Itinerary

Day 1:

Depart from USA to Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2: Johannesburg

You are met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Protea Hotel Balalaika

Day 3: Johannesburg

Embark on a historical voyage of discovery. Explore the history of South Africa and its apartheid years. . The tour includes, Soweto, Freedom Square, Regina Mundi Church, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Apartheid Museum and other famous “struggle for freedom” sites (B)

Protea Hotel Balalaika

Day 4: Durban

Fly to Durban. On arrival in Durban you are met by our representative and transferred to your hotel situated on famous Golden Mile. Afternoon at leisure to explore the City of Durban. (B)

Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 5: Durban

For a taste of authentic experience of Zulu Culture today you will drive to Zululand passing the rolling hills of sugar cane fields and forest plantations. Visit Shakaland, a Zulu kraal, near Eshowe, in the Nkwalini valley. Cultural programs of Zulu traditions: beer brewing, spear making, hut building, pottery, weaving, traditional dress, Zulu etiquette and the layout and social structure of a kraal. Enjoy a spectacle of delightful traditional dancing as well as a delicious lunchtime feast (included). (B, L)

Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 6: Durban

Today’s excursion takes you to Inanda, which was home to the Natal Native Congress, which then became the home of the African National Congress. We visit the Gandhi Settlement, where Mahatma Gandhi developed his philosophy of passive resistance, which had a profound impact on the history of both South Africa and India. Nearby is Ohlange, the school founded by John Dube, the founding father and first president of African National Congress (ANC). It is here where ex-President Nelson Mandela cast his first vote in the new Democratic Republic. The tour will also cover the various Shembe religious churches, which were founded by the prophet Isaiah Shembe and which have now grown to be one of the largest churches in South Africa. Return to hotel for overnight.

Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 7: Cape Town

Fly to Cape Town. The rest day at leisure to explore the historical Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. (B)

City Lodge Waterfront

Day 8: Cape Town

Your day will begin with a tour of District Six, where you view the harsh reality of the past. In the townships of Langa and Guguletu, experience the spirit of hope and reconstruction of the present South Africa. In the afternoon take a cruise to Robben Island, where former inmates bring to life the history of this prison. (B)

City Lodge Waterfront

Day 9: Cape Town

After breakfast, depart for the full-day experience of the famous Cape Winelands. During the course of the day there will be ample opportunity to taste some of the magnificent wines produced in this region. (B)

City Lodge Waterfront

Day 10: Cape Town

Morning at leisure for some final last minute shopping. Fly to Johannesburg and connect with your flight to the US

Day 11:

Arrive in USA.