Intercultural Studies in South Africa
The lions and giraffes are fascinating, but the important social and political lessons will make an even bigger impression.
Standing in Nelson Mandela's former home - and the tiny cell where he spent 18 of his 27 years in prison - adds powerful context to his fight for democracy and reconciliation. As you explore South Africa's cultural diversity, remarkable wildlife and natural landmarks, you'll begin to understand the story of a fascinating country.
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Day 1: Fly to South Africa
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Day 2: Fly to South Africa
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Day 3: Johannesburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Soweto
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Homes of Winnie Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu
- Former home of Nelson Mandela
Take a guided tour of Johannesburg
Enjoy lunch
Visit the Apartheid Museum
Enjoy dinner
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Day 4: Johannesburg
Full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Cradle of Humankind
Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre; an award-winning exhibition focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years
Discover ancient fossils during a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves
Enjoy dinner
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Day 5: Johannesburg • Kruger National Park
Travel along the Panorama Route
During your transfer you will see:
- Blyde River Canyon
- God’s Window
- Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Visit the gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest
Travel to Kruger National Park area
Take a walk through a traditional Shangaan village
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
Jump into an off-road safari vehicle and take a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park.
Enjoy lunch
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Day 7: Kruger National Park • Cape Town
Take a morning bush walk
Transfer to Johannesburg
Fly to Cape Town
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Day 8: Cape Town
Visit the summit of Table Mountain
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Devil's Peak
- Lion's Head
- Company Gardens
- Castle of Good Hope
- Greenmarket Square
- Victoria and Alfred waterfront
Visit the South Africa Museum
Enjoy lunch
Visit Robben Island
- Nelson Mandela's prison cell
- Lime quarries
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Cape Town
Visit Cape Town's exclusive suburbs
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Sea Point
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
Visit Hout Bay
Optional: Duiker Island cruise (book while abroad only)
Continue on to the Cape Point Reserve
Enjoy lunch
Visit an African penguin colony
Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Cape Town • Depart for home
Add this in-depth excursion:
Langa Township
Take an educational tour of the Langa Township, one of the most culturally and historically significant neighborhoods in Cape Town. Get a glimpse of what life was like in one of the most segregated towns in South Africa during apartheid.Board your overnight flight home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to South Africa
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Day 2: Fly to South Africa
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Day 3: Johannesburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a tour of Soweto
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Homes of Winnie Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu
- Former home of Nelson Mandela
Take a guided tour of Johannesburg
Enjoy lunch
Visit the Apartheid Museum
Enjoy dinner
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Day 4: Johannesburg
Full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Cradle of Humankind
Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre; an award-winning exhibition focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years
Discover ancient fossils during a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves
Enjoy dinner
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Day 5: Johannesburg • Kruger National Park
Travel along the Panorama Route
During your transfer you will see:
- Blyde River Canyon
- God’s Window
- Bourke’s Luck Potholes
Visit the gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest
Travel to Kruger National Park area
Take a walk through a traditional Shangaan village
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
Jump into an off-road safari vehicle and take a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park.
Enjoy lunch
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Day 7: Kruger National Park • Cape Town
Take a morning bush walk
Transfer to Johannesburg
Fly to Cape Town
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Day 8: Cape Town
Visit the summit of Table Mountain
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Devil's Peak
- Lion's Head
- Company Gardens
- Castle of Good Hope
- Greenmarket Square
- Victoria and Alfred waterfront
Visit the South Africa Museum
Enjoy lunch
Visit Robben Island
- Nelson Mandela's prison cell
- Lime quarries
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Cape Town
Visit Cape Town's exclusive suburbs
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Sea Point
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
Visit Hout Bay
Optional: Duiker Island cruise (book while abroad only)
Continue on to the Cape Point Reserve
Enjoy lunch
Visit an African penguin colony
Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Cape Town • Depart for home
Add this in-depth excursion:
Langa Township
Take an educational tour of the Langa Township, one of the most culturally and historically significant neighborhoods in Cape Town. Get a glimpse of what life was like in one of the most segregated towns in South Africa during apartheid.Board your overnight flight home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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The Intercultural tour experience in South Africa was amazing. South Africa is a beautiful country beyond imagination and we were greeted by warm and friendly people. The open jeep safari was amazing, ...I'm Amazed
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Apartheid Museum, Kruger National Park, South African Museum, Table Mountain cable car, Robben Island ferry, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.