Introducing your Hosts
Roger and Joyce Madison lived in South Africa for 3 years -- from 1995 to 1998 -- immediately after the transition to a democratic nation, where they both worked for IBM. They enjoyed their work and developed many business and personal relationships. Their lives were never the same after working closely with South Africans to build the "New South Africa."
Following their return to the USA, they formed a nonprofit missionary organization and traveled back to South Africa for 10 years as missionaries -- helping to build churches and improve the living conditions in townships across the country.
They retired from IBM and established iZania, LLC to continue their efforts to connect the descendants of Africa via the Internet. During a trip to the Soccer World Cup in 2010, they met and established a business relationship with Robert Mashau, the owner of Bono Safaris and Tours. Out of this partnership, iZania Travel Services was created.
iZania Travel Services™Offers Low-Cost Tours to Africa and the Middle East
"By specializing in travel to Southern Africa, we are able to offer exceptional service with several annual tours. We can also create a customized tour for your family, organization, or business,"says Roger Madison, CEO of iZania Travel Services.
This trip includes 3 nights in Johannesburg, a 1-day game drive, and 4 nights in Cape Town. You will visit the Apartheid Museum, Table Mountain, Robben Island, and much more. A great way to experience South Africa, and all that jazz! Affectionately referred to as “Africa’s Grandest Gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is the largest music event in sub-Saharan Africa. This proudly South African produced event is hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The festival annually boasts 5 stages with more than 40 artists performing over 2 nights. The festival hosts in excess of 37, 000 music-lovers over the 2 show days.
Join us as we visit the land of the Sheiks! Enjoy a desert safari with dinner and entertainment; see the world’s tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa, gold and spice souks, and more. Enjoy luxurious accommodations at the Regis Kris Kin Hotel in Dubai, and the Bab Al Qsar Hotel in Abu Dabhi. The trip includes Five nights in Dubai, and two nights in Abu Dhabi.
Join us as we visit Ghana, Africa’s friendliest country. Formerly known as the “Gold Coast”, Ghana stands out as a preferred tourist destination in West Africa with its rich and glorious history, time-honored traditions and art.
Customize your travel itinerary to South Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Travel to Johannesburg and experience the bustling culture of South Africa. Or enjoy the splendor of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Or go on exciting game drives in Kruger National Park in search of the "Big Five" -- elephant, water buffalo, lion, rhinoceros, and leopard -- in one of Africa's largest game reserves. Then our visit will end with a trip to Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the Western Cape Wine Estates.OPTION 1 – 3 Days, Johannesburg & Pretoria
OPTION 2 – 3 Days, Kruger Natl Park Safari
OPTION 3 – 3 Days, Botswana & Vic Falls
FINAL DESTINATION – 3 Days in Cape Town
Explore the foothills of the tallest mountain in Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro). Spend a day in the life of the Maasai tribe. Explore Chagga caves in Moshi and trek with the Hadzabe bushmen at Lake Eyasi. Top off the trip with a safari to Ngorongoro (home of the big 5), and a day to relax with beautiful spa treatments.
Visit Egypt - the Land of the Pharoahs, Cruise the River Nile on a luxury cruise ship with outside cabins with private facilities, and Enjoy the Luxury of Dubai.
Bono Tours and Safaris specializes in tailored Tours and Safaris which are specifically designed to suit diverse and different individual needs. Our main focus is to make sure that all our guests are totally satisfied by making sure that we exceed their expectations.