Spotlight on South Africa and Victoria Falls

The price of this journey includes:

• All accommodations
• Meals (as detailed in the itinerary)
• Airport transfers and land transportation (as detailed in the itinerary)
• Basic internet in hotel rooms and aboard ships (where available; service not guaranteed)
• Entertainment and special dinners arranged by Tauck
• Sightseeing and shore excursions on cruises
• Standard luggage handling
• The services of and gratuities to hospitality staff, housekeeping, ship crew, local guides, safari guides and trackers

A gratuity to your Tauck Director is not included in the price of this journey and is extended at your discretion. However, all appropriate gratuities for hospitality staff, drivers, local guides, safari guides and trackers are included.

Airfare to and from your tour's starting and ending point is not included in the price. However, if your itinerary includes on-tour flights during your journey, those are included. To make your travel plans even easier, Tauck can also help you book international airfare.

Passports:

A passport is required to enter South Africa and Zimbabwe. It must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond your entry date and must contain at least two blank pages. 

To ensure the smoothest delivery of your tour documents, we ask that you provide us your passport information at least 60 days prior to departure.

Visas:

A visa is required for entry to Zimbabwe. You may obtain these visas electronically once you're within 3 months of your departure.

Tauck partners with G3 Global Services to help with visa processing, but you are not required to use their services and may instead apply online for a Zimbabwe eVisa.

If you choose to use G3, visit tauck.g3visas.com email tauck@g3visas.com or call (888) 883-8472. Although G3's fees are not included in your tour cost, they are reduced exclusively for Tauck guests and will be provided during the application process.

Once you book your journey, additional information to help you with your visa application will be available in My Account. 

If you are traveling as the guardian of children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents authorizing emergency treatment in case of an illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling without BOTH parents. Tauck is not responsible for travel disruptions caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

Some countries visited on this journey may require proof of certain vaccinations for entry. For the most up-to-date health and vaccination information, we recommend you consult with a travel medical specialist, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the embassies of the countries you'll visit.

Tauck journeys are designed for guests in good health. Depending on your destination, you may walk longer distances, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain. To help you choose the experience that suits you best, we've created a rating system for the activity level and pace of each itinerary. You can find the ratings for this journey in the overview section above. For more details about what to expect on tour, visit our Activity & Pace page.

Guests should feel comfortable getting into and out of safari vehicles each day. Safari vehicles are not air conditioned, and the areas covered on game drives are usually unpaved, bumpy, and dusty.

The responsibility of your Tauck Director is to ensure the larger group enjoys a relaxing and seamless journey; therefore, he or she cannot provide ongoing assistance to any one guest. 

Accessibility Accommodations: Guests who require accessibility accommodations must notify Tauck at the time of booking, or as soon as the need for accommodation arises. Guests are also responsible for promptly notifying Tauck if there is a material change in their mobility, accessibility, cognitive, or other participation-related needs after booking and prior to departure that may affect their ability to participate in the Trip or require accommodations, special arrangements, or reassessment of participation. Tauck will make reasonable efforts, in coordination with our suppliers, to attempt to accommodate such requests. Unfortunately, not all requests can be fulfilled. We are not responsible for denial of service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers.

Personal Assistance: Tauck regrets that it cannot provide special assistance for walking, wheelchairs, dining, or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist you. 

Mobility Requirements: Due to operational constraints, including limited cargo space, stairs, and uneven or difficult terrain, we regret that some itineraries cannot accommodate wheelchairs or electric scooters. 

For more information on mobility expectations, please visit our Activity & Pace page.

This journey has the following age restrictions:

• Minimum age: 5+
• Recommended age: 8+

• Hot air balloon ride: 15+

• At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 or older to make a reservation
• All travelers under the age of 18 must share a room or cabin with, and be accompanied by, an adult age 18 or older
• All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian

We encourage families to be thoughtful when traveling with children, as our itineraries may include activities, pacing, and experiences that that aren't well suited to very young guests. It is for that reason we created Tauck Bridges – journeys for the whole family to enjoy together.

If a child is unable to participate in a scheduled activity, a parent or guardian is responsible for staying with them, as childcare is not provided during the journey.

With consideration for all fellow travelers wanting to enjoy their vacation to its fullest, it is important to know and understand that Tauck has the right to ask any tour member who is disruptive to a group to leave the tour whether they are 6 or 96 years of age.

You may cancel your reservation without penalty within 10 days of your initial deposit.

After 10 days, cancellations – regardless of reason – may involve fees from travel and hotel providers, which vary by tour.

For complete details, visit our Tauck Travel Protection page.