SUMMER 2009 - SOUTH AFRICA
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EXPERIENCE AFRICA’S SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE, NATURE, AND CULTURE
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Spend 19 days in South Africa and 2 days in Swaziland
Optional extension of 3 days at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and 2 days in Botswana
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LEARN MORE AT ONE OF THE INFORMATION MEETINGS
Wednesday, October 22, 5:00-5:45pm, Natural Sciences 205
Thursday, October 23, 1:00-1:45 PM, Natural Sciences 205
Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-1:45 PM, Natural Sciences 205
Wednesday, November 19, 5:00-5:45 PM, Natural Sciences 205
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CLASSES OFFERED (UC/CSU Transferable)
· Geography 1 (Physical Geography)
· Geography 5 (World Regional Geography)
· Geography 20 (Geography Field Studies)
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PROGRAM COST
$4590
(includes airfare, 3-star hotels, excursions/activities, all breakfasts, some lunches & dinners, and private tour bus)
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PLACES & EXCURSIONS
· Cape Town for 5 nights, the world’s most beautifully located city
· Go wine-tasting in the world famous Cape Winelands
· Watch African penguins in their native habitat at Boulders Beach
· Venture underground amidst the stalactites of Cango Caves
· Absorb the Indian 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
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Updated 10.13.08 mc
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