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8-Nights Independent South African Sojourn - Independent Tour from $4,284
Globus
OFFER ID 1507842
Explore South Africa from A to Zebra on this incredible Globus Independent tour. A variety of experiences await including moving history in Johannesburg, magnificent landscapes in Cape Town, and a menagerie of wild creatures on safari in a private game reserve. In Cape Town, spectacular views from the Cape of Good Hope deliver astonishing panoramas, peninsulas, and African penguins playing in the surf of Boulders Beach. Take some I-time for wine tasting or whale watching off the Cape. Things get even wilder on safari where you‘ll search for the "Big 5" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo) and a host of wondrous wildlife, including rhino, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, and hyena – just to name a few. Toast your safari adventure with traditional sundowner drinks in the bush and luxurious safari accommodations waiting at day’s end.
8 nights from $4,284 per person
Independent South African Sojourn
Day 1 ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Welcome to South Africa! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
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Day 2 CAPE TOWN
•Start your private guided sightseeing with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views over the “Mother City.”
•Nature calls during a your visit to Boulders Beach where a colony of endangered African Penguins greet you with their unique sound.
•At Cape Point Nature Reserve, stop at the Cape of Good Hope for photos and memorable views where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Then on to Cape Point, for a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse.
•Enjoy lunch at a famed local restaurant and taste local beer. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world.
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Day 3 CAPE TOWN
•Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or go whale watching in nearby Hermanus (June-November).
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Day 4 CAPE TOWN–GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
•Fly to the Greater Kruger National Park area and transfer to your lodge in a private game reserve, home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.
•Set out on your first game drive this afternoon in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle.
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Day 5 GREATER KRUGER AREA
•Learn about this special ecosystem from the professional Ranger as you view wildlife up close on morning and afternoon game drives. Beyond the “Big 5,” you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, bushbaby, and more!
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Day 6 GREATER KRUGER AREA
•Embark on your morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets over the bushveld!
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Take advantage of the lodge pool, relax with a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar.
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Day 7 GREATER KRUGER AREA–JOHANNESBURG
•Enjoy one last game drive this morning before flying to Johannesburg.
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Today’s I-Time Tips
Settle in to your hotel or explore Mandela Square with it’s shops and restaurants.
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Day 8 JOHANNESBURG
•Today’s private guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Apartheid Museum to learn of the history of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years.
•In Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country, visit Mandela House and see the neighborhood that was home to Nobel Peace Prize winners Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before transferring back to your hotel for time at leisure.
Please note: The Apartheid Museum is not open on Monday or Tuesday. A visit to Constitution Hill Museum will be provided in it’s place.
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Day 9 JOHANNESBURG Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
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Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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Rocky Mountain Travel King, Inc.
2020 Evergreen Ct.
Ft. Collins, CO 80521
USA
(970) 484-5566
(800) 525-5306