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2021 SOS South African Learning Safari

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

SOS students are heading to South Africa to learn about the history of Apartheid, Mandela's legacy, leadership and social change, and wildlife and conservation.
Step 1: Apply to join here! 
Step 2: SOS will follow up with you on next steps.
Tour Details
Departure City: San Antonio 
Trip Dates: July 26 - August 5, 2021
Duration: 11 Days
Overnights: Cape Town 4, Sun City 2, Johannesburg 1, Kruger National Park 2

Learning Objectives:
  • Students will learn about the history of apartheid and Nelson Mandela's role in its demise.
  • Students will tour Soweto and learn about black townships in South Africa.
  • Students will learn which animals are native to South Africa while on safari in Kruger National Park.

Itinerary:
This is a preliminary itinerary subject to change.
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Jul 26, 2021 Overnight Flight
Depart from the USA. 

Jul 27, 2021 Cape Town
Arrive on the Cape of Good Hope, a place whose hospitality has earned it the name the Tavern of the Seas. (D)

Jul 28, 2021 Cape Town
Begin exploring with a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast with views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. Continue to the village of Hout Bay. After a short boat trip to Duiker Island to view the Cape Fur Seals, visit the World of Birds wildlife sanctuary. Travel next to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Return to Cape Town by way of the Simon's Town naval base. (B,D)

Jul 29, 2021 Cape Town
Today's full day tour begins at Kloof Nek. Ascend Table Mountain by revolving cable car to see the famous silver tree and marvel at the views below. Continue to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and board the ferry to Robben Island. This island is famous for having been the prison of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Finish your day at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can view more than 3,000 animals. (B,D)

Jul 30, 2021 Cape Town
Today is free to leisurely explore Cape Town on your own. Spend time visiting the Cultural History Museum and National Gallery or hunting for bargains in the flea markets. (B,D)

Jul 31, 2021 Sun City
Fly to Johannesburg this morning and travel to Soweto for a tour. Visit the Mandela Museum, see Desmond Tutu's home and explore Soweto's many facets, including a traditional medicine merchants stall, a typical four-roomed dwelling, and a shebeen. Continue to Sun City Resort for the night. (B,D)

Aug 1, 2021 Sun City
Enjoy a free day at the incomparable Sun City Resort. World famous for its opulence, it boasts a number of activities including a water park, health spa, botanical garden, and safari park. (B,D)

Aug 2, 2021 Johannesburg
Begin the day at Lesedi Cultural Village for a show, tour and lunch, then travel on to Johannesburg. See the colorful huts of the Ndebele adjacent to those of other tribes and watch a Zulu warrior dance. Dinner this evening is a sampling of exotic African dishes, including crocodile! (B,L,D)

Aug 3, 2021 Kruger National Park
Journey to Kruger National Park today. Enter a world of suspended timber walkways threading through indigenous forests. (B,D)

Aug 4, 2021 Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full day of open vehicle game viewing in search of the Big Five;lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino while enjoying the flora and fauna within the park. Return to your hotel for dinner and a night's rest. (B,D)

Aug 5, 2021 Overnight Flight
Spend your last morning in Kruger National Park before driving to Johannesburg for an overnight flight to the USA. (B)

Aug 6, 2021 United States
Arrive back to the USA.

Cost Per Traveler: $6,239
Additional Fees (as applicable)
Full Payment Deadline: 2/17/21
What's Included
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)
  • Conveniently Located Hotels
  • Tour Manager
  • Basic Protection Plan
  • Cape Town
  • Duiker Island
  • Table Top Aerial Cableway
  • Robben Island
  • Soweto Tour
  • Mandela Museum
  • Sun City Resort
  • Lesedi Cultural Village
  • Kruger National Park with Guide
Requirements:
  • Must be a student between 12-18 years, prospective chaperones are welcome to inquire)
  • Apply to join the trip
  • Sign up for the trip itself with our vendor (after you've been accepted)
  • US Passport valid at least until December 29, 2020
  • Be in good standing with SOS
  • Complete your 15 hour service requirement with SOS
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Mandela's Prison Cell at Robben Island
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Zebras at Kruger National Park
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Lion at Kruger National Park
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