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South Africa
This incredible Regional Discovery of South Africa begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg. There's guided sightseeing on the Cape Peninsula with a visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Taste renowned South African wine during an excursion to the spectacular wineland area. Travel the Garden Route to Knysna, visiting an ostrich farm en route, and journey along the dramatic coast. Continue to Port Elizabeth and fly to the bustling port city of Durban. A visit to Zululand shows you the traditional way of life of this warlike tribe and gives you a taste of home-brewed beer and authentic Zulu fare. Travel through the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland to Kruger National Park, South Africa's oldest and most famous game reserve. Here game drives in open 4-wheel-drive vehicles give you the chance to view some of Africa's finest game. Through the scenic wonders of the Drakensberg mountains, then head west toward the country's capital, Pretoria. Enjoy a guided tour of the city's most important sights before continuing to Johannesburg, where your vacation ends.
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| Call (630) 879-2930 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6528760 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Fly to Africa | (Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Cape Town | (Sun.) Welcome to a land so vast and diverse that its inhabitants proudly call it "A World in One Country." Check into your hotel, and tonight at 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions. | | Day 3 | Cape Town | (Mon.) Discover the spectacular wineland area. See the city center of Paarl, founded by Dutch settlers in the late 17th century, and admire the surrounding countryside, mountains, and vineyards. Continue to the tiny village of Franschhoek for a visit of the HUGUENOT MEMORIAL MUSEUM, where you learn how French refugees brought the art of wine-making to South Africa. Lunch in the ancient university town of Stellenbosch, where you can stroll along oak-lined streets and admire gracious mansions built in the distinctive Cape- Dutch style. In the afternoon visit the OLDEST SOUTH AFRICAN WINE CELLARS at Spier Winery, where you will have the opportunity for a WINE TASTING. Then time to visit a CHEETAH ENCLOSURE, established to save the great cats from extinction. Return to Cape Town. This evening enjoy a welcome drink followed by dinner. (FB,D) | | Day 4 | Cape Town | Tue.) Sightseeing on the Cape Peninsula starts with a drive through the country's "Mother City," the historic gateway for European settlers. Via the fishing port of Fish Hoek proceed south to the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Cape of Good Hope NATURE RESERVE. The panoramic view from Cape Point is simply breathtaking! Backtrack to the naval port of Simon's Town for lunch at a waterfront restaurant. This afternoon, visit the glorious KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS. The rest of the day is free. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for things to do. (FB,L) | | Day 5 | Arniston | (Wed.) This morning is free to do some shopping, visit museums, or simply relax. In the afternoon drive through panoramic Sir Lowry's Pass. Continue to the city of Caledon, known for its seven springs (six hot, one cold). Finally, reach the southernmost tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans meet. Overnight in Arniston. (FB,D) | | Day 6 | Knysna | (Thu.) Depart on the first leg of the beautiful Garden Route. At Mossel Bay's MARITIME MUSEUM see a replica of the frail vessel used by the Portuguese explorer Bartolomew Dias on his first trip around the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Also noteworthy: the Post Office Tree, St. Blaize Lighthouse, and the rocky tidal pools. Via Robinson Pass to the green valley of Oudtshoorn. Visit an OSTRICH FARM to learn about its breeding program. The more adventurous have a chance to test their riding skills on the back of one of these giant birds. Then via the Outeniqua Pass, continue through deep Kaaimans River Gorge to your hotel in the unspoiled coastal area of Knysna. (FB,D) | | Day 7 | Knysna | (Fri.) Cross the Knysna Lagoon by ferry, the mouth of which is guarded by two huge sandstone cliffs known as "The Heads." Land at the FEATHERBED NATURE RESERV E, where you take a trailer-train to the lookout point on the Western Head. After lunch under milkwood