Explore Southern Africa
Experience a luxury philanthropic vacation in Southern Africa. Be in awe of the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the dunes of Namibia.
Take a mokoro dugout canoe trip in Botswana, and revel in the diversity of South Africa, even enjoy dinner with Mandela’s prison guard. Extraordinary safaris are available in each country.
Your philanthropic donation unlocks the incredible experience of witnessing a rhino relocation from a heavily poached reserve to a safe one in Botswana.

Southern Africa Highlights
So many highlights! A helicopter flight over Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or encountering a huge elephant herd in Chobe, rafting on the Zambezi River, or microlighting above Victoria Falls, discovering the delights of Cape Town and the winelands, and of course epic safari in each country.
Go off the beaten track on a walking safari in Zambia, or discover why Malawi is the smiling heart of Africa.

Southern Africa Eco-Luxury
Southern Africa has some incredible sustainable luxury properties. Our top picks in South Africa are Grootbos, Earth Lodge, and Tswalu.
In Botswana, we love Vumbura Plains, King’s Pool, and Nxabega. In Zambia, Chisa Busanga, Shawa, and Sungani take top honors, and in Namibia, Desert Homestead, Desert Rhino, and Shipwreck Lodge are our favorites.
Philanthropy Unlocked
You can leave a legacy by funding and participating in a rhino relocation from a game reserve in South Africa that is under intense poaching pressure, to a protected reserve in Botswana.
You get to sit in the helicopter with the vet while he darts the rhino, land and spend time with the sedated rhino, then help it get airlifted off to Botswana.
You leave a legacy and save the life of a rhino.
Suggested Southern Africa Itinerary
Example Price: US$120,000 per person
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
- Participate in 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
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
(from $120,000 per person)
- 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)
- Day 2: Immersive art experience with Talia Swarts. Sailing in Granger Bay. wine tasting and dinner at La Colombe (B,L,D)
- 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)
- Day 4 Shark cage diving with a marine biologist. Panthera Africa. Dinner and wine tasting at Springfontein Eats (B,L,D)
- 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)
- Day 6 Franschhoek Sip and Cycle Safari. Dinner at Foliage (B,L,D)
- Day 7: Fly to Phinda Private Game Reserve. Afternoon safari (B)
- Day 8: Morning and afternoon safaris in your private vehicle (B,L,D)
- Day 9 Rhino relocation to Botswana experience (B,L,D)
- Day 10 Morning safari and fly to Namibia. Private charter flight to Sossusvlei (B,L,D)
- Day 11-12 Explore the dunes. Hot air balloon flight. Scenic nature drives. Guided walks (B,L,D)
- Day 13 Fly to Damaraland. Check-in to Desert Rhino Camp (B,L,D)
- Day 14-15 Desert rhino tracking with expert guides, as well as nature walks and game drives (B,L,D)
- Day 16 Private charter flight to Victoria Falls. Helicopter flight over the Falls. Stay at Royal Chundu (B,L,D)
- Day 17-18 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)
- Day 19 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)
- Day 20-22 Mokoro canoe safari, heli-safari, horse riding, walking safari, bird watching, fishing (B,L,D)
- Day 23 Fly to Jo'burg and fly home (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary only, and we delight in crafting unique itineraries to meet your exact requirements
Highlights of a Luxury Philanthropic Vacation in Southern Africa
There are a multitude of things to see and do in Southern Africa: the dunes and desert rhinos of Namibia, Victoria Falls in Zambia, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, wine tasting, and of course world-class Big 5 safari – to name just a few!











Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. South Africa has a growing number of fabulous eco-luxury properties; some of our favorites are: Tswalu in Kalahari, Homestead in Ladysmith, Thonga Beach Lodge in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Umlani Bushcamp in Timbavati, and Grootbos at the start of the Garden Route
Leave a Legacy in Southern Africa
On your luxury philanthropic vacation in Southern Africa, you can participate in a rhino relocation from a heavily poached reserve in South Africa to a protected one in Botswana.

You have the rare opportunity to save the life of a rhino by funding its relocation from a reserve in South Africa