South Africa family holiday - Rainbow Nation
Factfile
Climate: The Southern Hemisphere’s winter
(Jun-Oct) is generally warm (Jo’burg average daytime temperature is
20°C) and sunny, though evenings can be cool. Summer (Nov-Feb) can
be hot and humid, while in the mountains it can be misty or wet and
cold. Spring (Aug-Oct) is best for wild flowers. Mountain weather
is notoriously changeable the world over.
Clothing and footwear: Below is a suggestion of
what you might find useful to take on this trip. It is not an
exhaustive packing list. If you need further advice, please call us
or consult your nearest specialist outdoor clothing and equipment
store. If travelling from Nov-Feb lightweight cotton clothing is
best -
Waterproof jacket/kagoul
Warm mid-layer (i.e. fleece or wool) -for early game drives
Lightweight walking/trail boots
Trainers/sandals for relaxing
Sun-hat
Equipment:
Torch
Waterbottle
Sleeping bag (2/3-season Sept -Apr, 3/4 season May -Aug)
Sunglasses, sunscreen and lipsalve
Insect repellent
Personal first aid kit
Binoculars
Dust can be a problem for cameras -take a dustproof bag
A self-service laundry service may be available in some
camps/hotels, but we recommend you take travel detergent
As well as the usual guide books, you may wish to
prepare for your trip by reading some of the
following:
The Long Road to Freedom -Nelson Mandela
Somewhere over the Rainbow -Travels in South Africa -Gavin
Bell
Tomorrow Is Another Country -The Inside Story of South
Africa's Road to Change -Allister Sparks
Beyond the Miracle: Inside the New South Africa -Allister
Sparks
For Children:
Freedom Song, the story of Nelson Mandella by Neil
Tong.
Abiyoyo: Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk Story
by Pete Seeger.
A South African Night by Rachel Isadora
LOCAL COSTS:
9 breakfasts (11 if doing Cape Town extension), 3 lunches and 5
evening meals are included. You must pay for all other meals
yourself (you can eat quite well for £8-£12 per day). Approximate
costs are given for guidance only, and may vary widely according to
location and type of establishment.
Coffee/tea UK£0.40
Soft drink £0.30
Medium beer £0.80
Local snack lunch £3.00
3-course dinner* £10.00
*reasonable mid-range tourist class restaurant.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Some or all of the excursions detailed below may be available.
Approximate costs are given for guidance only and may depend on the
number of participants. Your Group Leader should be able to assist
you in arranging them.
Night drive - Kruger NP UK£7.00
Soweto tour £25.00
Sunset cruise - Cape Town £8.00
Seal colony boat trip - Cape Town £3.00
Robben Island £16.00
Cape Point 1 day tour - Cape Town £25.00
Stellenbosch wine estate 1 day tour £25.00
Table Mountain cable car (return ticket) £8.00
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REF: South Africa -Rainbow Nation FSA -
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