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South Africa and Botswana 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
IQO3 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Independent Vacation |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Countries Visited |
Botswana, South Africa
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City Highlights |
Cape Town, Chobe, Johannesburg, Kruger, Okavango Delta |
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Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa.
Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late in the evening and check in to your hotel.
Day 2: Cape Town.
Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes a CABLE-CAR RIDE up Table Mountain (weather permitting). Here you will enjoy stunning views of the city and surrounding area. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Day 3: Cape Town.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. (B)
Day 4: Cape Town–Kruger National Park Area.
Today, fly to the KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA and check in to your lodge in a private game reserve. The Kruger area is famous for its abundance of wildlife, so you have a great chance to see the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Other animals you may see include kudu, impala, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, wildebeest, and more! (B,D)
Day 5: Kruger NP Area.
Enjoy two full days of game viewing in this wondrous land. Wake up early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE in an open-air 4-wheel drive Land Rover. Your skilled tracker and professional ranger will help you learn more about this special ecosystem as you spot wildlife up close. After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy some free time. Swim in the pool, read a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Tea will be served prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. As the sun sets, your tracker will bring out a spotlight to help you spot nocturnal animals and, if you are lucky, maybe even a leopard! Return to your lodge in time to freshen up before dinner. (B,L,D daily)
Day 6: Kruger NP Area.
Enjoy two full days of game viewing in this wondrous land. Wake up early for a MORNING GAME DRIVE in an open-air 4-wheel drive Land Rover. Your skilled tracker and professional ranger will help you learn more about this special ecosystem as you spot wildlife up close. After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy some free time. Swim in the pool, read a book, or enjoy a drink at the bar. Tea will be served prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. As the sun sets, your tracker will bring out a spotlight to help you spot nocturnal animals and, if you are lucky, maybe even a leopard! Return to your lodge in time to freshen up before dinner. (B,L,D daily)
Day 7: Kruger NP Area–Johannesburg.
Enjoy one last GAME DRIVE this morning before flying to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 8: Johannesburg.
Today’s sightseeing starts with a visit to SOWETO (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Along the way, see the homes of two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will also see the Hector Pieterson Memorial, dedicated to the 12-year-old boy killed by police during a demonstration in 1976. Next, visit the unforgettable APARTHEID MUSEUM. Here you will learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years. (B)
Day 9: Johannesburg–Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Welcome to Botswana! The OKAVANGO DELTA, the largest inland delta in the world, is one of the last truly untouched areas for wildlife viewing in all of Africa. Surrounded by the dry Kalahari Desert, it attracts a great diversity of animals looking for permanent water. Enjoy a GAME ACTIVITY this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Okavango.
Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES. Keep your eyes out for lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, rhino, and many others! The area is also home to the rare African wild dog and over 400 species of birds. During the heat of the day, take advantage of time at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Okavango–Chobe National Park.
Today, fly to CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, which features some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Enjoy an AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITY before settling in for the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Chobe.
Enjoy MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES in this stunning land. You may see giraffe, lions, lechwe, and huge herds of elephants. It is said that these are the largest elephants in the world. Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 13: Chobe–Johannesburg–Homebound Flight.
Your vacation ends with a flight back to Johannesburg (via Livingstone, Zambia) to connect with your homebound flight. (B)
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Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: Crowne Plaza - The Rosebank
Location: In Rosebank, within walking distance of the African Craft Market and a 5-minute drive from the shopping and restaurants of the Sandton area.
The Rosebank is a modern and stylish Johannesburg hotel and is only 30 minutes from O.R.Tambo International Airport. The finest shopping experiences are on the doorstep of the hotel. The Rosebank Mall and the famous Rosebank African Rooftop Craft Market are within walking distance. The hotel's central location makes the ideal base to access Johannesburg's famous tourist attractions. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: Sandton Sun
Location: Located in the Sandton area with direct access to shopping and the many fine restaurants and bars in Mandela Square.
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. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Johannesburg: InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers
Location: Located in Sandton close to Mandela Square with direct access to Sandton City Shopping Center and just a few minutes from the Apartheid Museum.
Exclusive hotel in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg's premier residential and business district, with a direct link to Sandton City, South Africa's premier shopping complex. This hotel is fully-equipped with all the comforts of home complete with elegance and luxury. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Kruger National Park Area: Thornybush Game Lodge
Location: Located in Thornybush Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park.
