Post-Trip Extension Options
You've traveled across the world. Do you have flexibility and want to extend your stay? We have two post-trip extensions you can choose from in South Africa.
On one extension, visit South Africa's most iconic city, Cape Town. On another, venture to Zimbabwe to visit the world renowned Victoria Falls. If you have not booked yet and are interested, please contact your travel coordinator or email info@discovercorps.com and they will help you add this on to your trip!
Cape Town Extension: Pre-Departure Information
Here is some important information that you need to know about traveling on the Cape Town extension.
Accommodation (note that this may change due to seasonality or availability):
Leeuwenzee Guest House. 199 High Level Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa. (+27) 21 439 9516
Packing List - In addition to the packing list for the main South Africa itinerary, be sure to pack the following for Cape Town:
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimsuit (for summer months)
Jacket/windbreaker (especially in winter months)
South African Visa/Passport info will be the same as the main South Africa itinerary
Flight Information - Please see detailed flight information here.
Day 4 Optional Activity:
Whale watching Tour
Based out of Hermanus, a 1.5 hour driver each way, this cruise operates around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be fortunate enough to see the Marine Big 5: Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, Great White Shark around the renowned Shark Alley, CapeFur Seals, the endangered African Penguin, and various dolphin species. The area is also home to a variety of seabirds. The Southern Right Whale season is normally from June–to December, but for the rest of the year you have a chance of spotting Humpback and Bryde’s whales in the area. There is an on-board biologist and experienced crew who promise an education, life-changing experience.
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The Winelands Tour
Spend the day exploring some of the Cape’s finest wine farms in the Paarl–Stellenbosch region. There are more than 150 wine farms and estates to be discovered, offering a variety of award-winning wines and tasting experiences for both connoisseurs and novice wine drinkers. On a Winelands day tour, you’ll get a small taste of what this region has to offer. Tours can be customized if there are specific farms and experiences that you would like to include. Your tour includes a wine tasting and cellar tour, lunch, and a wine and chocolate tasting.
Accommodations
Leeuwenzee Guest House
Victoria Falls Extension: Pre-Departure Information
Here is some important information that you need to know about traveling on the Victoria Falls post-trip extension.
Accommodation (note that this may change due to seasonality or availability):
Lokuthula Lodges - Stand 471 Squire Cummings Ave, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Packing List - In addition to the packing list for the main South Africa itinerary, be sure to pack the following for Victoria Falls:
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimsuit (for summer months)
Long sleeve shirt and pants (for cooler weather in the evenings during the winter months. And to keep mosquitos away)
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Sunglasses/sunscreen
Zimbabwe Visa/Passport info
A visa is required for U.S. citizens traveling to Zimbabwe
A passport, return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover the trip are also required.
Zimbabwe requires 2 consecutive blank pages in your passport to enter (more information here)
Tourist visas are valid for either 30 days, permitting a single entry, or for 60 days, permitting multiple entries.
Visas can be obtained on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport for 30 USD (30-day single entry visa) or 50 USD (multiple entry visa)
Money
Zimbabwe is a cash society and the use of credit cards is almost non-existent. Visitors need to plan for their debit and credit cards to be unusable.
Lokuthula Lodge accepts credit cards for hotel expenses only. However, credit cards and debit cards cannot be used to obtain cash.
We recommend you bring as much cash as you need in USD (plus extra U.S. dollars) into country with you.
Health
Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Malaria vaccinations are recommended by the CDC when visiting Zimbabwe. Please see the CDC website here.
Malaria is present in all parts of Zimbabwe including Victoria Falls. Please consult your doctor or travel health clinic for further information.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers coming from areas of yellow fever transmission
Flight Information - Please see detailed flight information here.
Additional Information
Please note that there are many hawkers and people selling things in the streets around Victoria Falls and large hotels like Lokuthula Lodges. They do not present a danger but it's best to ignore the hawkers and keep in mind that it is not rude to say "no thank you" and kindly walk on. This is simply an aspect of society in many African countries.
Accommodations
The Safari Club, Johannesburg Night 1
Lokuthula Lodge, Victoria Falls Nights 2-4
