UCSF Radiology in Africa

Southern Africa offers an incredible diversity of adventures just waiting for you to discover.

For those who have the time, we encourage you to explore the region by booking a safari in Botswana, South Africa or Zambia.  Consider also the vibrant, ocean-side atmosphere of Cape Town.  The deserts and coastline of Namibia offer yet another fascinating and lovely option.

We have partnered with several operators in southern Africa to provide a considerable array of destinations and activities. Please also utilize the Eyes on Africa links at the bottom of all pages on this web site for even more options.

As with the daily activities during the conference, we have limited space at many of the safari camps and they will go quickly... we strongly encourage you to reserve your pre- or post-meeting tours with us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Please use our Reservations Form to start the reservations process.

Botswana is one of Africa's biggest success stories.  Prior to its independence in 1996, it was among the poorest nations in the world and a land which remained mostly unexplored.  The discovery of rich diamond reserves and the development of its tourism industry has catipulted Botswana from poverty.

Today Botswana is renowned for its luxury tented safari camps and huge concessions of wilderness land combined with very low tourist densities, making for a private safari experience. The safari vehicles used in Botswana are modified, open-air Land Rovers, which also adds to the intimacy of the adventure.

Botswana has protected 37% of its land as National Parks or Wildlife Management Areas. Its strong conservation policies and minimal population pressure have given Botswana its unique position for sustained ecotourism.

We offer both Premier and Classic options for 3 and 5-day safaris.  We will also gladly customize a safari package for you.
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South Africa is known as a "world in one country" and with good reason.  The country has a spectacular assortment of habitats, from lush, tropical forests to arid deserts, from mountains to open grasslands and the bushveld.   Since the end of apartheid and its first democratic elections in 1994, it has become one of the world's top travel destinations. 

Visitors can combine a big game viewing safari in remote wilderness areas with the beaches and wine country of the Western Cape, the Garden Route along the country's south coast, and the modern cities and hotels that compete with the best in the world.  With 11 official languages and a diverse range of cultures and lifestyles, it is no surprise that Nelson Mandela named South Africa "the rainbow nation."

We offer both Premier and Classic safari options for 3 and 5-day safaris to South Africa.  We will also gladly customize a safari package for you.
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Cape Town is arguably South Africa's most beautiful city.  The city is built within the unique Cape Floral Kingdom, one of only six Plant Kingdoms worldwide.

Cape Town’s most famous landquick spin by revolving cable car to the summit, affording them a grand view of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and of course the equally famous South African `Alcatraz’ – Robben Island.  Then there are the numerous beaches, the superb restaurants and nightlife, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its assortment of shopping, eating, entertainment and sightseeing facilities, all set within a working harbr.

The Cape Winelands are only a 45-minute drive from Cape Town and well worth thr trip.  The mountains and valleys of the Winelands, offer numerous Cape Dutch homesteads and guest houses, world-famous wine estates, oak-treed towns and ultra fine restaurants. The towns of Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl are delightful and beg to be explored and savoured very slowly, like good wine.

We offer both Cape Town (3 days) and Cape Town / Winelands combination (5 days) packages.  We will also gladly customize a Cape Town or Winelands tour package for you.
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Zambia is fast becoming a hot-spot destination for discriminating safari lovers.  Since a period of over hunting and heavy poaching in the 1970's, the Zambia safari industry has been steadily recovering, with fresh government controls and new safari camps being built in the Luangwa Valley and Kafue. Today almost 30% of Zambia is under game management, making a safari to Zambia one of Africa's best.

Zambia's wildlife occurs in large concentrations and numbers, offering some of the most wild and remote game areas in Africa, as well as a growing number of superb lodges and safari options.

The modern-day "walking safari" originated in Zambia and today the tradition carries on, with superb walking options in the Luangwa and in Kafue.

We offer 3- and 5-day safari packages to Zambia's Kafue National Park at a variety of camps.  We will also gladly customize a Zambia safari package to South Luangwa, Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Please call if you are interested in a custom itinerary.
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Namibia has fast become a well-known safari destination with a difference.  Known for its remote and intimate lodges, cultural interactions with its indigenous peoples, as well as the hard-to-believe incredible wildlife viewing, Namibia is now at the top of the list for many visitors to Africa.

We offer 3- and 5-day safari packages to Zambia's Kafue National Park at a variety of camps.  We will also gladly customize a Zambia safari package to South Luangwa, Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Please call if you are interested in a custom itinerary.
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North Island lies hidden and secluded, one of the inner islands of the breathtaking Seychelles archipelago.  Only 11 self-contained villas, covering a footprint of over 460 square meters each, provide unmatched privacy and exclusivity - a vital element of the North Island ambience.

For the ultimate in luxury and privacy, North Island is the ultimate island getaway for visitors to Africa.
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For those wishing to travel north to visit Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, or countries others than those we have listed above, please contact us (details below) and we will be happy to put together a package for you.

South Africa has two superb options for luxurious train travel:

The Blue Train
The Blue Train is unique - it is not merely a train but combines the luxury of the world's leading hotels with the charm of train travel. Think of it as an all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way.

Rovos Rail
Since its establishment more than 10 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.
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