Africa Experiences
Our access to legends and luminaries allows us to craft superb special interest journeys. No matter what your passion, we have the perfect safari to match it. Epicureans, for example, can explore some of the top South African restaurants and vineyards with a world famous chef or vintner.
Golfers can play a round with a famous golfer on his private course. History buffs can explore evacuation sites with archeologists. Animal lovers can get behind the scenes with top conservationists on the front lines of preserving wildlife. Your possibilities are virtually endless…Africa is yours to discover!
See the Big Five in action on your African safari, viewing the wildlife in Africa is exciting and captivating. Your guide will get you up close and personal with the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, cape buffalo and rhino). Pack your camera and binoculars to guarantee your best photos.
Cape Town South Africa offers a wonderful home base to visit Table Top Mountain, the Garden Route and the famous vineyards of South Africa. Fabulous gourmet dining is included along the way. Include Robbin Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated and learn of the exciting history and culture during this time period.
Victoria Falls, it has been called humbling, thrilling, awe-inspiring, yet somehow words fall short in describing this wonder of the world. As you approach the falls, it is the roar you will hear first; a thundering reminder of the stunning spectacle to come. It’s mist, as high as 1000 feet, fill the air. The thrill of seeing the mile wide cascade for the first time is easy, with a heli-tour from above!
Mt. Kilimanjaro, immortalized in literature, film and song, this African landmark is truly one of the planets greatest pleasures, and to climb it is a rewarding, once in a lifetime experience. Many of the treks are non-technical and no mountain experience is necessary, but you should be strong and adventuresome! Camp staff carry your gear, keep you fed and comfortable to the summit.
Etosha National Park is Namibia’s top wildlife destination. Etosha is home to Africa’s tallest elephants, the endangered black rhino and 91 other species of mammals. Etosha is popular with photographers in dry season who flock to the watering holes, along with the wildlife.
Most visitors to Etosha National Park will see plenty of giraffe, elephant, lion, rhino, cheetah and leopard along with a high variety of bird life.
A scheduled game drive in Etosha is a highlight on a trip to Africa. There are several excellent upscale lodges and camps available just outside the park on private reserves, where guided safaris are part of the package.
Okavango River cuts through the center of the Kalahari Desert, creating a unique inland water system that gives life to a huge variety of birds and mammals. The Okavango Delta is a unique safari destination because you can view much of the wildlife from a traditional canoe ~ a mokoro.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and includes the world’s largest crater, which acts as a natural enclosure for almost every species of wildlife found in East Africa. I call it The Garden of Eden, you will be amazed at how close you can view the wildlife here.
There is a large selection of Kruger National Park tours intended to satisfy many types of travelers with their unique set of needs. The tours allow tourists to observe grand African animals like leopards, lions, buffalos, elephants, rhinos and many more in their natural habitat. Depending on which type of safari you choose, you can explore the wilderness on elephant back, in open guided Land Rovers or by foot.
The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is Africa’s most popular safari destination and the is the most popular wildlife park in Kenya. From July to October you can witness the incredible migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra. The Masai tribesmen also offer cultural tours, which enhance your visit.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania offers the absolute classic African safari setting. The grasslands make the Serengeti fantastic for spotting lion kills because you can see the whole spectacle clearly. The migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra starts here and because its much larger than the Mara, its also less touristy.
There is nothing like planning a trip to Africa – there are so many opportunities for exploration and relaxation, so many ideas to consider. Are you wanting to see the golden landscapes, your eyes searching for the next group of wildlife? Do you want to drift a waterway, listening for the rustle of animals through the peaceful silence on your amazing African luxury safari? See the magnificent views of Mt. Kilimanjaro? Stroll the famous vineyards of Cape Winelands? When the choices are both exquisite and seemingly endless, where does one begin? A customized trip, orchestrates your best vacation ever. Africa, it’s calling for you!