Private Expedition: South Africa

Highlights

• Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
• Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
• Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
• Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.

What's this trip about?

From the dramatic southern coast to the undulating lowveld where iconic creatures roam, South Africa dazzles with diversity. Take in the Cape Town cityscape from atop Table Mountain and march with penguins along Boulders Beach. Further down the coast, where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans collide, hike along a coast of gnarled milkwood forests, exotic wildflowers, and ancient limestone cave dwellings. Then head out on safari to witness an astonishing array of species—from the mighty elephant to the delicate white-crested helmet-shrike—in their natural habitat.

What's excluded

• Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary)
• Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
• Gratuities (tipping guidelines vary by destination and will be provided in pre-trip materials)
• Passport and visa expenses
• Medical expenses and immunizations
• Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
• The “B, L, D” notations apply to the period during the National Geographic Private Expedition portion of the itinerary only and do not include any meals on flights to/from the Private Expedition.

Accommodation