Only in Africa can you be so close to the world's greatest natural wonders and still enjoy the comforts and luxuries of modern life. In the heart of South Africa you will be introduced to wildlife in its natural habitat. At private game reserves, experienced game rangers and trackers will guide you through the wonders of the bush by day and night. Experience Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The deafening roar of the water and the misty haze makes it apparent why local tribes call the falls Mosi-Oa-Tuny, the smoke that thunders. In Cape Town, frolic with whales, penguins, and seals at natural reserves, and enjoy Cape Town's botanical gardens, fascinating architecture, historic sites, and exciting night life.

 South Africa / Zambia / Botswana / Cape Town / Safari

Day 1 (Mo): Arrive Johannesburg: Overnight

Days 2 (Tu): Zambia: Victoria Falls: Transfer flight from JIA to Livingston Zambia.  Afternoon you will be collected for an elephant back safari through the bush searching out the local wildlife.

Day 3 (We): Zambia:  Fully day tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana:  Begin your tour with a cruise on the Chobe River with a chance to spot elephants and other game species coming to drink and bathe in the river.  The afternoon continues with a game drive into Chobe National Park, with a chance of spotting lion, giraffe, zebra and buffalo as well as numerous plains game species.

Days 4 (Th): Zambia / Cape Town:  Morning enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls, then transfer flight to Cape Town for a 5-night stay and Shabbat with the Jewish community.

Day 5 (Fr): Cape Town: Walk with the Baboons.  This specialized walking tour will take you through the mountain fynbos until you encounter the baboons in their home territory.  This is once in a lifetime opportunity to sit and watch these fascinating animals as they eat, play and socialize around you.  Afternoon take the cable-car up Table Mountain for spectacular views of the Cape from the top. 

Option 2: Winelands: Your tour of the Cape Town region will begin with a full day tour of the winelands combining a mixture of fascinating history with spectacular scenery and kosher wine tasting. 

Evening Shabbat with the local Jewish community. 

Day 6 (Sa): Cape Town: Shabbat: Day at leisure, Shabbat with the local Jewish community. 

Day 7 (Su):  Cape Town:  Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour to Cape Point. This 25-mile drive to Cape Point includes a stop at Hout Bay, a beautiful fishing village from where a boat trip is made to Duiker Island, to see the mass of seals (weather permitting). To arrive at Cape Point, one passes through the 7750 hectare plant rich expanse of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to a variety of indigenous wildlife species including the Cape Mountain zebra, red lynx, caracal and a variety of antelope. In addition about five troops of chacma baboons frequent the area. There are also over 250 species of marine birds. Viewers may be lucky enough to spot seals, whales and dolphins. Leaving the reserve we drive along the False Bay coastline to Boulders Beach, home of the largest Jackass Penguin colony in South Africa. A stop can then be made at Simonstown a naval base or Kalk Bay, one of the Cape’s new arts and crafts centres. Then it’s back to the city via Boyes Drive. 

Day 8 (Mo): Safari: Transfer flight to our luxury 5 star game lodge (official grading as per the SA Grading Council) is situated in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Here you will be introduced to wildlife and nature as you have never before experienced it. Your sightings will include lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, antelope, zebra, buffalo, and many species of birds and small game. You will ride in open land rovers and explore on foot, as game rangers and trackers show you the wonders of the bush by day and night.

Day 9 (Tu): Safari:

Day 10 (We): Safari / Departure

Option 2: Safari: Additional day safari

Option 2: Day 11:(Th): Safari / Departure

What our past participants have to say:

Dear Kosher Expeditions:
 
I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to get  back to you after our South Africa trip.  Things have been busy and we feel like we are constantly catching up.
 
We would all like you to know that our trip was fantastic in every single way.  The sights were beyond amazing.  Being able to be so close to the animals and to nature was breath-taking and humbling. Even the scenery was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.
 
This was a complicated trip.  There were numerous flights,  different hotels,  safaris and trips to be arranged,  and food to be available in places that were certainly out of the way.  Yet, almost everything seemed to flow flawlessly.  We were always met by someone waiting for us.  The hotels were extravagantly beautiful. Every day was planned out to perfection. Even when we had to or wanted to make changes - there seemed to be no difficulty at all.  Every driver, every guide, every hotel management seemed to put themselves out to make our vacation memorable.
 
We want to thank your on-site staff in particular  for a job well done. They were really wonderful to us.  They responded to every request that arose with good spirit and effective promptness.  They really worked hard to ensure that we all had a good time. 
 
Best regards and thanks
Lewis & Shelly Z,   Simcha & Esti F,  Andrew & Zina F,  Jonas & Clara W

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