Top Travel Teasers for Season 4: Top Travel makes its return to S3 on Saturday, March 23rd, at 20:30 for Season 4 after an extended hiatus of 11 years, marking a triumphant comeback for the show.
Back in 2013, it was a star-studded affair reminiscent of Top Billing, featuring renowned personalities from the series such as Janez Vermeiren, Jeannie D, Jo-Ann Strauss, Michael Mol, and Nico Panagio. Hosting duties were taken on by Janez and Jeannie for Seasons 2 and 3 respectively.
Season 4 welcomes another Top Billing alumnus, Fezile Mkhize, winner of the Top Billing Presenter Search in 2018. Described at the time as “the new Michael Mol” due to his charismatic presence, Mkhize brings his medical expertise to the show, adding a unique flavor to the entertainment scene.
Joining him is former Survivor contestant Anesu Mbizvo, also a medical doctor and co-owner of The Nest Space, a yoga studio and wellness center. Their dynamic partnership promises exciting adventures throughout the season.
Here’s a glimpse into the first seven episodes of the 13-episode series:
Saturday, March 23, 2024:
Episode 1:
Fezile and Anesu commence their adventure in Namibia, encountering wildlife companions, crossing the vast Sossusvlei desert, trekking the majestic ochre dunes, and gaining a bird’s-eye view of the courageous land.
Saturday, March 30, 2024:
Episode 2:
Fezile and Anesu set out on a luxurious journey in a floating river villa within the Okavango Delta. They’re greeted with traditional music and dance, engage in fishing, embark on a guided wilderness walk, and relish stunning sunsets during a distinctive boat safari in the Bwabwata National Park.
Saturday, April 6, 2024:
Episode 3:
The duo journey from Namibia to Botswana, extending their exploration of the Okavango Delta in a unique baobab tree house.
They navigate through waters teeming with hippos and crocodiles in a traditional Mokoro boat, embark on a helicopter safari, engage in local cultural activities such as singing and cooking lessons, witness breathtaking sunsets over the water, and marvel at the crystal-clear starry skies.
Saturday, April 13, 2024:
Episode 4:
South Africa beckons our hosts as they journey to Limpopo, where they lodge in luxurious 5-star chalets fashioned from traditional Venda huts.
They enjoy the company of crocodiles and hippos at a charming lakeside lodge, and have close encounters with some of the world’s largest land mammals.
Their activities include mountain biking, crafting with clay, serene yoga sessions in nature, all culminating in an exhilarating ride on a giant swing that soars through one of South Africa’s most picturesque locations.
Saturday, April 20, 2024:
Episode 5:
In this week, we journey to Lesotho, known as the kingdom in the sky, where our hosts are treated like royalty at the Maliba Lodge.
They embark on an adventurous 4×4 challenge, exploring off the usual routes, and enjoy refreshing dips in clear rock pools. They immerse themselves in Sotho culture by participating in traditional song and dance.
Donning iconic Sotho blankets, they visit a traditional healer and engage in amateur paleontology activities later on.
Saturday, April 27, 2024:
Episode 6:
Fezile guides us on a memorable journey to his hometown of Port Shepstone. He and Anesu spend time on a mountainside before embarking on a trek to the top of the Amphitheatre, where they camp beneath the stars of the Drakensberg and admire breathtaking African landscapes from the world’s tallest waterfall.
They explore the mountains in a 4×4 vehicle and later opt for a more traditional mode of transportation – a horse! Throughout their adventure, they engage in new experiences such as flying lessons, cliff swinging, and encountering friendly local wildlife.
Saturday, May 4, 2024:
Episode 7:
Fezile and Anesu set off on an expedition across the Eastern Cape, enjoying the lavish accommodations of the Sand Castle Villa and Kwandwe Eca Lodge.
Their activities include sandboarding, deep-sea fishing, participating in a rhino conservation safari, gathering mussels, visiting bee farms, and admiring the scenic wonder of Hole in the Wall.