Cape Town’s extravagant scenery will take your breath away, with mountains dipping their toes into the ocean. We’ll leave the city through the millionaire’s seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay and head south to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. On the way there, we’ll drive along one of the most spectacular cliff roads in the world: Chapman’s Peak Drive. As we head around the curve of the bay, we’ll stop at viewpoints to marvel at nature’s grandeur and wonder how men ever managed to build such a road. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery until we reach the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, at which point you should look out for ostriches, bontebok antelopes, huge eland antelopes, and tortoises among the endemic fynbos plants. At the furthest end of Africa, we reach Cape Point, where the Flying Dutchman funicular railway takes us up to the old Cape Point lighthouse.

Lunch is on your own before we drive out of the park to the charming old naval village of Simon’s Town and its famous penguins. The rare land-based African penguin colony at Boulders Beach is easily accessed on a boardwalk, and these delightful little critters are a joy to watch. They may waddle clumsily on land, but they dart like torpedoes through the water, often past unsuspecting bathers swimming in nearby coves. The evening is at leisure back in Cape Town.

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The tour is available during your optional trip extension in Cape Town, South Africa.

Set off on foot, camouflaged in neutral-colored safari clothes, for a morning safari walk. You’ll be led by an experienced guide, qualified to lead guests in Big Five country. You’ll get much closer to the sights, sounds, and smells of the bush on foot; and learn some survival tricks and tracking skills, like identifying footprints. There are many secrets of the bush to be discovered and your guide will reveal them all to you.

Before lunch, head over to the Painted Dog Conservation Center. You’ll hear how community awareness, education, and anti-poaching measures are helping in the conservation of this IUCN Red List species, whose numbers are declining. There are about 700 wild dogs in Hwange and this is the best place to see them. This is a rare privilege indeed.

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Enhance your African safari even further by embarking on the hot air balloon ride of a lifetime. This one-hour flight, starting early in the morning, will give you a bird’s-eye view of the magnificent setting of the Great Rift Valley, the best east Africa has to offer, just as the sun begins the rise. After landing, a champagne breakfast in the bush adds to the buzz you’ll get from the early morning air and the sense of serenity that comes from drifting silently above one of the world’s most beautiful wildernesses. A morning game drive back to your lodge offers an excellent opportunity for additional wildlife viewing, as early morning is the ideal time to see wild animals on the plains.

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Bask in beauty of a golden sunset and the natural symphony of the Serengeti’s nocturnal wildlife on this incredible afternoon game drive. An afternoon safari is a more peaceful experience and, as the heat of the day abates, animals come out of hiding, ready to start their nighttime activities. Your expert guide will select the best spots for animal viewing and taking in the vast landscape before you. You’ll also enjoy refreshing African sundowner cocktails and snacks, making your experience even more special.

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Take the opportunity for one last fascinating cruise on the Chobe River’s iconic dark waters. Depart from your lodge for a short drive to your private boat for a once-in-a-lifetime excursion unavailable anywhere else in the world. While there are many tripoints in the world, the Four Corners of the World — where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe all meet — is the only international quadripoint. Your boat will take you to a spot where you’ll be able to view all four countries at once, plus you’ll see the impressive Kazungula Bridge that joins Botswana and Zambia. A local storyteller will convey the history of the fabled rivers that feed Victoria Falls, and you’ll hear some fascinating stories about the area’s journey from a war-torn region to one of the world’s most sought-after safari destinations. While on board, you’ll enjoy a continental breakfast as you cruise along the mighty river.

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On this special cultural cruise, we’ll sip sundowners and watch the sun set over the timeless Zambezi River, while listening to a talk about the ‘Trails of David Livingstone.’ Our sightseeing boat will float along the very same stretch of river once navigated by the legendary explorer, and our third-generation Zimbabwean storyteller will reveal Livingstone lore that few history books include. After hearing these riveting tales, you’re sure to look at Livingstone’s life a little differently. Your guide will also help point out wildlife along the river’s edge, including hippos, crocodiles, and even elephants. Snacks and drinks are included.

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For a longer ride than the ‘Flight of Angels,’ treat yourself to an unbelievable helicopter flight over both Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River. This approximately 25-minute scenic flight guarantees spectacular views, making a complete circuit over the Falls in both directions. You’ll also fly over the zig-zagging Batoka Gorge and see eight past positions of the Victoria Falls, carved away by water over the past millennia. Finally, you’ll fly over Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, where you’ll be able to spot wildlife from the air.

**Park Conservation Fee of USD $18 pp must be payable direct onsite.

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Join an optional bucket-list opportunity when you rise before dawn and take flight in a hot air balloon, floating effortlessly over the Serengeti at the whim of the wind. Your skilled pilot will have you sky high one moment and skimming the tree tops the next, all the while spotting game from above. Within seconds of landing, the crew following your progress in support vehicles will carve a meadow in the grass and set up tables for a scrumptious champagne breakfast. This extraordinary experience is one that should not be missed.

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Pay a visit to The Wallow, a thatched boma overlooking the Masuie River, which provides the perfect setting for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: interacting with elephants in the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy fresh tea, coffee, croissants, and muffins. After an introductory talk, you’ll be able to interact with these majestic animals up-close and feed them treats. The knowledgeable staff have formed a strong bond with the animals in their care, and you’ll see firsthand the love, trust, and understanding between the handlers and the elephants. Later, hear more about the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (a Vantage Cares program), and enjoy an exclusive visit to the Wildlife trust’s laboratory and learn about the great effort that goes into wildlife conservation. Your tour will continue with a visit to Mpisi village, where the chief will do a presentation and take you to visit a few households. You’ll get to see the various huts families live in, and learn about the daily life in a traditional Mpisi household. At the kraal, you’ll see their livestock and get to know about common animal husbandry practices.

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Head out on an afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, led by expert guides. Their knowledge and experience will come into play when spotting the elusive wildlife that calls this park home.

Later, stop at a Maasai village and hear how, despite western influences, the traditional mud-hut way of life remains intact here. Robed in red, with their spears and rungu (knobkerrie) always in hand, the Maasai warriors will perform their traditional jumping dance, revealing how high they can leap. This enlightening experience will reveal just how different the Maasai existence is to your own.

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When writing about his first time seeing Zimbabwe’s spectacular Victoria Falls, David Livingstone said “scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.” This optional ‘Flight of Angels’ helicopter excursion actually gives you the chance to see the falls from a bird’s-eye view. This, the most popular of local helicopter flights, lifts off less than two miles from the town center of Victoria Falls and takes you over the Zambezi River to fly a complete circuit above the Falls in both directions. The approximately 15-minute flight gives you the best possible views of the falls, and will certainly leave you in agreement with Dr. Livingstone.

**Park Conservation Fee of USD $18 pp must be payable direct onsite.

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