THE TRIP WAS INCREDIBLE! Review - Southern Destinations

THE TRIP WAS INCREDIBLE!

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The trip was incredible! We can’t thank you enough for putting together such an amazing itinerary of activities and accommodations. It’s been a tough week adjusting back to real life after a once in a lifetime honeymoon!

In Cape Town, the Walden House was very comfortable. We loved that it was in a neighborhood so we really felt like we were in the culture. Mark was fantastic! We felt like he was more of a friend and was showing us around his city. He taught us a lot and we explored each area to its fullest.

On safari, Idube was perfect. The ambiance was a great mix between relaxing and exploratory. Having the animals all around us was a once in a lifetime experience. The staff was accommodating, informational, and inviting. On our last day/night, they surprised us with a dinner secluded from the rest of the group to honor/celebrate our honeymoon.

In Zimbabwe, the transport was helpful getting us across the border. Batonka Guest House felt like an oasis within the town of Victoria Falls. We felt so safe and comfortable there, between the beautiful grounds and warm staff. Our tour of the falls was a great experience.

Finishing off the trip in Stellenbosch was so perfect. Majeka House was beautiful and relaxing. Our wine tour, dinners, massages, and museum tours were exactly what we needed to cap off a truly magical honeymoon.

We absolutely recommend every place we went to and every tour guide we were with. Thank you again for all that you did putting this together for us. We will recommend you to anyone that is planning a trip to South Africa!

Thanks again and all the best!

Jake and Leah

Trip Details

Accommodation: Idube Private Game Reserve, Batonka Guest LodgeTours: Kenya, Victoria Falls, Kruger & Cape TownDestinations: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Cape Town, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Chobe National Park, in the northeast of Botswana, is the country’s second largest national park and is blessed with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. With an elephant population numbering close to 30 000, nowhere else in Africa has more of the iconic animal and you are all but guaranteed some amazing elephant sightings. Chobe is also the scene of the annual zebra migration - a truly moving spectacle to witness - which brings the whole park to life. Nearby to both the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls, a visit to Chobe National Park works well when combined with the two and is sure to provide a truly memorable safari experience.

Situated in the heart of Victoria Falls, the Batonka Guest Lodge offers comfortably furnished accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, balconies, daily housekeeping, TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant offers a full English breakfast and a choice of wholesome home-style meals for lunch and dinner. The main communal area features dining facilities, lounge areas, and a curio shop. Guests can dine indoors or outdoors on the terrace overlooking the garden and swimming pool.

Start your trip at one of the most beautiful places in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley on an escarpment overlooking the Masai Mara plains dotted with migrating wildebeest and zebra. Layover in Nairobi en route to Victoria Falls to a lovely luxury tented camp on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River upstream from the Falls.

Named after the British Monarch of the time by famed explorer Sir David Livingstone, Victoria Falls is one of the best-known natural attractions on the planet. The town of Victoria Falls is known as the adventure capital of Africa and enthralls adrenaline junkies with activities like bungee jumping, white water rafting and river boarding on offer. Local pubs and restaurants are always abuzz and there are plenty of great curio markets to get that special someone a special something. Regular guided walks around the falls provide some fascinating insight and convey the real sense of pride that locals have for ‘The Smoke that Thunders’.

The landlocked Southern African country of Zimbabwe has been in the news for all the wrong reasons of late but, while we do not condone the current political climate, the fact remains that it is a perfectly safe and viable option for tourists, with a wide range of natural attractions. From the thundering smoke of the majestic Victoria Falls – a wonder of the natural world - and the game rich plains of the Hwange and Mana Pools National Parks to sunset houseboat cruises on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe offers great value and a friendly, welcoming smile.

Sitting right at the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Town regularly features highly on the lists of the top destinations in the world. A naturally beautiful city, the world-famous Table Mountain - a majestic backdrop that was recently named one of the natural wonders of the modern world - watches over Cape Town to the one side while the Atlantic Ocean caresses her shores on the other. Spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches close to the city center and luxury accommodation options will ensure you have a memorable stay. Fill your days with shopping at the buzzing V&A Waterfront, take a ferry trip across the bay to Robben Island or enjoy scenic drive to Cape Point. Kids will love interacting with penguins on Boulder’s Beach or running on the lawns of the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, home to the famous Summer Concerts. The city is a gourmet’s delight with a vast selection of restaurants, trendy beach café’s, cocktail bars and pubs. With some of the world’s best wine farms a short, scenic drive away, the foodie is well and truly catered for and palette satisfaction is guaranteed. For those seeking thrills when the sun sets, Cape Town is home to some of South Africa’s best nightclubs too. Adrenaline junkies can enjoy tandem paragliding off Lion’s Head, great surf spots like Muizenberg and Llandudno or shark cage diving in Gansbaai. After your fill of extreme sports, why not take in a play at one of Cape Town’s well-established theatres or check out the Iziko Museum for great child friendly exhibits and art. In Cape Town, you are limited only by your imagination.

Without question one of the most famous National Parks in the world, the Kruger National Park is the pride of South Africa and her people. Established in 1898 and covering some two million hectares, it is home to over 1000 different species of plant, bird and animal life. Boasting all of the Big Five plus a wide range of other magnificent fauna and flora, the Kruger National Park has become a South African institution. With an abundance of accommodation options – ranging from the ultra rustic to the super luxurious – the Kruger National Park can be made to suit every taste and budget.

Nicknamed ‘The Rainbow Nation’ for its ethnic diversity, the country with 11 official languages seemingly has nearly as many mother tongues as it does ecological zones. With developed cities, two oceans, mountain ranges, savannas, deserts and forests all within its borders, it really is the world in one country. Highlights include the famous Kruger National Park, the picturesque Garden Route, Table Mountain and the city of Cape Town, The Drakensberg Mountain Range and the City of Gold, Johannesburg. With golden beaches, abundant wildlife and everything in-between, South Africa is the perfect African safari destination.