Private Travel Document · 2 Guests
Southern Africa
A Journey — September 2026
James V. Shine
Deborah J. Reznick
Tue, Sep 1
Thu, Sep 17
16 nights
Transfer Confirmations
Transfer Notes
Sept 7
Zambezi Queen → Pioneers Lodge, Victoria Falls CONFIRMED — Zambezi Queen Collection arranges 1.5hr road transfer. Cost: R1,400/person (~$75 USD) each way. Contact: Lynne Van Wyk · lynne@zqcollection.com · +27 21 715 2412
Sept 9
Pioneers Lodge → Bomani Tented Lodge CONFIRMED — Imvelo confirms road transfer from Victoria Falls is included in the package. Contact: Sihle Juba · res4@imvelosafarilodges.com · +263 771 787 176. Still need to send: pickup location in VFA · guest weights · dietaries · interests · health notes · nationality.
Sept 12
Bomani Lodge → Cape Town CONFIRMED — Charter Bomani → VFA included in Bomani package; will make the 1:25 PM departure. Commercial VFA → CPT booked: Airlink 4Z391 · Flight Network order 1124-696-819, departs 13:25, arrives 16:30, $1,335.57 USD.
Pre-Departure To Do
Who Task Notes
Update travel insurance Confirm policy covers Southern Africa itinerary (Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa); verify medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and baggage coverage
Check on increased travel insurance Review options for upgrading coverage limits — consider higher medical evacuation and trip cancellation amounts for Southern Africa travel
Journey Route
ChicagoUSA
JohannesburgSouth Africa
KasaneBotswana
Zambezi QueenNamibia/Botswana
Victoria FallsZimbabwe
Hwange / BomaniZimbabwe
Cape TownSouth Africa
ChicagoUSA
Outbound Flight
DL1477 / DL0200
Delta · ORD → JNB via ATL
Conf: JQTMXA
Johannesburg
2 nights
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Sep 2–4
Zambezi Queen
3 nights
Chobe / Caprivi Strip
Sep 4–7
Victoria Falls
2 nights
Pioneers Lodge
Sep 7–9
Bomani Lodge
3 nights
Hwange NP, Zimbabwe
Sep 9–12
Cape Town
4 nights
Gorgeous George
Sep 12–16
Return Flight
DL0201 / DL2894
Delta · JNB → ORD via ATL
Conf: JQTMXA
Departure Day
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Chicago O'Hare International
Day 1 — Chicago O'Hare
Depart Chicago for Johannesburg
3:31 PM
Chicago O'Hare
ORD · Terminal 5
DL1477 · Boeing 737-900
6:44 PM
Atlanta
ATL · Domestic South
LAYOVER 3h 26m
10:10 PM
Atlanta
ATL · International
DL0200 · Airbus A350-900 · ~11h 30m
7:40 PM Wed
Johannesburg
JNB · Terminal A
DELTA SKY PRIORITY
Conf: JQTMXA
Seats 11D / 11E
Tickets James: eTicket 0062414292919 · Deborah: eTicket 0062414292920
Class Delta Comfort Classic (W)
Johannesburg — Hyde Rosebank
September 2–4, 2026
2 Nights
Rosebank, Johannesburg · South Africa
Day 2 — Wednesday, September 2
Arrive Johannesburg
Arrive 7:40 PM · O.R. Tambo International (JNB) · Terminal A
Hotel Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank · 24 Cradock Ave, Rosebank · +27 10 023 2600
Room General Admission King Room · 2 adults · No meals included
Check-in From 14:00 (estimated arrival 20:00–21:00)
Confirmation 6980.036.914 · PIN: 4719
Cost ~$515 USD (ZAR 8,662) incl. 15% VAT · Parking: ZAR 100/day
Cancellation: Free cancellation until Aug 31, 2026 (11:59 PM). Cancel after Sep 1 = first night fee.
