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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 Brand g Vacations explores South Africa’s vibrant Cape Town and Thorny Bush Private Game Reserve, culminating with Zimbabwe’s acclaimed Victoria Falls!
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.
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.
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.
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The single supplement is two times the per person price in Kamara House. The single supplement is the per person price plus $5,000 in a Luxury Suite.
Prepaid Gratuities are an additional $300 per guest. Price does not include international air, however it does include intra-Africa flights.
A $1,500 per person deposit is required to secure a space. A second deposit is due 180 days prior to departure on April 26, 2026. Full payment is due no later than 120 days prior to departure on June 25, 2026. Failure to make payment(s) in a timely manner may cause your reservation to be cancelled.
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Accommodations: Junior Suite at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town (2 individual rooms); shared Kamara House on Safari (two separate ensuite bedrooms and access to full house) and Deluxe Level Suite at the Victoria Falls Hotel (2 individual rooms).
The pricing presented is per person based on four people occupying the house. For solo occupancy in one or both of the bedrooms, that person(s) pays two times the price listed.
The house also has a third bedroom. Please inquire about pricing for use of the third bedroom and occupancy of more than 4 guests.
The Kamara House is the newest luxury safari accommodation in the Thornybush Nature Reserve. A private house overlooking a small riverbed, it’s perfect for friends who wish to share the safari experience, while having their own private hotel accommodations in Cape Town and Victoria Falls.
From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of by our friendly staff and your dedicated butler, so you can spend the day relaxing on sun loungers with your book or watch passing wildlife from the rim-flow plunge pool. Close to Game Lodge, you can stroll across to the Spa for a wellness massage or pre-lunch drinks on the main deck.
Meals will take place in the main lodge together with the other Brand g guests. However, upon request you may also have select meals prepared by your personal chef and served alfresco-style outside or in the spacious dining area of Kamara House.
The interiors at Kamara House are a contemporary mix of organic textures and tones that echo its bush setting. The villa-style house has two en-suite beds rooms. A third bedroom is interleading to the main bedroom and is available upon request with adjusted pricing. Enjoy the large shared common living space and stargaze from your private deck as the lions roar in the distance. Kamara House has a dedicated game drive vehicle, guide, and tracker.
Kamara House features an expansive Living Area – two en-suite bedrooms each with King Size Beds which are convertible to two twin beds upon request, private plunge pool, all meals; teas/coffees; minibar in room; inclusive drinks and selected snacks (all soft drinks, and selection of beers, spirits and house wines); two game drives daily with accredited field guide and tracker; game drive refreshments and snacks; specified inclusive safari activities; wifi.
Single occupancy pricing is the per person price shown + $5,000.
Accommodations: Deluxe Room at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town; Luxury Suite on Safari and Signature Stable Wing Room at the Victoria Falls Hotel.
Private and stylishly decorated, the Luxury Suites at Thornybush are a joy to spend a night in and difficult to leave. The large windows above the bath and giant sliding doors to the deck offer incredible views of the riverbed and any animals that may be wallowing there.
Each of the 16 Luxury Suites have an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower and have been carefully designed and spaced to provide privacy. The elegant finishes and extremely comfortable beds complete the impressive rooms. Safari rooms are complete with all meals; teas/coffees; minibar in room; inclusive drinks and selected snacks (all soft drinks, and selection of beers, spirits and house wines); two game drives daily with accredited field guide and tracker; game drive refreshments and snacks; specified inclusive safari activities; wifi.
Set in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, this luxury hotel and spa offers easy access to all that’s happening in this dynamic city.
Mount Nelson has long been regarded as one of the city’s top five-star hotels. It offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility and contemporary buzz. Whether dining on exotic Cape cuisine, soaking up the sun, or exploring the buzzing streets, your time here promises endless memories to cherish.
Dates of Stay: November 9 – 13
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.
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.
Dates of Stay: November 13 – 17
The internationally-acclaimed Victoria Falls Hotel is set in acres of private gardens, and was established in 1904. For over 90 years, visiting members of Royal families, Heads of State, celebrities, authors, journalists and poets have preferred to stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of total privacy, comfort and care.
All rooms are well-appointed, cool and comfortable – each room is air-conditioned, with every modern amenity. The beautifully appointed Edwardian swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens and exotic trees, gives total privacy.
Dates of Stay: November 17 – 20
November 11, 2026
$75 Per Person includes roundtrip transfers
(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 tour of the prison.
November 11, 2026
$75 Per Person – Priority Ticket
(Note this tour is weather dependent)
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.
*Cable way may not operate due to high winds. No refunds will be provided for unused tickets.
November 2, 2026
$282 Per Person (morning excursion, may combine with zip line, canopy and gorge swing, which will then be in the afternoon)
Dr. David Livingstone was paddled in a dugout canoe through swift rapids towards the roar and rising cloud of mist suspended above a cliff over which the whole of the Zambezi River plunged.
The Makololo paddlers skillfully landed him on ‘Goat Island’ (now Livingstone Island) right on the lip of the chasm. A few steps through the small rainforest and, on the 16th November 1855, he gazed upon one of the most spectacular sights in the world – ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (The Smoke that Thunders) which he named after his Queen as The Victoria Falls.
