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(SOLD OUT) 6 nights / 7 days at $1800 per person double occupancy (2 people per room) Private Room $2200 September 15th-22nd 2021.  On this epic You Can't Steal My Happy adventure, you will visit three African countries-Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. The highlight, Victoria Falls, is twice the height of North America's Niagara Falls. Here you will have a rare opportunity to swim in the famous Devil's Pool overlooking the falls, guaranteed to leave you speechless (see pics below). There are plenty of group tours scheduled to keep you busy, as well as some free time for independent exploring and relaxation. All of our trips will originate out of Victoria Falls so no need for constant unpacking and repacking.  We are only taking 18 lucky guests on this adventure so secure your $300 deposit ASAP!

Check out what is included in your package 

Victoria Falls Guided Tour

Meet The People Village Cultural Tour

Elephant Sanctuary Encounter 

Chobe National Park Full day River and Land Safari

Devil's Pool Swim and Livingstone Island Tour

Zambezi Royal Sunset Cruise

Boma Dinner and Drum Show

Meet and Greet Reception 

6 Breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner, one afternoon tea

6 nights at the Kingdom Hotel Victoria Falls

R/T Transfers from Victoria Falls Airport to Kingdom Hotel 

Whats not included

There are no flights included in this Africa Package. The trip begins and terminates in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. (Please see the getting there section below for flight information)

Airport Taxes, Tipping and Visas are not included. 

Trip Insurance (Highly Recommend For This Trip) See below

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September 15th

Arrive into Victoria Falls where you will be transferred to the Kingdom Hotel.  https://www.thekingdomhotel.co.za  The hotel is walking distance to town so you can easily visit the nearby shops and restaurants. We will have a meet and greet reception at 5pm where we you can get to know your fellow happy travelers and discuss our weeks activities. 

September 16th

Enjoy Complimentary Breakfast.

Depart hotel at 8:15am for a two hour guided tour of Victoria Falls. After this tour we will proceed to our Meet the People cultural experience.  We will have a chance to see how local villagers live and farm. If we are lucky we will even get to meet the local village chief! We should arrive back to our hotel between 3-4pm. 

Wear t-shirts, tennis shoes, hats, mosquito repellent and sunscreen to both of these excursions. Don't forget your camera. 

Dinner on your own. 

September 17th

 Depart the hotel at 1:30pm for the Livingstone Island high tea and Devil's Pool Swim. If you’re looking to flirt with the wild side, swimming in one of world’s most fascinating natural pools of water, Devil’s Pool, can be experienced during your guided tour of Livingstone Island. This isn’t your ordinary swim in an infinity pool, but a daring dip on the very edge of the Victoria Falls. Brave swimmers will get to experience the ultimate thrill of peering over the brim of the largest curtain of falling water. Did you know… guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record.

Wear t-shirts, bathing suit, towel, tennis shoes, hats, mosquito repellent and sunscreen to both of these excursions. Don't forget your camera. 

Dinner on your own

September 18th

Enjoy Complimentary Breakfast. 

At 4pm we will depart for the Zambezi Royal Cruise. 

During the premium two hour guided sunset cruise guests can look forward to 5-star service on board, consisting of imported wines and spirits, and gourmet hot & cold canapés. A variety of game is consistently spotted as well as a plethora of bird species.

September 19th

Enjoy Complimentary Breakfast.

Depart the hotel at 7am for Chobe National Park. We will cross the border into Botswana and embark on a river cruise to view game along the Chobe River. Expect to see large pods of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and plenty more animals. At 12:30 we will arrive at a local hotel where you will enjoy a complimentary lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari game vehicles for an afternoon game ride in Chobe National Park. The park has lion, leopard, buffalo, and many other animals. We should arrive back to the hotel by 6pm.

Wear t-shirts, tennis shoes, hats, mosquito repellent and sunscreen to both of these excursions. Don't forget your camera. 

Dinner on your own

September 20th

 Enjoy Complimentary Breakfast.

We will have two departures for our Elephant Encounter.

The sanctuary limits the group size for this 3 hour experience. The first 9 will depart at 6:20am and the next 9 will depart at 8:25am.

The Wild Horizons elephant sanctuary was founded on the principle of conservation, and one of the most effective ways to evoke a sense of environmental responsibility is to show what stands to be lost. You will walk the bush with a guide and learn all about the elephants in the sanctuary. You will have the opportunity to take photos, marvel at their size and watch them behave normally, interacting with one another. 

