June 2023 Southern Africa Conservation Safari
South Africa • Botswana • Zimbabwe
June 10-22, 2023
Wildlife • Conservation • Community • Culture • Landscape
Experience Southern Africa’s most breathtaking places, celebrating its wildlife, conservation efforts, vistas and people.
Effortlessly transition between luxury and experience on this explorer-style safari.
From wildlife to world wonders, immerse yourself in this comfortable African safari.
Visiting 3 countries in 12 days, alternating between comfort and expedition, every day providing a new surprise.
With our travel partners at:
Kruger Biosphere
Private Game Reserve Safari
Luxury Accommodations
Wildlife Conservation Mission
Community Outreach
June 10:
Arrive at OR Tambo International airport. After touchdown, you will take a safe, indoor walk right to the City Lodge Hotel, giving you the time to rest after your international travel. Depending on the group’s arrival times, we can all meet in the lobby for a meet-and-greet and dinner (not-included in package price).
June 11:
In the morning after breakfast (price non-inclusive), we will travel into the greater Kruger Biosphere into a private game reserve. Our first evening’s stay will be at the brand new Leopard’s Bend Bush Lodge, a private, off-the-grid, solar powered rustic yet luxurious bush lodge where the key focus is on the guest experience. Surrounded by Kenyan fencing, the bush lodge is made up of 5 en-suite chalets, partly bricks and partly canvas, allowing one to feel closer to nature. Each chalet features a bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and bedroom with a sliding door opening onto a small covered patio where one can enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the bush from your doorstep. A plunge pool, sun deck with chaise lounges and private breakaway areas are available for guests to enjoy while relaxing in the lodge.
After lunch, we will head out on our first exciting afternoon safari drive!
June 12-14:
On the morning of the 12th, we will wake early in the morning for breakfast and a safari drive. We will then head further into the bush as we transfer to Siviti Luxury Safari Lodge. Set alongside the banks of the Timbavati river, you will enjoy private views of curious and thirsty animals, specifically elephants, whether overlooking the main deck rim-flow pool or from the shaded waters of your private plunge pool.
We will enjoy early morning and sunset views on your two daily safaris. Throughout the time here, you will be educated on matters most impactful to the endangered species on the ground, the surrounding communities and also the impact of tourism, The group will exclusively join conservation teams on the ground to experience rhino conservation, hands-on, where your safari will directly impact the work you are doing. Your visit to the local, surrounding communities will impact them directly, as your visit will contribute to their daily needs list, as supported by the reserve.
Botswana
Chobe Game Reserve Safari
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
June 15-18:
In the morning after breakfast, we will transfer back to Johannesburg to connect to your international flight to Botswana. After arrival, we will check in to Elephant Sands Eco Camp .
Your luxury accommodation is just a stone throw away from the famous Chobe River, where you will do your first wildlife excursion on a private boat into the Chobe National Park, seeing hippo, elephant and buffalos up-close from the river. An early start to your next day, as you venture into the Chobe National Park on an open safari vehicle to find the famous Botswana lions and various other species, previously seen from the water the day before. After check out you will head south for a late afternoon with elephants, a up close you will never forget. Our private, tented lodge for the night is tucked away in the semi arid surrounds, while we reflect the days events around the camp fire. The next day is a landscape overload as you head to the Makgadikgadi Salt pans, so big it’s visible from space, for a 1000-star-night under the African sky, sleeping out on a bed roll, while the staff cooks hearty meal on the fire. (*toilet facilities are provided). The following evening will be spent back at Elephant Sands Eco Camp.
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
Zambezi National Park
June 19-21:
Upon arrival in Victoria Falls, there will be time to relax and refresh, as we prepare for an afternoon cruise on the Mighty Zambezi river, accompanied by sunset drinks and music onboard. Exploring one of Africas largest rivers, will again confirm the shear size of the natural resources on show, giving a small view into what the first explorers might have felt. Dinner is special as you immerse into African culture and cuisine, all while participating in the traditional drumming of African drums. The next day is a slow start, allowing for a sleep-in and breakfast, before you head off for a tour of the famous Victoria Falls. Lunch will be accompanied with one of Africa’s best views. We will venture into the Zambezi National park and check in to Mbano Manor for another safari excursion and join a team on the gourd for another impact on the conservation efforts.
June 22:
Upon conclusion of our three night stay, we will transfer to Vic Falls International, connecting us to our flights home from Johannesburg.
Learn about rhino dehorning efforts here…
Scenes from Adventure Artists International’s last rhino dehorning mission…
2023 Base Safari Package
Offered by our travel partners at Nkombe Rhino
155,600 Rand (Approx $8995.00)
Based on double-occupancy. Single supplement of 25%.
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT. ACT NOW!
