Highlights of Southern Africa
On this journey through Southern Africa, visit quintessential destinations in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. During game drives and boat safaris in Chobe National Park, search for zebras, giraffes, lions and leopards, and witness elephants drink and bathe in the river. Crossing the border into Zimbabwe, marvel at the power and beauty of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, before continuing on to Livingstone, Zambia for a chance to track white rhino. Continue to the journey in the famed Sabi Sands Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. This area is known for its density of wildlife, including the Big Five as well as cheetah, wild dog, several species of antelope and a myriad of colorful birdlife. Conclude by exploring the political past, natural history, and beautiful art of Cape Town.
Schedule by Day
- Aug 28: Depart for Botswana
- Aug 29: Arrive Kasane, Botswana / Chobe National Park
- Aug 30: Chobe National Park
- Aug 31: Chobe National Park
- Sep 1: Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Zimbabwe
- Sep 2: Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
- Sep 3: Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Sep 4: Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Sep 5: Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Sep 6: Cape Town
- Sep 7: Cape Town
- Sep 8: Cape Town
- Sep 9: Cape Town / Depart for U.S.
- Sep 10: Arrive Home
Pricing
To be announced
Accommodations
- Three nights at Chobe Game Lodge
- Two nights at Thorntree River Lodge
- Three nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
- Three nights at Cape Grace in Cape Town
What to Expect
Activity Level 3
Busy pacing may include multiple hotel changes plus internal flights or long drives. May involve exposure to the outdoors, full days of touring, and walking up to two hours.
Study Leader(s)
To be announced
For More Information
Please email haatravels@harvard.edu or call our office at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.