Victoria Falls
South Africa Pre-Tour Extension
May 18 - 22, 2005

THUNDERING MISTS

It would be a shame to come all the way to South Africa and not see one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders and a World Heritage Site. Just a two-hour flight north of Johannesburg into Zambia, Victoria Falls simply defies description. British explorer/missionary David Livingstone became the first European to see the falls in 1855 and reported its existence to the outside world in 1860. Having explored half the continent, Livingstone ranked the falls as “the most wonderful sight I witnessed in Africa.”

Wednesday, May 18, 2005
U.S. Departure

Plan to depart today from your home city for arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa tomorrow.

Thursday, May 19, 2005
Arrival in Johannesburg

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel near the airport. The remainder of the day is free to recover from jet lag.     (No Meals)

Friday, May 20, 2005
Zambia / Sunset Cruise

This morning fly to Livingstone, Zambia, where we begin our adventures at one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world—Victoria Falls. The mighty Zambezi River flows broad and placid to the brink of a nearly 5,600 ft. wide basalt lip before taking a headlong 328 foot plunge into the thunderous, frothy chasm of the gorge below. This is the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and you will definitely get wet from the massive amount of spray and wind that is produced by all this falling water. This evening, take a leisurely sundowner cruise upstream until sunset. Dinner is on your own at the hotel.     (Breakfast)

Saturday, May 21, 2005
Victoria Falls

After breakfast get a close-up view of the awesome power and spectacle of Victoria Falls. Take an unforgettable walk through the rain forest on the Zambian side. This afternoon tour the town of Livingstone (named after the British explorer who discovered the falls in 1855), including the museum and market. The evening is free to enjoy the pool and amenities at our beautiful hotel.     (Breakfast)

Sunday, May 22, 2005
Return to Johannesburg

This morning transfer to the airport for our flight back to Johannesburg. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to our hotel. Join with the rest of the group for city sightseeing and our Welcome Dinner.     (Breakfast / Dinner)