Includes:
1-night accommodation at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg - double-occupancy
5-nights accommodation in South Africa double-occupancy
4-nights accommodation in Botswana
3-nights accommodation in Zimbabwe
Transportation between South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
A Nkombe Rhino safari guide throughout the trip
All park & conservation fees
Most meals during the safari time (Not at the airport/hotels/excursions). Beverages are additional costs.
All conservation activities
All community activities
All game safari activities
All mentioned excursions
Excludes:
Passport and visa costs (if applicable)
Travel vaccinations (where required)
Pre and post trip International flights
Gratuities, donations, and items of a personal nature
Additional nights accommodation/flight changes
Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and meals not specified
Transfers not specified
Travel insurance
COVID testing before and after travel
All other costs/activities not listed as inclusive
Extra (unexpected) hotel stays/flight changes
Want to know more about our 2023 adventure?
Contact us below:
***All safari travel is managed by and booked through our partners at Nkombe Rhino. Your friends here at Adventure Artists International have simply chosen this amazing adventure to embark upon and we would love for you to join us. So, in other words, we're not liable if you get eaten by a lion (or anything else along those lines)! Although we are not affiliated with Nkombe Rhino, we will receive a travel credit by referring you to them. ***
Important: This trip is based on a minimum group size of at least 6 guests (maximum 8). Before booking flights, please confirm that the minimum group size has been met and the trip is confirmed.
After your trip is over, your philanthropic journey will just begin!
We can brainstorm with you on ways to lend a helping hand to the people and animals that you visited by raising awareness and funds. Ask us how!
Meet Your Adventure Artists International Hosts
We’re here to help you along every step of your journey!
★ Contact us to ask all of your pre-booking questions.
★ Once you are ready to book, we will connect you with our travel partners at Nkombe Rhino to finalize the booking.
★ Join us on a series of video conference calls with your travel group to prepare you for take-off.
★ Access a private Facebook group where you can ask questions, meet your fellow guests and share photos and memories
★ We will both be on the June adventure with you. September’s host will be April. Although the crew at Nkombe Rhino will take care of you throughout the trip, we can help to provide additional assistance when needed. Please note that we will both be working on our own artistic crafts but we are happy to offer up artistic tips whenever we can.
April Howland
•Adventure Artist co-founder
•Fine Art Painter
•philartripist
April Howland has been been a professional artist for over 15 years. Inspired by nature and animals, April’s primary focus remains steady in her thriving wildlife series and domestic animal portrait business.
As she travels the globe from Alaska to Africa for inspiration, April’s eye for composition and design combined with her love of color enables her to create rich and unique art pieces. Her one of a kind style is a successful blend of contemporary and realism. She uses a variety of materials to accomplish her works but her methodology remains consistent. “To me, each piece of art is a beautiful learning experience with amazing shapes and tones working together to tell a story.”
April has been featured in a variety of publications and television news programs for her artwork which include Phoenix Home & Garden, Uptown Magazine, Images Magazine, Voyage Magazine, Scottsdale’s Foothills Focus, The Arizona Republic, PBS Horizon Arizona, Phoenix People, The Barking Beast San Diego and many local NBC, FOX and ABC news programs. April has many collectors both national and abroad and when she isn’t in the studio you can find her raising money for the Africa Foundation helping to support conservation and sustainability and also at the Phoenix Zoo as a committee member and co-founder of the “Art on the Wild Side” program that supports the zoo’s mission in conservation and caring for the natural world.
Website - HowlandStudios.com • Insta - @howland_studios • FB - @HowlandStudios
Susan Richey
•Adventure Artist co-founder
•wildlife photographer
•philartripist
Susan Richey is an award-winning photographer/digital artist that specializes in stock imagery designed for the marketing needs of the animal and travel industries. Her work can be seen in publications and on products around the globe.
Susan has developed two separate bodies of work that portray her passions and compassion in unique ways.
Her domestic animal stock photography library features fun, whimsical, and conceptual images of thousands of different pets. Most of the animal models used in her work were photographed through her Good-Focused Photo Program which was developed as a way to help animal welfare organizations to find fur-ever homes for pets by providing them with high-impact photos that give adoption ads greater visibility.
Her wildlife photography library features both documentary style and creatively composited images that are representative of her wanderlust spirit, awe of nature, and devotion towards animals of all kinds. A portion of proceeds of sales through this brand’s direct website are donated to various wildlife and nature conservation organizations worldwide through her Good-Focused Donation Program.
Fine art prints of select animal and nature photos are available for purchase on her website.
Website - GoodFocused.com • Insta - @begoodfocused • FB - @begoodfocused
“Our mission is to curate epic adventure opportunities that inspire global impact through creativity, connection and conservation.”