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The African adventure continues! In Part 2 of our bucket list trip to Africa, we leave eSwatini (Swaziland) and head into South Africa’s Kruger National Park for one more safari, then road trip the stunning Panorama Route, explore the deep history of Johannesburg and Soweto, and finally fly to Zimbabwe to witness the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

We share the wild animal encounters, jaw-dropping landscapes, travel mishaps, and funny squad moments that made this trip unforgettable. From walking with lions to getting our yogurt stolen by monkeys (seriously), this episode wraps up our epic 14-day journey through Africa.

Places We Went on This Trip:

• eSwatini (Swaziland)
• Safari game drive in Kruger National Park, South Africa
• Panorama Route & Johannesburg, South Africa
• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Highlights of Safari Game Drive in Kruger National Park Include:

• Sunrise on the African plains/savannah
• Seeing a lion stalking prey which turned into a stampede of kudu and springbok
• Wildlife sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, baboons, and seeing a leopard kill in a tree

Highlights of the Panoramic Route Drive and Johannesburg Include:

• Scenic drive with stops at Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, and Bourke's Luck Potholes
• Half-day Soweto tour, including stopping at Nelson Mandela's former home
• Visit to the Apartheid Museum

Highlights of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Include:

• Sunset Game Cruise on the Zambezi River
• Staying at an epic lodge that overlooked a natural watering hole that allowed for spectacular wildlife viewings right from our room
• "Walk with Lions" encounter
• Visiting the mighty Victoria Falls

We experienced Africa on a guided tour, and all our hotels were included. However, if you plan to visit South Africa, Zimbabwe, and this region on your own, to make your travel planning easier, we have included a link for hotels on ⁠Expedia here⁠.

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