SOUTH AFRICA STUDY ABROAD

S. Africa Study Abroad

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STUDY ABROAD IN SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 15 – JULY 8, 2009

EXPERIENCE AFRICA’S SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE, NATURE, AND CULTURE

Spend 19 days in South Africa and 2 days in Swaziland

Optional extension of 3 days to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and 2 days in Botswana

Latest update - As of 12/11/08 there are 13 people who have registered with a $400 deposit.

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

REGISTRATION FORM - CLICK HERE

VIEW A SLIDE SHOW SHOWING THE PLACES IN THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM (POSTED 10/22/08)

DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED ITINERARY (MS WORD DOCUMENT

LEARN MORE AT ONE OF THE INFORMATION MEETINGS, ALL IN NATS 205:

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 5:30-6:15 PM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 5:00-5:45 PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1:00-1:45 PM

Classes Offered (UC/CSU Transferable)

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

Places & Excursions Included:

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. Cost is reduced by $50 if you register by January 29, and another $100 if you pay in full by March 3. Air taxes/surcharges are extra (+$450).

Program Leader: Matt Ebiner, El Camino College Geography Instructor (310) 660-3369; www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mebiner/

EMAIL MEBINER@ELCAMINO.EDU TO GET ON THE INFO LIST

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)

Tentative Accommodations planned for the 5-day extension:

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - A'Zambezi Lodge (3 nights)

Botswana - Chobe Safari Lodge (2 nights)