South Africa Social Studies Educational Travel

SOUTH AFRICA

 

South Africa offers an unparalleled wealth of culture, wildlife, and landscapes. From the dawn of human life to the recent history of apartheid to the new African era, South Africa is a country with a rich human history. Excellent game parks and reserves are home to a vast array of animals and birds. South Africa's diverse landscapes range from the arid and mesmerizing emptiness of the Kalahari Desert to splendid coastlines graced with gorgeous beaches.

Although all South Africans belong to one nation, their roots and cultures weave an enchanting web of diversity throughout the country. From the safari lands of Mpumalanga to the lush floral beauty of the Western Cape, each region is a paradise, open and vast, mysterious and warm.

Want to sleep in a Zulu hut? Visit historic sites where the original European settlers lived centuries ago?  Wake up to the haunting sounds of  “the big five” – elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo in their natural habitat.  Within hours if the country’s modern cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg you’ll find yourself in some of the world’s most remarkable habitat in the company of the world’s most astonishing creatures.  South Africa’s coastline is one of the most beautiful in the world.

Tour highlights include:  Cape Town, perched on a lush peninsula with dramatic Table Mountain as its backdrop, Johannesburg and the black township of Soweto, Durban with its famed Indian market and Golden Mile, a 3 mile stretch of shops, restaurants and parks. Travel through Free State, a land of immense rolling prairies, a fascinating mix of British and Boer culture.  Enjoy the many and different safari camps from Kruger National Park, through to the immense spacious plain of the Great Karoo.