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forward to seeing them both. During the dark African night there was rustling of bush alongside our tents as lions passed close by! The daily game drives were always exciting with knowledgeable safari guides taking us with a few yards of adult elephants with their young, viewing beautiful
cheetahs and lions. A spectacular hot- air balloon flight in the early dawn hours had us gliding silently over the Mara Plains, providing a grand view of herding game from above. The African sunsets were spectacular. We had a grand time, and all of us agreed to return soon.
“Leaving the Mara Reserve was bittersweet, but we had to move on. Spectacular Victoria Falls, or Vic Falls, as it is affectionately known, is 300 feet taller than Niagara’s drop and is shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Royal Livingstone Hotel sits right on the river, and we shared our day with zebras casually grazing by the swimming pool while monkeys played mischief just outside our rooms, while impalas and giraffes strolled the grounds. A walk through the park pathways within yards of the falling waters left incredible impressions of mists and rainbows.
“Cape Town: What a beautiful cosmopolitan city, surrounded by dramatic scenery and magnificent ‘Table Mountain’. It’s all about food, fashion, and beautiful people. A short drive took us to several great vineyards where one gapes at the surrounding vistas and dines in ultimate style. Another highlight lay in store with a helicopter tour
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