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After a long flight, we will be kicking off our honeymoon with a fabulous lunch at the Sonnenberg in Zurich, Switzerland. Situated high above the city, the restaurant provides panoramic views of the Alps and the Lake of Zurich.
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Upon arriving in Johannesburg, dinner for two at the acclaimed "Carnivore" restaurant. Known as “Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience”, serving crocodile, waterbuck, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, ostrich, hippo, warthog, hartebeest, and bles
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Premium bottle of South African wine for our first dinner in Africa (as a married couple!) at the "Carnivore" restaurant before heading to Zambia. Sláinte!
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After arriving in Zambia, lunch at the legendary Victoria Falls Hotel with a magnificent view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
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A romantic dinner for two on our private terrace at Tongabezi Lodge. The Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls.
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Bottle of Champagne to enjoy from our moonlit Chalet on Sindabezi Island. This hide-a-way was selected by The Sunday Times in London as one of the best remote places to stay in the world.
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From Sindabezi, boat to a nearby deserted island for an indulgent, secluded three-course picnic lunch. We will pass close to the shores of the Zambezi National Park where many animals wander to find water at the river’s edge.
Cost Each $75.00
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Romantic dinner for two on a sanpan (floating table). After enjoying a spectacular African sunset, dinner is paddled out to our table via canoe (hopefully avoiding all hippos). Talk about an unforgettable experience!
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Private dinner for two under the stars at Savute Elephant Camp --- known for the herds of elephants that can be spotted roaming its plains. The African equivalent of dinner-time 'people watching'...
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Dinner for two at Eagle Island Camp, overlooking the Okavango Delta (one of the world's largest inland water systems -- stretching over 16,000 square km). Can you say "Oxtail Beef Seswaa Pumba Stew"?
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After flying halfway across the world, spa treatments for 'Mr. and Mrs. Murphy' at The Botanica Spa at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg! Should we choose the Seaweed Envelope or the Moor Mud Body Mask...?
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Post spa relaxation, a round of cocktails at the vibrant Polo Bar at the Westcliff Hotel, overlooking the city lights of Johannesburg.
Cost Each $25.00
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While at the The Tongabezi Lodge, a sunrise boat cruise along the Zambezi River. Watch out for those hippos!
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After jaunting over to Botswana, a bottle of Champagne to toast our first night at Jack's Camp --- voted #1 by Conde Nast in 2010 as the favorite overseas leisure hotel in the Middle East, Africa & The Indian Ocean Islands.
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In an oasis of comfort and tranquility (no cellphones or electricity), sundown drinks next to the pool at Jack's Camp.
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Overlooking the vast floodplains of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, his and hers spa treatments on our own private tentdeck at Khwai River Lodge.
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Round of drinks at the Fish Eagle Bar at Eagle Island Camp --- noted by the New York Times as one of the most romantic bars in the world! Not that we will need it on our honeymoon...
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A night of storytelling, listening to traditional African songs, exchanging bush stories, feasting on African specialties and beverages at "Mothupi's Boma" (tales told by firelight) at Khwai River Lodge.
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Riding the world's largest land mammal, an elephant back safari at Victoria Falls! Did you know that elephant footprints are as individual as our fingerprints?
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View Victoria Falls from the air! Flight of Angels for two: a scenic helicopter tour of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Coined by David Livingstone, "A sight so wonderful that angels must have gazed down on it in flight".
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Afternoon game drive in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, home to Zambia's ONLY remaining white rhino plus various antelope, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra.
Cost Each $75.00
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Sunrise canoe safari on the Zambezi River to explore the waterways by Sindabezi Island. We are assured to see big game including hippo, buffalo, wild dog and elephants.
Cost Each $75.00
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Afternoon fishing trip by Sindabezi Island. The Zambezi is famous for one of the great freshwater game fish -- the Tigerfish. If we're lucky enough to catch one and we don't lose any fingers/toes in the process, the chef will prepare it for our dinner!
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Special trip to visit a local colony of meerkats in the northern Kalahari. Spending quality time with these incredibly social, superbly adapted animals, we will be able to see how they interact with each other and their environment. Hakuna Matata!
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Visit to the famous Chapman’s Baobab, which is almost 4,000 years old and is known to be the largest tree in Africa.
Cost Each $25.00
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While at Jack's Camp, a four-wheeling excursion across the Makgadigadi salt pans. This area was once a lake the size of Switzerland that dried up several thousand years ago. An off-roading paradise!
Cost Each $100.00
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Special trip to see one of Africa’s rarest carnivores, the brown hyena. Due to an active research program being performed on this species, the cubs are habituated to humans and will allow us to observe their social behavior without disturbance.
Cost Each $50.00
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Afternoon trip to visit an ancient baobab grove with a collection of paintings by Bushmen, thought to be more than 1,500 years old.
Cost Each $25.00
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Walking safari at the Khwai River Lodge early in the morning along the Khwai River. We are sure to see waterbuck, buffalo, elephants and hippos, and even the occasional lion!
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Mokoro safari at Eagle Island Camp; A canoe carved within a large a tree will glide us over shallow, clear waters --- with over 100 species of mammals and about 440 species of birds occupying the delta area.
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Open-sided helicopter safari at Eagle Island Camp. Spotting elephants, lions, cheetahs and buffalo from the air will truly be a highlight of our honeymoon!
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Explore a nearby island of Eagle Island Camp on foot. The advice we've been given? "Whatever you do, don't run...or at least don't be the slowest!"
Cost Each $50.00
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From Khwai River Lodge, a moonlight safari “into the middle of nowhere” - a rare opportunity to be surrounded by the infinite darkness of the African bush. All bush stories begin with "...we saw two shining eyes in the darkness..."
Cost Each $50.00
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Safari (aka "hope we look good in khaki") wardrobe for the newlyweds inspired by the luggage restrictions for the bush planes and safety in the wilderness. Don't worry, we'll stay away from any bright red shirts...
Cost Each $100.00
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Photography gear (mainly for Steph) including extra batteries, memory cards, lens filters, a mono-pod, and a super extreme telephoto zoom lens. Brendan will be the porter.
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Visas at Livingstone Airport, Malaria pills, and extra passport pages for entry into Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.
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Bottles of wine or bubbly to enjoy while safariing...aside from South African wine, we're hoping the different camps' have Joseph Phelps and Jordan. Hey, its our honeymoon!
Cost Each $50.00
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Emergency medical air evacuation, trip interruption and trip cancellation insurance for two. Not so romantic, but extremely necessary.
Cost Each $150.00
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Electrical outlet converters, mini flashlights, super bug repellent, binoculars, and various travel books on the area.
Cost Each $50.00
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We are so fortunate to be able to take such an amazing trip, and it would not be complete without giving back. We will visit the Tongabezi Trust School in Zambia and will bring classroom and art supplies to the children who are desperately in need.
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Long distance and roaming charges for the Blackberries. Its going to be hard for us to be away from our little tyke and we will need to check in often!
Cost Each $25.00
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