DAY 1 Thursday, August 28

Overnight flight from USA to Africa.

DAY 2 Friday, August 29

Upon arrival at the Johannesburg Airport, go through passport control, collect your luggage and proceed through customs. Be met by your Ntaba escort and then walk to the City Lodge O.R. Tambo Hotel which is conveniently located next to the airport. Check-into your standard rooms for 1 night on Bed & Breakfast basis. Dinner is on your own account.

DAY 3 Saturday, August 30

After breakfast, we'll check out of our hotel in Johannesburg and walk to the airport terminal to check in for our flight to Kasane. Upon arrival at the Kasane Airport, we'll go through passport control, collect our luggage and proceed through customs. We'll be met and transferred to the Chobe Bakwena Lodge, our incredible game lodge for the next 3 nights. Enjoy lunch at th lodge before embarking on our first afternoon game activity, a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. We will see copious game such as hippos, water buffalos, elephants, crocodiles, as well as abundant bird life. The reflection of colors on the water is truly captivating. We'll return to the lodge exhilerated and ready for a cozy dinner, followed by a blissful overnight in our private chalets.

DAY 4 Sunday, August 31

Bundle up and meet at the lodge for breakfast, then hop on a private jeep and enter the Chobe National Park for your first land game drive. Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be part of one those National Geographic safari expeditions that you see on TV? Well, you're about to find out firsthand. This is a wild, eye opening adventure, and one that you'll never forget. Our guides will interpret the local watch guards (giraffes) as they look out for danger and keep a watchful eye on the area's predators: cheetah, lion, wild dog, leopard and hyena. We'll return to the lodge for lunch and a leisure afternoon. You may want to partake in a Guided Bicycle Tour or Village Walk, led by lodge staff. These are not at any specific time nor for any particular duration. They are outings offered to guests as part of Chobe Bakwena's Social Responsibility Programme. It is very important to staff that guests who choose to stay at Chobe Bakwena Lodge have the opportunity to learn about and experience the local customs and culture of the Kazangula community. We'll cruise the Chobe waters again this evening for a serene outing in nature before returning to the lodge for an enchanting lantern lit dinner.

DAY 5 Monday, September 1

Today we'll meet for coffee and tea before watching the glorious sunrise from the water, as we take our last boat ride on the Chobe. This will be a great time for bird watching. We'll also witness the largest congregation of elephants in Africa, as nearly 200,000 elephants live here. We'll enjoy a late breakfast at the lodge then guests will have free time. Be sure to allow time for a village visit or a soak in the pool before a late afternoon lunch. We'll venture back to the Chobe National Park for an afternoon/evening game drive this time; however we'll follow strict government orders to be out of the park by sundown. Our jeeps will take us into the bush in search of wildlife. Tonight at the lodge we're in for a real treat, as we gather by the fire for a traditional Boma dinner.

DAY 6 Tuesday, September 2

After a morning game drive and breakfast, we'll check out of the lodge and transfer to the Kanzagula border post where we will be met by your Ntaba guide who will assist the group across the border to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Be sure to have your $30.00 in cash to pay for your single-entry Zimbabwe visa at the border. Check into your Signature or Luxury room at the Insika Lodge for 3 nights. We'll have a special dinner at the riverfront Zambezi Vista restaurant tonight.

Check out at Chobe Bakwena Lodge.

Check in at Insika Lodge.

DAY 7 Wednesday, September 3

After breakfast, we'll journey to the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary for an opportunity to interact with the elephants that live there! Learn about the elephants, their history, how they came to be in the Sanctuary, and the threats facing elephant populations today. We will have the opportunity to interact, pet, feed and capture photo moments with these gentle giants as well as witness the special relationship staff share with the elephants. After the encounter with these amazing creatures, enjoy lunch at the sanctuary. Later this afternoon we'll visit a local Craft Market for shopping of handmade items. After freshening up at the lodge, we'll embark on the dazzling Malachite vessel for an unforgettable luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River. A three-course meal and drinks are served as she gently cruise past wildlife with the roaring falls in the background.

DAY 8 Thursday, September 4

Eat a hearty breakfast then it's time to hike the spectacular Victoria Falls. Admire the view as we savor lunch at the Lookout Cafe (the meal is included; drinks are on your own account). You will also have the opportunity to participate in some optional adrenaline activities on your own account, such as the Gorge Swing or the Flying Fox. We've got a festive evening out planned with a traditional Boma dinner and live entertainment. Return to the lodge for overnight.

DAY 9 Friday, September 5

After breakfast, we'll fly from Victoria Falls to Nelspruit (MQP) in South Africa. Arrive at Becks Safari Lodge in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Check into your Deluxe Safari Suite for 3 nights. Enjoy lunch and your first game drive this afternoon. You will have the chance to see the Big 5 – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.

Check out at Insika Lodge.

Check in at Becks Safari Lodge.

DAY 10 Saturday, September 6

Join your driver and tracker for morning and afternoon game drives in open air land rovers. Learn how to track your favorite animals and be prepared to greet them in up close and personal fashion. The intimacy of your animal encounters here will be life changing.

DAY 11 Sunday, September 7

Another spectacular day in the bush awaits us with 2 more game drives and exquisite dining on our final evening in South Africa. The memories you've made here will last a lifetime.

DAY 12 Monday, September 8

After your morning game drive and breakfast, check out and be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport to check in for your flight to Johannesburg and then your connecting flight back to the USA.

DAY 13 Tuesday, September 9

Overnight flight from Africa to USA.