Sample Itineraries
The best way to fully experience the magic of southern Africa is with a customized itinerary that is tailored to your specific interests, priorities, and timeframe for travel, but that still provides the level of hosting and peace of mind one would expect from traveling with a leading tour operator.
To stimulate ideas and provide thoughts for your own Classic African experience, below is a sample of itineraries taken from clients who traveled with us to southern Africa recently. The samples cover many of the region's great highlights, and a wide range of client interests and budgets.
Click on each title for a map and detailed itinerary.
Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia
Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Kruger Park
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 6 
Rough cost for 2013: From around $16,540 to around $18,860 per person sharing
Comments: Four of southern Africa's major highlights. Top of the line accommodation in each area.
Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe
Highlights: Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, Chobe/Linyanti Reserve, Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Park
Duration: 13 days
Rating: 5 and 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $12,545 to around $14,895 per person sharing.
Comments: Follow David Livingstone through the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, and down the Zambezi River. Diverse safari covering a wide range of habitats, game species, activities, and accommodation types. High end adventure.
Countries: South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana
Highlights: Cape Town, Sossusvlei Sand Dunes, Okavango Delta
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 5
Rough cost for 2013: From around $9,495 to around $12,450 per person sharing.
Comments: A study in contrasts and natural beauty, combining some of the most spectacular scenery and game-rich areas in southern Africa.
Countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia
Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta (elephant back safari), Victoria Falls, Kruger Park (luxury lodge)
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $16,265 to around $17,885 per person sharing.
Comments: A safari fit for royalty. Visit the 'fairest Cape' then venture into the hinterland to explore the Okavango Delta on elephant back. Follow this with the greatest waterfall on earth, and end with three nights of sublime pampering at southern Africa's most luxurious lodge.
Countries: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia
Highlights: Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Kafue Park
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 5 and 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $10,540 to around $11,680 per person sharing.
Comments: A balanced combination of southern Africa's major 'non-safari' highlights (Cape Town and Victoria Falls) and two of the region's most game-rich and remote ecosystems.
Countries: South Africa and Seychelles
Highlights: Johannesburg, Kruger Park, North Island (Seychelles)
Duration: 11 days
Rating: 6
Rough cost for 2013: Around $23,145 per person sharing.
Comments: Combining the most luxurious safari lodge in southern Africa with the Indian Ocean's premier island getaway.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Hwange Park, Matusadona Park, Mana Pools Park
Duration: 10 days
Rating: 5
Rough cost for 2013: Around $6,220 to $7,710 per person sharing.
Comments: Great value. A high quality and exciting safari experience with some of the most highly trained guides in Africa.
Countries: Zambia
Highlights: Victoria Falls, South Luangwa Park, and Lower Zambezi Park
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 5
Rough cost for 2013: Around $11,540 per person sharing.
Comments: Diversity and adventure in Africa's up and coming safari destination. Four contrasting camps featuring markedly different habitats, activities, and wildlife.
Countries: Namibia
Highlights: Sossusvlei Sand Dunes, Desert Rhinos, Kaokaveld, Etosha Park
Duration: 12 days
Rating: 5
Rough cost for 2013: From around $9,695 to around $12,345 per person sharing.
Comments: In-depth exploration of one of Africa's most scenically spectacular and culturally interesting destinations. Particularly suitable for return visitors who have been on 'big game' safari before and are ready for the next level of engagement with Africa.
Countries: Botswana and South Africa
Highlights: Chobe/Linyanti Reserve, Okavango Delta, and Madikwe Reserve
Duration: 9 days
Rating: 5 and 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $7,380 to around $9,690 per person sharing.
Comments: Botswana is famous for its unspoiled wilderness areas, abundant wildlife, and luxury tented camps. South Africa is renowned for 'Big Five' game-viewing and ultra-luxurious lodges. Combine them for the best of both worlds.
Countries: South Africa
Highlights: Cape Town, Winelands, Kruger Park (Sabi Sand sector) and Kapama Reserve (elephant back safari)
Duration: 11 days
Rating: 5 and 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $7,850 to around $8,090 per person sharing.
Comments: South Africa's two major destination highlights, with a focus on diverse, high-quality experiences, and excellent value.
Countries: South Africa and Mozambique
Highlights: Kruger Park (Sabi Sand and Timbavati), Bazaruto Archipelago
Duration: 11 days
Rating: 5 and 6
Rough cost for 2013: From around $9,190 to around $9,595 per person sharing.
Comments: The perfect romantic combination of a luxurious/stylish safari with relaxing beach time at a remote island lodge.
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