A journey through the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including a city tour and visit to Table Mountain, as well as a stop in Simon's Town to visit the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach. Cape Town City Break Independent 2008 GPI Africa South Africa Cape Town Cape Town South Africa South Africa Culture/History, Wildlife/Nature 3 2 2 http://www.gapadventures.com/images/banners/southafrica/southafrica_lions.jpg Take a half day city tour in the afternoon, which will also take you to the famous Table Mountain. Rise early and head down to the boardwalk to watch a beautiful sunrise over the Ocean before heading out for a half day tour to "Cape of Good Hope". End the day at Simon’s Town, a pretty little seaside town with a naval base and a large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Where do the two oceans meet? And why is it called "the Cape of Good Hope"? Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the splendour of the Cape Peninsula.

Upon arrival into Cape Town there will be a driver waiting for you to take you the Saasveld Lodge where you will be spending the next 2 nights.

Today, if you have time, enjoy a half day guided Cape Town & Table Mountain City Tour. (Cableway Ticket onto Table Mountain is NOT included as the mountain visit is weather permitting). This can also be arranged (before departure) for Day 3 if you are arriving late.

SAASVELD LODGE
Saasveld Lodge is centrally located in the lively Kloof Street and in close proximity to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and nightclubs. The Lodge also has a restaurant on the premises for your convenience. You can experience the city on foot from Saasveld Lodge, a number of interesting tourist attractions are just a short walk away from the hotel with the V&A Waterfront only a 5 minute drive away.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you are met by your guide for an inspiring half day guided tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. We travel along the Atlantic Seabord via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point and continuing to Hout Bay. Hout Bay is truly a jewel of South Africa, it lies in a beautiful valley surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and fantastic beaches.

We continue through Constantia Nek and Ou Kaapse weg to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant and animal life at the most southwesterly point of Africa. Breathe the freshest air in the world – straight from Antarctic. It's where the cold Benguela current on the west coast and the warm Agulhas current on the east coast merge.

We will arrive in Simon’s Town in which is rich in historical significance, a pretty little seaside town with a naval base and a large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Overnight at the Saasveld Lodge.


Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you depart for Cape Town International Airport or continue on to your next adventure. If you are leaving South Africa, we can assist you in booking a transfer to catch your international flight. Departure transfers are not included.

There are many optional activities you can take part in or just do some curio shopping at the famous Victoria Warf Markets. 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350 295 225 150 415 295 225 0 0.00 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Rise early and head down to the boardwalk to watch a beautiful sunrise over the Ocean before heading out for a half day tour to "Cape of Good Hope". End the day at Simon’s Town, a pretty little seaside town with a naval base and a large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Where do the two oceans meet? And why is it called "the Cape of Good Hope"? Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the splendour of the Cape Peninsula.

Upon arrival into Cape Town there will be a driver waiting for you to take you the Saasveld Lodge where you will be spending the next 2 nights.

Today, if you have time, enjoy a half day guided Cape Town & Table Mountain City Tour. (Cableway Ticket onto Table Mountain is NOT included as the mountain visit is weather permitting). This can also be arranged (before departure) for Day 3 if you are arriving late.

SAASVELD LODGE
Saasveld Lodge is centrally located in the lively Kloof Street and in close proximity to restaurants, bars, coffee shops and nightclubs. The Lodge also has a restaurant on the premises for your convenience. You can experience the city on foot from Saasveld Lodge, a number of interesting tourist attractions are just a short walk away from the hotel with the V&A Waterfront only a 5 minute drive away.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you are met by your guide for an inspiring half day guided tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. We travel along the Atlantic Seabord via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point and continuing to Hout Bay. Hout Bay is truly a jewel of South Africa, it lies in a beautiful valley surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and fantastic beaches.

We continue through Constantia Nek and Ou Kaapse weg to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant and animal life at the most southwesterly point of Africa. Breathe the freshest air in the world – straight from Antarctic. It's where the cold Benguela current on the west coast and the warm Agulhas current on the east coast merge.

We will arrive in Simon’s Town in which is rich in historical significance, a pretty little seaside town with a naval base and a large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Overnight at the Saasveld Lodge.


Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you depart for Cape Town International Airport or continue on to your next adventure. If you are leaving South Africa, we can assist you in booking a transfer to catch your international flight. Departure transfers are not included.

There are many optional activities you can take part in or just do some curio shopping at the famous Victoria Warf Markets. 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 290 245 185 125 345 245 185 0 0.00 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Brief Highlights Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Cape Point, seals and penguins. Brochure Notes This tour departs the hotel early in the morning on day 1 and it is strongly recommended that you arrive at least one day prior. Departure Departs daily DepEnd Group Leader Local Guide. Included Highlights - Half day guided city tour
- Half day guided Cape Point tour
Local Payment NA Meal Budget Allow USD25 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details. Meals Included 2 breakfasts. StartFinish ex Cape Town Transport Transfers will be done in Normal Vehicle / Kombi / Car depending on the size of the group. A Couple of Rules Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for G.A.P Adventures Adventure travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
Arrival Complications We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Associated Planeterra Project Planeterra – The G.A.P Adventures Foundation supports the work of Youth Challenge International in Africa.

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is a non-profit, charitable organization that combines community development, health promotion and conservation in projects conducted by international teams of volunteers. By involving youth in the solutions to the issues they face, YCI aspires to a world where young men and women aged 10 to 25 have access to education, healthcare and meaningful employment. Youth in Africa, South America and Asia face huge challenges and YCI is working right now to provide them with education on HIV/AIDS and basic employment skills training.

To achieve these aims YCI works within an international network and global constituency for youth. International volunteers aged 18 to 30 play a key role in the planning and implementation of development projects. Since 1989 YCI has successfully involved over 2000 Canadian youth volunteers in the implementation of our programs in developing countries such as Tanzania, Guyana, Costa Rica, and Vanuatu.

Each year we work with the staff at YCI to determine which African programs are in need of support. Through fundraising efforts and matched donations from travellers we have provided financial assistance to the following YCI programs:

The Planeterra Foundation has supported YCI's work in improving young men and women's lives in Tanzania. The ravages of HIV/AIDS combined with poor employment skills training for youth have lead to a loss of hope and reduced opportunities for young people. YCI addresses these problems by implementing three-day employment skills training seminars and HIV/AIDS education workshops for young men and women across Tanzania. These seminars and workshops have reached over 1,000 rural Tanzanian youth during the coming year - youth who typically receive little in the way of HIV/AIDS education or employment skills training.

Planeterra has also supported the research of a pilot project so that YCI may develop new partnerships in Kenya and Ghana and continue to develop their valuable programs within Africa.

Your donation is critical to YCI and your support will help them to continue their effective and valuable work within Africa.

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Brochure Intro A journey through the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including a city tour and visit to Table Mountain, as well as a stop in Simon's Town to visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Checklist Suggested Items:
- Windbreaker / waterproof jacket
- Towel and swimwear
- Sun block, hat and sunglasses
- T shirts /shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans /trousers
- Hiking shoes /comfortable walking shoes
- Beach thongs /sport sandals
- Toiletries
- Drinking bottle (optional)
- Money belt
- Passport
- Air tickets
- Money or traveler checks
- Camera
- Anything else that you think will make your trip enjoyable as possible

Optional Items: Camera and film, reading/writing material, binoculars, cover for backpacks.

Documents:
-Passport (with photocopies)
-Travel insurance (with photocopies)
-Airline tickets (with photocopies)
-USD cash and traveller's cheques
-Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
-G.A.P Adventures vouchers, pre-departure information and dossier
-Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Departure Tax USD40, may be included in the international air ticket Detailed Trip Notes American Dollars that are series 1996 or earlier are not accepted and very difficult to change in Southern and Eastern Africa, as there are a lot of forgeries.

This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. This is a true African experience for outdoor enthusiasts interested in culture, nature and history.

REGIONAL INFORMATION
Climate
Southern Africa is renowned for its excellent outdoor living climate. The winter months are from May to September and are characterized by cold nights and rainy days. Summer is from October to April and starts off with increasing dry heat and dust.

Local Currency
South African Rand. We recommend that you bring South African Rand for personal expenses on this trip. Traveller's cheques can be changed in Cape Town.

