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African Adventure Family Holiday

17 Nights

From $15,180 USD

Tour Highlights:

Discover Vibrant History and Natural Wonders in Johannesburg
Thrill on Zambezi's Adventures Nights Under the Stars
Explore Cape Town Marvels, Embrace Accra's Rich Culture

African Adventure Family Holiday

Journey Overview

Welcome to Africa! Start your family holiday in Johannesburg, where over three days, you'll explore the twentieth-century history surrounding the vibrant area of Soweto and take a trip back in time to the very origins of humankind at the Cradle of Humankind. From Johannesburg, you'll fly north to Victoria Falls for three nights of adventure travel on and around the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, including a helicopter flight over the falls, a rope swing, and a dinner cruise.

You'll then fly south to Cape Town, where over the course of five days, you'll visit a full gospel church, take a tour along the Cape Peninsula, climb Table Mountain, visit Robben Island, indulge in the Cape's superb cuisine, visit the V&A Waterfront, and stroll through the splendid Kirstenbosch Gardens. This part of your family holiday promises diverse activities and experiences for everyone.

Finally, fly out of Cape Town and north to Accra, Ghana, via Johannesburg, spending four nights visiting the city center, Cape Coast, and Castle, as well as local markets. Immerse yourself in African culture and enjoy one of the best family holidays with unforgettable adventure travel and a wildlife safari.

You'll fly home from Accra, concluding your memorable family holiday.

Days 1 - 4
Johannesburg

Welcome to the City of Gold or Jozi as it's known locally

  • Your Accommodation

    Welcome to Johannesburg, the vibrant and diverse city of gold. Your adventure begins today as you land at OR Tambo International Airport, where a friendly driver from The Peech Hotel (B&B) will greet you and take you to your hotel in Rosebank. You will stay in a cozy and elegant Classic Garden Room, with a lovely view of the lush gardens.

    Your home away from home:

    The Peech Hotel
    www.thepeech.co.za
    61 North Street, Melrose, Johannesburg
    Tel +27 11 537 9797

  • Your Travel Time

  • Your Activities

    On your first day recover from the flight by visiting the Goodman Gallery or Rosebank Mall or perhaps taking a tour on the CIty Sightseing Bus.

    On Day 2, you'll be visiting the origins of democratic South Africa in Soweto and Nelson Mandela's house. The following day you'll visit the Constitution Hill site and the former prison there before heading out of the
    city to discover the very first hominids to walk the earth at the Cradle of Humankind and the Sterkfontein Caves.

    On your last day here you'll visit the Apartheid Museum and enjoy a local meal in Alexandria township.

  • Your Food

    Meal Inclusions: Breakfast Only

Days 5 - 7
Victoria Falls

A Guided Tour of the Falls

  • Your Accommodation

    Bayete Guest Lodge Victoria Falls offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in the heart of the Victoria Falls residential area. It is the flag ship and first lodge in the Bayete Collection. Bayete Guest Lodge is a family run lodge which offers 30 rooms set in a lush tropical garden. Central to the lodge is the large teardrop swimming pool, which is hugged by the Dining Boma and Bar. The Tavern is steeped in history and character and is central to the communal area where guests are welcomed to gather, have refreshments and socialise.

    Your home away from home:

    Bayete Lodge
    www.thebayetecollection.com/bayete-guest-lodge/
    Stand 584 Manyika Road Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
    Tel +263 832 842 275

  • Your Travel Time

  • Your Activities

    You'll fly from Johannesburg this morning to Victoria Falls Airport. You'll start with a guided tour of the falls themselves and the surrounding rainforests and then the next day, take a driven safari in the Zambezi National Park in the morning and in the afternoon a helicopter flight over the falls and a gorge swing, which is a huge adrennalin rush. The last day here sees you enjoying a ziplining adventure and you'll round off your time in Victoria Falls with an evening dinner cruise on the Zambezi, watching the hippos and crocodiles as they retire for the night.

