SOUTH AFRICA Capetown and Victoria Falls
About South Africa As its name might suggest, South Africa is a country located on the southernmost tip of the African continent. South Africa is well- known on the global stage for its long struggle with Apartheid, transitioning to a democratic nation in 1994. Its formative histories, however, are much longer and more complex than the narrow lens of Apartheid allows. Contact between the indigenous societies of the Khoi and the San and the waves of migration that brought various Bantu civilizations south from West Africa are a couple of examples. Like many other African countries, South Africa is home to varied people groups, cultures, and religious belief systems; for this reason, it is often called the “Rainbow Nation”. It is also geographically rich and varied, comprising 8 different biomes that are spread across the country, and is home to a spectacular array of plant, mammal, and bird species. About Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is a land-locked country with 10 provinces. The country was once home to one of the most prolific and prosperous medieval kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa, indicating its rich precolonial history. It is believed to have gained its name from one of two possible Shona origins – dzimba dzemabwe (‘great stone houses’) or dzimba woye (‘esteemed houses’), the likes of which can be seen to this day at the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe was colonized by the British in the late 1800s and gained its independence in 1980, and the country has since endured many challenges, both socio-economic and environmental. In the face of these hardships, Zimbabweans have shown immense innovation and resilience. While much of the population lives in communal rural areas and prac- tices a traditional subsistence agricultural lifestyle, there is an ever-growing urban population, most notably in the country’s capital
city, Harare. Activities:
Table Mountain Table Mountain is an iconic flat-topped mountain that overlooks the city of Cape Town. The mountain has been named one of the official New 7 Wonders of Nature because of the incredible diversity of indigenous flora found on the mountain. Participants will ride the cable car to the top of the mountain, experiencing panoramic views as they ascend to the summit. The view from the top provides a broader understanding of the layout of the city.
Cape Town City Orientation Take in the sights and sounds as you navigate the streets and learn more of the history and culture of South Africa’s “Mother City”. We’ll take you past the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall, through the Company Gardens to see St. George’s Cathedral, the Slave Tree, and the Houses of Parliament. Wind our way through the curio stalls at Greenmarket Square and the colourful houses of the Bo Kaap and more!
Chapmans Peak Drive Chapman’s Peak Drive winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay. Situated on the Atlantic Coast, at the south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most spectacular marine drives anywhere in the world. Hout Bay The originally small fishing village of Hout Bay is now a popular suburb of Cape Town. Over and above being a lovely family beach, it has many
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Included: Roundtrip flight, airline taxes & fuel surcharges, four star hotels with daily breakfast & dinner, private motor coach, tour guide, entrance fees and local taxes, daily mass when and where possible.
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