Electricity 220-240V, 50Hz. Electric plug types come in two sizes and are standard. The two and three round pin standard plugs are acceptable.

Language
There are multiple official languages in South Africa, although English is widely spoken.

CAPE TOWN

Cape Town's name originated from the term 'Cape of Good Hope' when Bartholomew Diaz and other seafarers looked forward to the sight of Table Mountain, like an inn that promised hospitality and prosperity.

Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant character being derived from Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers.

The oldest existing building in South Africa, the Castle was built in 1666 to protect the new settlement at the Cape. Still operational as a military base, today its five imposing stone walls also house a museum with artifacts dating back to the 17th century and troops dressed in historic uniform parade on its cobbled grounds.

Nearby, across the Grand Parade, stand the Drill Hall and Cape Town's Italian Renaissance-style City Hall, completed in 1905. The Slave Lodge, the second oldest building in Cape Town, has served many purposes in its nearly three centuries. Originally built as accommodation for the slaves of the Dutch East India Company, it was also Cape Town's first post office, a library and the Supreme Court. Today it is home to the SA Cultural History Museum and its displays of ceramics, toys, silver and textiles from Cape Town's past, as well as artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

The historic Company Gardens, established by Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 as a vegetable garden from which to supply fresh produce to passing ships, today offers city dwellers and office workers a peaceful refuge from the bustle of the city's commercial centre. A cobbled avenue, lined with oak trees, leads to the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery, the Bertram House Museum and the Jewish Museum, which is housed in the oldest synagogue in South Africa.

Just beyond, South Africa's Parliament buildings stand in imposing array around the cobbles of Stal Plein ("plein” meaning "square").

Numerous other buildings of historic interest, such as Koopman de Wet House in Strand Street, Heritage Square in Bree Street, and many along the upper reaches of Long Street, are dotted throughout the city centre.

Situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap (literally "upper Cape") is home to many descendants of the Malay slaves brought to the Cape during the 17th century. Most of the families, which inhabit its colourful rows of houses, are devout Muslims, and the call to prayer can be heard in the narrow, cobbled streets throughout the day. The Bo-Kaap Museum portrays aspects of Cape Muslim culture.

ROBBEN ISLAND

After Alcatraz in the United Stated, Robben Island (Island of Seals) is possibly the best-known prison island in the world.

Having served over the centuries as a penal settlement, leper colony and lunatic asylum, its notoriety has, more recently, centered around the fact that President Nelson Mandela and many of his colleagues were imprisoned here during the apartheid era.

Regular trips are made to the island, a world heritage site, by a ferry, which departs from the V&A Waterfront.

Dossier Disclaimer The information in this dossier has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and G.A.P Adventures. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. The group leader will advise you of any changes at the initial group meeting. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to improve the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your dossier to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Dossier Intro A journey through the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including a city tour and visit to Table Mountain, as well as a stop in Simon's Town to visit the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach. Emergency Contact Should you need to contact G.A.P Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our local G.A.P Adventures operator - Highline. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

G.A.P Adventures Operator - Highline (South Africa)
Open 5 days a week, 9am to 6pm local time (GMT +2).
Tel: Int. Dialing Code +27 12 667 3656 (during office hours)

Highline Emergency Cell Phone: +27 82 467 3001 (Operations) after hours.

If you are unable for any reason to contact Highline or our local office, we have a toll-free line for North America, which will connect you directly with our Toronto office. In the event that you cannot get through, you can reach a member of our Operations department at the mobile number below.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 800 465 5600.
Calls from the UK: 0870 999 0144.
Outside North America and the UK: +1 416 260 0999.
Mobile: + 1 647 504 6467 Emergency Fund Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) necessitate a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Feedback After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that you'll receive a special discount code for free online prints and we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G.A.P Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Please visit http://www.gapadventures.com/evaluations
Free Online Trip Journals An online Trip Journal is a great way to record stories and photos as you travel, not to mention sharing your experiences with friends. Encourage your family and friends to follow in your footsteps as you explore the world! With templates for over 300 G.A.P Adventures trips already online all you have to do to get started is log in, choose your trip and your departure date, it's quick and easy! Head to http://www.gapadventures.com/trip_journal. Group Leader Description NO GUIDE / TOUR LEADER on this tour. Independent tour. There will be a guide/driver that will do the 1/2 Day Cape Town AND the 1/2 day Cape Point Tour. DRIVER only for the 1 x transfer that is included in this trip. Health We recommend you contact your family physician, or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information at least one month before departure. Travelers should also carry a basic first-aid kit. Travellers to South Africa should observe similar precautions to those taken elsewhere in Africa. Medical facilities are basic throughout these countries. For your own safety, we strongly recommend that you advise us of any medical condition that may affect you while travelling with the group. Please ensure you have all the inoculations recommended by your doctor. Important Notes 1. A valid passport and visa is required for entry into South Africa.

