Southern Africa

Southern Africa is a region of incredible diversity: in landscape, wildlife and culture. Here, A&K guests travel in open four-wheel-drive vehicles for unobstructed views of the bush.

And there’s nowhere better to spot the “Big Five” of game-viewing fame than in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, one of the world’s richest ecosystems, in the luxurious private reserves that hug the borders of South Africa’s Kruger National Park or in the Lower Zambezi in Zambia’s wildest parts. Lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino can all be found here, and highly skilled rangers know just where to look. Bird life is prolific and, for variety of flora, only the Amazon compares to the species density found here.

For sheer spectacle, nothing rivals Victoria Falls. Its pounding waters represent nature’s raw power and provide an alternative view of Africa — one of adventure and excitement. And across the Upper Zambezi in Zambia, you can enjoy canoeing, boating and walking safaris in the undiscovered Luangwa Valley and Kafue National Park.

For an entirely different experience, visit South Africa’s Western Cape region, Mediterranean in climate and European in culture, where you’ll find ample opportunity for day cruises, nature hikes, wine tasting and simply soaking up the spectacular views. Or visit Cape Town and its environs to indulge in world-class hotels, spas and restaurants.