Africa 2012
Treasures of Southern Africa, February 9-23
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Itinerary
Safari Experience
Details & Pricing
Hold my Spot
15 days/14 nights
Overnights
• 3 nights aloft (split)
• 3 nights Cape Town
• 2 nights Johannesburg
• 2 nights Rovos Rail train
• 1 night Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
• 3 nights Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana
Physical Activity Rating: Level 2
Co-shares: another academic institution
Maximum group size: 34 travelers
Trip Brochure (PDF)
Reading Guide (PDF)
Experience historic cities, scenic vistas, and exciting game drives during this program that encompasses the best of South Africa, a land of rich biological diversity and fascinating culture. Tour cosmopolitan Cape Town, ascend flat-topped Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views, and cruise to historic Robben Island, site of Nelson Mandela’s incarceration. Admire the natural beauty of Cape Point, and observe the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. In Johannesburg, explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Board the Rovos Rail train for a thrilling ride through South Africa’s countryside, and marvel at majestic Victoria Falls. Finally, enjoy a game-viewing safari at world-renowned Chobe National Park for a chance to see the Big Five—lion, elephant, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, and leopard—as well as zebras, giraffes, and more.
If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Travel Program at 800-992-6749, or email us at compass@mit.edu.
