Some of the dunes at Sossusvlei reach as high as 1,300 feet.
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2: Arrive Johannesburg Upon arrival we
transfer to our hotel in the suburb of Rosebank, where
our rooms will be ready for our early check-in. As
guests’ arrival times may vary greatly, we have no
group activities planned. B
Day 3: Johannesburg/Soweto We meet our fellow
travelers today as we embark on a tour of the Soweto
district of Johannesburg. Here we see the home of
former Archbishop Desmond Tutu; visit the home,
now a museum, of the late Nelson Mandela; and tour
the moving Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum,
where we learn more about apartheid and the Soweto
uprising of 1976. Then we hear fascinating stories
from a local Sowetan who was present during the
uprising, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner together. B,L,D
Day 4: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
We fly this morning to Victoria Falls, first “
discovered” by explorer David Livingstone and claimed
for Great Britain’s Queen Victoria in 1855. With
its 300-foot-deep gorge and thundering spray, “Vic”
Falls is a wonder of the natural world. This afternoon we see it for ourselves on a guided walk. B,D
Day 5: Victoria Falls This morning we visit a local
school where we have the opportunity to interact with
the children and teachers, then spend some time exploring the town of Victoria Falls. Late this afternoon
we embark on a Sundowner dinner cruise on the
Zambezi River. B,D
Day 6: Victoria Falls This morning we set off on
a rhino safari in open-top safari vehicles. This afternoon is at leisure; this evening we attend a talk on
David Livingstone’s travels, trials, and travails. B,D
Day 7: Chobe National Park, Botswana Known
for a diverse terrain that attracts an exceptional array
of wildlife, Chobe National Park in nearby Botswana
boasts one of the largest concentrations of game
in all Africa, including the world’s largest elephant
population (some 120,000), as well as zebra, lion,
hippo, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, buffalo, and more.
We’re sure to see some of them on today’s full-day
excursion to Chobe, where we take a morning game
drive and an afternoon game cruise. B,L,D
Day 8: Victoria Falls/Windhoek, Namibia Today
we fly via Johannesburg to the Namibian capital of
Windhoek, arriving late this evening. B
18 days from $6,554 total price
from Boston, New York, Wash, DC
($5,195 air & land inclusive plus $1,359
airline taxes and fees)
It’s a small group journey of astonishing beauty and consummate adventure, one
that captures the magnificence of four distinct
nations. It’s nature’s showcase come to life: ocean
and mountains, desert and plains, waterfalls
and wildlife extraordinaire. It’s Southern
Africa, where diversity reigns and where
visitors are welcomed as never before.
SOUTHERN AFRICA ODYSSEY
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Soweto touring • Spectacular Victoria Falls • Rhino safari
in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve • Chobe National
Park safari excursion • World’s largest crested dunes at
Sossusvlei • Skeleton Coast boat excursion • Four-night
stay in beautiful Cape Town • The Winelands touring •
Outstanding small group accommodations
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. for Johannesburg
2-3 Rosebank 54 on Bath Deluxe
4-7 Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Hotel Deluxe
8 Windhoek Windhoek Sup. First Class Country Club
9-10 Sossusvlei Sossusvlei Lodge Sup. First Class
11-12 Swakopmund Swakopmund Sup. First Class Hotel
13-16 Cape Town The Table Bay Deluxe Hotel
17 Cape Town/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)
18 Arrive U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel
industry standard reference.
Avg. High (°F) Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Victoria Falls 85 86 85 82 78 83 89 90 88 85
Windhoek 74 74 75 74 74 68 66 67 71 82
Cape Town 79 77 72 67 65 64 65 70 73 78
NAMIBIA
SOUTH
AFRICA
BOTSWANA
Indian
Ocean
Atlantic
Ocean
Windhoek
Cape Town
Johannesburg/
Rosebank
ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls
Chobe
Nat’l Park
Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Kruger
Nat’l Park
Destination
Air
Motorcoach
Extension (air)
Entry/Departure
