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South African
where you can comfortably relax at a lodge sited near a watering hole to observe animals, large and small, gathering to quench their thirst just after dawn and just before sunset. Be on the lookout for the park’s herds of zebra, giraffe, elephant and buffalo, and the solitary leopards. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and watch the sun bid adieu in a heart-wrenching display of color as various reflections dance upon the water. After dark, listen for the not-too-distant roar of that principal predator – the lion.
This safari showcases some of the best destinations in Southern Africa.
Highlights & Safari Including Victoria Falls
AAA invites you to join our Southern Africa Highlights & Safari including Victoria Falls tour, traveling in the fall of 2023. Along
the journey you’ll have opportunity to listen to lions roar, feel the sun’s warmth on a morning safari drive, and gaze at the mighty cascades of Victoria Falls. Taste the fine wines of South Africa; smell the fresh sea air at the Cape of Good Hope. All your senses will be surprised and rewarded on this adventure vacation in southern Africa.
In Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city, its harbors and beaches. Travel south from the city along the Cape Peninsula to Boulders Beach to watch African penguins parade the sands within their chosen colony. Continue south to behold the rocky headlands at the Cape of Good Hope.
At Kapama Private Game Reserve, also known as the “African Eden,” ranger-trackers lead your search for wild animals on twice-daily safari drives – conducted early morning and late afternoon when the animals are more active, and the light is dramatic for photos. This slice of wilderness, secluded from crowds, is home to the Big Five – lions, elephants, Cape buffalos, leopards, and rhinos, as well as 40 other mammals and 350 different types of birds.
Later, we’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn to reach a true wonder of the natural world – Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is here that the Zambezi River is at its widest. A major fracture in the earth’s surface created an immense chasm into which Victoria Falls’ cascades plummet more than twice the height of Niagara Falls. From the mist shrouded bottom of the falls, the river continues its spectacular passage, creating whirlpools and turbulence throughout a zig-zagging series of five deep gorges. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders,” Victoria Falls straddles the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Adjacent to these astounding falls is Zambezi National Park,
TRAVEL
SOUTH AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS & SAFARI
INCLUDING VICTORIA FALLS
SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 2, 2023
FROM $8.099* PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape Town | Cable car ride to the summit of Table Mountain
Penguin colony at Boulders Beach | Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Kapama Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger Park | Two daily safari activities and optional bush walks at Kapama River Lodge | Johannesburg | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River | Traditional African feast
For reservations and information, contact your local AAA Travel Advisor at 888-743-2844.
*Rates are subject to availability at time of booking and include taxes, fees and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. All pricing and included features are based on a minimum of 12 passengers. Airfare to and from Africa is currently not included in the price of the trip. Airfare will be added when rates and schedules become available and may have a different payment and cancellation schedule from the land portion.
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