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December 3, 2017

Southern Africa, "Beyond All Expectations"

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What Better Way to Celebrate an Anniversary Than With a Thrilling Safari?

At Wilderness Travel, we’re delighted seeing one our trips through the lens of a happy traveler. Three-time WT adventurer Jill Goldy recently took a WT private journey to South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana, and her wildlife photos are phenomenal. Take a look:

Three giraffes stand closely together in a grassy landscape with bushes and trees in the background under a clear sky, creating a scene that is beyond expectations in the heart of Southern Africa.
Giraffe threesome at Chobe National Park, Botswana

Jill says, “My husband and I wanted to celebrate a milestone anniversary by taking a family trip with our sons that would be especially memorable for all of us. With our sons’ work and school schedules, we were able to find a single two-and-a-half-week period in the entire year that they were available at the same time. We went on a private safari to Southern Africa, with visits to Cape Town and Victoria Falls, which satisfied all of our wishes and more.”

A leopard in Southern Africa is perched on a tree branch with its mouth open wide, possibly yawning. The tree's rough bark is visible in the foreground and background, capturing the raw beauty that exceeds travel expectations.
A solitary leopard resting in a tree before a night hunt
A small bird with vibrant green and orange feathers sits on a bare branch against a gray background, capturing the essence of Southern Africa's natural beauty—a perfect reason for travel enthusiasts to consider it a top tourism destination.
Small bee-eater in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Two lion cubs lying on the grass in Southern Africa, peeking over the back of an adult lion with one cub resting its paw on the adult. This heartwarming scene goes beyond all expectations.
Two lion cubs feeding at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Three zebras standing close together in tall grass, facing different directions, with a backdrop of trees and shrubs in Southern Africa. Their symmetry and grace go beyond all expectations, perfectly blending into the natural beauty of their surroundings.
Zebras checking us out in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
A bird of prey with dark brown feathers sits perched on a bare tree branch against a clear sky, embodying the majesty of Southern Africa beyond all expectations.
Bataleur eagle at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Four elephants silhouetted against a sunset in Southern Africa, standing near the water’s edge with the sun reflecting on the water. The sky is orange and the silhouettes are dark, creating an image that exceeds expectations.
Young male elephants learning to assert their dominance, Chobe National Park
A person wearing a rain poncho stands on rocks near a waterfall in Southern Africa, with mist and a rainbow visible in the background, creating a scene beyond all expectations.
Panoramic shot at Victoria Falls

“These photos don’t even begin to scratch the surface of some of the amazing wildlife and landscapes we encountered,” Jill says. “It was beyond all expectations–certainly a journey we will never forget.”

—Text and photos by Jill Goldy, South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana Private Journey. Happy anniversary, Jill and Mark!

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