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Wings Over Southern Africa
Tour Description:
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON THIS
EPIC ADVENTURE: MIGHTY VICTORIA FALLS, THE GAME-RICH
OKAVANGO DELTA AND THE TOWERING DUNES OF
SOSSUSVLEI AS WELL AS INSPIRING, COSMOPOLITAN
CAPE TOWN — ALL ON ONE INCREDIBLE ITINERARY
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE TIME-SAVING CONVENIENCE
OF PRIVATELY CHARTERED AIR.
Aircraft: Learjet 45 or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.
Flight Details Johannesburg–Livingstone (1 hr 30 min) | Livingstone–Maun (30 min) | Maun–Chief’s Camp (25 min) | Chief’s Camp–Maun (25 min) | Maun–Windhoek (1 hr 15 min) | Windhoek–Sossusvlei (1 hr 45 min) | Sossusvlei–Windhoek (1 hr 45 min) | Windhoek–Cape Town (2 hrs)
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Friday 27 Sep 24 | Starting at $52,995 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $54,495 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 29 Sep 25 — Sunday 12 Oct 25 | Starting at $54,495 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your exclusive hotel.
Settle in and relax before your exciting Southern Africa
adventure.
Day 2 - Livingstone, Zambia
Fly by privately chartered air to Livingstone in Zambia. Continue
to Thorntree River Lodge, where you stay in a tented suite with
unobstructed views of the Zambezi River. At twilight, cruise the
river on a memorable Scenic Sundowner. Gather this evening for
a welcome dinner.
Day 3 - Livingstone
Begin by exploring spectacular Victoria Falls from the
Zambian side on a guided walk. Afterward, peruse a local
craft market, and then enjoy a Chef’s Table experience
that introduces you to the local cuisine with a tasting of
traditional Zambian fare, followed by lunch. Next, gain
insight into local daily life with a visit to a school and clinic
supported by A&K Philanthropy in Nakatindi Village. While
in Nakatindi, meet with local female entrepreneurs at a bike
shop and visit a bead-making studio that creates beads out
of recycled materials, both projects also supported by A&K
Philanthropy. Return to camp for a cocktail before dinner.
Day 4 - Okavango Delta, Botswana
Fly by private charter to Maun, Botswana, transferring
on arrival by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta, and
continuing overland to Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp. The camp
is situated in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game
Reserve, nicknamed the “predator capital of the world” and
one of the best places in Botswana to see the Big Five — lion,
leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. Settle into your
luxurious camp, and then set out on an afternoon game
drive.
Day 5 - Okavango Delta
Rise early for a game drive through countryside where
elephant, buffalo and impala, as well as lion and other
predators, roam free. Later, set out once again to marvel at
the incredible wildlife. This evening, savor an A&K-exclusive
experience that introduces you to Botswanan culture and
traditions.
Day 6 - Okavango Delta
Revel in another day of game drives in the bush. Optionally,
if seasonal water levels allow, Ride Like a Local by mokoro,
gliding through the tranquil delta waters, watching for frog,
hippo and other wildlife.
Day 7 - Sossusvlei, Namibia
Return by light aircraft to Maun and board your private
charter flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival, transfer by
light aircraft to Sossusvlei and continue to your luxurious
desert lodge. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. After dark, join the resident astronomer in the lodge’s state-of-the-art
observatory and marvel at the sky’s wonders.
Day 8 - Sossusvlei
Today, discover renowned Sossusvlei, a place of otherworldly
beauty. The salt-and-clay pan is surrounded by towering
dunes that, together with the sky, make up the palette of
burnt oranges and vivid blues that are so distinctive to the
region. After an opportunity to climb “Big Daddy” — the
tallest of the dunes — return to your lodge for an afternoon
at leisure.
Day 9 - Sossusvlei
Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon adventure, sailing on
the wind over the endlessly fascinating terrain of the world’s
oldest desert, viewing it from an new perspective. Upon
landing, enjoy breakfast in the desert. This afternoon, you
may opt to venture out for a guided trail ride over the stark
desert panorama on an e-bike, taking in the awe-inspiring
terrain.
Day 10 - Cape Town, South Africa
Fly by light aircraft to Windhoek, and then on to Cape Town
via privately chartered air. Upon arrival, check in to your
hotel and settle in.
Day 11 - Cape Town
Visit Robben Island, where the anti-apartheid leader — and
eventual South African president — Nelson Mandela was
once imprisoned. Privately explore this UNESCO World
Heritage Site and view a cell where Mandela was held. After
lunch, ascend to Table Mountain’s soaring plateau by cable car
for gorgeous views.
Day 12 - Cape Town
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Savor a Taste-Filled Winelands Adventure,
visiting
Stellenbosch and partaking in wine tastings at top
vineyards, and a craft beer tasting.
Hike & Bike the Table Mountain Area,
ascending Lion’s
Head on foot, breaking for lunch on trendy Bree Street and
biking along the Sea Point Promenade.
Discover Cape Town’s Thriving Art Scene,
starting at the
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, admiring
the vividly colorful Bo-Kaap district, and later stopping at
an urban art project for insights into the passion of local
graffiti artists.
Return to your luxurious hotel for an evening at
leisure.
Day 13 - Cape Town
Discover scenic, rugged Cape Point, the mountainous
promontory at the southern tip of Africa. Venture past
the “bikini beaches” at the base of the Twelve Apostles
Mountains, Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor, and
over Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the Cape Peninsula
and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare
species. Ascend by funicular to the pinnacle at Cape Point
for some stunning views. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony
of endangered African penguin. Tonight, gather for your
farewell dinner.
Day 14 - Cape Town
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your
departing flight.
