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Cape Town |
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Cape Town
Half Day
After a cable car
ride up Table Mountain (own account and weather permitting), walk
through historic Company Gardens, home of the Houses of Parliament.
Continue to Greenmarket Square flea market and the Cape Malay
Quarter. Explore the Castle and visit a diamond workshop.
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Cape Peninsula
See how this
spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the ‘Fairest
Cape’. Begin with a stroll through the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical
Gardens. Drive past the pristine beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and
Llandudno – currently the hottest real estate in the world – to Hout
Bay, a functioning harbor and heart of the local crayfish industry.
Drive along the breathtakingly scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, around
the Atlantic Seaboard.
After a stop for
lunch (own account), it’s on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
and its scenic viewing point. The amazing sea and mountain views are
reason enough to make the 41 mile trip from Cape Town. Amid the
rocky landscape – home to mountain zebra, eland and ostriches –
blooms magnificent Cape flora. Continue along the coastline to the
beautiful Boulders Beach where you can stroll along wooden walkways
and enjoy viewing a colony of penguins. The last stop is at the
naval port of Simon’s Town, the country’s third oldest European
settlement. |
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Cape Winelands
Escape to the
beauty and tranquility of the Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch
Winelands. The first stop is the Afrikaans Language Monument,
perched on Paarl Rock, which offers sweeping views of the
surrounding area. Continue onto wineries of well-known estates to
sample wines of merit, before visiting the Huguenot Monument and
Museum in Franschhoek to discover the origins of this world renowned
wine producing region. Enjoy lunch in one of the many fine
restaurants in either Franschhoek or Stellenbosch (own account).
Don’t miss the world-famous 19th century-style general dealer in
Stellenbosch’s Dorp Street - Oom Samie se Winkel. |
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Walk to Freedom
Experience the
raw energy of this ‘rainbow nation’ in one remarkable day. The tour
visits the vibrant Bo-Kaap (Malay Quarter), the District Six Museum,
Langa and Guguletu. Sample a slice of township life with a visit to
an informal spaza (shop), a shebeen (pub) and hostels. From here,
continue on to Robben Island – embark on a three hour cruise and
tour of the island and walk in the footsteps of our most famous
citizen, Nelson Mandela. |
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Johannesburg |
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Johannesburg
Half Day
Begin in the affluent, leafy suburb of Houghton before venturing
towards downtown to the historical heart of Johannesburg. Learn
about the workings of the Supreme Court and the symbolism of Ghandi
Square before visiting the vibrant Market Theater and Museum Afrika. |
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Apartheid Museum
Embark on a discovery of the racial segregation experienced by
millions of South Africans a mere decade ago. On entering the
building you are racially classified and you see this segregation in
all forms of life. There are excellent displays depicting the Soweto
up rising, ANC in exile, petty apartheid, solitary confinement,
anti-apartheid movements abroad and sport boycotts. See the birth of
a new democratic country with the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as
President and witness one of the most progressive constitutions in
the world. |
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Soweto
Culture
Soweto – acronym
for South Western Township is home to over 2 million people who,
despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible
sense of community, which the ordered walled northern suburbs lack.
Visit the Hector Peterson Museum, where you learn about the cause of
the riots. Pass the Mandela House, with the option to visit the
small museum (for your own account), and visit the Regina Mondi
Church, site of many underground meetings of the then banned
political parties. |
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Sun City
Visit South
Africa's premier extravaganza of casinos, million dollar golf
tournaments, and home of the fantasy of The Lost City. Sun City is
situated two hours by road from Johannesburg and beckons the
glamorous, the thrill seekers, fortune hunters, and sports
enthusiasts. |
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Game Viewing in South
Africa |
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A Typical Day On Safari in South Africa
As
the early morning sun rises over the horizon head out into the
African bushveld. Sense the excitement…who knows what to expect? A
herd of ever-cautious impala huddled together, a herd of elephant
feeding in the lush vegetation or a pride of lion in the shade of an
acacia. Upon return to camp enjoy a sizeable brunch. Free time is
then ample during the heat of the day to enjoy a siesta or dip in
the pool. Enjoy tea, cakes and savories before departing on an
afternoon activity, with a stop for cocktails en route. Return to
camp and savor a sumptuous dinner. |
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