We have been lucky enough to have won a South African Safari at an auction fundraiser for an incredible price. While a Safari might have been on the bucket list, it certainly wasn't near the top. We plan on going in May of 2019.
Since we will be in South Africa, what are the other must sees to combine with this trip of a lifetime? A bit of info, we will fly from Milan Johannesburg, then domestic flight to either Durban Intl or Richards Bay for the transfer to the Lodge for the 6 night/7 day Safari adventure. Since we will need to find a dog sitter in Italy (we'll be living there next year), we would plan on about 10-12 days total, so we'd add another 4-6 days to one end of the trip (and fly open jaw if that makes more sense).
Any suggestion on books or websites for research? Could this be a DIY or are excursions suggested? Let me know if you have other questions for me to better respond to my question. I miss having a RS book for trips outside of Europe.