South Africa:
Time:  Sept. 3 – 15 (13days)

When mentioning South Africa to those of us who have never been to the continent, the amazing city of Capetown, Cape of Good Hope (Africa’s southern most tip), safaris and the capitol Johannesburg are what come to mind.  Dimming the picture, images of crime, poverty, and AIDs also appear.  Our hope to is make sense of these contrasting images.

In South Africa we plan on stopping at touristy locations to start. Then off the regular tourist radar will be stops along the “Wild Coast” (rural western coast line roughly between Port Elizabeth and Durban). Anticipating having our own set of rental wheels, this will end up being a whirlwind tour.

List of main attractions: Capetown, Table MT, Stellenbosch (town in wine country), Hermanus(whale watching from shore), and the Garden Route (scenic drive along ocean coast).

Education intentions; gain a better understanding of the recent occurrence of apartheid, delve into the country’s history, and seek participation in/discussion about this vibrant, developing culture.

September 3rd
Our Clumsy arrival into Africa

September 4th
Driving around

September 5th
Robben Island & Nelson Mandela Gateway

September 6th - 7th
Cape Town

September 8th
Stellenbosch & winery tours

September 9th - 11th
Hermanus / Whales & White Sharks

September 13 & 14th
Wilderness (town's name)

September 15th
Back in Hermanus

South Africa Country Summary