Africa's Wildlife | August 13 - 26, 2025
Travel with the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) from August 13 to 26, 2025, on a special fourteen-day small-group journey to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. Encounter some of the planet’s last unspoiled natural refuges in Southern Africa’s great wildlife sanctuaries
Begin in Johannesburg with a full day of touring the vibrant Soweto district, including a visit to Nelson Mandela’s former home. Then spend three nights in Zimbabwe and experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls/Mosi-oa-Tunya. Next is Botswana’s Chobe National Park, boasting one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife, for a three-night stay featuring exhilarating boat safaris and game drives. Conclude the adventure with a tour high-light: unparalleled wildlife viewing at South Luangwa National Park and a relaxing stay at the intimate Mfuwe Lodge. Discover Cape Town, South Africa’s sparkling “Mother City,” including the Cape Peninsula and Winelands, with an optional 4-day/4-night post-tour extension.
Space is limited to just 24 guests and will be shared with participants from a cosponsoring alumni association. Please contact the Alumni Travel Study Program at [email protected] or 866-325-8664 for more details and to reserve your place today.