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The southern coast is considered one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world, and we visit both Hermanus and Franschhoek, spending time on the water and in the heart of South Africa’s wine country. Here you have the choice between a whale-watching cruise, or, get this: a great white shark tour! That’s right. You don’t have to get in the water, of course, but you can cage dive with great white sharks if you want to!

Our journey ends in Cape Town, widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will visit all of the iconic sites, including Boulders Beach where you can walk with the penguins. On top of that, you’ll have an entire free day in Cape Town to do as you please!

This is a big trip that is absolutely full of educational opportunities. Come along as we traverse the beautiful landscapes, enjoy safaris on land and sea, dance to traditional music, relax on pristine beaches, tend the elephants, taste exquisite wines, and properly learn about the extraordinary human history of this unique and complex nation. Please join us!

~Live and Learn~

Visit go.wisc.edu/travel-southafrica for an interactive map, photos, videos, and much more information about our South African adventure!

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With its dramatic landscapes, fantastic wildlife, rich culture, extraordinary history and fascinating people, South Africa has long held the distinction of being one of the most diverse and interesting countries on our planet. From Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, then south around the horn to Cape Town, we will learn as much as we can about the people, the animals, and the natural wonders of this incomparable destination.

Our journey begins in Johannesburg with a tour of the Soweto Township to learn about the historic struggle for freedom during the Apartheid era, and then we are off for 2 nights of safari in the exclusive Kapama Private Game Reserve on Kruger National Park’s western border. Moving to Hazyview we will visit the outstanding geological features of this area, and enjoy an evening of culture at Shangaan River Club before arriving in the land-locked nation of Swaziland. We visit Matsamo Swazi Cultural Village to experience the traditional life of the Swazi people and then move on to the renowned Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for another 2 days on safari, including the Cheetah Project for wild cat rehabilitation! We’ll take a boat cruise in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and then make our way to Durban and Mthatha, Nelson Mandela’s homeland.

With stops in Crawford’s Beach and Port Elizabeth we continue our southern trajectory to Knysna. On the coast we visit Tsitsikamma National Park, the world’s largest aviary at Birds of Eden, have a fantastic hands-on experience with African elephants at The Crags Elephant Sanctuary, and enjoy a whale-watching excursion with Ocean Blue Adventures!

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All payments are nonrefundable. Registrants for this trip must purchase travel insurance to cover themselves for medical emergencies, medical evacuation, and repatriation expenses. We also advise coverage for trip cancellation as well, in the event you would need to cancel from the trip. Information regarding travel insurance will be included in your registration confirmation packet. If you wish to make your future payment(s) by credit card, please contact Kim Seymour at 608-262-3731 or kimberly.seymour@wisc.edu to make the necessary arrangements.

Return this completed registration form and deposit to: Kim Seymour Educational Travel Program 21 N. Park St, 7th floor Madison, WI 53715

For tour information contact: Doug Whittle, Director Phone: 608-263-7787 Email: doug.whittle@wisc.edu

Visit us online at: go.wisc.edu/travel

If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Andy Richardson at 608-262-0557 or email andy.richardson@wisc.edu. Requests are confidential.

These programs are offered by UW-Madison in cooperation with UW-Extension.

Hermanus Whales, wine and the Bartolomeo Diaz Museum highlight our activities in this lovely seaside town.

Franschhoek Situated in the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek will make you happy. On our way there we visit Walker Bay Nature Reserve for some of the best landbased whale-watching on earth, and you will have the choice of joining a whale-watching boat tour, or a great white shark tour!

Cape Town You will visit Table Mountain, several wineries, Hout Bay, Seal Island, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and you have a full day free to enjoy as you wish!

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General InformationPLEASE NOTE ~ Everyone is welcome to join us. You will enjoy private transportation, beautiful hotels, outstanding historical, natural, and cultural sites, lovely landscapes, extraordinary wildlife and friendly people throughout your journey. South Africa is a large country with a good infrastructure, but please understand that this is a long trip and we will be moving often. We are happy to answer any questions that you might have that will help you evaluate your ability to enjoy your journey with us. Thank you very much.

For information, contact – Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787 or Kim Seymour, 608-262-3731.

Visit go.wisc.edu/travel-southafrica for much more information about our activities and lodging.

Price $7,999 based upon double occupancy. This price includes your international roundtrip airfare to South Africa, all services and transportation, all lodging, entry fees, activities, boat tickets, local guides, cultural visits, and university staff services. It also includes a daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 10 dinners.

Visa (for Swaziland), mandatory travel insurance, optional tours on your free day in Cape Town, and a few of your meals are not included in this price.

Single supplement is $1,087

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Arrive Johannesburg One of South Africa’s most vibrant cities, we visit Regina Mundi Church, Soweto Township, The Hector Peterson Museum, and the Mandela Family Museum.

Kapama Game Reserve 2 days of safari in this renowned private game reserve along Kruger National Park’s western border.

Hazyview A day of extraordinary landscapes concludes with a cultural feast of dance and music at Shangaan River Club.

Swaziland Cross the border into the Kingdom of Swaziland for a fascinating visit to the Mantenga Cultural Village to learn of the Swazi way of life.

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve Travel through the endless vistas of Zululand and 2 days of game safaris.

Durban Cruise amongst the hippo and crocodile in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, then drive along the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline to Durban.

Mthatha Visit The Nelson Mandela Museum, which documents his life, his vision, and his role in the abolishment of Apartheid.

Crawford’s Beach Lodge After a visit to Qunu, Mandela’s birthplace, we travel through traditional villages to the unspoiled Eastern Cape coast for a night on the beach.

Port Elizabeth Enjoy a leisurely day in this friendly and relaxed coastal city.

Knysna In Knysna we visit Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Mouth and Bloukrans Bridge (you can bungee jump if you want!), Birds of Eden aviary, The Crags Elephant Sanctuary to groom the elephants and Tenikawa Wildlife Awareness Center.

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Itinerary Lodging Johannesburg Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo International 2 nights

Kapama Game Reserve Kapama River Lodge 2 nights

Hazyview Hippo Hollow Country Estate 1 night

Swaziland Mantenga Lodge 1 night

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Emdoneni Lodge 2 nights

Durban Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge 1 night

The Wild Coast Garden Court Mthatha 1 night

Eastern Cape Crawford’s Beach Lodge 1 night

Port Elizabeth Paxton Hotel 1 night

Knysna Knysna Hollow Country Estate 2 nights

Hermanus Harbour Square Hotel 1 night

Franschhoek Protea Hotel Franschhoek 1 night

Cape Town Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge 3 nights

Visit go.wisc.edu/travel-southafrica for active links to the websites for these properties!

Travel DirectorDoug Whittle is the UW-Madison director of educational travel for Continuing Studies. He served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire and has traveled independently in Asia, Africa, and Europe as well as throughout both Central and North America. Now in his 12th year, Doug has led over 70 trips on five continents for UW-Madison Continuing Studies.

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