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SOUTH AFRICA

Overview

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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.

City Highlights
PAARL:
Orientation

FRANSCHHOEK:
Visit the Huguenot Memorial Museum

STELLENBOSCH:
Orientation including a visit to the oldest wine cellars for wine tasting; visit cheetah enclosure

CAPE PENINSULA:
Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

MOSEL BAY:
Visit the Maritime Museum

OUDTSHOORN:
Visit an ostrich farm

KNYSNA:
Ferry ride across the lagoon and trailer-train ride in the Featherbed Nature Reserve, Tsitsikamma National Park

PORT ELIZABETH-DURBAN:
By air, Note: airport transfers are included if Globus-designated flights are booked

DURBAN:
Orientation tour of the city, including the Indian market

ZULULAND:
Home-brewed beer and Zulu fare tasting

SWAZILAND:
Visit Mbabane, capital of the tiny kingdom

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK:
Game drive in open four-wheel-drive vehicle, Bourke's Luck Potholes

PILGRIMS REST:
Orientation

PRETORIA:
Orientation including visit to Melrose House

JOHANNESBURG:
Orientation drive

NOTE:
During the dry season (Sept. to Dec.), Victoria Falls may experience water volume problems