South Africa: Exploring Constitutional Democracy, Rule of Law

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South Africa: Exploring Constitutional Democracy, Rule of Law
Johannesburg, Pilanesberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Feb 8 - 19, 2027
Group size: 12 - 31
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$5,799
Deposit: $2,900

About this trip

Join a select group of attorneys for an immersive legal delegation to South Africa led by former American Bar Association President Deborah Enix-Ross and Metropolitan Black Bar Associations President-Elect Justina Rivera.

Designed for lawyers and legal professionals, this CLE program (6-8hrs plus 1 ethics subject to approval by MBBA) explores constitutional law, judicial independence, human rights, and international arbitration within one of the world’s most dynamic and transformative legal systems.

Engage directly with South African lawyers, legal scholars, and rule of law organizations to examine pressing contemporary issues, including ESG, land reform, access to justice, and cross-border trade within the African Continental Free Trade Area. These discussions offer practical insights into global legal practice and emerging market opportunities.

Complementing the professional program, participants will explore South Africa’s rich legal and historical landscape through visits to the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Constitution Hill, and Robben Island-where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Cultural and natural highlights include a safari in Pilanesberg National Park, the Cape of Good Hope, the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and Table Mountain.

 

Ideal for attorneys interested in comparative law, international legal systems, and global professional exchange, this program offers a unique combination of legal insight, cultural immersion, and meaningful professional connections.


Professional Engagement and Legal Exchange

  • Examine South Africa’s constitutional framework,

  • Examine judicial independence, and the evolving role of law in a democratic society.

  • Engage with South African legal professionals, law firms, academic institutions, and civil society organizations focused on rule of law.

  • Explore the legal history of apartheid and the constitutional reforms that followed, gaining deeper insight into how law has shaped South Africa’s transition to democracy.

  • Discuss legal frameworks governing international trade, investment, and arbitration across South Africa and the broader African Continental Free Trade Area.

  •  Reflect on the evolving role of lawyers in advancing justice, equality, and democratic governance in an interconnected world.

Small Group – space limited to 24 participants


Cultural Insights and Community Connections

  • Dinner with Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard turned trusted friend and colleague.

  • Guided visit through Soweto, the heart of the Freedom Struggle, including Vilakazi Street (past home to Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela) and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

  • Explore Pilanesberg National Park, malaria free and known for Big 5 game viewing.

  • Visit the Cape of Good Hope and visit Boulders Beach to see the rare African penguins.

  • Ascend Table Mountain by cable car for sweeping views across Cape Town and the surrounding coastline.

Accompanying guest program – alternate cultural activities for those not participating in professional sessions.

Why Nanda Journeys

"This trip was one of the most informative and enjoyable of my entire life! The legal presentations were second to none, the group was a refreshing exposure to diverse personalities and backgrounds! The tours were well planned and added the perfect element of fun to a trip primarily focused on continuing legal education. I had so much fun and learned so much that I immediately signed up for next year's tour to Belgium as soon as I got home from my Colombia trip! Looking forward to doing it again next year!"

David C - Attorney. Legal Delegation Colombia


Nanda's expertise is in designing travel programs with a purpose. Their team engages partners to provide a rich experience that includes understanding both the history and the people in each country. Our accommodations were excellent. The food and the travel arrangements were completed without a hitch. HIGHLY recommended!

Randy C - Attorney. Legal Delegation Ireland

This trip gave me a more complete view of Colombia. I saw things I expected but also saw things that blew me away. Some of those things were heart warming, others were heartbreaking. I saw a beautiful country with beautiful people making positive changes after a period of extreme negativity. As a lawyer and a person who believes in the rule of law, I was heartened by the possibility that you can come back from such a chaotic period. I hope they continue to move forward

Kenneth O - Attorney. Legal Delegation Colombia

Nanda journeys is very special. It gives you the opportunity to follow your passion while making a sustainable difference in the lives of people and places in areas of significant need. The experience not only provides significant opportunity for professional and cultural growth but it makes you a more culturally aware for professional work of all people at home. The logistics, the accommodations, the companionship with like minded colleagues makes the journeys more than an ordinary tour. It is a life changing experience. Can't wait to do it again sometime and somewhere soon."

