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13-Nights Wings Over Southern Africa - Wings Over the World from $52,995
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1499937
Wings Over Southern Africa
Experience the best of Southern Africa on this epic adventure: mighty Victoria Falls, the game-rich Okavango Delta and the towering dunes of Sossusvlei as well as inspiring, cosmopolitan Cape Town — all on one incredible itinerary made possible by the time-saving convenience of privately chartered air.
Aircraft: Learjet 45 or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.
Flight Details Johannesburg–Livingstone (1 hr 30 min) | Livingstone–Maun (30 min) | Maun–Chief’s Camp (25 min) | Chief’s Camp–Maun (25 min) | Maun–Windhoek (1 hr 15 min) | Windhoek–Sossusvlei (1 hr 45 min) | Sossusvlei–Windhoek (1 hr 45 min) | Windhoek–Cape Town (2 hrs)
13 nights from $52,995 per person
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Southern Africa
Day 1 Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your exclusive hotel. Settle in and relax before your exciting Southern Africa adventure.
Saxon Hotel, Villas And Spa
Meals:
Day 2 Livingstone, Zambia
Fly by privately chartered air to Livingstone in Zambia. Continue to Thorntree River Lodge, where you stay in a tented suite with unobstructed views of the Zambezi River. At twilight, cruise the river on a memorable Scenic Sundowner. Gather this evening for a welcome dinner.
Thorntree River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Livingstone
Begin by exploring spectacular Victoria Falls from the Zambian side on a guided walk. Afterward, peruse a local craft market, and then enjoy a Chef’s Table experience that introduces you to the local cuisine with a tasting of traditional Zambian fare, followed by lunch. Next, gain insight into local daily life with a visit to a school and clinic supported by A&K Philanthropy in Nakatindi Village. While in Nakatindi, meet with local female entrepreneurs at a bike shop and visit a bead-making studio that creates beads out of recycled materials, both projects also supported by A&K Philanthropy. Return to camp for a cocktail before dinner.
Thorntree River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Okavango Delta, Botswana
Fly by private charter to Maun, Botswana, transferring on arrival by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta, and continuing overland to Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp. The camp is situated in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, nicknamed the “predator capital of the world” and one of the best places in Botswana to see the Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. Settle into your luxurious camp, and then set out on an afternoon game drive.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Okavango Delta
Rise early for a game drive through countryside where elephant, buffalo and impala, as well as lion and other predators, roam free. Later, set out once again to marvel at the incredible wildlife. This evening, savor an A&K-exclusive experience that introduces you to Botswanan culture and traditions.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Okavango Delta
Revel in another day of game drives in the bush. Optionally, if seasonal water levels allow, Ride Like a Local by mokoro, gliding through the tranquil delta waters, watching for frog, hippo and other wildlife.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Sossusvlei, Namibia
Return by light aircraft to Maun and board your private charter flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival, transfer by light aircraft to Sossusvlei and continue to your luxurious desert lodge. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. After dark, join the resident astronomer in the lodge’s state-of-the-art observatory and marvel at the sky’s wonders.
Andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Sossusvlei
Today, discover renowned Sossusvlei, a place of otherworldly beauty. The salt-and-clay pan is surrounded by towering dunes that, together with the sky, make up the palette of burnt oranges and vivid blues that are so distinctive to the region. After an opportunity to climb “Big Daddy” — the tallest of the dunes — return to your lodge for an afternoon at leisure.
Andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Sossusvlei
Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon adventure, sailing on the wind over the endlessly fascinating terrain of the world’s oldest desert, viewing it from an new perspective. Upon landing, enjoy breakfast in the desert. This afternoon, you may opt to venture out for a guided trail ride over the stark desert panorama on an e-bike, taking in the awe-inspiring terrain.
Andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 Cape Town, South Africa
Fly by light aircraft to Windhoek, and then on to Cape Town via privately chartered air. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and settle in.
One&only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11 Cape Town
Visit Robben Island, where the anti-apartheid leader — and eventual South African president — Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned. Privately explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and view a cell where Mandela was held. After lunch, ascend to Table Mountain’s soaring plateau by cable car for gorgeous views.
One&only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Cape Town
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Savor a Taste-Filled Winelands Adventure, visiting Stellenbosch and partaking in wine tastings at top vineyards, and a craft beer tasting.
Hike & Bike the Table Mountain Area, ascending Lion’s Head on foot, breaking for lunch on trendy Bree Street and biking along the Sea Point Promenade.
Discover Cape Town’s Thriving Art Scene, starting at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, admiring the vividly colorful Bo-Kaap district, and later stopping at an urban art project for insights into the passion of local graffiti artists.
Return to your luxurious hotel for an evening at leisure.
One&only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Cape Town
Discover scenic, rugged Cape Point, the mountainous promontory at the southern tip of Africa. Venture past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the Twelve Apostles Mountains, Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor, and over Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare species. Ascend by funicular to the pinnacle at Cape Point for some stunning views. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguin. Tonight, gather for your farewell dinner.
One&only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Cape Town
After breakfast, privately transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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