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Itinerary
Contemporary South Africa:
Culture, Identity and Liberation
Nov. 7–22, 2009
| Program description | Register |
Saturday, Nov. 7
Depart from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Arrive in Johannesburg in late evening. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Monday, Nov. 9
Johannesburg — Kruger National Park
Transfer in private coach to airport for flight to Kruger National Park. Group lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Group dinner at the lodge.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Kruger National Park
Early morning game drive, followed by brunch at the lodge. Bush walk and afternoon free. Late afternoon/early evening game drive. Group dinner.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Kruger National Park
Early morning game drive, followed by brunch at the lodge. Bush walk and afternoon free. Late afternoon/early evening game drive. Group dinner.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Kruger National Park — Johannesburg
Breakfast and morning game drive. Transfer by road to Johannesburg with stops at Bourke’s Luck, God’s Window and Mac Mac Pools. Arrival at the Airport Grand Hotel around 6 p.m. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Friday, Nov. 13
Johannesburg — Victoria Falls
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for flight to Victoria Falls. Optional walking tour to view the falls. Sunset river cruise. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Victoria Falls — Cape Town
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Cape Town, evening arrival likely. Lunch and dinner on your own. Transfer to the hotel.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Cape Town
Group discussion/possible guest lecturer at the hotel. Guided tours of Cape Town, including Slave Lodge, South Africa Cultural History Museum, and Parliament Building. Group lunch and dinner included today.
Monday, Nov. 16
Cape Town
Group discussion/possible guest lecturer at the hotel. Guided tours of City Bowl, including Castle of Good Hope, South Africa National Gallery, and District 6 Museum. Guided tour of a township with a local guide. Group lunch or dinner.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Cape Town
Group discussion/possible guest lecturer at the hotel. Guided tours of Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium and V&A waterfront. Group lunch or dinner.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Cape Town
Group discussion/possible guest lecturer at the hotel. Visit Table Mountain. Group lunch or dinner.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Cape Town
Full day excursion to Cape of Good Hope, 12 Apostles, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach. Group lunch or dinner.
Friday, Nov. 20
Cape Town
Group discussion/possible guest lecturer at the hotel. Guided tours of the Gold of Africa Museum and Bo–Kaap Museum. Group lunch or dinner.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Cape Town
Cape Town Free Day: Optional Whale Watch, Optional Vineyard Tour (Constantia Estate Vineyard), Optional Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Group farewell dinner. Evening transfer to airport.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Return to U.S.
Early morning departure (i.e., 12:30 a.m.), arriving in Minneapolis/St. Paul this afternoon.
Register
Register online, call toll-free 866-255-6523 or fax 507-786-8232. A deposit of $500 per person guarantees your space.