trees, time at leisure in pretty Knysna. Back to your hotel in time to enjoy the tranquillity and scenic splendor of its surroundings. (FB,L) | | Day 8 | Durban | (Sat.) Set off for the scenic second leg of the Garden Route. Proceed past the resort towns of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley to TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK, famous for its natural beauty. Enjoy the unspoiled forests and rocky shore as you head for Storms River Mouth, where you see the impressive yellowwood Big Tree. Fly to Durban from Port Elizabeth. (FB,D) | | Day 9 | Zululand | (Sun.) Start the day with an orientation tour of Durban, the bustling port city with a strong oriental accent. View the Da Gama Clock and City Hall, drive along the Golden Mile, and stop at the colorful Indian market to smell the scent of exotic herbs and spices. Mid-morning departure for ZULULAND, locale of the TV series Shaka Zulu. This afternoon learn about the exploits and traditional way of life of southern Africa's most warlike tribe. Taste home-brewed beer and authentic Zulu fare, and witness rousing, athletic dances. Overnight in a Zulu-style beehive hut, modified to include all modern comforts. (FB,D) | | Day 10 | Swaziland | (Mon.) Full-day scenic drive through the sugar cane fields and thornveld of Natal, and the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland. Before visiting the Swazi capital of Mbabane, take your time to hunt for unique African souvenirs in the Ezulwini Valley market. Spend the night at Pigg's Peak, where William Pigg discovered gold in 1884. (FB,D) | | Day 11 | Kruger National Park | (Tue.) North across the Swaziland border into the South African province of Mpumalanga. Now for the highlight, Kruger National Park, Africa's oldest and most famous game reserve covering 8,000 square miles of low country between the Crocodile River in the south and the Limpopo in the north. Cross the Crocodile River at Malelane Gate and settle into an exciting game-watching routine as your coach slowly makes its way to a pleasant lodge on the western fringe of the park. (FB,D) | | Day 13 | Mpumalanga | (Thu.) Morning dedicated to the scenic wonders of the Drakensberg: sweeping views from God's Window; gushing Lisbon Falls; and spectacular 16-mile Blyde River Canyon. Finally, inspect BOURKE'S LUCK POTHOLES, an amazing system of cylindrical cavities sculpted by river erosion. Time for lunch and sightseeing at Pilgrims Rest, a perfect replica of a mining town during the late 19th-century gold rush period. Late afternoon arrival at your overnight hotel. (FB,D) | | Day 14 | Johannesburg | (Fri.) Head west towards Pretoria, South Africa's jacaranda-adorned administrative capital. Your orientation tour features the Union Buildings and the massive Voortrekker Monument commemorating the Boers' epic Great Trek, and the Kruger House, the former residence of nationbuilding statesman "Oom Paul" Kruger. Then a visit to MELROSE HOUSE, venue of the signing of the peace treaty which ended the bitter Anglo-Boer War. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, the country's prosperous industrial and commercial center, enjoy an orientation drive of the city. Tonight a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your South African adventure. (FB,D) | | Day 15 | Johannesburg | (Sat.) If your flight leaves late, your room may be available until 6 p.m. (FB) | | Day 16 | Homebound Flight | (Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives today. |
| | | CAPE TOWN The Cullinan Hotel Waterfront (F) | | ARNISTON Arniston (F) | | KNYSNA Protea Knysna Quays (F) | | DURBAN Holiday Inn Durban (F) | | ZULULAND Protea Shakaland (F) | | SWAZILAND Orion Piggs Peak (F) | | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Protea Kruger Gate (F) | | MPUMALANGA Walkersons (SF) | | JOHANNESBURG Sandton Sun Inter-Continental (SF) | |
| US$ Price Details
Applicable air fare taxes and feesSingle room supplement:
QY: $999 (0106-0316 & 0831-1214); $729 (0330-0824); $1199 (0104-0215)
Triple rooms not available. Extra nights per person in Cape Town:
in single room $250; in twin room $143 Extra nights per person in Johannesburg:
in single room $330; in twin room $185 2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
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-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking. Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable. Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
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