2. Order of locations on the itinerary may vary depending on the day of departure.

3. It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate if you are traveling to South Africa from a Yellow Fever endemic country. Itinerary Disclaimer While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit travel with G.A.P Adventures can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard Explorer visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Joining Hotel Cape Town
Saasveld Lodge
73 Kloofstreet
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Tel: (+ 27 21) 424 6169 Joining Instructions The tour departs Cape Town on Day 1. Upon arrival into Cape Town there will be a driver waiting for you to take you the hotel - please make sure to advise us of your arrival details in advance. To receive your complimentary transfer, proceed through the international arrivals area and look for a transfer person holding a G.A.P Adventures sign with your name. Ask him/her what hotel he/she will take you to (do not volunteer this information). Then present your passport for proof of identity. Please note that due to the departure on Day 1, you will need to arrive in Cape Town a day prior to the start of the tour. G.A.P Adventures staff can arrange pre-tour accommodation upon request. The tour ends in Cape Town on Day 3 in the morning. Keeping in Touch If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Email cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact. We recommend that family and friends don't try to contact you through phoning hotels en route, as our hotels are subject to change, and our hotel receptions often don't have English speaking staff.
Laundry PLEASE ask your guide/tour leader to arrange if any laundry needs to be done, so that he / she can make arrangements for you. He/She will advise guests accordingly, in advance if guests want to do laundry where it is available. Laundromats available in most os the towns / cities / hotels/lodges
Local Flights All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure. Local payment description Most of our adventure tours involve a local payment. This amount is a portion of the price of the trip and the final payment for your tour. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour. This helps G.A.P Adventures keep our prices competitive and in-turn, pass our costs savings on to you. Payment is to be made to your leader or G.A.P Adventures representative upon arrival in cash in the requested currency. Please see our website, brochure or your trip documents and invoice for local payment.
Meals Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G.A.P Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G.A.P Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

2 x breakfast (prepared by hotel) Medical Form Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an 'average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum. Travellers over the age of 70, or travellers with a pre-existing medical condition, are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that senior travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our leaders work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical and culture shock ratings in this dossier for more information.

Please note that all passengers, regardless of age traveling on the MS Explorer or the MS Andrea are required to fill out this questionnaire.

The medical questionnaire can be found online at:

www.gapadventures.com/online_medical_form.
Money Exchange American Dollars that are series 1996 or earlier are not accepted and very difficult to change in Southern and Eastern Africa, as there are a lot of forgeries.

EXCHANGE MONEY IN THE BIG CITIES (Banks) or at the AIRPORT when you arrive. Banks are available in each city/area, your tour leader will inform you or you can ask when you arrive to take you to exchange your money.

As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com Newsletter Our adventure travel e-newsletter is full of travel news, trip information, interesting stories and contests. To avoid missing out on special offers and updates from G.A.P Adventures, subscribe at www.gapadventures.com/newsletter_signup
Optional Activities Optional activity prices are subject to change and can fluctuate in relation to the high/low season and the number of people on a specific excursion. Not all excursions listed here may be available, due to season, or weather conditions. As generally not a lot of time is spent in start/end cities, you may want to arrange to arrive early, or stay longer after the trip in order to allow sufficient time to participate in optional activities there.
All prices are in US dollar amounts.

SOUTH AFRICA
Table Mountain cable car $20
Robben Island cruise $30
Seal Island cruise $15
Abseiling Cape Town $40
Diving $50
Shark cage diving $125
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