Sacred Journey to Southern Africa

 
Where: CapeTown/Botswana
When: May 16th-27th 2025
Duration:  12 days
Group Size 8 people maximum
Price Range: $14,795

Overview

Spend twelve engaging days traveling through southern Africa on an inspirational journey and wildlife Safari

You will travel authentically with an intimate group of eight people with Dawn as your trip leader. This Adventure is created in collaboration with Michael Haines of Safari & Company who has been in the forefront of African safaris for the past 30 years. An African safari is a journey like no other; you feel connected to this ancient land and it’s genuine people.

The journey begins in Africa’s mother city – Cape Town. Enjoy three days exploring this iconic destination with its stunning coastline and mountains. From Cape Town you fly north to the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Enjoy eight days on safari in pristine wildlife areas, from the Kalahari Desert to the plains and rivers of the Okavango. You will be expertly guided all along the way by local guides, who will show you Africa’s most amazing wildlife. Interact with the spiritual Bushmen tribe, the original inhabitants of this part of Africa.

Join Dawn on this inspirational African safari with presence and gratitude. Traveling with purpose and moments of integration, brings in a beautiful sense of grace as we move through unknown lands to greet new cultures, eco systems, people and animals with Awareness. Dawn will offer optional mindfulness meditation and light yogic movement for all levels.


 

DESTINATIONS

We have carefully selected exclusive villas and private reserves that offer the exclusivity and behind the scenes experience that is unparalleled.

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights ; Table Mountain’s jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain;
Encompassing the vast majority of Botswana territory, the sprawling wilderness of the semi-arid Kalahari Desert is characterised by endless open plains, shimmering salt pans, picturesque orange sands and relics of ancient riverbeds. In the heart of the country lies the world’s second-largest game reserve, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, its magnificent expanse surpassing the size of the entire country of Belgium. The region offers some of the best wildlife viewings in Africa and is home to abundant roaming wildlife, including rhinos, black-maned lions, and desert-adapted elephants. Keen birdwatchers can spot the secretary bird, pale chanting goshawk, ostrich, black-breasted snake eagle and other species. For the culturally curious, an encounter with the San, the indigenous people who have resided in and around the area for thousands of years, is not to be missed.

Go on safari game drives in search of desert wildlife such as zebra, oryx, springbok, lions and more. If there is still water in the Makgadi Salt pans, large herds of migrating zebra can be seen. Educational walks with local Bushman people are also a highlight.

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive 15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.

Location:

Southern Africa
One of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth, South Africa, fondly known by locals as the ‘Rainbow Nation’, boasts 11 official languages, and its inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful beaches of Cape Town.

Botswana is situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterised by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains. The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive.

Highlights

Walk with Zu/’hoasi Bushmen

Educational walks with local Bushman people are a highlight. These spiritual people will give you a glimpse into survival in the desert.

Accommodations

Overview of Accommodations

Accommodation in Cape Town will be a private luxury villa just below Table Mountain. Whilst on safari you will stay in classic tented style safari camps. The tented rooms all have ensuite bathrooms with running hot and cold water, lighting and full beds. We have four rooms/tents available for the safari. Additional rooms/tents on a single basis are possible at an extra cost, and subject to availability. Wonderful meals are prepared by the camp chefs, and all dietary requirements can be catered for.

Inclusions

What’s Included

(This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden costs.)

  • 11 nights accommodation -double occupancy at private villas &  exclusive private reserves
  • All exquisite meals at safari properties in Botswana.
  • Welcome Dinner in Cape Town.
  • Breakfasts in Cape Town.
  • 2 private tours in Cape Town with lunch included.
  • Private safari activities.
  • Airport transfers in Cape Town.
  • Airline flight from Cape Town to Maun in Botswana.
  • Maun airport transfers.
  • All plane and helicopter flights to and from safari camps in Botswana.
  • Private safari activities.
  • Meditation, shamanic rituals with Dawn.

What’s not included

+ Airline flights to and from Africa.
+ Items of a personal nature.
+ Staff & guide gratuities.
+ Travel insurance, including emergency medical and trip cancellation or interruption coverage.
+ Costs related to any changes made to the itinerary once in Africa.
+ Any costs associated with flight delays or cancellations.
+ Any new taxes imposed by the local governments prior to your arrival date

TRIP ORGANIZER

This tour is in collaboration with
Michael Haines

1 416 642-0712

mike@safariandco.com
See Mike’s Bio Below

Important Notes

Based on seven people in the group, traveling in May 2025. 

Rooms/ tents included in the quote are – 4 x twin rooms.

Safe & Secure Travel

Each program includes:

  • Expert Local Guides
  • Pre-departure advising
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientations
  • Risk Management & Crisis management plan

Cost

US $14,795.00 per person

Registration deadline is June 28th 2024.
25% non-refundable deposit ($3,699.00 per person) required

For more details Call Now 805.540.1762

Click here to view our Cancellation Policy

Reviews

This was more than a trip… where you see the sights and experience great food, meet great people… it was so much more than that… I brought home a renewed gratitude for all I have and all I have to offer… a beautiful journey!Mr. WordPress
This was more than a trip… where you see the sights and experience great food, meet great people… it was so much more than that… I brought home a renewed gratitude for all I have and all I have to offer… a beautiful journey!Mr. WordPress
This was more than a trip… where you see the sights and experience great food, meet great people… it was so much more than that… I brought home a renewed gratitude for all I have and all I have to offer… a beautiful journey!Mr. WordPress

About Your Guides

Dawn  has been leading tailor made adventures since 1995.  At a very young age she began to travel on her own seeking out and connecting with the aboriginal, the indigenous and the authentic local life abroad. For her, traveling is all about connecting to the soul of the region and its people. She has dedicated most of her life to offering alternative, independent and unconventional travel experiences.

She is a a master tour guide, meditation teacher, a Spanish professor of 27 years and mother of two teenage daughters.

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Mike Haines is the owner of Safari and Co. and is a specialist in every aspect o f travel to Africa – only Africa.  Michael  was raised and schooled in Zimbabwe. He has guided safaris for the past 30 years to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Zanzibar Island and Rwanda. Mike knows Africa. He has deep, on-the-ground guiding experience in all safari-friendly African countries

Mike always has current local knowledge of wildlife trends, weather, political status, safety and security developments and has established solid relationships with top-rated guiding firms. Mike will be our trip organizer for this Safari!