Explore five of Africa’s most incredible countries on this 17-day luxury experience from December 30, 2026 (arrival), to January 15, 2027 (departure).
You’ll soak up the warm African sun, marvel at magnificent scenery, and enjoy the vibrant culture of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
If you prefer to visit Victoria Falls or Cape Town only, those options are available.
The Food
At its heart of Southern African cuisine are dishes that celebrate bold flavors and communal cooking—think smoky braais (barbecues), tangy biltong, spicy peri-peri chicken, slow-cooked stews like potjiekos, and maize-based staples such as pap. Influences from Dutch, Portuguese, Indian, and Malay cuisines merge with local ingredients like wild game, sorghum, and leafy greens.
During this trip, you’ll sample various local foods and participate in a fantastic mix of cultural experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Benefits of attending the trip:
- explore an exciting destination
- have enriching social and cultural experiences
- taste amazing local cuisine you won’t find at home
- break free from everyday routines
- meet other amazing travelers
- create time for yourself
- enjoy quality time in several exciting African destinations
Itinerary Overview
December 30, 2026 – January 2, 2027
December 30: Arrive at Livingstone International Airport (LVI) in Zambia and take an included transfer to your luxury hotel for 3 nights. Remainder of day at leisure. Meals: None
December 31: Visit the world-renowned Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall by combined width and height. Optional chance to swim on the edge of the cascade in the thrilling Devil’s Pool. Meals: Breakfast
January 1: Free time in the Livingstone area. Meals: Breakfast
January 2: Depart for Botswana with 2 nights in Chobe National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
January 3 – January 5
January 3: After breakfast, do game drives in Chobe National Park. Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
January 4: Transfer to Kasane for a flight to Maun. Spend 3 nights in the Okavango Delta Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
January 5: After breakfast, do game drives in the Okavango Delta. Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
January 6 – January 8
January 6: After breakfast, do game drives in the Okavango Delta. Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
January 7: Transfer to Maun Airport for the flight to Windhoek, Namibia for 3 nights. Remainder of the day at leisure. Meals: Breakfast.
January 8: Full day visit to the Sossusvlei Desert. This iconic landscape features towering red dunes and stark white salt pans and feels like stepping onto another planet. Meals: Breakfast
January 9 – January 11
January 9: Visit Walvis Bay to experience the massive dunes of the Namib Desert on a sandboarding and 4×4 adventure. Next, head to Swakopmund, with its charming German colonial architecture and seaside promenade. Meals: Breakfast
January 10: Transfer to Windhoek Airport for a flight to Cape Town for 5 nights. Remainder of day at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
January 11: Visit Table Mountain for panoramic views of Cape Town and Robben Island, former prison of Nelson Mandela, to gain powerful insight into South Africa’s history of resilience and freedom. Meals: Breakfast
January 12 – January 14
January 12: Spend a full day at the vineyards of Stellenbosch, tasting outstanding South African wines. Meals: Breakfast
January 13: Explore the scenic Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to the southwesternmost point in Africa. Visit the 12 Apostles and spot wildlife at Boulders Beach’s famous penguin colony. Meals: Breakfast
January 14: Free time in Cape Town. Evening Celebratory Dinner at an upscale local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
January 15
January 15: Free time in Cape Town before transferring to Cape Town International Airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Vaccines and Visas
- Zambia: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/zambia
- Zimbabwe: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/zimbabwe
- Botswana: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/botswana
- Namibia: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/namibia
- South Africa: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-africa
Links to visa applications
Visit these pages to complete your entry visas online. On April 1, 2025, Namibia implemented a requirement for U.S. citizens to obtain tourist visas to enter the country.
- Zambia: No visa required
- Zimbabwe: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/
- Botswana: No visa required
- Namibia: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival.
- South Africa: No visa required
Payments and Cancellation Policy
All payments are non-refundable. Please review our Terms and Conditions.
Rates and Deposit Policy
Payments will be automatically billed each month and are non-refundable. If booking two people together, please replace “1” with “2” on the checkout page to ensure the proper booking for the retreat.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your trip against unforeseen circumstances.
Double occupancy means that you will be sharing a room with another person. Single occupancy means that you will not share a room with anyone else.
Double occupancy rates:
- The price of the 17-day/16-night Southern Africa Sojourn is $10,995 per person based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy rates:
- The price of the 17-day/16-night trip is $14,997 per person based on single occupancy.To
Inclusions
- 16 nights in luxury accommodations
- Daily breakfast and some lunches and dinners
- Private guide
- Game drives in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta
- Activities as described
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Ground transportation
- Two regional flights
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Meals not described
- Tips and porterage
- Vaccinations
- Entry visas
- Incidental costs
- Travel insurance
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