INDEPENDENT SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE & BOTSWANA

13 Days

13 Day Package from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Explore South Africa from A to Zebra on this incredible Independence by Globus Africa adventure. 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 are the order of the day, delivering 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. Get civilized on safari with traditional sundowner drinks in the bush and luxurious safari accommodations waiting at day’s end.

You’ll then fly to Zimbabwe to explore the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls in spectacular celebration of your African adventure. Explore Chobe National Park by game drives or boat excursions amid some of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife. Spectacular!


Starting at $6806 Per Person


* The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus). IQS3

Itinerary

Welcome to South Africa! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 02 :
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 you’ll stop at the Cape of Good Hope for photos and then on to Cape Point, for a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world.

Breakfast, Lunch
Included Hotels
Day 03 :
CAPE TOWN

Enjoy a full day at your leisure.

Breakfast
Included Hotels

• Fly to the 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.

Breakfast, Dinner
Day 05 :
KRUGER AREA

• Your skilled, professional Ranger will help you learn about this special ecosystem 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!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Hotels
Day 06 :
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!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Hotels

Enjoy one last game drive this morning before flying to Johannesburg.

• Today’s private guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the unforgettable Apartheid Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years.
• In Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country, you’ll visit Mandela House for a perspective on life here 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.

Breakfast, Lunch
Included Hotels

• Today, fly to Zimbabwe, home of awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
• A cruise on the Zambezi River affords you a wonderful opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular Africa sunset. Yes, drinks and canapés are included!

• Feel the thunder on your private guided walk along Victoria Falls, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna.

Breakfast
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• Today, a private transfer brings you to Chobe National Park, featuring some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
• Afternoon game activity: choice of game drive in Chobe National Park or boat excursion on the Chobe River.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Explore this stunning land on morning and afternoon game activities: choice of game drive or boat excursion. You may see giraffe, lion, lechwe, and huge herds of elephant. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Hotels

Your vacation ends with a flight to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 7 pm.

Breakfast

INCLUDED

  • Breakfast Daily
  • Cape Town, Johannesburg & Victoria Falls: private sightseeing vehicle
  • Kruger National Park Area: shared 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle carries a maximum of nine people
  • Chobe National Park Area: shared game activities (varies by lodge/camp)
  • Private (Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Victoria Falls) or shared (Kruger Area and Chobe Area) airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights
  • Intra-vacation flights and taxes.
  • Local Hosts in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Victoria Falls; professional Ranger and game tracker in the Kruger National Park Area and Chobe National Park Area.
  • Table Mountain cableway annual maintenance – For approximately one month each year, typically from late July to late August, the cableway is closed for annual maintenance and Table Mountain cannot be visited. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included.

EXCLUDES

  • International Air
  • Taxes and gratuities

CAPE TOWN

Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar

Southern Sun The Cullinan offers travelers easy access to all that Cape Town has to offer including the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Complementing the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town through timeless architecture, the opulent décor creates a mood that is a world away from home, while service and attention to detail ensure your every need is taken care of.


KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA

Makalali River Lodge or similar

The lodge consists of three separate camps all withing easy access of one another. Each Thatched Suite has a raised timber viewing deck to offer spectacular views over the Makhutswi River from which to observe the bird life and game. The lodge also features a plunge pool, indoor and outdoor dining, and a spacious lounge.


JOHANNESBURG

Sandton Sun or similar.

Built in 1984, the hotel is every inch a grand property, offering guests the ultimate “red carpet experience”. This is punctuated by staff who strive to provide superb VIP treatment for all who pass through the doors. Situated in Sandton, the heart of Johannesburg’s new Central Business District, guests are perfectly located within easy reach of the city’s finest entertainment and leisure amenities.


VICTORIA FALLS

Ilala Lodge or similar.

Ilala Lodge provides distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance. The hotel is the closest to Victoria Falls as well as the town center. Wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.


CHOBE NATIONAL PARK AREA

Elephant Valley Lodge or similar.

Elephant Valley Lodge lies between the Chobe National Park in Botswana and the equally impressive Matetsi wildlife conservancy, south of the Kazangula border crossing and within the Kasane Forest Reserve.


MEET ONE OF YOUR LOCAL HOSTS

LOCAL HOST IAN CAMERON-WHITE

I will be on hand to assist you throughout your stay in Cape Town. I have nearly 20 years of expertise in the industry and is passionate about helping visitors experience the best the city has to offer. I feel extremely fortunate to have found my true niche in life and to wake up each day with the ¿best job in the world!

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INDEPENDENT SOUTH AFRICA ZIMBABWE & BOTSWANA