Day 3 — Thursday, September 3
Day in Johannesburg
Hotel Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank (continuing)
Suggestions Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Gold Reef City, Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct
Zambezi Queen — Chobe River
September 4–7, 2026
3 Nights
Chobe / Caprivi Strip · Botswana / Namibia
Day 4 — Friday, September 4
Fly JNB → Kasane · Board Zambezi Queen
Check-out Hyde Rosebank · By 11:00
11:50 AM
Johannesburg
JNB · O.R. Tambo · Terminal B
4Z 306 · Airlink · Embraer 170 · ~1h 50m
1:40 PM
Kasane
BBK · Kasane Airport, Botswana
CONF: XTEBOC
Seats: James 4D · Deborah 4F
Check-in by 09:50
Fare Elegant Sunbird (Flexible) · 20kg checked + 8kg cabin each
Vessel Zambezi Queen · Suite (CL) · Check-in 13:00–16:00
Booking WB16620 · Zambezi Queen Collection · info@zqcollection.com · +27 21 715 2412
Cost ZAR 106,920 (~$5,800 USD) incl. VAT & Community Levy
Important: Kasane Immigration Office closes 16:30 — arrive by 16:00. Allow 45–60 min for border formalities (Botswana & Namibia entry required). Verify visa requirements for both countries before travel.
Days 5–6 — Sep 5–6
Aboard the Zambezi Queen
Activities Game drives, river cruises, birdwatching along the Chobe/Caprivi Strip
All-inclusive Meals, beverages, and activities included aboard
Dietary Debbie: vegetarian (no ginger) · Vince: omnivore · confirmed with Lynne Van Wyk
Victoria Falls — Pioneers Lodge
September 7–9, 2026
2 Nights
Mosi-oa-Tunya · Zimbabwe
Day 7 — Monday, September 7
Depart Zambezi Queen · Arrive Victoria Falls
Depart Zambezi Queen disembarkation · Transfer to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Transfer ✓ Road transfer arranged by Zambezi Queen Collection · ~1.5 hrs · R1,400/person (~$75 USD) · Lynne Van Wyk · lynne@zqcollection.com · +27 21 715 2412
Hotel Pioneers Lodge · 657 Mahogany Road, Victoria Falls · +263 787 247 838
Room Double Room · 2 adults · Bed & Breakfast (RACK BB)
Booking Ref Reference No. 96817 · info@pioneersvicfalls.com
Cost $660 USD total (2 nights @ $330) · Deposit paid: $132 · Balance due: $528
Cancellation: Within 30 days of arrival = 100% fee · 31–45 days = 50% · 46–60 days = 20%
Day 8 — Tuesday, September 8
Victoria Falls
Hotel Pioneers Lodge (continuing)
Activities Victoria Falls viewpoints, optional activities (rafting, helicopter, sunset cruise)
Bomani Tented Lodge — Hwange NP
September 9–12, 2026
3 Nights
Ngamo Plains · Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Day 9 — Wednesday, September 9
Transfer to Bomani · Victoria Falls → Hwange NP
Transfer ✓ Road transfer: Victoria Falls → Bomani Lodge · included in Bomani package · arranged by Imvelo (Sihle Juba · res4@imvelosafarilodges.com · +263 771 787 176)
Lodge Bomani Tented Lodge (Imvelo Safari Lodges) · Spurwings Twin/Double Room
Booking WB11907 · res4@imvelosafarilodges.com · Hayley: +263 772 388 874
Total Cost $6,002 USD (accommodation + transfers + NP fees + charter flight out)
Paid Deposit $1,200.40 paid Jan 7, 2026 · Balance $4,801.60 due Aug 10, 2026
Still needed — send to Sihle (res4@imvelosafarilodges.com): Where to collect you in Victoria Falls on Sep 9 · departure flight details from VFA · guest weights · dietary requirements · interests · health notes · nationality
Days 10–11 — Sep 10–11
Safari at Bomani — Hwange National Park
Activities Game drives on the Ngamo Plains, waterhole viewing from veranda, bush picnics, sundowners, rhino conservation project (Thuza & Kusasa)
Park Fees $20/person/day × 4 days = $160 (included in total)
Sanctuary Levy $200/person = $400 (included in total)
Cape Town — Gorgeous George
September 12–16, 2026
4 Nights
Table Mountain · Cape Town, South Africa
Day 12 — Saturday, September 12
Fly Bomani → Victoria Falls · Fly to Cape Town
Charter ✓ Air transfer: Bomani Airstrip → Victoria Falls Airport · included in Bomani cost · confirmed to make 1:25 PM departure
1:25 PM
Victoria Falls
VFA
Airlink 4Z391 · VFA → CPT · ~3h 05m
4:30 PM
Cape Town
CPT
CONFIRMED
Order: 1124-696-819 · Flight Network
$1,335.57 USD · James & Deborah
Hotel Gorgeous George by Design Hotels · 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town CBD · +27 21 612 0999
Room Studio · King bed · Breakfast included · Streaming, A/C, slippers
Check-in From 14:00 · Expected arrival ~17:00 (VFA → CPT flight lands 16:30)
Confirmation 6126.976.535 · PIN: 3469
Cost ~$1,070 USD (ZAR 18,000) incl. 15% VAT · Breakfast included · Parking nearby (free)
Cancellation: Free until Aug 28, 2026 (11:59 PM). After Aug 29 = full ZAR 18,000 charge. Date changes not permitted.
