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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Splendors Of South Africa & Victoria Falls
This tour to Southern Africa—from the fascinating cities to the enthralling game drives and breathtaking scenery—is sure to offer you an experience of a lifetime. A highlight of your trip is the Kapama Private Game Reserve in Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy six game drives to see the remarkable number of species, including 42 mammal species and 350 bird species. You’ll have a great chance to see the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape Buffalo. Have your cameras ready because you may also see impala, giraffe, hippo, hyena, wildebeest, and more.Another highlight is Victoria Falls, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. Roughly twice the height of Niagara Falls, stand in awe as you hear the roar of the falls. Witness the beautiful rainbows left behind by the impressive amount of spray shooting into the sky. In fact, the sprays shoot so high they can be seen miles away!Magnificent scenery and majestic wildlife are not the only things you’ll experience on this tour. You’ll also visit Johannesburg and Cape Town, where you’ll see infamous Robben Island, the political prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. A prison for over 400 years, prisoners here experienced hard labor and brutality. Now, the museum serves as a symbol of triumph and liberation from oppression.If you’re looking to travel to fascinating, new places, this is the tour for you. You’ll return home from this vacation with plenty of stories and photos to share with your friends and family.No one brings the world’s stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next?  We never allow more than 20 travelers on our Small-Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture. Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa. Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late this evening, check in to your hotel, and rest as you prepare for a great adventure. |
| Day #2 |
Cape Town. Cape Peninsula Excursion. Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing. Start with a visit to Table Mountain that includes a CABLE CAR ride to the top (weather permitting). Here you will enjoy stunning views of the city and surrounding area. Then, start your scenic drive south through the fishing village of Hout Bay before ascending Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world and which skirts the rocky coastline. Continue on to CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwesternmost point of the African continent and which boasts spectacular views. Continue on to Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, where you will visit a COLONY OF ENDANGERED AFRICAN PENGUINS known for the unique sound they make. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with your travelling companions. (B,L,D) |
| Day #3 |
Cape Town. This morning, visit infamous ROBBEN ISLAND, which has a history of housing prisoners of one type or another for over 400 years. During apartheid it was used to isolate and demoralize dissenters. During your guided tour, visit the prison and see the cell where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. The rest of the day and evening are at your leisure. Perhaps take an excursion to the winelands for wine tasting or simply explore the waterfront. Your Tour Director will have suggestions. (B) |
| Day #4 |
Cape Town–Kapama Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park. Today, leave beautiful Cape Town behind and fly to KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, part of Greater Kruger National Park, to begin your safari adventure! Kruger is famous for its abundance of wildlife and you will have a great chance of seeing 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. Great bird watching is also possible—some 350 species having been recorded in the area! Return to your lodge for dinner. (B,D) |
| Day #5 |
Kapama Private Game Reserve. Savor two full days at your lodge with game viewing in this spectacular landscape. Rise early for your MORNING GAME DRIVE in an open-air 4-wheel-drive Land Rover. Your skilled tracker and professional ranger work together as a team so you can learn more about the ecosystem as you view wildlife up close. Return to your lodge for breakfast and leisure time. Perhaps take a swim, relax with a spa treatment, or you may even choose to join your ranger for an optional bush walk to learn more about the native flora and how to identify animals by their footprints while observing them from a safe distance. High 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 |
Kapama Private Game Reserve. Savor two full days at your lodge with game viewing in this spectacular landscape. Rise early for your MORNING GAME DRIVE in an open-air 4-wheel-drive Land Rover. Your skilled tracker and professional ranger work together as a team so you can learn more about the ecosystem as you view wildlife up close. Return to your lodge for breakfast and leisure time. Perhaps take a swim, relax with a spa treatment, or you may even choose to join your ranger for an optional bush walk to learn more about the native flora and how to identify animals by their footprints while observing them from a safe distance. High 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 |
Kapama Private Game Reserve–Johannesburg. Enjoy one last GAME DRIVE this morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day #8 |
Johannesburg. Today’s sightseeing starts with an enriching visit to SOWETO (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Soweto is a part of South Africa’s turbulent past, but this multicultural area is also a reflection of today and hope for tomorrow. 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. This led to the Soweto Uprising, an important event in the long struggle to end apartheid some 14 years later. Next, visit the unforgettable APARTHIED MUSEUM. Here you will learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid years. Using photos, video, and print, the museum takes you on an extraordinary journey through the apartheid years to the 1994 democratic elections that named Nelson Mandela president. (B,L) |
| Day #9 |
Johannesburg–Livingstone, Zambia. Today, leave South Africa and head north to Zambia. This evening, enjoy a CRUISE on the Zambezi River, which affords you a great opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular African sunset. (B,D) |
| Day #10 |
Livingstone. Today, visit mighty VICTORIA FALLS for an awe-inspiring experience. You will enjoy a GUIDED WALK, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D) Note: During the dry season (Sept.-Dec.) and during particularly dry years, water flow to Victoria Falls may be low. |
| Day #11 |
Livingstone–Johannesburg–Homebound Flight. Your vacation ends with a flight back to Johannesburg to connect with your homebound flight. Do not book homebound flights prior to 5:30 pm. (B) |
Hotels:
Cape Town Southern Sun Waterfront (SF), Kapama Private Game Reserve Kapama River Lodge (SF), Johannesburg Sandton Sun (MD), Livingstone David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa (F)
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Pricing Options:
| Depart US | Land-Only |
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| 01/10/2011 | $3,639.00 | | 01/24/2011 | $3,639.00 | | 02/07/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 02/21/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 03/07/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 03/21/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 04/11/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 04/25/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 05/09/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 05/23/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 06/20/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 07/18/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 08/15/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 09/12/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 09/26/2011 | $3,539.00 | | 10/10/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 10/24/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 11/07/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 11/21/2011 | $3,689.00 | | 12/05/2011 | $3,799.00 | | 12/19/2011 | $3,799.00 | | 01/09/2012 | $3,959.00 | | 01/23/2012 | $3,959.00 | | 02/13/2012 | $4,019.00 | | 02/27/2012 | $4,019.00 | | 03/12/2012 | $4,019.00 | | 03/26/2012 | $4,019.00 |
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