Imagine you awaken in the morning, just after sunrise, and decide to go for a walk. You relish your final sip of coffee, finish a biscuit and head out into the Soth African bush.  As you round a corner, a small herd of zebra dart away from your sudden appearance. A little later in your hike, you spot giraffes gently nibbling on an acacia tree. You're astonished to see animals ranging freely you've only previously seen in a zoo. An hour later, you return to your lodge, anxious to share your stories with fellow travelers. 

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Our trip offers these experiences, along with unique game and bird viewing opportunities, and includes seven full days of safari at a bargain price. This offering is an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, wildlife, and culture of South Africa. Why pick South Africa for a safari?  When we see game, we'll share it with fewer other tourists. Unique to almost any other tour, this venture starts on a 7,200-acre private game reserve. We will leave cars behind and go for short hikes to spot giraffe, impala, and a variety of other native wildlife without potentially dangerous predatory species (at least none of the human-eating kind.) We will likely see no one else during our stay. It won't take long to leave the stresses of home behind. And we'll also have a chance to reset our clocks.

​We'll also visit Cape Town (one of the most scenic cities in the world), including the stunning Cape Point National Park. A visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens will provide an opportunity to view a fantastic array of flowering plants and many bird species that feed on some of the flowers for nectar.

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​No trip to South Africa is complete without a safari. Many tours book safari lodges for two or three nights; we have arranged for five consecutive nights and seven total days of safari. You want to maximize your journey, as traveling to Africa is not often repeated, and we want to ensure you see the most possible game animals. All our visits are to malaria-free zones, so no anti-malarial medications are needed.

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​BOOK this trip if you look forward to getting away from the constant use of electronics. You’ll likely have plenty of distractions to take you away from constant email, text and social media posts.

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Brief Itinerary:

October 9: Depart United States​

October 10: Arrive in Johannesburg​

October 11: Drive to Lindani Private Game Reserve, Stone Age cave exploration

​October 12: Morning & Evening safaris, overnight Lindani​

October 13: Bird walk & sunset dinner, overnight Lindani​

October 14: Lindani to Johannesburg. Fly to Cape Town, Overnight in Cape Town​

October 15: See flamingos at nearby Strandfontein Water Treatment Plant

October 16: Full day in wine country, Overnight in Cape Town

October 17: Whale watching in False Bay, Overnight in Cape Town

October 18: Table Mountain, Overnight in Cape Town​

October 19: Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Boulder's Beach. Overnight in Cape Town​

October 20: Cape Town to Johannesburg, fly to Madikwe Private Reserve​

October 21: Explore Madikwe Private Reserve, Overnight Jaci's Lodge, or similar​

October 22: Explore Madikwe Private Reserve, Overnight Jaci's Lodge​, or similar

October 23: Explore Madikwe Private Reserve, Overnight Impodimu Lodge​, or similar

October 24: Explore Madikwe Private Reserve, Overnight Impodimu Lodge​, or similar

October 25: Explore Madikwe Private Reserve, Overnight Impodimu Lodge​, or similarDrive October 26: Drive from Madikwe to Johannesburg, fly home tonight​

October 27: Arrive Home.​

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