Days 13–15 — Sep 13–15
Cape Town
Hotel Gorgeous George (continuing) · GPS: S 033° 55.416, E 18° 25.205
Car Rental Around About Cars · Haval H6 SUV AWD Auto (Group LV or similar) · Pick-up Sun Sep 13 @ 08:00 · Return Mon Sep 14 @ 08:00
Pick-up Cape Town AVIS · 46 Strand Street, Cape Town Downtown
Reservation 4290-8532-ZA-2 · Voucher: B96923 · Rate: R1,311 prepaid · Deposit hold: R4,000
Insurance Executive Cover · 1 free additional driver included
Bring to pickup: Voucher B96923 (showing paid in full), driver’s license, passport, credit card (R4,000 deposit hold). Cancellation: no fee, but refunds attract 3% admin fee.
Suggestions Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Constantia Wine, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins
Return Journey
September 16–17, 2026
Cape Town → Johannesburg → Atlanta → Chicago
Day 16 — Wednesday, September 16
Fly Cape Town → Johannesburg · Depart for Chicago
Check-out Gorgeous George · By 11:00
3:15 PM
Cape Town
CPT
FA690 · Safair (operated) · ~2h 05m
5:20 PM
Johannesburg
JNB · O.R. Tambo
REF: 2LGZPX
Order: 1129-382-237
Seats 4D & 4E
9:55 PM
Johannesburg
JNB · Terminal A
DL0201 · A350-900 · ~14h
8:07 AM Thu
Atlanta
ATL · International
CONF: JQTMXA
Layover: 3h 23m
11:30 AM
Atlanta
ATL · Domestic South
DL2894 · Boeing 737-900 · ~1h 10m
12:40 PM
Chicago O'Hare
ORD · Terminal 5
ARRIVE HOME
Thu, Sep 17
Booking Summary & Payment Status
Booking Dates Confirmation Total Cost Paid Balance Due Due Date Status
Delta Airlines
ORD ↔ JNB (round trip)
Sep 1 / Sep 16 JQTMXA
Hyde Rosebank
Johannesburg
Sep 2–4 6980.036.914 ~$515 $0
Airlink
JNB → Kasane (4Z 306)
Sep 4 XTEBOC ZAR 14,062 (~$846) $0
Zambezi Queen
Chobe River Suite
Sep 4–7 WB16620 ZAR 106,920 (~$6,433) ZAR 32,076 (~$1,930) charged to credit card Dec 23, 2025 ZAR 74,844 (~$4,503) Jul 6, 2026 ⚠ Balance Due
Pioneers Lodge
Victoria Falls
Sep 7–9 Ref 96817 $660 $132 paid $528 Before arrival ⚠ Balance Due
Bomani Tented Lodge
Hwange NP (incl. all transfers)
Sep 9–12 WB11907 $6,002 $1,200.40 paid Jan 7 $4,801.60 Aug 10, 2026 ⚠ Balance Due
Flight Network
Airlink 4Z391 · VFA → CPT
Sep 12 1124-696-819 $1,335.57 $0
Around About Cars
Cape Town car rental
Sep 13–14 4290-8532-ZA-2
Voucher B96923
R1,311 (~$79) R4,000 (~$241) deposit hold
Safair CPT → JNB
Flight FA690
Sep 16 2LGZPX $233.64 $0
Gorgeous George
Cape Town
Sep 12–16 6126.976.535 ZAR 18,000 (~$1,083) ZAR 18,000 (~$1,083) Anytime
Free cancel until Aug 28
⚠ Pending
Key upcoming payment deadlines: Zambezi Queen balance ZAR 74,844 (~$4,503) due July 6, 2026 · Bomani balance $4,801.60 due August 10, 2026 · Pioneers Lodge balance $528 due before arrival · Gorgeous George ZAR 18,000 (~$1,083) may be charged at any time — free cancellation available until August 28, 2026.
