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Wildlife, waterfalls, and why not wine
SECOND EDITION

AFRICA

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

 

Beginning in South Africas largest city, Johannesburg, we explore its urban richness. From there we move to the Zambian side of Victoria falls. The magnificent falls is just outside our door. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is a highlight for certain.

 

With the charm of the Avani Hotel as our base, we venture into Botswana for a day of safari by land and water. You are pretty sure to see your first giraffes,hippos, and Jesus birds or lily walkers, who seem to walk on water. 

 

Now that your binoculars are focused, we are off to Kruger National Park for more serious game viewing. This is where the cape buffalos, elephants, rhinos, lions, elands, steenboks, and leopards roam free and you are along for the ride.

 

The buzz of Cape Town calls us away from the animals and into its grasp. 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. A visit to a township brings us back to the modern history of this changing country.

 

 

INCLUDED

  • 11-14 nights hotels

  • Daily breakfast

  • 3/5 Lunches

  • 4 Dinners

  • 1 Cocktail cruise

  • Private transportation in airconditioned vehicles (except safari vehicles)

  • Admissions for all included activities

  • Private touring and guides

  • Fully escorted by Marcia Miller

 

EXCLUDED

  • International airfare into Johannesburg out of Cape Town.

  • Domestic flights from JNB to Victoria Falls, VFA to Mpumalanga,

  • MQP to CPT approximately $1000 total

  • Gratuities

  • Bar bills, visas, laundry

 

 

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

WONDERFUL WINELANDS

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$1600 per person double occupancy

$650 single supplement

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Wine lovers unite for a 3 night stay in the Franschhoek/Stellenbosch region, with 2 days of private touring some of the best wineries on the continent. Dutch roots run deep in this area. The wines of the area are excellent. Featuring Pinotage, shiraz, and chenin blanc. South Africa is the seventh largest producer of wine in the world. The settings of the wineries are beautiful and so are the wines. Come see how wine is made on the bottom of the globe.

 

Between tastings we will take a dose of art, in the form of sculptures at the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden. To satisfy the need for some history we offer the Stellenbosch Museum and Taal Monument. Our home for 3 nights is the 5 Star Franschhoek Hotel and Spa. What possibilities are you able to conjure for that?

 

 

DETAILS

Your deposit of $1500 will secure your space. Final payment due June 15, 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.

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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 12 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.

$6499

14
days

$7949 per person based on double occupancy

$1150 single supplement

SEP1-15, 2026

ITINERARY

 

Sept 1-3 Johannesburg

The important sites to visit are included in our private touring in air-conditioned vehicles–Nelson Mandela

’s house, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, the Apartheid Museum, and the township of Soweto. There is much to learn about the background of South Africa, and Johannesburg is the perfect entry point for that.

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September 3-6 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 zebras 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 drop into Chobe National Park of Botswana for our first safari. 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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September 6-9 Sabi Sands, South Africa safari lodge

Our safari accommodations are set on a watering hole. Just the right spot to sit and watch for wildlife. The property has been cared for by the same family for 57 years. You will feel like family too. It borders the unfenced Kruger National Park and is home to 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, 1 bush walk, 2 swimming pools, and fitness room.

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September 9-12 Cape Town

Cape Town is a beautiful city reminiscent of Sydney, Australia. Our hotel is on the V&A Waterfront, with easy access to restaurants and shops. Our days are spent with a full day trip to the Cape of Good Hope Peninsula, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a wine tasting, and Boulder Beach. The historical sites include Robben Island, and a township visit. Cape Town is full of world class dinning opportunities. We are set to savor a special farewell dinner at Spyced. Count the 14 spice infused courses.

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September 12-15 Departures OR Winelands Franschhoek

A single private group transfer to CPT is for those how must depart today. Those staying will take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for the breathtaking views and the fascinating ecosystem at the top. From there we begin our private wine explorations

with a private guide. There are 2 more full days of winery visits alongside cultural and historical visits. Spring will be busting out all over, in the southern hemisphere, at this time of the year.

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