Southern Africa, “Beyond All Expectations”

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:

Giraffe threesome at Chobe National Park,Botswana — 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 solitary leopard resting in a tree before his night hunt — A solitary leopard resting in a tree before a night hunt

Small bee eater in the Okavango Delta, Botswana — Small bee-eater in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Two innocent cubs feeding at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa — Two lion cubs feeding at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

Zebras checking us out in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Battaleur eagle at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa — Bataleur eagle at Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

Young male elephants learning to assert their dominance, Chobe National Park

Panoramic shot of Victoria Falls — 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!