Bordering the world-renowned Kruger National Park, this game lodge is at the heart of Thornybush Reserve and provides guests with an unforgettable safari experience with unrivalled big game viewing complemented by elegant accommodation and sublime cuisine. The lodge consistes of 20 stylish air-conditioned suites, with extensive living areas overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. From within the sumptuous individual suites, each with full en-suite facilities, outdoor shower and private decks, sweeping vistas over the savannah and ever active water hole can be enjoyed. Bathrooms boast large glass windows, offering unique game viewing in & past the river bed. Superb attention to detail and highly personalized service make for a memorable stay. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Kruger National Park Area: Makalali Private Game Lodge
Location: Located on the banks of the Makhutswi River in Makalali Game Reserve, west of Kruger National Park near the Drakensberg mountain range.
Makalali Private Game Lodge - the perfect place to find your true inner self. From its curious mix of rugged thatched spires and earthly walls, to its ancient mystical ornaments and luxury appointments, Makalali offers a truly unique experience. Praised as one of the most innovatively designed hotels in the world, Makalali will take you on a spiritual journey and let you discover ancient mysteries under star-studded African skies. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Kruger National Park Area: Kapama River Lodge
Location: Situated in the Kapama Game Reserve, which is part of Kruger National Park.
Kapama River Lodge is situated within Kapama Game Reserve and guests will fall in love with its luxurious safari accommodations and amenities. The lodge is so named because it lies in a curve of the Kapama River, which is usually dry but floods from time to time and can reach the steps of the lodge swimming pool. A small permanent water source lies just beyond Kapama River Lodge perimeter fence attracting animals like antelopes, elephant and buffalo. Watch this truly African spectacle from the warm blue water of the big rim flow swimming pool, or relax in the shade of an umbrella on loungers around the pool. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Chobe National Park: Chobe Game Lodge
Location: Situated on the banks of the Chobe River in the northeast corner of Chobe National Park.
Picturesquely situated overlooking the Chobe River and the Caprivi floodplains, the iconic Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent safari lodge within the Chobe National Park. All safari activities are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game drives, game viewing by small boats with a maximum capacity of twelve guests, sunset cruises along the Chobe River and after-dinner stargazing are offered. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Chobe National Park: Chobe Marina Lodge
Location: Located in the northeast corner of Botswana just 10 minutes from Chobe National Park.
Uniquely located in the North-Eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia converge, Chobe Marina Lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of Africa. Chalets, two restaurants and wonderful wooden decks over the river make this a unique hotel. Game viewing is done by vehicle and boat. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Cape Town: Cape Royale
Location: Located in Green Point, the artistic quarter of Cape Town, just a short walk from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and close to the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay.
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel offers guests a rare combination of 'home away from home' comfort and a venue exotic enough for you to want to leave the world behind. Our luxurious Cape Town hotel brings together the familiarity and sophistication of Europe and the vibrant spirit of Africa. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Cape Town: The Table Bay Hotel
Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the hub of one of the world's most picturesque working harbors and close to the arrival point for cruise liners, this breathtaking hotel combines the elegance of the stunning neo-Victorian architecture with traditional hospitality. The rooms command magnificent views over the bay to famous Robben Island, and inwards to the city and the iconic outline of Table Mountain. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Cape Town: Southern Sun Waterfront
Location: Close to the entrance of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and with easy access to the city center, shopping, restaurants, and bars.
Nestled between the majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town hotel is ideally situated. It is close to the entrance to the city's premier leisure complex - The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and is a short 15-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. A variety of beaches, as well as the city center, are also within close reach. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Okavango Delta: Mapula Lodge
Location: In the remote northeastern part of the Okavango Delta.
Mapula Lodge is an up-market Botswana Safari Lodge situated in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, an area ideal for both land and waterborne activities. The shallow channels and floodplains invite tranquil Mokoro trips in the clear Delta waters, while the larger islands are home to a wide variety of game, viewed from the vantage of open 4x4 game drive vehicles. Please Note: Standard and Premium accommodations are listed, call us for details about specific package and pricing. Okavango Delta: Camp Okavango
Location: In the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta floodplains on Nxaragha Island.
Enchanting Camp Okavango sits at the heart of the Okavango Delta on Nxaragha Island. Its main lodge features a cocktail bar, sitting area and wildlife reference library, with the dining room leading onto an expansive open-air patio where evenings around the fire can be enjoyed. All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced guides and include exploring the Okavango Delta by mokoro or motorboat and tracking the larger game species on guided nature walks on the many surrounding islands.
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