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What's included

Hotel Accommodations

4* accommodations throughout.

Most Meals

Meals as Mentioned and Some Tips

Transportation

All transportation and activities outlined.

Group Transfers

Group transfers to and from the international airports

Local Guides

Local English-speaking guides.

Internal Flights

Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

What's not included

Passport

Passport renewal or issuance.

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses at hotels.

Meals

Meals not specified.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included, but highly recommended. Nanda Journeys will provide recommendations

Tips

Tips for national guide team.

International Flights

International flights.

Taxes

Departure taxes where applicable

Day 1 - Feb 8, 2027

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Departure from USA

Depart the United States today for Johannesburg, South Africa. International airfare is not included in the program price. Nanda Journeys can assist with recommended flight options and booking support.

 

With its dynamic blend of African, European, and Asian influences, South Africa offers remarkable cultural diversity. Emerging from the era of apartheid, the nation today presents a compelling mix of history, resilience, and forward-looking democratic institutions.

Day 2 Feb 9, 2027

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Arrival in Johannesburg

Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, participants arriving on the recommended group flight will be met by your local guide and transferred to the hotel for check in (rooms available from approximately 2:00 pm). For those arriving at different times, Nanda Journeys can assist in arranging private transfers to the hotel. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to rest and settle in before the group gathers for dinner this evening.

 

Johannesburg is currently the largest city in Southern Africa with more than six million people and urbanization at 97%. It is a city of contrasts with wealthy suburbs and commercial centers alongside informal settlements, Indian bazaars and African traditional medicine shops, where traditional healers dispense advice and traditional medicine. Johannesburg is in Gauteng Province. “Gauteng” is a Sotho word meaning Place of Gold.

 

Southern Sun Sandton is in the heart of upmarket Sandton and close to shopping and entertainment. The hotel has onsite dining, a bar and a fitness center with a rooftop pool. The comfortable guest rooms have blackout curtains, free Wi-Fi, AC, a workstation, walk in shower or bath/shower combo, a safe, and bathroom amenities.

 

Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.

 

Overnight: Southern Sun Sandton (or similar)

Included meals: Dinner

Day 3 - Feb 10, 2027

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Welcome and Orientation

After breakfast, begin the day with an orientation and welcome briefing led by South Africa partner Keira Powers. Through an illustrated presentation and informal discussion, participants will gain insight into the social, political, and economic forces that shaped modern South Africa. This session provides essential context for the professional engagements that follow.

 

The group will then visit the Apartheid Museum, one of the country’s most powerful historical institutions. Through immersive exhibits and personal accounts, the museum examines how apartheid was codified into law and how decades of struggle ultimately led to the creation of South Africa’s constitutional democracy.

 

Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant.

 

In the afternoon, explore Soweto, the vast township that became the epicenter of the anti-apartheid movement. Pass through Kliptown, where the Freedom Charter was adopted in 1955, laying the foundation for many principles later embedded in South Africa’s Constitution.

 

Continue to Orlando West to visit Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

 

Also visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, honoring the students whose deaths during the 1976 uprising galvanized international attention and accelerated the movement toward political and legal reform.

 

Dinner is by individual arrangement (own expense).

 

Overnight: Southern Sun Sandton (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 - Feb 11, 2027

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Legal Exchange

Begin the day with a discussion introducing the practice of law within South Africa’s constitutional framework. The session will explore the development of South Africa’s democratic legal system and examine how the principles of separation of powers and judicial independence function in practice. Topics may also include access to justice, equality before the law, and ongoing legal challenges facing the country today. If available, an additional speaker will address land reform and property rights, one of the most complex legal and political issues in contemporary South Africa.

 

Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant today.

 

This afternoon a meeting will be requested with The South African Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights and International Law (SAIFAC) part of the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, located at Constitution Hill.

 

Discussions will examine the evolution of South Africa’s Constitution; the role of the Constitutional Court in advancing democracy and human rights; the legacy of apartheid and the law’s role in reconciliation and transformation; as well as access to justice and ongoing challenges in equality before the law.

 

Guest program: Travel to the capital city of Pretoria, known for its rich architectural and cultural heritage. At the Voortrekker Monument, reflect on the early history of European settlement and its long-term consequences for the region. After lunch, visit the Union Buildings, seat of South Africa’s executive government and the site where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president in 1994.

