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Wildlife, waterfalls, and why not wine
SECOND EDITION

AFRICA

$7949

14
days

$7949 per person based on double occupancy

$1900 single supplement

AUG 17-30, 2026

"The only man I envy is the man who has not seen Africa - for he has so much to look forward to."

Rich Mullins
 

Africa comes with a dose of magic that transforms souls and changes people from the inside out. It cannot be washed away.
 

Beginning in Cape Town we have an introduction to the things that make this such an appealing city. Table Mountain looms over the city and Robbin Island (Mandela’s prison) lies offshore. Penguins nest in the sands of Cape of Good Hope and ostriches roam the dunes. Seals swim in the water and all is right with the world. We will start at a slow pace to allow you to settle in. We take time to include a day in the Wine Lands region of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for a taste of the important South African wine industry. Afterall, it is the 7 th largest wine producer in the world. What do you know about Pinotage?

 

Our animal viewing takes place in 2 different countries. Kruger National Park, in South Africa, and Chobe National Park, in Botswana. Between them you will come to know cape buffalos, elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, elands, steenboks, leopards, hyenas, and many other species roaming free. You are along for the wildest ride of your life.
 

Moving on to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls offers new drama. The magnificent
natural wonder is just outside our door. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is a
highlight for certain. From there is where our Chobe visit originates. That safari day is
special because part of it takes place on the water. The hippos and crocodiles are
highlights but it is also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Will you spot the Jesus birds that seem walk on water? We reach the end of our journey in Johannesburg, the largest city of the country. There is time for the Apartheid Museum, to learn the story of Hector Pieterson, and visit the Mandela home. You will come away from Africa a changed person with an album of photos worthy of National Geographic, an expanded brain, and a full heart.

 

 

INCLUDED

  • 13 nights hotels

  • Daily breakfast

  • 6 Lunches

  • 3 Dinners

  • 1 Cocktail cruise

  • 1 Food walk

  • 3 wine tastings

  • Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles (except safari vehicles)

  • Admissions for all included activities

  • Private touring and guides

  • Fully escorted by Marcia Miller

  • Zoom call pre-trip meeting

  • Reading list

 

EXCLUDED

  • International airfare into Cape Town and out of Johannesburg

    Domestic flights CPT, Mpumalanga, MQP to Victoria Fass, VCT to JNB approx $1000 total

  • Gratuities

  • Bar bills, visas, laundry

 

DETAILS

Your deposit of $1500 will secure your space. Final payment due June 1, 2026. All
payments are nonrefundable. All participants must have medical evacuation insurance.
Full travel insurance coverage recommended. Check with your healthcare provider to
discuss the need for malaria prevention, recommended vaccinations, and any other
health concerns. Special dietary requests may be able to be accommodated but cannot
be guaranteed. Guests must be able to independently, embark and disembark safari vehicles with ladders, boats, and airplanes, and walk on uneven surfaces for short distances.
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Any substitutions will be of equal value. No
refunds for missed activities. Passports must be valid for 6 months from the date of
departure from Africa and have a least 2 adjacent blank pages in the visa section per
country visited. Minimum 8 participants.


 

 

 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Certain activities available during your travel experience, such as game drives, walking safaris, motor boating, mokoro, bungee jumping, primate trekking, hot air balloon, helicopters, white-water rafting, and similar high-adventure pursuits, carry inherent risks. We partner with trusted operators who prioritize safety; however, by choosing to participate in these activities, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential outcomes or consequences that may arise (such as personal injury, illness, or other hazards). Please be advised that certain insurance policies may not cover these activities. We recommend reviewing your insurance coverage and, if necessary, obtaining additional insurance to ensure adequate protection.

ITINERARY

 

August 17-22 CAPE TOWN

Cape Town is a beautiful city. Our hotel is on the V&A Waterfront, with easy access to restaurants and shops. Our days are spent with a full day trips to the Cape of GoodHope Peninsula, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a wine tasting, Boulder Beach, and the winelands. Table Mountain, the historical sites include Robben Island (where Mandela was imprisoned), and a township visit round out the days. Cape Town is full of world class dining opportunities. A fun food walk gives us a taste of the diverse local fare.


August 22-25 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Our departure is early this morning to accommodate a very special stop, enroute to Lukimbi Lodge. Chimp Eden, Jane Goodall’s primate rescue center provides a glimpse into the stellar efforts that they are expending to rescue and study these brilliant animals.
 

Our safari accommodations are set along the Lwakahle River, just the right spot to sit and watch for wildlife. It is one of only 7 private concessions within Kruger National Park surrounded by Cape buffalo, leopards (my personal favorite), elephants, elands, hyenas, baboons, and families of lions. Keep your binoculars at hand. The food is hearty, with dinner around the boma fire. Three homecooked meals each day fuel you for the two game drives a day, a daily bush walk, the swimming pool, spa, and fitness room. It is early to bed and early to rise on safari. Accommodations are in Classic Suites.

August 25-28 VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA

The thrill of the exhilarating, mist laden thunder of Victoria Falls is a short stroll which also passes the market of artisans on the way to the shore. Stay vigilant for the monkeys and zebra on the hotel grounds of the Avani. A favorite offering in Zambia is a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. It beats any Disneyland Jungle ride by a mile! From here we visit into Chobe National Park of Botswana. The first half of the day is on the water searching for hippos, butterflies, birds, and crocs. After lunch we board vehicles to keep an eye out for elephants, lions, and giraffes. You do not need a visa to enter Zambia, but you will need one to depart ($50).

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August 28-30 JOHANNESBURG

The important sites of Johannesburg are included in our private touring by air-conditioned vehicle - Soweto township and the Apartheid Museum. Flights home should be scheduled on 8/31 from JNB.

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