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Independent South African Sojourn (IQS1)

9 Day Package from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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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.

Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore with the I-time you crave–with all the perks you'd expect from Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation with intra-vacation flights and transfers between each city on your tour. Private sightseeing vehicles and a Local Host in Cape Town and Johannesburg to assist you when needed. We’ve packed everything you need for an amazing adventure—from hand-selected safari lodges and tented camps to friendly expert Driver/Guides. 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles are equipped with a pop-up roof for unfettered game viewing and photography. Plus, only your guests travel in the safari vehicle which is limited to just nine guests, so you’ll always have a window seat on private safari! Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your GlobusGO mobile app!

Independent South African Sojourn map

 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast daily; 4 lunches; 3 dinners


Notes:

For approximately one month each year (typically late July to mid-September), Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is closed for annual maintenance. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included in its place. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.

 Itinerary

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.



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!



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.



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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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

IAN CAMERON-WHITE

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

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 am 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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 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

No Excursions are available at this time.



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.