Name: Southern Africa
Start: 2027-09-15
End: 2027-09-26
Location: Capetown, South Africa

Imprint Tours

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Sep 15 - 26, 2027

Group size: 10 - 26

Southern Africa

Capetown, South Africa

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Imprint Tours

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203 reviews

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Sep 15 - 26, 2027

Group size: 10 - 26

Accommodations
12 nights accommodation
Most meals
All breakfasts, 5 dinners, and 5 lunches
Transportation
Flight, bus, safari vehicle travel during the tour
Domestic flight
Cape Town, South Africa to Kasane, Botswana (Chobe NP)
Tips
All tips are included: tour manager, escort, local guides, drivers, group meals, hotel staffs
Guides
Full-time services of South African tour manager or Imprint escort, local guides
Entrance fees
All entrance fees: Victoria Falls NP, S&L Private reserve, Chobe NP, Boulders Beach penguin colony
Activities & Excursions
Cape Point excursion, 2 x wine tastings, 4 x game drives, Chobe cruise, Zambezi cruise, dance performance, Q&A Milton, Township lunch, Rhino safari, helicopter ride
Optional Namibia ext
6 nights accommodation; all breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners; transportation - safari truck; all tips; Full-time services of African guide
Namibia (continued)
Entrances: Sevilla Rock Art Trail, Fish River Canyon NP, Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei; All activities: Cedarberg Mountains hike, Orange River canoe excursion, Fish River Canyon hike

International flights
Flights to and from our tours are NOT included
Travel insurance
STRONGLY recommended
Visas
Participants are responsible for obtaining Visas and paying all associated fees
Drinks &free-time meals
Participants are responsible for the cost of all drinks and free-time meals throughout the tour
Activities
Activities not listed in the itinerary, such as free-time sightseeing and activities
Baggage
Flight baggage overage fees
Additional expenses
Expenditures of a personal nature

Early Pay Discount - Double Occupancy

Available until January 15, 2027

$4,395

Early Pay Discount - Single

Available until January 15, 20276 left

$5,095

Early Pay Discount - Twin/Single Sharing

Available until January 15, 2027

$4,395

Double Occupancy (Full price)

Available until May 15, 2027

$4,695

Single (Full price)

Available until May 15, 2027Only 3 left

$5,495

Twin/Single Sharing (Full price)

Available until May 15, 2027

$4,695

Namibia Ext: Dble/Twin (Early Pay)

$1,800

Available until January 15, 2027

Deposit: $0

Namibia Ext: Single (Early Pay)

$2,200

Available until January 15, 2027

Deposit: $0

Namibia Ext: Dble/Twin (Full Price)

$1,800

Available until May 15, 2027

Deposit: $0

Namibia Ext: Single (Full Price)

$2,200

Available until May 15, 2027

Deposit: $0

Namibia Extension
Namibia Extension
7 Days; Pre-tour
Day 1 Windhoek Sept 9
We'll gather in our hotel for our "get acquainted" meeting, followed by dinner together.
Hilton Garden Inn (1 night) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/wdhwggi-hilton-garden-inn-windhoek/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-GI-WDHWGGI
Day 2 Swakamund
After a liesurely morning to explore Windhoek further, we'll depart for an afternoon's drive to the coastal gem of Swakamund. Upon arrival, you'll have a free evening.
Hotel Deutches Haus (2 nights) https://hotel.na/
Day 3 Swakamund
Today is a desert adventure day. We'll explore the varied secrets of the desert on our half-day tour through neighboring dunes. We hope to find unique desert creatures like the Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. We'll explore some local history at the 'Horse Graveyard' and learn how coastal fog sustains life. Your afternoon is free to explore further on your own.

Day 4 Sossusvlei
This day will be spent driving the edge of the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way south to Sossusvlei. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world. The animals of this harsh landscape include the Oryx, springbok, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, leopards, and cheetahs.
Little Sossus Lodge (2 nights) https://www.littlesossus.net/

Day 5 Sossusvlei
Today is our desert activity day. An early start will allow us to enjoy the early golden light that electrifies the reddish sands of Sossusvlei’s magnificent dunes. Our destination is Dead Vlei with its stunning, picturesque black petrified trees, backed by the golden dunes and blue desert skies. We’ll finish off our morning with an easy hike through Sesriem Canyon, carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. This is an absolutely spectacular photographic day – the clear highlight of the extension. In the afternoon we can arrange an optional scenic flight.