 

Dinner is by individual arrangement (own expense).

 

Overnight: Southern Sun Sandton (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Did You Know?  Constitution Hill, home of the Constitutional Court, was once a prison complex where both Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were held. 

Day 5 - Feb 12, 2027

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Morning Meeting and Safari Experience

Before departing Johannesburg, meet with private legal practitioners such as representatives from the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa, to explore the legal environment for doing business in South Africa and across the region. Discussions may include international arbitration, cross border transactions within the Southern African Development Community and the African Continental Free Trade Area, as well as intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in South African companies.

 

Following the morning discussion, travel north by private motor coach to Pilanesberg National Park, approximately three hours from Johannesburg. Located within the crater of an ancient volcano, Pilanesberg is one of South Africa’s premier wildlife reserves and offers exceptional opportunities to observe the “Big Five” lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.

 

Bakubung Bush Lodge is conveniently situated at one of the reserve gates, looking over the wilderness. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, gym, wi-fi, tennis, wildlife center, lounge, bar, restaurants and spa.

 

A late lunch will be provided after arrival at the lodge.

 

Enjoy an afternoon safari! The park has over 7000 animal species including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. From your open 4x4 safari vehicles, learn about the flora and fauna as your safari guides help you spot all manner of wildlife and see how they blend into their surroundings.

 

Dinner will be provided at the lodge this evening.

 

Overnight: Bakubung Bush Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Feb 13, 2027

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Game Drive Day

As the animals prefer to feed during the cool temperatures of early morning, you will venture out early in an open game vehicle to witness exotic plant and animal life in the gentle light of the dawn. You may see lazy hippos and crocodiles along the riverbank, and your guide will help you be on the lookout for the Big Five—lion, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros, leopard, and elephant. Take in stunning South African beauty among the ever-present giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala, and warthog.

 

Return to the lodge for lunch and time to relax during the heat of the afternoon.

 

Set out again for an evening game drive as the light softens across the bushveld and wildlife becomes active once more. The changing rhythm of the landscape offers a different perspective on the park and its ecosystems.

 

Overnight: Bakubung Bush Lodge (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 Feb 14, 2027

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Fly to Cape Town

Return by motor coach to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

Lunch is on your own today if not included in your afternoon flight.

 

Make your way to the southern city of Cape Town this afternoon. The oldest port in southern Africa, Cape Town is regularly heralded as one of the most beautiful cities on earth. Tucked into the arms of a broad bay, it is surrounded by white-sand beaches. Cape Town’s Mediterranean look and feel attracts visitors from around the world, and it was the first place settled by European settlers, entrepreneurs, and religious refugees.

 

Your hotel Southern Sun The Cullinan is in one of Cape Town’s most sought-after areas, within easy reach of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, conference facilities, onsite dining and a bar. Guest rooms have all the amenities you will need including AC, minifridge, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities, safe and more.

 

Dinner will be provided this evening.


Overnight: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 - Feb 15, 2027

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Cape Peninsula & Botanical Gardens

Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes surrounding Cape Town. Travel along the scenic Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope within Table Mountain National Park. This protected area preserves one of the world’s most remarkable concentrations of plant life and offers sweeping coastal views where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

 

After lunch, continue to Boulders Beach to observe the rare African penguin colony in its natural habitat. Few places in the world allow visitors to see these distinctive seabirds so closely as they nest and move freely along the shoreline.

 

On the return to Cape Town, stop at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, internationally recognized for its conservation of indigenous South African flora and its setting along the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

 

Dinner this evening is by individual arrangement, with time to explore the nearby Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and its restaurants and shops


Overnight: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9, Feb 16, 2027

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Professional Exchange & Evening Speaker

Today’s program focuses on contemporary legal practice and the role of the rule of law in South Africa’s evolving democracy. Meet with attorneys from a leading South African law firm, such as Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, to discuss current legal developments including ESG regulation, mining and energy law, environmental policy, and anti- corruption enforcement.

 

Lunch will be by individual arrangement (own expense).

