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AN AFRICAN WISH LIST

With World Journeys.

Ask anyone what they would most like to do
in Africa, and the word “safari” always tops
the list! Victoria Falls, the Winelands of the
Cape region and the Sossusvlei Dunes of
Namibia also feature highly.
It can be hard to know where to start with
planning a trip to Africa, so World Journeys
has done it for you: its “Best of Southern
Africa” tour is the perfect trip-of-a-lifetime
with all the must-sees along with some very
special additions that only those “in the
know” can suggest.
One of those “in the know”, Ange Pirie of
World Journeys, shares her suggestions for
your ultimate Africa wish list:
CAPE TOWN
Table Mountain is the spectacular backdrop with whale- or birdwatching, spectacular famed for its vast herds of elephants, and you
of this great city – pick a fine day for sunsets and luxurious spa treatments! can view them enjoying a morning drink along
incredible views from its summit. The the Chobe River, or head out in 4x4 vehicles
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront offers incredible SOSSUSVLEI DESERT LODGE with expert guides to get up close to hippo,
dining and shopping, or visit Robben Island Wow. Just, wow! Set in the vast Namib buffalo, puku antelope and other wildlife.
where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated, Desert, this lodge is an oasis of tranquillity
with former political prisoners as your offering romantic luxury in the heart of sheer OKAVANGO DELTA
guides adding a very personal insight. wilderness. Stargazing with the resident Arguably Africa’s ultimate wildlife hotspot,
CAPE WINELANDS astronomer is a must, as is dining out in the these seasonal floodplains are home to
prolific numbers of wildlife. Stay at a luxury
dunes, and spotting desert wildlife such as
Beautiful Cape Dutch architecture graces the oryx, aardwolf and bat-eared fox. lodge in the Delta itself, with thrilling safari
picturesque towns of the Winelands. A fun activities, sumptuous meals, and guides
way to enjoy the area is on the Franschhoek VICTORIA FALLS who are passionate about sharing this very
Wine Tram around the many historic Victoria Falls is a true bucket list sight, with the special place with guests.
vineyards offering world-class wines, local mighty force of cascading waters sending up a
artisan cheeses, chocolates and olive oils. spray to drench anyone in the vicinity. I always By all means pick and choose your own wish
GROOTBOS PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE recommend you stay at the legendary Victoria list, but to cover it all, a small group hosted
journey makes it easy. There is company to
Falls Hotel, with cocktails on Stanley’s Terrace
Head along the Cape Whale Coast to the overlooking the Falls at sunset. Magic! share the experiences with, all the nitty-
ancient forests and floral wonders of Grootbos gritty details are taken care of, and your host
Private Nature Reserve. Enjoy horse riding, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK is there to smooth the way should anything
cave exploring and shark dives, or take it easy This 11,700 sq km park in northern Botswana is unexpected happen. Africa awaits!

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