Day 6 Windhoek
Today is a travel day. After breakfast we'll begin the journey back to Windhoek. We'll close out our extension activities with dinner in Joe's Beer House, a local institution.
Hilton Garden Inn (1 night) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/wdhwggi-hilton-garden-inn-windhoek/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-GI-WDHWGGI
Day 7 Extension over
After breakfast we'll be taken to the airport for our morning flight to Capetown where we'll join the regular tour.
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Days 1 - 4
Days 1 - 4
Cape Town, South Africa
Day 1 Cape Town, South Africa Sept 15
We will gather for our traditional "get acquainted" meeting and then have dinner together.

Day 2 Cape Excursion
This is an awe-inspiring day-long tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. The drive south highlights the 12 Apostles peaks, historic and picturesque coastal villages, and photogenic beaches. At the Good Hope Nature Reserve we’ll enjoy rich fynbos vegetation, bird life, endemic antelope and zebra, the historic lighthouse, and the Cape of Good Hope itself. For lunch we travel on to Simon’s Town with its charming Victorian architecture. Then a visit to the penguin colony at beautiful Boulders Beach.

Day 3 Winelands
A delightful drive takes us into the heart of the Cape winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards, and Cape Dutch homesteads. After crossing scenic Helshoogte Pass our first stop of the morning is a local wine estate. An informative cellar tour and wine tasting gives us personalized insight into the finer points of wine-making. We'll take time out for lunch in Stellenbosch. Take a stroll down the canal-lined avenues in the shade of giant oaks and past beautifully preserved historic buildings or enjoy the coffee shops, galleries, antique shops, and wine bars that line the sidewalks. This university town exudes an air of quiet intellectualism and wine-making history. With the great numbers of wine estates on offer we are truly spoiled for choices when we enjoy our second wine tasting in the afternoon. After our return to Cape Town, your evening is free.

Day 4 Free day
Imprint will assist with free time transportation arrangements and bookings. Two obvious options are Robben Island and Table Mountain. Located in Cape Town’s Table Bay, Robben Island is the infamous Apartheid era prison. The most famous inmate, of course, was Nelson Mandela. Visitors are escorted through the complex by former inmates – a fascinating cultural connection experience. The rotating Table Mountain Aerial Cablecar sweeps visitors to the top of Table Mountain with views over Table Bay, Cape Town center, Robben Island to the north, and the Atlantic seaboard to the west and south. At the end of the day we'll gather for our final dinner together.
[Note: Imprint Tours’ operational values are to include all major sights on our tours. However, Robben Island does not offer any group discounts, meaning we are unable to add value by including it. The Table Mountain excursion is weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, we have elected to make these excursions optional.]
Onomo Capetown Waterfront Hotel (4 nights) https://www.onomohotels.com/
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Days 5 - 7
Days 5 - 7
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Day 5 Sunset cruise
A morning flight transports us to Kasane, Botswana. After settling into our safari camp we will enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River where we can watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and myriad birds without having to reach for our binoculars. You’ll be near enough for close-up photographs, not to mention the chance of a spectacular African Sunset. Kwalape Safari Lodge offers the perfect base to discover the wonders of Chobe NP. The main restaurant and bar are nestled into the surrounding bush with a pool-side bar, ideal for sun downers and sharing the day’s experiences.

Day 6 AM & PM game drives
Today will begin and end with Chobe game drives. The park is over 4000 square miles of wilderness area watered by the Chobe & Savuti Rivers – big game magnets. This includes lion and some of the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, an estimated population of around 25,000. In addition, we’re likely to see zebra, giraffe, warthog, and numerous antelope including Sable, Roan, Oribi, Reedbuck, Lechwe, and the colorful Chobe Bushbuck. Bird watching opportunities in Chobe are ample and include some 350 species.

Day 7 AM & PM game drives
More game drives highlight the day's plans - early morning and late afternoon. But today’s unique activity is a wonderful music and dance performance from a local dance troupe.
Sunbirds Lodge (3 nights) https://sunbirdslodgechobe.com/
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Days 8 - 12
Days 8 - 12
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 8 Zambezi Sunset Cruise
A morning's drive will take bring us to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. After settling into our comfortable accommodations we’ll enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. The Zambezi sunset cruise is a traveler’s institution: animals coming to the river for their evening drink (and an open bar for us!), beautiful scenery, hippos lounging alongside, the thundering sounds of the falls approaching, and an amazing African sunset.

