Independent South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Independent South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Independent South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
13 Days
Visiting: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe, Africa
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Tour code:
IQS3-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
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 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.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!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cape Town,South Africa
Location: Cape Town, Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• 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. On your return journey, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world.
Day 3: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Cape Town,Greater Kruger National Park Area
Location: Cape Town, Kruger National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• 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.
Day 5: Greater Kruger Area
Location: Kruger National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• 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!
Day 6: Greater Kruger Area
Location: Kruger National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Greater Kruger Area,Johannesburg
Location: Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8: Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
• 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.
Day 9: Johannesburg,Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe
Location: Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast
• 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!
Day 10: Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11: Victoria Falls,Chobe National Park Area,Botswana
Location: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• 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.
Day 12: Chobe Area
Location: Chobe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Chobe Area,Johannesburg
Location: Chobe, Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with a flight to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 7 pm.
UNESCO Sites
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas|Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast daily; 6 lunches; 5 dinners
Notes
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
Accommodation
Cape Town:Southern Sun The CullinanKruger National Park Area:Makalali River LodgeJohannesburg:Sandton SunVictoria Falls:Ilala Lodge
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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