 

This afternoon a meeting will be requested with Freedom Under Law. FUL’s objectives are the promotion of democracy and the advancement of the Rule of Law and the principle of legality, understanding these to be the foundation for constitutional democracy in South Africa. Primarily, FUL uses litigation before the courts as its defining method of promoting and defending the Rule of Law and democracy in South Africa. The composition of its board affords it particular expertise and experience in this area.

 

Guest program:

Guests will visit Bo-Kaap, the only area in the city of Cape Town where the Cape Malay community were not forcibly removed under Apartheid. The historic area, that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery, showcases local Islamic culture, heritage, and community in the heart of the city.

 

This evening, enjoy a shared dinner and private conversation with Christo Brand, Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard who later became a trusted friend and colleague. His personal reflections offer a rare perspective on reconciliation, justice, and the human impact of South Africa’s transformation.


Overnight: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10, Feb 17, 2027

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Robben Island and Winelands

This morning visit Robben Island, weather permitting. Once one of the most feared prisons in South Africa, the island held political prisoners during the apartheid era, including Nelson Mandela, who spent eighteen of his twenty-seven years of imprisonment here. Mandela later described Robben Island as “the harshest, most iron fisted outpost in the South African penal system.” Today the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stands as a powerful reminder of the struggle for justice and the resilience of the human spirit.

 

Lunch today is by individual arrangement.

 

In the afternoon travel to the nearby Constantia Valley, the oldest wine producing region in the southern hemisphere, with an uninterrupted winemaking history dating back to 1685. Nestled between the slopes of Table Mountain and the coast of False Bay, the valley’s unique climate produces distinctive South African wines. Visit one or two historic wine estates and enjoy time to relax with fellow travelers.

 

This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to reflect on the experiences, conversations, and connections formed throughout the journey.


Overnight: Southern Sun The Cullinan (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11 - Feb 18, 2027

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Tabel Mountain & Departure

This morning there will be an opportunity to ascend Table Mountain by revolving aerial cable car, weather permitting. One of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, Table Mountain is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. From the summit, enjoy sweeping views of Cape Town, the surrounding coastline, and the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

 

An early visit to the mountain may allow time afterward to explore the nearby Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or enjoy lunch on your own before departing for the airport.

 

Later today transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your return flights to the United States.

 

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 12 - Feb 19, 2027

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Arrival in USA

Arrive back in the US this morning.

Meet Your Leader

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Deborah Enix-Ross Past President ABA

Deborah Enix-Ross is Senior Advisor, Global Engagement, for the International Dispute Resolution Group and a member of the firm’s ESG Group.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Enix-Ross served as a Senior Legal Officer and Head of the External Relations and Information Section of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center in Geneva, Switzerland. Before joining WIPO, Ms. Enix-Ross was the Director of International Litigation for the Dispute Analysis and Corporate Recovery Services Group (DA&CR) of Price Waterhouse, and, before that, served, for seven years, as the American representative to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration.

The U.S. Departments of Commerce and State appointed Ms. Enix-Ross as one of the original eight U.S. members of the trilateral NAFTA Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes. She is a member of the Advisory Committee of the New York Law School Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills Program. She is also a former member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration, the ADR Advisory Board of the International Law Institute, and the Board of Directors of the American Arbitration Association.

Ms. Enix-Ross is a Past President of the American Bar Association (ABA). She is a past Chair of the ABA House of Delegates and a former Chair of the ABA Center for Human Rights and Chair of the Center’s Business and Human Rights Project. She is also a former Chair of the ABA Section of International Law, where she co-founded the Women’s Interest Network (WIN). As the WIN Chair, Ms. Enix-Ross was instrumental in working with the International Bar Association (IBA) to create their Women’s Interest Group (WIG). Ms. Enix-Ross participated in the inaugural meeting of WIG. During her tenure as Chair of the International Law Section, she led an International Legal Exchange (ILEX) delegation to Ghana (where she delivered an address commemorating the country’s 50th anniversary of independence), Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ms. Enix-Ross is a Vice President of the World Justice Project, a former Chair of the ABA’s Section Officers Conference, and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She is the IBA Secretary-General, and a former Vice Chair of the IBA Bar Issues Commission, and a past ABA representative to the IBA.

