Are you tired of the same old predictable vacation? Do you want a travel experience that is unforgettable whilst bonding with your loved ones? These are some of the questions we ask our clients.
Without question, there is magic in Africa. From the magnificent rush of water seen at Victoria Falls, to the fascinating family life found in the elephant herds of Botswana, to the fabulous food and wine in Cape Town.
You will find magic in Africa’s people, wildlife, scenery, and natural resources. It will capture you. When traveling to Africa, you can be a spectator and witness the magic.
Whilst on South African safari vacation of a lifetime, this is what your typical day will be like.
5:30 am: A soft knock on the door serves as morning wake-up call. The hot beverage of your choice is waiting on your veranda accompanied by something small to fill your tummy.
6:00 am: Groggy but excited you meet your designated guide and climb into the Land Rover before the sun has risen.
6:05 am: You bundle up under the blanket provided in the truck, but you still feel warmth from the hot coffee you just finished. You feel awake, excited and so lucky to be enjoying such a wonderful day. As you drive, the scenery alone puts you in a trance. The pink sunrise is growing. Colors in the sky go from orange-red to a purple-blue. Light from the sunrise is glowing on the fields in the distance and the scene is magnificent. You feel like you should be photographing every second. How else can you capture all of this beauty and bring it home with you? Suddenly, your driver slows down and you hear something behind the tree. It’s two teen-aged male elephants giving themselves a bath. Your driver gets you less than a stone’s throw away. As you watch in awe, your driver gives you a world of information on the elephants. Thing like their age, their gender, who is the superior one, personality type, why they are eating from a specific tree and how they bath themselves.
7:00—9:00am: Game, game and more game. You see elephant, zebra, impala, buffalo, warthogs, lion, cheetah, hippo and many different species of birds. You have learned a ton from your encyclopedia book-like.
9:30 am: You and the other guests meet back at the camp dining room for a large, traditional, hot, delicious English breakfast. Conversation is lively, sparked by tales of each person’s game viewing experience.
10:30 am: You retire to your tent, where you sit on the verandah that overlooks the bush plains and enjoy the book that you are just getting the chance to read. If you are staying in a five-star luxurious lodge in South Africa, you will likely have your own plunge pool to keep you cool should it get too warm. You may also have the option of welcoming a masseuse to give you a full body massage right there on your outdoor verandah.
1:00 pm: After a relaxing, luxurious and exhilarating morning, all guests meet again for a wonderful, hot lunch. Everybody is cheerful and friendly and you strike up interesting conversation with the person sitting next to you. Your guides manage to keep a sense of humor about things and proceed to tell an embarrassing story about their newest recruit.
3:00pm: Automobiles are set to go. You are off again for a mid afternoon game drive.
You had the option to go on a guided walk, but decided to do that tomorrow.
3:30 pm: The game is less active at this time of day, and you manage to see some lazy lions. It is here that your interest in wild birds develops. An interest you never knew you had! Your guide makes the game driving just as interesting as the morning with his stories and facts, despite not seeing as much big game.
5:30 pm: You stop to have a cocktail and just take in the beautiful scenery as the sun sets.
6:30 pm: You are back at camp and all guests go back to their rooms to freshen up before dinner. You are pleasantly surprised (and amazed) that the clothes you left in your laundry basket this morning have been washed and ironed and smell wonderfully fresh.
7:30pm: All guests meet in the main dining room, which is open-air. Your cocktail of choice is served to you without asking. People are talking, laughing, and enjoying the scenery. It strikes you as odd but wonderful that people from such different backgrounds can get along so happily due to the common interest in watching and learning about wild animals.
10:30pm: After a delicious, hot dinner and hours of lively conversation you retire to your tent. As you drift off to sleep, you listen to the sound of the crickets and you hear some faint sounds of lion in the bush. Rather than being scared, you are comforted by these beautiful sounds knowing that you are safe and assured of a wonderful day when you wake.
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