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.
(Water shoes or shoes that can get wet are recommended. Excursion requires walking over uneven, rocky terrain and moderate to high physical activity, ability to swim not required, but must be comfortable in the water.)
November 19, 2026
$92 per person (may combine with Devil’s Pool, canopy and gorge swing – see notes on Devil’s Pool timing above)
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.
When the initial rush is over, you will hang in the chasm of the gorge, surveying the zig zag of the rapids below, the brilliant blue sky above, and the dark gorge flecked in green on either side of you. A safety guide is winched down to secure your harness to his and take you back to the platform. One ride is all it takes to be hooked for life.
November 19, 2026
$112 per person (may combine with Devil’s Pool, canopy and gorge swing – see notes on Devil’s Pool timing above)
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.
Though the fall lasts three seconds, the memory of falling through open African air lasts a lifetime.
November 19, 2026
$77 per person (may combine with Devil’s Pool, canopy and gorge swing – see notes on Devil’s Pool timing above)
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.
This experience is suitable to most everyone, however there is a significant rather steep climb at the end of this tour in sometimes quite warm temperatures.
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. The friendly and experienced staff will give you a detailed safety briefing before, taking you step-by-step through your upcoming adventure. There are two guides on each tour, and the activity lasts for between two to two and a half hours.
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Arrival: You should schedule your flights into Cape Town, South Africa (CPT) on November 9, 2026. The first scheduled activity will be a welcome reception followed by dinner, starting at 5:30pm.
Departure: You should schedule to fly home from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (VFA) anytime on November 20, 2026. Hotel check-out time is 11:00am.
Citizens of the US and Canada are required to have a valid passport, which expires at least 6 months after their last day in the programme. Citizens of all other countries should check with the European Union consulate in their home country to verify entry requirements.
Citizens of almost every country require tourist visas to enter Zimbabwe & Zambia (the location of Victoria Falls). It is not necessary to obtain visas in advance. The required visa(s) may be obtained upon entry to the Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe. If you are participating in the optional Devil’s Pool excursion you will require a multi-entry visa for Zimbabwe and Zambia. The cost of this multi entry “UNIVISA” is $50usd. If you are not participating in Devil’s Pool, you only need a single entry visa for Zimbabwe, and the cost of that visa is $30. Credit card facilities may not be available, so we ask that you bring the the required visa fee in cash.
Visas are not required for US citizens to enter South Africa. Citizens of other countries should check visa requirements with their nearest embassies or consulates for the countries visited.
Arrival Transfers: are provided from the Cape Town, South Africa Airport (CPT) to the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.
Departure Transfers: are provided from the Victoria Falls Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to the Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).
We will make every effort to accommodate special dietary requests. Please inform our office at least 45 days prior to departure of these requests.
Gratuities are customary expressions of appreciation for a job well done. It is our goal to ensure that the service you receive is as wonderful as the sites you visit. While we have collected pre-paid gratuities with your reservation, at your own discretion you may choose to provide additional tips.
Excursions during your travel program are led by expert English speaking local guides. The excursions are rated in difficulty based on the type and condition of the terrain, possible ascent/decent height as well as the total distance walked.
1/5: Very easy walking required which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
2/5: Easy amount of walking which may include stairs and uneven surfaces.
3/5: Moderate amount of walking which will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
4/5: Moderate/hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
5/5: Hard amount of walking will include stairs and uneven surfaces.
Please refer to individual excursions for full details. If you need accommodations based on your abilities, contact Brand g before booking this travel program.
You are on vacation as the last thing we want to impose is a dress code. We will however appreciate you wearing more than a thong or mankini at dinner. Be as dressed up or down as you see fit as long as you are comfortable and dress appropriately for changeable weather. Keep in mind the hotel property in Cape Town is one of the nicest in town, so you may wish to gussy up just a bit.
On safari, there can sometimes be mosquitoes, so long pants with smaller leg openings can be helpful for those “ankle-biters”.
If specific clothing is required e.g. when visiting a place of worship on a tour, we will specifically let you know prior to travel.
Please note that the included internal flights will have luggage restrictions that will be communicated through the booked guest page.
The comfort and safety of our guests is our first priority. Smoking is not permitted in enclosed public areas. There will be designated outdoor smoking areas at all properties.
In addition to routine vaccinations, it is recommended that most guests also get vaccinated or take medications for malaria, hepatitis A and typhoid. Some guests may also be at risk for hepatitis B, rabies and yellow fever.
We recommend you consult a travel medicine specialist, who can advise and provide treatment tailored to your specific health condition. Clinics like Passport Health, CostCo and others offer travel medicine pre-packaged services that will provide recommendations, vaccinations and prescriptions for a given destination.
You may also consult the US Center for Disease Control website, or your home country’s Disease Control website for more information.
Average temperatures for Africa in November are:
All of our trips include arrival and departure airport transfers, most meals, included beverages and so much more! Plus our trips are hosted, meaning someone from Brand g will be with you the entire time to take care of the details, so you can simply relax and enjoy your vacation.
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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.