Ms. Enix-Ross is named on the 2024 Forbes List of America's Top 200 Lawyers and the 2022 Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact list. She is recognized for being “a change maker who uses her empathy, insight and savvy to make the world a better, more equitable place.”

Ms. Enix-Ross received her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1981, a Diploma in Comparative Law from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law of Columbia University in 1989 and a Certificate in International Law from the London School of Economics in 1979. Ms. Enix-Ross is an Honorary Bencher of The Honorable Society of the Middle Temple.

Meet Your Leader

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Justina Rivera. President-Elect Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Justina K. Rivera is an accomplished trial attorney, litigation strategist, and legal leader with more than 15 years of experience handling high-exposure, complex matters across government and private practice. She is Supervising Attorney and Senior Litigation Counsel with Chubb’s New York House Counsel team, where she leads litigation strategy and oversees a team managing complex casualty matters throughout New York state and federal courts.

Prior to joining Chubb, Justina served as General Counsel and Deputy Comptroller for Legal Affairs at the New York City Office of the Comptroller, where she oversaw the Office’s legal affairs, advised senior leadership on complex legal and policy matters, and helped safeguard the City’s fiscal interests and pension assets. Earlier in her career, she served as a trial attorney, senior counsel, and Assistant Borough Chief at the New York City Law Department, where she managed high-stakes tort and civil rights litigation and supervised teams of attorneys. In private practice at Harris Beach PLLC, she represented clients in complex tort, product liability, toxic tort, and catastrophic injury matters.

Justina currently serves as President-Elect of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association and will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. She is also an active member of the National Bar Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association.

Known for her trademark sparkle, strategic leadership, and ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams, Justina embodies the qualities of a leader, thinker, and doer, making a lasting impact wherever she serves

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Zimbabwe and Botswana

Thursday, February 18, 2026 – Fly to Zimbabwe

 

Early this morning, say goodbye to South Africa and transfer to the airport. Check in for your flight to Victoria Falls (tickets and transfer provided by local team).

 

You’ll be greeted in the arrival hall in Victoria Falls for your private airport to the hotel transfer.

 

Enjoy some free time this afternoon after hotel check-in to grab some lunch and freshen up for your sunset boat and dinner cruise.


This evening you will take a two-hour cruise on the calm waters of the Upper Zambezi River. Soak in the sights and sounds of the river ecosystem, which often includes the interaction of hippo’s, crocodiles, elephants, fish eagles and the artful kingfisher birds.  Look out for the tiny heads of little terrapins (turtles) poking out of the surface. The cruise is a great chance to watch a variety of wildlife from the uninterrupted vantage point of the water, not discounting the wonder of a glowing African sunset.

 

Overnight: 5 Star Vic Falls Safari Lodge  https://victoria-falls-safari-lodge.com/

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge: On a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, the 72-room sunset-facing Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is located just 4km from the majestic Victoria Falls and offers a unique wildlife experience. Renowned for its views over a wildlife-rich waterhole, visited by herds of elephant, buffalo and kudu, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge has been voted the country’s Best Safari Lodge/Resort Hotel for 25 years by the Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents. Built of thatch and timber, the lodge rises several levels, giving the impression of a vast open-plan tree house, with the central area featuring the award-winning MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, the famous Buffalo Bar, a two-tiered swimming pool and a fitness center.

 

Swimming Pool: A two-tiered swimming pool with a sundeck overlooking the bushveld. 

Vulture Culture Experience: A complimentary educational activity conducted daily at 1:00 PM, offering insights into vulture conservation. 

Nature Walks and Hide Visits:  Explore the surrounding bush and observe wildlife up close. 

Complimentary Shuttle Service: An hourly shuttle from 7:45 AM to 9:45 PM to the town center, local markets, and the Victoria Falls Rainforest.

 

Friday, February 19, 2027

 

After breakfast at the hotel, your local guide will also introduce you to their culture, both past and present, with their own stories and illustrations while exploring the village food markets, craft markets and historical sites.  The Zimbabwean sculptors are remarkable, as are the weavers and bead workers – you’ll have time to wander the expansive markets showcasing their activity and products.  Visit the Traditional African Craft Village where intricate beadwork and woodcarvings are produced.  You will have time to grab lunch on your own.

