GABORONE, Botswana – First Lady Michelle Obama has wrapped up a weeklong visit to Africa and is heading home.

The first lady’s plane left Botswana Sunday morning. She was due to arrive at the White House early Monday.

Mrs. Obama went to South Africa and Botswana to foster good will between the U.S. and Africa. She also promoted youth leadership, education and HIV/AIDS awareness.  She ended the visit with a safari and overnight stay in a South African game reserve.

Mrs. Obama traveled with her daughters, 12-year-old Malia and 10-year-old Sasha; her mother, Marian Robinson; and a niece and nephew who live in Oregon. The president stayed in Washington.

Pictured: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her family ride their safari vehicle in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, Saturday, June 25, 2011. Pictured are mother Marian Robinson, bottom row right, daughter Sasha Obama, third row second left, niece Leslie Robinson, third row right, nephew Avery Robinson, top row left, and Malia Obama, top row second left.