At 7pm we will be transferred to the famous Boma dinner and drum show! Sample local game such as zebra, and other Zimbabwean dishes! Traditional dancers and singers will keep you entertained while your eating.  

Wear t-shirts,  tennis shoes, hats, mosquito repellent and sunscreen to both of these excursions. Don't forget your camera. 

September 21st

Enjoy Complimentary Breakfast. There is nothing scheduled for this day. Check out is at 11am.  Complimentary transfers to Victoria Falls Airport will be arranged on location. 

Getting To Victoria Falls, Visa on Arrival Information, and Vaccinations

Victoria Falls airport code is VFA. There are nonstop flights available to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Ethiopia. Fares range from $150 to $250 each way out of Johannesburg. Stand-by travel is possible on British Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Air. For my airline guests who choose to stand-by for flights, please be advised any missed activities due to flights will be at your own expense. Please click on this link for more information on getting to Victoria Falls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Falls_Airport

You must apply for the KAZA UNIVISA on arrival. United States Citizens can apply for a Kaza Univisa upon arrival into Victoria Falls Airport. The visa covers multiple entries in all three countries Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia. The cost of the visa is $50.00 The visa is good for 30 days and you must provide proof of a roundtrip ticket. 

https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=126

There are no required vaccinations to enter Zimbabwe. It's aways good to be up to date on Hep A and B. If you are arriving from another Africa country in a yellow fever zone the customs official may require proof of yellow fever. Malaria is not very common in the areas we will be traveling especially in October  If you do decide to take malaria pills some of the side effects will cause you to feel tired and bloated. There are multiple types of Malaria pills so please talk to your physician if you are considering taking this pill. If you decide not to take malaria tablets always apply mosquito repellent as a precaution. 

 Trip Insurance 

The travel industry now considers the Coronavirus “a foreseeable event”.  That means many airlines, resorts, charter companies, rental shops, etc are no longer offering refunds due to COVID issues.  They expect YOU to protect yourself with “INSURANCE”.  When looking at insurance options please consider plans that offer a cancel for any reason option. More and more countries and hotels/resorts/charter companies are establishing very onerous cancellation policies. The travel industry as a whole has generally adapted the attitude that you now know the risks of COVID-19 or other illnesses and THEY are not willing to accept the risks of you needing to cancel or delay your travel.

You Can’t Steal My Happy recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer travel protection through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information on the available plans or to enroll, click on the link below or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 43-0656    “Travel Insurance is underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, NAIC #22276. 55Y”

https://www.travelexinsurance.com/quote/?nc=1

Terms and Conditions 

Group Trip Cancellations.
If YCSMH has to cancel a group trip because a country has closed its borders, everyone will have a choice of receiving a refund or being rolled over to another group trip. The decision to cancel a group trip will be determined by myself and our local guides.

DEPOSITS PAID- CANCEL WITH NO REPLACEMENT 
If you cancel a booking and cannot find a replacement the FULL deposit amount will be lost from the original person making the reservation.

DEPOSITS PAID- CANCEL WITH A REPLACEMENT - $100 Penalty
If YOU cancel and find your own replacement that “helps” but it doesn’t alleviate the time and effort I must spend to get your replacement up to speed (answer questions and send previous emails). A $100 fee will be charged if you cancel and find your own replacement. 

FULL PAYMENTS PAID- CANCEL WITH NO REPLACEMENT- 60 DAYS BEFORE TRIP DEPARTURE 
Full payments for all Happy trips are due 60 days before departure. If you cancel the trip you will not be eligible to receive a refund. You will need to file a claim with your insurance provider. As a rule most tour vendors, charter companies and hotels require full payment 60 days before arrival. Once we have made reservations MOST resorts, Charter companies, rental shops, etc hold YCSMH financially responsible (i.e. we have to pay them, hence we expect YOU to pay us). 
Final payments for our Croatia Cruise are due 90 days before departure. 

FULL PAYMENTS PAID- CANCEL WITH A REPLACEMENT- 60 DAYS BEFORE TRIP DEPARTURE
In the event of a cancellation, YCSMH will gladly help find a replacement but the responsibility to find the replacement is that of the person canceling. If you find a replacement to fill your spot you will be eligible for a full refund minus a $100 fee. 
If YCSMH finds you a replacement you will receive a refund minus the trip deposit. As I mentioned there is a considerable amount of time and effort spent to send out emails to your replacement to get them up to speed. 

I hope this helps clarify our terms as we all navigate through this post pandemic world. For those of us who are passionate travelers the small inconveniences of testing, insurance and entry requirements are well worth it. 

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