Today we said goodbye to the breathtaking view of Table Mountain from the Waterfront.
But as always, South Africa didn’t disappoint for long! We took a scenic 2-hour drive through the Winelands, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes and sprawling vineyards.
Our destination was Aquila Private Game Reserve. After enjoying a welcome toast and delicious buffet lunch, we headed out on our very first safari—and we could barely contain our excitement! We spotted zebra, a male lion, elephants, springbok, hippos, water buffalo, giraffes, and baboons. Surprisingly, the baboons had us more on edge than the lion—those little guys are mischievous!
Tomorrow, we’re heading out on two more safaris, and many of our students plan to unwind at the beautiful on-site spa. Since spa time doesn’t lend itself to many photos (and we know each zebra has unique stripes, but we won’t make you catalog them all!), we might not have a full blog update tomorrow.
Depending on the airport Wi-Fi on Friday, this could be our last post before we return home. But don’t worry—whether mid-flight or once we’re back on U.S. soil, we’ll be sure to share a final post with highlights and reflections from this unforgettable experience!
