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)
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