Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Cape Town, South Africa
Cape TownWarmed by the African sun, Cape Town is
dominated by a towering, tableshaped
mountain set on a peninsula of
soaring rocky heights and lush valleys.
Explore the Cape Peninsula and the
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Ride the funicular to the top of Cape
Point for panoramic views of the
landscapes below.
Drive to Glencairn
and participate in a walk with a troop
of Chacama baboon in their natural
mountain environment. Experience a
day in the life of one of South Africa's
award-winning winemakers, Middelvlei
Wine Estate, in the Cape Winelands. The
estate's wine farmer and vine master take
you on an in-depth tour which includes
a visit to the farm's private underground wine cellar. Taste some of the unique
varietals and blend and bottle your own
wine under a unique Marco Polo Club
label.
After lunch, wander through the
local village before continuing to Spier
Wine Estate and the Cheetah Center
for a private cheetah interaction. If
weather conditions permit, take a cable
car ride to the top of breathtaking Table
Mountain.
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Days 3-4: Cape Town
Cape Town/Johannesburg/ Maun, Botswana/Kalahari DesertFly to Johannesburg and connect to
Maun. Continue by light aircraft to
your camp located deep in the heart of
the Kalahari Desert on the edge of the
Makgadikgadi Pans.
The largest salt
pans in the world, Makgadikgadi was
formed when Australia and South Africa
separated five million years ago. At the
time, it was a lake at the base of the Rift
Valley, but the waters shifted north,
leaving enormous salt pans (the size of
Portugal) that look like a moonscape.
While you are here, stay in Jack's Camp,
a classic East African 1940s-style
safari camp. Traditional canvas and
wooden basins, copper water jugs,
paraffin lamps, Oriental rugs and fine
silver complement the ambience. Walk
with traditionally dressed Bushmen
(the nomadic hunter-gatherer people
of the area) to view desert wildlife,
including adorable meerkat.
Venture
onto the salt pans on four-wheel-drive
ATVs to explore this vast, mysterious
area. You have the option to spend an
unforgettable night under the desert
stars when your bed is placed outside
for a night of slumber in the Kalahari.
Jack's Camp B L D
Days 5-6: Cape Town/Johannesburg/ Maun, Botswana/Kalahari Desert
Kalahari Desert/Moremi Game ReserveThe exclusive Mombo
Concession of the Moremi Game
Reserve, the "predator capital of Africa,"
is renowned for its resident prides of
lion and the rare wild dog, and is home
to Chief 's Camp, a luxury bush lodge
located on Chief 's Island. This tented
camp provides an oasis of comfort in
the heart of the lush Okavango Delta,
with 12 luxury en suite tents, each with
its own private viewing deck that offers
a panoramic view of the animal activity
along the nearby Piajio Channel. Game
viewing activities from Chief 's Camp
include excursions in four-wheel-drive
vehicles, secure hides for enthusiastic
game watchers.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp B L D
Days 7-9: Kalahari Desert/Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve/ Livingstone, Zambia/Mosi-oa-Tunya National ParkTransfer to Livingstone
in Zambia by light aircraft and coach.
Drive to Sussi & Chuma Lodge, named
after explorer David Livingstone's
faithful friends.
During your time here,
you stay in one of the luxurious tree
houses, built into the canopy of majestic
ebony trees. Engage in activities that
include river cruises and visits to the
local fishing village. Tour the mighty
Victoria Falls to see the thundering
waters and take guided game drives
to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Observe resident wildlife, including
hippo and elephant, as they take
advantage of their preeminent status
at the park and wander the grounds as
they please.
There is also time to take a
sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River
above the falls. Glide lazily down the
river watching for hippo, elephant or
buffalo coming to drink at the water's
edge.
The following day, embark on a
scenic "Flight of the Angels," a helicopter
excursion over Victoria Falls and a must
for avid photographers. If you prefer,
you can explore a nearby village or
interact with semi-habituated elephant.
Join Russell Gammon, an expert on
David Livingstone, for a farewell dinner
at your lodge.
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma B L D
Days 10-11: Moremi Game Reserve/ Livingstone, Zambia/Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park/ Livingstone/Johannesburg/USA or CanadaDrive to Livingstone for a
flight to Johannesburg and a connection
to your homebound flight.
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Day 12: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park/ Livingstone/Johannesburg/USA or Canada