8-Nights Southern Africa: Living History and Legendary Species - Signature Land

National Geographic Expeditions

Embark on an expedition where you’ll explore the many wonders and vibrant cultures of Southern Africa. From Cape Town to Cape Point, explore the colorful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap, the stunning Table Mountain and the famous Cape of Good Hope. Become immersed in the sites and stories of this historic city and its surrounding areas. Learn about the conservation of the endangered African penguin and explore the fynbos biome and hear how apartheid shaped the region’s identity. At the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, you’ll head out on safari drives, keeping a watchful eye for the Big 5 that roam throughout the area. Head to Zambia, where you’ll marvel at Victoria Falls and the “thundering smoke” caused by the power of the falls as the waters cascade into the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
 

• Embark on an African safari to witness the iconic Big 5 of Africa and other incredible wildlife spotting moments in the protected lands of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
• Step into brightly colored neighborhood of Bo-Kaap to learn about the Cape Malay heritage and history of this once segregated neighborhood.
• Explore the vast Table Mountain National Park, part of the UNESCO Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site on nature walks that bring you into the unique Fynbos biome.
• Experience the legendary thundering smoke of Victoria Falls where the waters of the mighty Zambezi River carve the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• Visit Mukuni Village, a royal village of the Leya people, to glimpse their vibrant culture and deep traditions. Stroll through the market to discover the crafts, trades and more that form the Livingstone community's culture.

Vacation Inclusions

• Transfers upon arrival and departure
• Internal airfare where applicable
• Transportation provided on trip
• Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
• All gratuities except the Expedition Leader

Featured Destinations

Livingstone Livingstone Livingstone is less than 10 miles from beautiful Victoria Falls and is a delightful old colonial town named after the explorer David Livingstone. As Zambian tourism increases, more people are staying in Livingstone and new enterprises seem to be springing up. There are also many lovely lodges on the banks of the Zambezi.	Destination Guide
Sabi Sabi Sabi Sabi Surrender your senses to the wild. Breathe the warmth of Africa, absorb the bushveld sounds and luxuriate in the elegance of our meticulously appointed all suite lodges that overlook the waterholes where herds of game come to drink. Indulge in superior service while enjoying the comforts and tranquillity of the environment. Experience unsurpassed game viewing by day and at night, guided by highly qualified game rangers and skilled Shangaan trackers. Watch Africa's wild animals stalking, drinking, fighting and feeding, while prolific birdlife soars the open skies.
Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.	Destination Guide

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