SUMMER 2009 - SOUTH AFRICA

Students had the opportunity to spend 19 days in South Africa and 2 days in Swaziland with an optional extension of 3 days in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and 2 days in Botswana.  The program leader was Professor Matt Ebiner.  Please visit his faculty page for more information

Download the official brochure as a pdf file to view it online or print it.

Classes that were Offered (UC/CSU Transferable)

• Geography 1 (Physical Geography)
• Geography 5 (World Regional Geography)
• Geography 20 (Geography Field Studies)

Places & Excursions:

• Cape Town for 5 nights, the world's most beautifully located city
• Watch African penguins in their native habitat at Boulders Beach
• Venture underground amidst the stalactites of Cango Caves
• Go wine-tasting in the world famous Cape Winelands
• Absorb the Indian, Zulu, and beach culture of Durban
• Travel along the spectacular coastline of South Africa's Garden Route, with several beautiful hiking options
• Go on a walking safari in a primate sanctuary, with excellent viewing of native and introduced monkeys and lemurs
• Stay overnight in Tsitsikamma National Park just steps away from the crashing surf of the Indian Ocean
• Visit the home of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela in the famous township of Soweto
• Observe Johannesburg from atop Africa's tallest building (50 stories high)
• Visit an ostrich farm to learn all about them, with the option to ride one!
• Cruise by boat through St. Lucia Wetlands to see prolific bird life
• Visit a traditional Zulu village to learn all about their culture
• Experience Swazi culture and dance in Swaziland
• See wildlife from an open vehicle in various parks and reserves:
• Addo Elephant National Park with its great elephant herds
• Hluhluwe Reserve, with the world's largest rhino population
• Kruger National Park, one of the best wildlife parks in the world
• DeWildt Conservation Centre, where cheetahs roam freely
• Mlilwane Reserve in Swaziland, with an option to take a walking, mountain biking, or horseback safari

Cost:
$4590, includes airfare, 3-star hotels, excursions/activities, all breakfasts, some lunches & dinners, and private tour bus.  Air taxes/surcharges are extra (+$450).

Lodging during the South Africa Study Abroad Program

• Cape Town - Cape Diamond Hotel (5 nights)
• Oudtshoorn - De Oude Meul Country Lodge (1 night)
• Plettenberg Bay - Forest Lake Guest House (2 nights)
• Tsitsikamma National Park - Cottages & Oceanettes at Storm's River Mouth (1 night)
• Port Elizabeth - Paxton Hotel (1 night)
• Durban - Blue Waters Hotel (2 nights)
• St. Lucia - Namib Safari Lodge (1 night)
• Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Hilltop Camp Lodge (1 night)
• Swaziland - Mantenga Lodge (2 nights)
• Timbavati Safari Lodge (edge of Kruger National Park (2 nights)
• Graskop - Graskop Hotel (1 night)
• Pretoria - Sentinel Executive Apartment Hotel (2 nights)