Take a cruise on the world’s most famous, mystical and revered river, floating past enormous temples, lands of legends, and enigmatic sunsets that make you skip heartbeats. Nothing spells epic quite like the Nile cruise. Slow glide into yesterday on bluest of hypnotic blues.

At Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, feed the resident Rothschild giraffes that poke their long necks through the hotel windows during breakfast. Sharing tables has a whole new meaning at this property. Wake up early to be on time or the giraffes will go hungry.

Hit Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town for the ancient granite boulders and to meet the cutest of locals inhabiting the area…the penguins. Mingle with the hundreds of black-and-white fellas that waddle about freely. Cute in every way, except for their grating, annoying sounds.

Live like a local in a typical riad featuring fine mosaic carved courtyards, old-world upholstery, tinkling fountains, inner gardens and traditionally lavish rooftop meals. Would you want to every leave such a green refuge in the midst of the bustling city?

If you have to take just one wildlife safari in your entire life, choose this as the one. Abundant animal sightings, incredible range of wildlife and personal encounters with the circle of life. In the backdrop of endless plains, incredible sunrises and fiery sunsets. Go, go, go.