Day 9 Victoria Falls Victoria Falls National Park, Township Visit
Spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, is our goal this morning. “So lovely it must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” said David Livingstone of the spectacular Mosi-oa-Tunya - ‘The smoke that thunders’. The mighty Zambezi River is divided into a series of braided channels that descend in many separate falls. Together, the Falls are over a mile across and boast the largest curtain of water in the world – over 130 million gallons of water per minute go over the falls and drop more than 300 feet to the roiling gorge below. We’ll be here when photography is at its best. Later this morning we visit Chinotimba Township. The word Chinotimba describes the roar of the water from the Falls in the local Nambya language. We will be hosted in a local family residence for light lunch and a Q&A session. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you choose.

Day 10 Rhino Safari, Flight of Angels
An early morning start takes us to a private game preserve where black rhinos reside. The viewing success rate exceeds 90% so we should see the elusive animals. And of course, we will see other wildlife as well. We’ll be back at our hotel before lunch. Our afternoon activity is the spectacular “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride over the falls. This is the only way to view the entire breadth and majesty of the falls. This activity has been so popular in the past we’ve decided to include it on the tour.
Day 11 Free day
Today is a free day. Victoria Falls offers many excursions, wildlife viewing, and adventure activities. Options include: walking or night safaris; white water rafting, a large variety of adventure sports activities, and much more. Your tour manager will assist with bookings. We'll gather tonight for one final African feast together.

Day 12 Tour Over Sept 26
Tour over after breakfast. Imprint will assist with airport transfer arrangements.
Shearwater Explorer's Village (4 nghts) https://explorersvillage.com/
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Namibia Extension

7 Days; Pre-tour

Imprint Tours

203 reviews

We at Imprint Tours believe travel broadens horizons, introduces new ways to see the world, equips us with a new frame of reference for evaluating our own society, breaks down prejudice, and promotes global understanding. Therefore, we endeavor to “Travel with Intent”: an intention to take a reflective, introspective approach; connect with the cultures we visit; and balance the enjoyment of discovery with responsible travel. We want our “imprint” on the planet to be light and our “imprint” on the local culture to be positive.

This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Anja, was exceptional. Our South Island bus driver, Jonnie, was also great. The tour covered all the major sites in New Zealand.

By James K for New Zealand on Apr 18, 2026

Reid made the trip go well despite being thrown many unexpected events outside his control. Accomodations were clean and comfortable. Have been on 2 trips and would go again.

By richard g for Patagonia II on Apr 16, 2026

I am so glad I finally took this cruise to Antarctica with Imprint, and that we cruised with Antarctica 21. They are a top-notch cruise company. I enjoyed being on a small ship, the staff and crew were fantastic, and the zodiac excursions were just the right length of time. I enjoyed seeing the penguins and seals, but getting to see so many whales was the highlight of the cruise. This is an expensive trip, but it is so worth the investment. I can see why people repeat this trip.

By Ann O for Antarctica 26 on Apr 15, 2026

This was the one of the very top trips I have ever been on!!! It exceeded my expectations considerably! I was invited on this tour after a cancellation and because I would be traveling with the others going from MN on this tour, I said YES! And, I am so happy I did. Traveling to South America was arduous, but it was so very worth it. Traveling across the Drake Passage was challenging, but again worth it!! I was prepared with motion sickness patches and pills. The Magellan Explorer ship crew was fantastic - from the hospitality to the Captain and all those 49 crew members that made it happen!! Also, the other 94 passengers were kind and respectful. The 13 members of the A21 expedition staff - knowledgable, fun, professional, friendly. It was an exceptional trip and currently rates as the best trip of my life. That does not happen following every trip I go on. I have so many fantastic memories. It all just came together so well.

By Carolyn L for Antarctica 26 on Apr 14, 2026

While I realize Antarctica21 was the primary operator of the experience, I still appreciate Imprint facilitating the trip. William as usual was a rockstar, and had to give up his kayak experience to placate someone else. The only drawback was that our bed was a hide-bed in our higher-level cabin, which I was not expecting. I realize this is out of Imprint’s span of control, and perhaps might be fixed with the new ship next year. If not, perhaps passing along the hide-a-bed possibility at booking might be something to consider.