USD equivalents calculated at ZAR 16.62 per USD (May 18, 2026). Actual amounts will vary with exchange rate on day of payment.
Payment Action Guide
⚠ Proactive payments required — you must initiate these
Zambezi Queen ZAR 74,844 (~$4,503)
Due Jul 6, 2026
Wire transfer to Standard Bank required — this balance will not be auto-charged. Quote booking number WB16620 and email remittance to info@zqcollection.com. Booking may be released automatically if deadline is missed. Note: the 30% deposit (ZAR 32,076) was charged directly to credit card by the property on Dec 23, 2025.
Bomani Tented Lodge $4,720
Due Aug 10, 2026
Settle balance 30 days prior to arrival. Quote booking number WB11907. Scan and email proof of payment to reservations as soon as processed. Failure to pay results in cancellation and forfeiture of deposit.
Pioneers Lodge $528
Before arrival
No automatic charge on file. Contact info@pioneersvicfalls.com to verify banking details before sending payment. 100% cancellation penalty applies within 30 days of Sep 7 arrival (i.e. after Aug 8).
✓ Automatically charged — no action needed unless card is declined
Gorgeous George ZAR 18,000 (~$1,083)
Anytime
Booking.com confirms the property will charge your card on file for the full amount at any time. Free cancellation available until Aug 28, 2026 — full charge applies from Aug 29 onward.
ⓘ On-site charge — required at collection
Around About Cars R4,000 (~$241) hold
Sep 13, 2026
Credit card authorization hold processed when you collect the vehicle. Bring your own credit card and passport to the kiosk. Hold released after return if no damage or fuel charges apply.
Key Contacts & References
Delta Airlines
Conf: JQTMXA
Ticket expiry: Jan 5, 2027
Sky Priority passengers
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Phone: +27 10 023 2600
Conf: 6980.036.914 · PIN: 4719
Address: 24 Cradock Ave, Rosebank
Airlink
Booking: XTEBOC
Phone: +27 11 451 7300
Email: webhelp@flyairlink.com
Zambezi Queen Collection
Phone: +27 21 715 2412
Email: info@zqcollection.com
Booking: WB16620
Consultant: Lynne Van Wyk · lynne@zqcollection.com
Pioneers Lodge
Phone: +263 787 247 838
Email: info@pioneersvicfalls.com
Ref: 96817
Bomani / Imvelo Safaris
Sihle Juba: +263 771 787 176
Hayley: +263 772 388 874
Melissa: +263 783 568 632
Email: res4@imvelosafarilodges.com
Booking: WB11907
Gorgeous George, Cape Town
Phone: +27 21 612 0999
Conf: 6126.976.535 · PIN: 3469
Address: 118 St Georges Mall, CBD
Flight Network (VFA → CPT)
Order: 1124-696-819
Amount: $1,335.57 USD · 2 passengers
Flight: Airlink 4Z391 · Sep 12 · VFA 13:25 → CPT 16:30
Around About Cars
Reservation: 4290-8532-ZA-2 · Voucher B96923
Phone: +27 21 422 4022 / +27 84 422 4022
Email: info@aroundaboutcars.com
Address: 46 Strand Street, Cape Town
Pick-up: Sun Sep 13 @ 08:00 · Return Mon Sep 14 @ 08:00
Emergency Contacts
Danny Reznick: +1 734-645-6268
Vincent/Debbie: +1 847-962-9459
Booking.com 24hr: +1 888-850-3958
Upcoming Payment Schedule
Balances outstanding as of April 2026 — sorted by due date
July 6
2026 · 80 days
Zambezi Queen — Chobe River Suite
Balance payment · Booking WB16620
Deposit of ZAR 32,076 paid December 2025
Due in ~80 days
74,844
ZAR (~$4,046)
Aug 10
2026 · 115 days
Bomani Tented Lodge — Spurwing Twin
Balance payment · Booking WB11907
Incl. all transfers VFA ↔ Bomani + charter flight · Deposit $1,200.40 paid Jan 7
Due in ~115 days
$4,801.60
USD
Before Sep 7
Arrival day
Pioneers Lodge — Victoria Falls
Balance payment · Ref 96817
Deposit $132 paid Jan 2026 · Contact: info@pioneersvicfalls.com
Due before arrival
$528
USD
Total Outstanding
ZAR 74,844 + $5,248 USD remaining · At 18.5 ZAR/USD
~$9,290
USD equivalent