Collette safari · Group-space savings
Collette-led departure · Nicole will not accompany this trip
Eight wildlife safaris, elephants along the Chobe River, the power of Victoria Falls, and four nights in Cape Town. Add the Cape Winelands, coastal scenery, and meals with local families—and you have a lot to look forward to.
Save $650 per person
That’s $1,300 in savings for two travelers.
Brochure regular rate $12,649
Group-space offer $11,999
per person, double occupancy · Charlotte airfare included
$698 deposit per person · Refundable until August 18, 2027
Book by August 18, 2027 for the savings offer.
Group-space savings through Travel is the Answer. This is a Collette-operated departure. Nicole will not accompany the trip.
Why this itinerary caught my attention
I love that this trip lets you experience the bush and then keep exploring. You’ll spend several nights in each of the main regions, share meals with local families, and finish with four nights in Cape Town. The variety is a big part of why I wanted to offer it to my travelers.
A morning game drive in Pilanesberg feels different from watching the banks of the Chobe River from a boat. Across eight wildlife safaris, you’ll have several opportunities to look for elephants, big cats, hippos, and more. Nature decides what shows up.
Feel the scale of Victoria Falls, take in Cape Town from Table Mountain when weather permits, and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. There’s plenty to experience between wildlife outings.
A home-hosted lunch near Victoria Falls and dinner with a Capetonian family bring a personal perspective to the journey. In the Cape Winelands, vineyard tastings and lunch in Franschhoek make a very different kind of afternoon.
The route
A 15-day Southern Africa group tour with wildlife, local connections, and time in the Cape Winelands.
Images supplied in the Collette brochure.
This overview follows the June 2028 brochure. Hotels, flights, and the order of experiences may change. Optional experiences are additional.
Begin with an overnight flight, then settle in after arrival. There is no scheduled sightseeing on arrival day.
Fly to Victoria Falls for three nights. See the falls, learn about rescued elephants and conservation, and share a home-hosted lunch. An optional helicopter flight and sunset cruise cost extra.
Cross into Botswana for a river safari and game viewing in Chobe National Park. One afternoon offers a choice of another game drive or river safari.
Fly via Johannesburg and transfer to Pilanesberg. Head out on morning and afternoon game drives, with a sundowner in the landscape and an outdoor Boma dinner.
After a final game drive, continue to Cape Town. Explore Table Mountain, the waterfront, the Cape Winelands, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach, with dinner in a local family’s home.
The tour ends July 1, with a day room available until 4 p.m. Confirm the flight schedule and arrival-home date before making other plans.
Let’s talk about the fit
Collette rates this itinerary Activity Level 3 / Active. Expect early game drives, including departures around 6 a.m., climbing into safari vehicles, and bumpy, dusty roads with limited restroom access.
The brochure notes three internal flights, two transfer days with at least three hours of driving, and periods of sitting up to four hours. Boats require boarding gangways independently.
The brochure says this tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids. Tell me about any access needs before booking so we can review suitability with Collette.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Table Mountain’s cable car operates subject to weather. I’m happy to talk through the practical details before you decide.
The investment
Your group-space offer combines the tour and Charlotte airfare, with $650 off the brochure regular rate per person. For two people sharing a room, that’s $1,300 in savings on the trip. Current rates and availability are confirmed by Collette when you book.
Reserve with a $698 deposit per person, refundable until August 18, 2027. The air-inclusive brochure offer saves $650 per person for bookings made by August 18, 2027. After that date, request current rates.
Reservations are first come, first served. Group space may be released at the August 11, 2027 seat-reduction date; requests after that date depend on availability. The savings deadline does not guarantee that space will remain.
All amounts are USD per person. Brochure rates may change before booking. Collette’s price guarantee applies after deposit and booking confirmation, except applicable government tax or fee increases. Protection has separate payment and cancellation conditions. Review the current group allocation, airfare, savings, deposit refund conditions, and complete reservation terms with Collette before paying.
Who takes care of what
I’m Nicole, the advisor behind Travel is the Answer. I’m offering group space on this June 2028 departure with $650 in savings per person. You can explore the full itinerary and reservation details directly on the Collette tour page linked here.
I will not accompany this trip. This is separate from the personally hosted trips I offer, and it is not presented as a private tour exclusively for my clients.
Meet Nicole ↗Collette operates the tour. Its Tour Manager helps coordinate the journey, with local guides adding regional knowledge along the way. You’ll follow Collette’s itinerary and travel with fellow participants on the departure.
The Collette tour page includes the detailed itinerary and reservation information. Review the on-tour arrangements and contacts before departure.
Bring your questions
A conversation about the accommodations, safari days, travel logistics, costs, and whether this itinerary fits you. We’ll also introduce this June 2028 departure.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
7 p.m. EST · Free live session on Zoom
Join Nicole and Collette to explore the itinerary and ask your Africa travel questions. Register below to receive your Zoom link and webinar reminders.
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A few useful answers
The brochure regular double-occupancy rate is $12,649 per person; the offer is $11,999 per person, including Charlotte airfare. That is $650 off per person, or $1,300 for two travelers. The air-inclusive savings offer is listed through August 18, 2027, subject to current rates and availability.
Visit the Collette tour page for this group-space offer to review the itinerary, current reservation details, and booking options. Use that group link rather than a generic tour search.
Book by August 18, 2027 for the brochure air-inclusive savings offer. Group space may be released at the August 11, 2027 seat-reduction date, so the offer deadline is not a guarantee of remaining space.
No. This offer provides access to Nicole’s group space and the advertised savings. Nicole will not accompany the June 2028 departure. Collette operates and guides the tour.
You can access the advertised group-space offer through Travel is the Answer’s Collette tour link. It does not mean Nicole travels with you, that the departure is private, or that every participant booked through her.
No private or exclusive arrangement is being advertised. You may travel with other Collette guests. Ask Nicole to confirm the current group arrangements before booking.
The June 2028 group brochure lists round-trip airfare from Charlotte, internal flights, applicable air taxes and fees, and hotel transfers in the package. It is based on two people sharing a room. Flight routing, schedules, current rates, and space need confirmation; this is not a promise of nonstop flights.
Ask Nicole to check single-room space or a different air gateway. The brochure lists a $14,199 single rate, subject to availability. Another departure airport may change the price and arrangements. A roommate match is not guaranteed.
A $698 deposit per person reserves your booking and is refundable until August 18, 2027. The remaining balance is due March 19, 2028. Optional protection has separate payment and cancellation conditions. Review the current reservation terms on the Collette tour page before paying.
Collette rates it Level 3 / Active. Consider the early starts, bumpy vehicle rides, transfers, repeated vehicle entry and exit, and independent boat boarding as well as walking. The brochure excludes travelers using mobility aids. Discuss your specific needs before committing.
No. Animals move freely, and sightings vary. The eight wildlife safaris provide different opportunities to observe them; they do not guarantee a particular animal or the full Big Five.
Join Nicole and Collette on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. EST. Use the webinar signup form to register and receive your Zoom access details and reminders. You can use the inquiry below to send a question in advance.
Start with a conversation
Join our free Africa webinar on December 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. EST, or send a question about this group-space offer. For the full itinerary and reservations, go directly to Collette.
June 17–July 1, 2028 · Brochure double rate $11,999 per person with Charlotte airfare. I will not accompany the departure.
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