Compare 9-Day South Africa Luxventure: Wildlife + Winelands by Ker & Downey Africa vs Independent South African Sojourn by Globus
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| Duration | 9 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 6,999 | $ 3,689 |
| Price Per Day | $ 778 | $ 410 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | No |
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| Description |
Discover the best of Cape Town and the African bush. You'll begin in our backyard, one of the world's most loved holiday destinations - Cape Town. And we know how to keep the adventorous busy in Cape Town. You will be escorted to the Stellenbosch Winelands and explore the back roads by mountain bike and indulge in seriously fine wines and foods. Rookies to extremists welcome. Thereafter, search for elusive leopards in the Sabi Sands before searching for the big 5 in the famed Kruger Park. |
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. |
Day 1-4: Cape Town - Bantry Bay
Accommodation: The Clarendon (Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town)
Meals: Breakfast
Drinks not included
Main Destination: Cape Town
After arriving in Cape Town Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Clarendon in Bantry Bay - a 5 star mix of sophistication and beach side charm.
Set in the charming and affluent area of Bantry Bay, this stunning boutique hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean and is a wonderful location from which to explore the vibrant Cape Town.
On your second day you will be ushered to the winelands of Stellenbsoch and embark on a full day Devon Valley bicycle tour. This exhilarating eco-biking tour is for everyone and allows you to explore the scenic back roads of the valley, soak up the awe-inspiring views and indulge in a memorable wine and food experience.
Spend the rest of your time in Cape Town at your own leisure. It's an endless playground - from scenic helicopter rides over the Cape peninsula to climbing the world's renowned Table Mountain, soaking up the African sun on one of the many beautiful beaches to sipping cocktails in the luxuriant Camps Bay.
Day 5-6: Cape Town - Sabi Sands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Boulders Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sands
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
After your final breakfast in Cape Town, you will transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport for your charter flight to the Singita Airstrip in the Sabi Sands.
Your safari experience will then begin with a road transfer to the absolutely beautiful Boulders Lodge, situated in Singita’s privately owned reserve within the Sabi Sand Reserve. The lodge, set along the banks of the Sand River, boasts magnificent suites with glass walls to allow guests to feel connected to their surroundings. The subtle layers of luxury throughout the lodge combine sensual Africa with high end design. The lodge is complete with its own fitness & spa center, pool and the Singita Boutique & Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, reedbuck, hyena, hippos, nyala, cheetah, wild dogs and many types of birds.
Day 7-8: Sabi Sands - Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Lembobo; Luxury+ lodge located inside Kruger NP
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
After your last breakfast in the Sabi Sands, you will transfer back to the Singita Airstrip for your charter flight to the Satara Airstrip. After a road transfer you will arrive at your last stop, Singita's Lebombo Lodge.
Situated above the N’wanetsi River, Singita Lebombo Lodge exuberates utter luxury. Sophisticated and contemporary, the lodge was inspired by eagles who build their nests in the cliff face of the river bank, offering fantastic views from the wooden viewing decks. Step through your glass-walled suite and sleep directly under the stars with nothing but a mosquito net. This luxurious lodge comes complete with a spa and fitness center, pool and the Singita Boutique and Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo, elephant, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.
Day 9: Kruger - Johannebsurg
Meals: Breakfast
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport
After your final breakfast in the African bush you will make your way back to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport, along with all your amazing memories and photographs, for your onward journey.
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. 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.
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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-October).
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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!
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)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.
(Breakfast)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.
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Day 9: JOHANNESBURG
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
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