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Rhino with conservationists, illustrating a relocation conservation safari from South Africa to Botswana

Rhino relocation conservation safari, South Africa

Your philanthropic donation unlocks the experience of witnessing a rhino relocation from a heavily poached reserve to a safe one in Botswana.

A journey to inspire your own

Suggested Southern Africa Itinerary

This luxury adventure enables you to leave a legacy by saving the life of a rhino, enjoying the best of Cape Town, Franschhoek, Namibia’s dunes, rhino tracking, Victoria Falls, and the Okavango Delta in Botswana

Trip highlights

  • Witness a rhino relocation
  • Explore the delights of Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Private dinner with Nelson Mandela’s prison guard
  • Cage shark diving
  • Enjoy fine wines in Franschhoek
  • Explore Cape Peninsula with a Marine Biologist
  • The towering sand dunes of Namibia
  • Rhino tracking in Damaraland
  • The majestic Victoria Falls
  • Heli-safari in the Okavango Delta

Example price includes

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Private transfers
  • Expert local guides
  • Meals as specified
  • Philanthropic costs

Note: Price excludes international flights, but we can arrange these for you, including by private jet

Sample day-by-day itinerary

The outline below is an example, not a fixed departure.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Cape Town. 4x4 wine safari on Table Mountain, fly to Robben Island by helicopter. Private dinner with Nelson Mandela's prison guard. Stay at The One Above penthouse (L,D)

    Aerial view of a mountainous coastline and blue ocean.
  2. Day 2

    Immersive art experience with Talia Swarts. Sailing in Granger Bay. wine tasting and dinner at La Colombe (B,L,D)

    View from a sailing boat beneath its raised sail.
  3. Day 3

    Cape Peninsula tour with a marine biologist. Fur seals on Duiker Island. Khayaletsha theatre show and dinner in a home (B,L,D)

    A person holding a glass tank beside a rocky shoreline.
  4. Day 4

    Shark cage diving with a marine biologist. Panthera Africa. Dinner and wine tasting at Springfontein Eats (B,L,D)

    Two male lions resting in grass at sunset.
  5. Day 5

    Scenic flight and wine tasting. Sculpture garden. Lunch and art tour at Delaire Graff.Check-in to La Cle des Montagnes (B,L)

    A white winery building framed by trees and mountains.
  6. Day 6

    Franschhoek Sip and Cycle Safari. Dinner at Foliage (B,L,D)

    Sunlit green fields and trees beneath a rugged mountain range.
  7. Day 7

    Fly to Phinda Private Game Reserve. Afternoon safari (B)

    An elephant beside a swimming pool with a guest in the water.
  8. Day 8

    Morning and afternoon safaris in your private vehicle (B,L,D)

    Three cheetahs resting together in the grass.
  9. Day 9

    Philanthropic Encounter: Rhino relocation to Botswana experience (B,L,D)

    A rhinoceros beside a lowered transport ramp, with a field team standing on the vehicle.
  10. Day 10

    Morning safari and fly to Namibia. Private charter flight to Sossusvlei (B,L,D)

    A circular pool overlooking an open desert plain and distant mountains.
  11. Day 11

    Explore the dunes. Hot air balloon flight. Scenic nature drives. Guided walks (B,L,D)

    A colourful hot-air balloon floating over a rocky desert landscape.
  12. Day 12

    Fly to Damaraland. Check-in to Desert Rhino Camp (B,L,D)

    A small propeller aircraft flying above red sand dunes.
  13. Day 13

    Desert rhino or elephant tracking with expert guides, as well as nature walks and game drives (B,L,D)

    An elephant walking across a dry riverbed beneath rocky mountains.
  14. Day 14

    Continue exploring the desert adapted wildlife

    A small gecko standing on desert sand.
  15. Day 15

    Private charter flight to Victoria Falls. Helicopter flight over the Falls. Stay at Royal Chundu (B,L,D)

    Aerial view of a waterfall plunging into a gorge.
  16. Day 16

    Explore this fascinating area. You may like to see the Falls from the Zimbabwean side, kayak on the Zambezi River, white water raft, or just relax (B,L,D)

    A group rafting through white-water rapids.
  17. Day 17

    Explore this fascinating area. You may like to see the Falls from the Zimbabwean side, kayak on the Zambezi River, white water raft, or just relax (B,L,D)

    A helicopter flying beside a waterfall and rising spray.
  18. Day 18

    Your private jet takes you to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, where you stay at the fabulous Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon safari. (B,L,D)

    An elephant walking beside the water beyond a shaded lodge terrace.
  19. Day 19

    Mokoro canoe safari, heli-safari, horse riding, walking safari, bird watching, fishing (B,L,D)

    A helicopter flying above palm trees at sunset.
  20. Day 20

    Mokoro canoe safari, heli-safari, horse riding, walking safari, bird watching, fishing (B,L,D)

    An open-air restaurant with tables overlooking the water.
  21. Day 21

    Mokoro canoe safari, heli-safari, horse riding, walking safari, bird watching, fishing (B,L,D)

    A lioness and cub resting beside a tree.
  22. Day 22

    Fly to Jo'burg and fly home (B)

    A small aircraft parked on a sandy airstrip beside a rustic airport sign.

Note: This is a sample itinerary only, and we delight in crafting unique itineraries to meet your exact requirements

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Philanthropic Encounters in South Africa

Rhino with conservationists, illustrating a relocation encounter from South Africa to Botswana
Wildlife Conservation

Relocate a Rhino

Witness a rhino relocation on your philanthropic trip from a heavily poached reserve in South Africa to a safer one in Botswana.

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Before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rhino relocation, and can I witness one on a luxury safari?

A rhino relocation moves rhinos from a heavily poached reserve to a safer one, and Impact Destinations guests can witness the operation as part of a private southern Africa journey. Your philanthropic contribution funds the relocation; the conservation and veterinary teams carry out every stage while you observe from a safe, privileged vantage point.

How much does it cost to fund a rhino relocation as part of a trip?

The relocation contribution is agreed with the conservation partner before you travel and is separate from the cost of the journey itself; the suggested 23-day southern Africa itinerary on this page is an example priced at US$120,000 per person, excluding international flights. We confirm the exact contribution once the project and timing are set.

Is a rhino relocation safari suitable for a family or multi-generational group?

Yes, with planning. The relocation itself has safety rules set by the field team that determine who can be present and how close, and we design the rest of the itinerary (Cape Town, Franschhoek, the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls) so every generation has a full and comfortable journey around it.

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