Join a licensed local guide for an in-depth look at London, from the royal haunt of Buckingham Palace (the official London residence of Queen Elizabeth II) to the slightly more democratic Speakers’ Corner of Hyde Park, where anyone can pull up a soapbox and orate to his heart’s content. You’ll see the changing of the guard (season permitting), the clock tower of Big Ben with its 14-ton bell, and Westminster Abbey, where almost every English king and queen since William the Conqueror has been crowned. After a stop at the Houses of Parliament, continue on to the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, the masterpiece of London architect Christopher Wren.

Relive the Gold Rush days at Pilgrims Rest. Gold was first discovered here in 1873, and by the end of that year over one thousand miners came to try their luck.

The most spectacular spot along the Panoramic Trail, the Blyde River Canyon is filled with picturesque rocky outcrops and amazing views.

Collecting animals from all over South Africa, the Kruger Park Wildlife Rehabilitation Center helps injured animals recover so they can be reintroduced into the wild. Animals too hurt to be released remain at the center to educate visitors. You'll see eagles, lions, cheetahs, reptiles, and other native wildlife.

"The Lion King," up close and personal (and a bit less animated). Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest wildlife refuge, is unbeatable for sighting “The Big Five”: lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, and elephants. See giraffes stretching up to grab the last leaf from an acacia tree and antelope leaping toward the horizon, or photograph zebras contemplating their striped reflections as they drink from pools of water. A licensed ranger will help you spot these magnificent animals, as well as a few lesser-known creatures. Watch out for the roadrunner-like kori bustard—at over forty pounds, it’s the heaviest flying bird in the world, and it looks ready to fall out of the sky at any minute.

The largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta comprises lagoons, channels, and islands populated by vast numbers of birds and other animals. Get your own bird's eye view with a flight over this unique area.

On land owned by Chief Moremi's family stands the Moremi Game Reserve. The reserve covers almost a third of the Okavango Delta, attracting visitors with its diverse habitats of forests, lagoons, floodplains, pans, and woodlands.

The village of Sepupa stands in near the Tsodillo Hills, known for their preponderance of ancient Bush paintings. You'll spend five days in this area, working with local communities to help build and develop the resources and structures they need.

Though devastated by poaching in the 1970s and 80s, this panhandle of game reserve combines grassland, woodland, floodplains, and forests to support over 60 mammal and nearly 350 bird species. During the dry season it is also a great place to see elephants.

Try to spot "The Big Five": lions, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, and elephants. See giraffes stretching up to grab the last leaf from an acacia tree and antelope leaping toward the horizon, or photograph zebras contemplating their striped reflections as they drink from pools of water. A ranger will help you spot these magnificent animals, as well as a few lesser-known creatures.

Words cannot describe the beauty, wonder, and sheer size of Victoria Falls. Twice as high as Niagara Falls, these magnificent waterfalls create an enormous column of water that's unexpected within the quiet of the surrounding forest.

Escape the roar of the waterfalls as you peaceful paddle along the Zambezi River.

Cross into Botswana to see the salt flats that once constituted the largest inland lake in Africa. Explore the site's Stone Age history as you range over the area in 4x4s.

Recuperate in the natural warm springs of Warmbaths, a one-time bubbling veld that settlers converted into a spa retreat.