MSU South Africa

Experience the art of man and nature in South Africa. Your escorts, Dr. Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the MSU Museum, and Dr. Marsha MacDowell, Curator of Folk Arts, who have traveled to South African ten times in the last five years, will guide you through a breathtaking journey of scenery, architecture, and art. Register today to reserve your space for this unforgettable experience. Register today to reserve your space for this unforgettable experience.

The price includes everything exactly as described in the preceding itinerary: accommodations as named, meals as indicated in the brackets following each day's description, transport and sightseeing exactly as described. Please note that no commentary guides or couriers are included, except for the game excursions in and around Kruger National Park. Please also note that a local guide may be required in order for the excursion to be made, in particular, to the townships.

EXCLUSIONS: Any beverages which are ordered separately with every meal, tipping, international and local departure taxes, the costs of obtaining requisite documentation and inoculations or any items of a personal nature, like film and books.

USA DEPARTURE
ATLANTA
Tuesday, June 8
The suggested international departure is aboard South African Airways at 10:30a from Atlanta. Detroit participants would leave Metro airport at 7:05a.

CAPE TOWN
IZIKO MUSEUMS
CENTRAL MARKETS
Wednesday, June 9
The flight is scheduled to arrive Cape Town at 7:30 a.m. Participants will be transferred by private coach private coach to The Cullinan Hotel, or similar, located near the V&A Waterfront. After an independent lunch, the group will head to the Company Gardens to begin the day's walking tour and explorations of the Iziko museums and markets in central
Cape Town. .Independent return to the hotel to allow individuals to browse the markets at their own pace Evening free. [ - - ]

TABLE MOUNTAIN
ROBBEN ISLAND
Thursday, June 10
Since morning offers the best chance for a clear vista, the day begins with a private transfer to Table Mountain and a cable car ride to the top. Return by private coach for an independent lunch at the V&A Waterfront. Then, in the afternoon depart from the dock in the V&A to Robben Island. The 3½-hour tour includes a return trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner and a 45-minute bus tour with a guide who provides commentary. Evening free. [b- - ]

BO KAAP
DISTRICT 6 MUSEUM
Friday, June 11
Private motorcoach to the Bo Kaap area, Bo Kaap Museum, and Khayalitsha township, including lunch and visits to craft workshops. Afternoon free. In the evening, a private guided tour is included of the District Six Museum. A private motorcoach will take participants to the museum, where they will be welcomed by the guide. After the tour, return by private motorcoach to the hotel.[b-l- ]

WINELANDS
Saturday June 12
The day is spent on an excursion to the winelands in a private motorcoach., Enjoy wine tastings at three wineries, and lunch is at the Tokara Wine Estate. Return to the hotel in the late evening. [b-l -]

CAPE PENINSULA
Sunday, June 13
The day is spent visiting the Cape Peninsula down to the Cape of Good Hope in a private motorcoach.. Visit the Simons Town penguin colony, ride the funicular to the light house at the point, and Groot Constantia, one of the country's three great manor houses and the oldest free-hold farm. Lunch is included. With luck, one of the art galleries in Kalk Bay will be exhibiting the works of an emerging South African artist. Return to the hotel with the evening free. [b-l- ]

DURBAN
INDIAN MARKET
BAT CENTRE DINNER
Monday, June 14
A private motorcoach will take participants to the airport for the 11:45 a.m. flight to Durban, scheduled to arrive at 1:40p. A private transfer to the Holiday Inn Marine Parade or similar for a quick check-in, then a private transfer to the Indian market and vendors along the esplanade. Afterwards, continue by private motorcoach to the BAT Centre for a private dinner. [b- -d]

Tuesday, June 15
A half day of private transportation is provided to visit the African Art Center, the Indian Mosque and other city venues. This evening, private round-trip transfers are provided between the hotel and KwaMuhle Museum. Lunch and dinner, today, are independent. [b- - ]

KRUGER
Wednesday, June 16
A private motorcoach will take participants from the hotel to the Durban airport for the 7 a.m. departure to Kruger. Fly first to Johannesburg and then connect to Mpumalanga, arriving at 10:55a. A private motorcoach will take participants through Nelspruit, with a stop at government buildings. Afterwards, continue to the Kruger Gate of Kruger National Park with an overnight at the Protea Kruger Gate Hotel or similar. The remainder of the afternoon is free to enjoy the facilities of the hotel, including hides for bird watching and suspended timber walkways through indigenous forest. After an early dinner, enjoy a private night game drive in 4x4 vehicles into a nearby private reserve, accompanied by a registered guide. [b- -d]

Thursday, June 17
Private dawn game drive in Kruger in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by a registered guide. Return to the hotel around noon for lunch. At 3 p.m. depart for a game drive and bush dinner in a nearby private game reserve, returning to the hotel around 11 p.m. [b-l-d]

JOHANNESBURG
Friday, June 18
Private morning dawn game drive in Kruger in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by a registered guide. Return around noon, and lunch today is independent. A private motorcoach will then transfer participants to the airport for the 3 p.m. departure to Johannesburg, scheduled to arrive at 4:05p. A private motorcoach will transfer participants to the Rosebank Courtyard Hotel or similar. The evening is free. [b- - ]

SOWETO
Saturday, June 19
A private motorcoach will be available to take you this morning on tour. You'll return to the hotel with the afternoon free. Day rooms can be booked optionally. A private transfer by coach to the airport for the 8 p.m. departure of South African Airways to Atlanta. [b- - ]

ATLANTA
Sunday, June 20
The flight stops in the Islo do Sol before arriving Atlanta at 8:20a. Detroit participants will depart Atlanta at 12:45p, with a scheduled arrival of 2:41p.

Tour Price - $5299 per person, including a $100.00 donation to MSU Museum.
Price is based on double occupancy, with a minimum of 14 passengers.
Single supplement - $855.

Travel insurance is highly recommended. Contact Classic Travel for price and details.

Invite your friends and family bonus!
If 22 or more persons register, the price per person will be reduced to $4999 per person!

A deposit of $2000 is due to Classic Travel by March 5, 2004. The balance is due May 5, 2004.

*A minimum of 14 persons must register for the tour to operate. Should we not reach our required number of participants, all deposits will be fully refunded.

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