Situated right at the tip of the most magnificent, most mysterious, wildest and most ancient of continents, South Africa is a land of spectacular contrasts, both physically and socially. It's here you'll find the worlds oldest rocks, the world's oldest fossils, and the world's newest democracy.
It was here that our distant ancestors became human, and from here, that we went out to populate the world. And, like almost every country on earth, South Africa has had their bloody periods in history and their shameful past, but as all people, they are moving on.
South Africa is a truly multi-cultural nation. They speak more than eleven different languages, eat a range of different foods, and worship in widely differing ways. They dress differently, do business in different ways, spend leisure time differently. They read different newspapers, watch different TV programs, and tune their car radios to different stations. However, they are one nation and, despite their differences, they continue to develop as a unified people.
How are they doing this? By focusing on the principle we call Ubuntu.
Ubuntu
We exist because other people exist. That's the crux of the concept of Ubuntu.
It is the belief that we are human only because we interact with other people. If we were to ignore the rest of humanity, and try to live in a vacuum, we'd be less than human. It's certainly not a new idea.
Follow the path of Nelson Mandela along his long road to freedom:
We will visit Lilliesleaf Farm where he was arrested, experience the famous township of Soweto, to include Mandela and Hector Peterson Museums, Constitution Hill (famous prison) and the Apartheid Museum.
We will travel down the Eastern Cape, where "Madiba" as he is affectionately known in South Africa and visit:
Nelson Mandela's birth village
The Nelson Mandela Museum
Historical Fort Hare University the first black University in this country that educated man
African leaders like Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Kenneth Kaunda De Beers Centenary Art collection of Art work done by Black South Africans. Meet with Steve Biko's wife, and visit his home which is a national monument and visit some rural villages.
In Cape Town, the city that is rated amongst the top 10 most beautiful cities in the world.
We will visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent so many years.
Take the cable car up to Table Mountain.
Do a full day tour of the beautiful Cape of Good Hope , including visiting the Kirstenbosch Gardens.
Enjoy a full day in the Cape Winelands.
Participate in a half-day city tour to include the Bo Kaap Cape Malay areas.
Optional experiences available:
1. A half-day learning Cape Malay cooking
2. Eating out at some local African and Cape Malay style restaurants,
3. Gourmet Food and Wine tour
4. Cultural Tour of Cape Town
5. Township Tour and Jazz, etc.
6. Free time to discover and explore this beautiful city
No visit to South Africa would be complete without a African Safari. Depending on the time of year, a Safari to either of the many Safari areas will be included. The time of year that you visit and your Safari interest will dictate the length of stay:
South Africa : Kruger National Park, South Africa
Botswana: Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta
Zambia: Kafue National Park, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Park
The world Famous Victoria Falls, one of the 7 greatest wonders of the world, is easily accessed and can be included for most of the Botswana and Zambia Safari options.
Ubuntu is the mind-set that has kept South Africa going through all our turbulent history and kept us working towards a society where we can live by that principle.
It is in that spirit that we invite you to come to South Africa. Celebrate with us the adventure of living on this amazing planet, of being on our astonishing continent, and in our wonderful country.
When you leave, take a little of the magic with you. South Africa has plenty to spare.
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