Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park , Zambia Nelson Mandela statue , Paarl , South Africa
DAY 10 • Fly to Cape Town • Overland to Stellenbosch
We ’ ll fly to Cape Town this morning , and then transfer to our hotel in Stellenbosch . After a brief orientation walk led by your Trip Experience Leader , the remainder of the day is yours .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Krige or similar
DAY 11 • Stellenbosch vineyards tour This morning , we ’ ll visit one of the historic wine estates located in the renowned “ Golden Triangle ” of Stellenbosch , whose winemaking tradition dates back more than 350 years . We ’ ll learn about the history of wines produced around Stellenbosch during a tour of
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 6 , cross the border to Zambia for a white rhino tracking excursion by foot in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . the vineyard and wine cellar , followed by a tasting of the wines produced here and lunch .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Krige or similar
DAY 12 • Visit Pniel village • Home-Hosted Lunch On our way to Pniel , we ’ ll make a brief stop at the Victor Verster Maximum Security Prison ( now called the Groot Drakenstein Correctional Centre ) to see the bronze statue of Nelson Mandela with his fist raised in the wellrecognized symbol of defiance . Mandela served the last 14 months of his 27 years in prison at Victor Verster and walked through its gates as a free man on February 11 , 1990 . Then , we ’ ll spend some time in Pniel , a quaint farming village surrounded by mountains and vineyards , where we ’ ll meet some local families and enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Krige or similar
DAY 13 • Overland to Cape Town • Table Mountain & Cape Town tour • Conversation about Nelson Mandela
We ’ ll drive to Cape Town this morning and then set off on a city tour of the bustling South Africa capital . First , we ’ ll travel by cable car up to Table Mountain , one of Cape Town ’ s most dramatic natural landmarks . Then , we ’ ll spend some time at the picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront . This afternoon , we ’ ll meet with one of the former wardens at Robben Island who will enlighten us on what life was like for Nelson Mandela during the 18 years he spent at the infamous island prison .
Meals : B , D | Signature Lux Hotel by Onomo Waterfront or similar
DAY 14 • Explore Cape Peninsulasna Travel along the Garden Route to Knysna , with a stop at Cape Recife Nature Reserve to visit a penguin rehabilitation center .
Meals : B , L | Signature Lux Hotel by Onomo Waterfront or similar
DAY 15 • Cape Town • Controversial Topic : District 6 and the legacy of apartheid • Visit Kirstenbosch Gardens
This morning we ’ ll learn about the Controversial Topic of District Six and the legacy of the South African apartheid regime . District Six had been a vibrant , mixed-race community until 1966 , when it was declared “ white ” and some 66,000 nonwhites were forcibly removed and their homes were bulldozed . Then , we ’ ll visit the National Botanical Gardens of Kirstenbosch , a showcase of nearly 4,000 varieties of indigenous flowers and plants . This evening , we ’ ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in Cape Town .
Meals : B , D | Signature Lux Hotel by Onomo Waterfront or similar
DAY 16 • Return to U . S . Head to the airport for your return flights to the U . S . or to begin your post-trip extension to Namibia : The Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei .
Meals : B
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66 Southern Africa Discovery : Victoria Falls , Kruger Safari & the Cape Peninsula