Enjoyed the group and the Tour Guide/Bus Driver. Although surprised regarding dual duties of Guide/Bus driver. I have traveled with Smartours in the past and was highly pleased. This tour missed the mark. When the itinerary deleted Windhoek and substituted Johannesburg for one night that created a wasted,exhausting day because there was no time to do anything in J’Berg. The itinerary could have improved with an additional day in Swakopmund or Sossusvlei in my opinion. The itinerary was just flat for me as I have traveled this itinerary before. Not dining at one of the most scenic restaurants the Tug in Swakopmund was a disaster although fine dining at the Hansa Hotel was ok but no ambience for a coastal town. Also, no options like sand safari. No dinners included in Victoria Falls hotel which has one of the most expensive hotel restaurants with no nearby restaurants except Boma was not reasonable, and would have required one to go into town at night. Botswana was fine except construction at hotel detracted from the ambience and relaxation. Food was ample. I understand this itinerary was canceled for the future. A little more effort and company expense on developing itinerary could have improved the itinerary and made this a memorable trip for me. I was impressed with flights directly to Walvis Bay airport. Also appreciate the staff at all of the hotels. Always felt safe.