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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.
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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:
Itinerary: This is a preliminary itinerary subject to change. 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
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Mandela's Prison Cell at Robben Island
Zebras at Kruger National Park
Lion at Kruger National Park
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