Grannies on Safari
Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson, two best friends-one a marketing executive for an international airline, the other an arts executive who worked with organizations across the globe-combine their passion for travel, culture, and connecting with people in distance lands.
- 2006-2011
- 3 seasons
Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson, two best friends-one a marketing executive for an international airline, the other an arts executive who worked with organizations across the globe-combine their passion for travel, culture, and connecting with people in distance lands.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
India: The Golden Triangle
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
India is one of the world's most unique countries. The Golden Triangle connects three of India's most intriguing cities, and Regina and Pat visit all three, beginning in New Delhi. You then travel to Agra, home to the majestic Taj Mahal, and Jaipur, radiating with art, architecture, and culture.
Episode 2
Peru: Its Coastal Heritage
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Tour Peru's cosmopolitan city of Lima that overlooks the Earth-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Experience the Afro-Peruvian community in El Carmen, and meet famous musical, visual, and performance artists. Also, taste Peruvian cuisine, a fusion of Chinese, African, and Incan traditions.
Episode 3
Western Cape, South Africa and Botswana
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
This is glorious Cape Town. Experience the Cape of Good Hope and supple wine country. Board The Pride of Africa on Rovos Rail for a trip to Pretoria, and in Botswana, visit the set of the TV series The Ladies #1 Detective Agency. Also, meet Oodi Weavers, accompanied by cosmetic icon Marilyn Miglin.
Episode 4
Varanasi: The Spiritual Capital & Bangalore: A Commercial Star
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Make a pilgrimage on bicycle rickshaws with The Art Explorers to the "Ganga Ma" or Mother Ganges, a place of life and death revered in the Hindu religion. They also take time to visit a factory famous for its Varanasi silk. A quick flight to the city of Bangalore, known as a major tech metropolis, opens up new experiences for Pat and Regina. The Art Explorers explore glamorous shopping centers, seek out bargains in quaint neighborhood craft fairs, select elegant saris, and are welcomed by distinguished citizens who invite them to a traditional Indian wedding bachelorette party at a country club that appears straight out of a Merchant-Ivory film.
Episode 5
Peru: Cusco & Machu Picchu
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the arts-and-crafts capital of Peru and was the former capital of the Inca Empire. This ancient city was considered sacred by the Incas it was a jewel of the Spanish colonial world. Then, enter the cloud forest in the Andes and marvel at Machu Picchu.
Episode 6
Exotic Zanzibar and Tanzania
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Zanzibar is an island known for its spice trade, trade winds, architecture, and romance. Stone Town is the captivating capital, filled with thriving markets and aromatic neighborhoods. Experience an exotic dance performance, ancient ruins, a meal fit for royalty, and the world-famous Baraza Resort.