. The tour consists of nine slides, varying in length and 1 cable bridge walkway. The longest slide is about 85 meters (279 feet) long and the shortest 40 meters (131 feet) in length.
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