  • Your Food

    Meal Inclusions: Breakfast & Dinner

Days 8 - 13
Cape Town

Exploring the Mother City

  • Your Accommodation

    Parker Cottage, a historical gem, has been transformed into a grand mansion with 10 exquisite en suite bedrooms, all while preserving the authentic allure of the building. It now offers the modern comforts you'd expect at a four-star establishment. What sets Parker Cottage apart is its commitment to sustainability, as it operates almost entirely off the grid for water, electricity, and heating/cooling. Additionally, it proudly holds Fair Trade Accreditation.

    Your home away from home:

    Parker Cottage
    www.parkercottage.co.za
    3 Carstens Street, Tamboerskloof
    Tel +27 21 424 6445

  • Your Travel Time

  • Your Activities

    You'll fly direct from Victoria Falls today to arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon. You'll have the afternoon to rest at your lodging or explore the local area on foot. The next day, on Day 9, you'll take a tour of Cape Winelands, formerly one of the most unequal areas of South Africa but now hosting a nascent black wine industry of makers, growers and owners. There will be some time for the children (and you!) to unwind at Boschendal with their Outdoor Experience.

    On Day 10, you'll be taken on a tour of the Cape Peninsula (including the Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch) with dinner and a show at Gold Restaurant in the evening.

    On Day 11, you'll tour through the fascinating villages of District Six, Bo Kaap and the Old Town with time in the afternoon to enjoy all that the V&A Waterfront has to offer.

    On Day 12, you'll take a trip to the less affluent parts of Cape Town and come to understand the history and present of the former township of Langa through a full Gospel church service. In the afternoon you'll also take a boat trip to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner. Dinner in the evening will be a at a local eatery in Langa.

    Day 13 is yours to spend as you choose, perhaps doing something active like sandboarding in Atlantis or paragliding across the Atlantic Seaboard from Signal Hill or alternatively enjoying a healthy dose of DNA (Doing Nothing At All), browsing the boutiques on Kloof and Bree Street and having coffee.

  • Your Food

    Meal Inclusions: Breakfast Only

Days 14 - 17

A Colorful Experience through Ghana

  • Your Accommodation

    Step into our luxury 5 star hotel, conveniently located in the downtown business district and minutes away from Accra's national centre for culture and art. With 269 rooms and suites, a 3,000 sq m spa and delightful culinary offerings, discover our business and lifestyle destination in the heart of Accra.

    Your home away from home:

    Kempinski Hotel
    www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-gold-coast-city
    Ministries, Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue PMB 66 Ghana
    Tel +233 242 436000

  • Your Travel Time

  • Your Activities

    You've an early start to get to Accra the morning of Day 14. After taking a flight to Joburg, you'll then take a direct flight from Joburg to Accra, arriving in the city in the afternoon. Another transfer takes you to the Kempinski Hotel (B&B), where you'll spend the remainder of your stay in Africa.

    You've got a free day in Accra on Day 15 to recover from your travelling the previous day with a chance to see some traditional music and dancing this evening.

    On Day 16, you'll tour the city centre sights of Accra - such as Independence Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park - before exploring the Makola Market in the afternoon, and also the Arts and Crafts Centre where you'll get a chance to make your own fabric.

    Day 17 sees you visiting Kakum National Park that brims with unusual wildlife and the Cape Coast Castle, the site of slavery for which Ghana's colonial legacy is famous.

  • Your Food

    Meal Inclusions: Breakfast Only

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Where It All Began is committed to crafting active adventures that not only thrill but also preserve the natural wonders and cultural heritage of Southern Africa.

Our mission is to provide sustainable adventure travel experiences that connect travellers with off the beaten track experiences in this diverse region through cycling, hiking, sailing, diving, off-roading and other low-emission methods of travel.

Through responsible tourism practices, we aim to leave a positive impact on local communities and ecosystems, ensuring that future generations can continue to explore and cherish the places where it all began.

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Our logo is an image of a skull found in the Rising Star Cave System in Gauteng, South Africa in 2013. It was named ‘homo naledi’, meaning ‘human of the stars’.

The cave system has so far given rise to the remains of over 15 individuals, making it the largest hominid fossil remains site ever discovered.

Travelling to Southern Africa is truly a return to the source of humankind, to Where It All Began.

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