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Extend your tour of South Africa with a Monograms package to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area, Here, it’s totally acceptable to follow the herd–especially the massive herds of zebra and wildebeest during the annual Great Migration. Your expert guide will lead you on five captivating game drives in custom-made safari vehicles with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing.
Small Group Discovery
Each Globus Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 15 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Day1
Welcome to South Africa! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.
CAPE TOWN
Day2
CAPE TOWN Walking tour through the Company’s Garden and the LF Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Visit the Bo-Kaap Museum and savor a traditional Malay lunch. Afterwards, take a scenic cable-car ride to the top of Table Mountain. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CAPE TOWN. CAPE PENINSULA EXCURSION.
Day3
CAPE TOWN Scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve.
CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE See the Cape of Good Hope. At Cape Point, ride a funicular to the steps of the old lighthouse with panoramic views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. After lunch, visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of endangered African penguins.
CAPE TOWN Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
CAPE TOWN
Day4
CAPE TOWN Free day.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Cape Town with an excursion and wine tasting at Cape Winelands. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAPE TOWN–HOEDSPRUIT–MAKALALI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE.
Day5
CAPE TOWN Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Makalali Private Game Reserve, overlooking the majestic Drakensburg Mountains.
MAKALALI Afternoon game drive with a skilled tracker and professional Ranger. Sip sundowner drinks in the bush before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MAKALALI
Day6
MAKALALI Rise between 5 am and 5:30 am for coffee and tea before your morning game drive. Return for breakfast mid-morning, followed by time to relax at your lodge. Afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAKALALI.
Day7
MAKALALI Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to enjoy lodge amenities in between.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAKALALI–HOEDSPRUIT–JOHANNESBURG.
Day8
MAKALALI Morning game drive. Fly to Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG Free time late afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JOHANNESBURG.
Day9
JOHANNESBURG Guided sightseeing includes a visit to LF Soweto (South Western Township) to see the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the former neighborhoods of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Visit Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum to learn about the apartheid years up to the historic 1994 elections that ended the apartheid era.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
JOHANNESBURG–VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE.
Day10
JOHANNESBURG Fly to Zimbabwe.
VICTORIA FALLS Free time in the late afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VICTORIA FALLS
Day11
VICTORIA FALLS Guided walk at Victoria Falls this morning. Free time late morning and early afternoon. Later, embark on a scenic cruise on the Zambezi River to see wildlife and a spectacular African sunset. Farewell dinner this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VICTORIA FALLS–NAIROBI, KENYA.
Day12
VICTORIA FALLS Fly to Nairobi. NAIROBI Transfer to your hotel for late evening check-in.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NAIROBI–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
Day13
NAIROBI Visit the elephant orphanage at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn about elephant conservation and meet elephant calves. Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area.
MAASAI MARA Afternoon game drive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA.
Day14
MAASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA.
Day15
MAASAI MARA Morning and afternoon game drives with free time to relax at your camp in between.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI.
Day16
MAASAI MARA Fly to Nairobi.
NAIROBI Transfer to the Ole Sereni Hotel where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Superior First-Class
Southern Sun The Cullinan offers travelers easy access to all that Cape Town has to offer including the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Complementing the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town through timeless architecture, the opulent décor creates a mood that is a world away from home, while service and attention to detail ensure your every need is taken care of.
Location
1 Cullinan Street, Cape Town, South Africa
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Coffee Maker
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Makalali Main Lodge
Superior First-Class
Makalali Main Lodge is a newly built lodge located in Makalali Private Game Reserve. Enjoy the luxury of air-conditioned rooms with comfortable interiors of classic leather and wood furnishings. The central area is designed with rustic features that effortlessly bring outside elements indoors. The outside area is distinctively designed around the natural surrounds, with a spacious deck area built around indigenous trees that overlook a watering hole. This is the ideal spot to view wildlife and appreciate the scenery. The large crystal blue rim-flow pool is equally spectacular! Its comfortable chairs and sun-loungers create an inviting ambience. Enjoy an array of African cuisine in main dining area with its distinct fireplace that connects the bar lounge and dining area. Furthermore, the spa offers a variety of therapeutic treatments and the library offers a quiet space to relax with a book.
Location
Makalali Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Electronic/Magnetic Keys
- Phone
Sandton Sun
Moderate Deluxe
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.
Location
Corner Fifth and Alice Streets, Johannesburg, South Africa
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Shoe Shine
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
Ilala Lodge
First-Class
Ilala Lodge provides distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance. The hotel is the closest to Victoria Falls as well as the town center. Wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.
Location
411 Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- ATM
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Superior First-Class
Despite its central location, the Nairobi Serena hotel is a quiet sanctuary amid the bustle of one of Africa's most dynamic cities. The interior décor reflects an entirely pan-African theme featuring art and inspiration from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa and East Africa. Offering a wide range of dining experiences, The Nairobi Serena is renowned for its 'Mandhari' fine-dining restaurant, which is universally acknowledged as one of Kenya's finest.
Location
Kenyatta Ave., Nairobi, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
Sarova Mara Camp
First-Class
Sarova Mara Camp is situated in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, offering a front seat to the rolling plains of East Africa. The camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from tented living to bird-watching to a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village. The large grounds are beautifully laid out with exotic trees and indigenous shrubs.
Location
, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
