About the Journey 

Experience the wonder of Southern Africa’s great wildlife sanctuaries on this Princeton-exclusive adventure featuring two distinct safari experiences and a visit to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.

Gather with your fellow travelers in Johannesburg, where you’ll tour the Soweto District, including Nelson Mandela’s home. Then travel to Zimbabwe to witness the thundering spray and 300-foot gorge of Victoria Falls, a true natural wonder. While there, connect with the local community with a school visit and time to explore the village.

In Botswana’s Chobe National Park, encounter one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife, including the world’s largest elephant population. Set out on game drives and unique boat safaris on the Chobe River, spotting for hippos, crocs, zebras, giraffes, lions, buffalo and some of the park’s 450 species of birds.

A highlight of the tour is a stay at the intimate, award-winning Mfuwe Lodge, located inside Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Here you will be immersed in the wild landscape, spotting game from the veranda of your room or from the main deck of the lodge. Set out on game drives and bush walks, and take in the sunsets as nature’s spectacles unfold before your eyes.

For those wishing to continue the adventure, an optional post-tour extension to Cape Town is available.

Accommodation

54 on Bath Johannesburg, South Africa
The contemporary 54 on Bath hotel owns a convenient location in the heart of Johannesburg’s trendy Rosebank suburb, within walking distance of boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries. The 75-room hotel features a restaurant, bar, and lounge; outdoor pool; spa treatments; and laundry and dry-cleaning services.

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The newly built Pioneers Lodge occupies a beautifully landscaped property in suburban Victoria Falls, just minutes from the famed waterfall. This 50-room lodge runs predominantly off solar power, and includes a restaurant and bar, two outdoor swimming pools, and a day spa.

Chobe Safari Lodge Chobe National Park, Botswana
The Chobe River flows close to the rustic Chobe Safari Lodge, providing an ideal location to watch the sun set over the water.  Just a 10-minute drive from Chobe National Park, the lodge offers amenities such as a restaurant, bar and grill, garden, outdoor swimming pool, gift shop, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each air-conditioned guest room includes a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Mfuwe Lodge South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Set around two lagoons and shaded by the canopy of ebony and mahogany trees, Mfuwe Lodge sits within South Luangwa National Park in an area renowned for its excellent wildlife-sighting locations. The open-plan thatched chalets provide a rustic yet comfortable experience, including amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, spa, curio shop, library, photo studio, lounge, dining and bar area, an outdoor gym, and free laundry service.

Reservations

Registration is not yet open for this journey. Please request a brochure or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.

Pricing

• $10,995 per person, double occupancy (land only)
• $12,884 including roundtrip economy airfare from Boston, New York, or Washington, DC (Air-inclusive price includes an estimated $1,189 in airline taxes and fees, which are subject to change). Air arrangements from other gateway cities are available for an additional cost.
• Single supplement: $99