Extension: The Cape Region
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About This Trip:
An extension to the Botswana trip is a visit to the Cape Region of South Africa, one of the richest botanical areas in the entire world!The Cape is considered a global epicenter of biodiversity, and we will be there in austral springtime at the peak of the wildflower bloom. There are 8600 species of plants, 5800 of which are endemic! With its dramatic Table Mountain backdrop and inspiring ocean views, Capetown is one of the world's most beautiful cities—the San Francisco of the Southern Hemisphere. The restaurants are superb and the views are stupendous from the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Just south is the Cape of Good Hope, a ruggedly spectacular area where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Preserve is home for baboons, antelopes, birds and many indigenous plants. We visit the Jackass Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and we will even have the opportunity to watch the Southern Right whales that are mating and calving this time of year. We will drive through the dramatic Cape wine lands to taste the famed South Africa wines, visit homesteads, and view the magnificent Cape Dutch architecture. In the Cederberg area we see the ancient rock art of the indigenous Bushman (San people). There is so much to do in such a small area! The people of South Africa are warm and gracious, and it is a fascinating country undergoing historic change.
Date Range: 09/28/2011 - 10/05/2011
Price: TBA
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