 

This afternoon embark of a day of guided exploration of Victoria Falls nature in Victoria Falls National Park, which surrounds the Falls themselves, you will follow winding paths through a rainforest abounding with subtropical birds, butterflies, and foliage. This tour is part history, part geology, part anthropology, part biodiversity...a fascinating mix of topics against the most dramatic backdrop!  Experience up close why Victoria Falls is called “smoke that thunders.”

 

Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world and is fondly known by the locals as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" or "the Smoke that Thunders".  While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is classified as the largest, based on its width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and height of 108 meters (354 ft), resulting in the world's largest sheet of falling water.  It is roughly twice the height of North America's Niagara Falls.  David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary, and explorer is believed to have been the first European to view Victoria Falls in 1855. Visitors have been awed by the falls ever since and it is one of the sought after tourist destinations in southern Africa, and one of the key adventure activity centers of the subcontinent. Enjoy some free time with dinner provided at the hotel.

 

Overnight: 5 Star Vic Falls Safari Lodge

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinne

Saturday, February 20, 2027

 

Your guide will pick you up for an early departure to Chobe National Park which is located across the Botswana border, 100km west of Victoria Falls. Established in 1968 (Botswana's first National Park), Chobe National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic and wildlife-rich parks.

 

It's especially famous for having the largest concentration of elephants in the world—estimates often exceeds 120,000 elephants. Chobe is named after the Chobe River and is 4,500 square miles.  Chobe’s diverse landscapes support an incredible range of wildlife; you'll visit the dry hinterland and the Chobe Riverfront known for large herds of elephants, especially in the dry season (May–October).

 

Lunch is included in the trip (all beverages for own account), and you'll return before sunset to Victoria Falls for a celebratory dinner at The Boma. 

 

Enjoy dinner at The Boma, above the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. This night will convey the full spirit of Zimbabwe!  Enter the boma to the sound of marimbas and drums, marvel at the energetic dancers during dinner and then let your inhibitions go by joining in the infectious interactive drumming at the end.  Acapella singing, food from the fire, the brightness of traditional fabric and beads, and sharing local customs all contribute to a meal experience unlike any other and one you’ll never forget.

 

Sunday, February 21, 2027

Say farewell and check out of your hotel today. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward home (late afternoon arrival tentatively anticipated).  Allow 3 hours to clear customs for flight back to the US.  

 

Monday, February 22, 2027

Arrival back in the US is scheduled for this day.

 

Your Stay at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Your three nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are an experience in themselves. Set on a plateau overlooking Zambezi National Park, the lodge is renowned for its wildlife rich waterhole, where elephants, buffalo, kudu and other animals regularly gather. Your journey includes a Waterhole Facing Room, giving you a wonderful vantage point from which to enjoy this remarkable setting from your own private balcony.

For those looking to elevate their stay further, you may choose to upgrade to the Victoria Falls Safari Club, an intimate club experience within the resort offering beautiful bushveld and sunset views, dedicated dining and game viewing areas, an exclusive pool, complimentary minibar, Nespresso coffee, afternoon tea, sundowner cocktails and canapés, and complimentary laundry.

Whichever option you choose, you will be staying in the heart of one of southern Africa's most memorable wildlife settings.

Inclusions

✓ Economy flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
✓ Private transportation with driver/guide for daily activities and airport transfers
✓ 5 star hotel accommodations
✓ Activities and meals as mentioned in the itinerary
✓ Water on travel and activity days

Exclusions

✕ Alcoholic beverages
✕ Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
✕ Items of a personal nature
✕ Gratuities and porterage
✕ Tourist entry visa fees for the Zimbabwe portion of the extension

Important Notes

ⓘ 6 to 7 empty visa pages in your passport are required for this journey
ⓘ No visa is required for transit in and out of Botswana. A valid passport is required
ⓘ Guidance will be provided 3 to 4 months prior to travel to assist with booking your international flights and ensure they coordinate with the Victoria Falls to Johannesburg flight being arranged on your behalf. Flight schedules have not yet been released.

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A. Johannesburg, Pilanesberg, Cape Town, South Africa

Johannesburg, Pilanesberg, Cape Town, South Africa

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